Stressful events as correlates of depressive and PTSD symptoms in Hong Kong women during social unrest and COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stressors at the population level affect women more than men. The influence of prolonged stressors on mental disorders in women is yet unknown, especially when social movements and pandemics coexist.

Methods

This study analysed data from an online mental health self-help service for women in Hong Kong between May and September 2020. We collected demographic data, PTSD symptoms, and exposure to social unrest-related traumatic events (TEs), pandemic-related traumatic events (PEs), and personal stressful life experiences (SLEs). Multiple logistic regression was performed to examine the links between TEs, PEs, and SLEs and PTSD.

Results

The study found that 38.4% of 751 women had moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms and 23.8% had probable PTSD. The most commo

SUBMITTER: Wong SMY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9754668 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature