The Mental Health of Poles during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The SARS-Cov-2 pandemic has had a profound impact on all aspects of life in the global population, causing above other, psychological problems.

Aims

The objective of this study was to evaluate the mental health of the Poles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A prospective, cross-sectional web-based survey design was adopted. The study horizon was from 1 June 2021, to 31 December 2021. An anonymous, standardized questionnaire was disseminated electronically by means of social media among Polish adults. The following tests were performed: Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), and the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI).

Results

A total of 1306 individuals completed the survey. Of the participants, 77.79% were female at a mean age of 34.89 ± (14

SUBMITTER: Hoffmann K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9914975 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature