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Symptoms of anxiety and depression and self-care behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic in the general population / Síntomas de ansiedad, depresión y conductas de autocuidado durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en la población general
Galindo-Vázquez, Oscar; Ramírez-Orozco, Mónica; Costas-Muñiz, Rosario; Mendoza-Contreras, Luis A; Calderillo-Ruíz, Germán; Meneses-García, Abelardo.
  • Galindo-Vázquez, Oscar; Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. Psycho-Oncology Department. Mexico City. MX
  • Ramírez-Orozco, Mónica; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Faculty of Psychology. Mexico City. MX
  • Costas-Muñiz, Rosario; Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. New York. US
  • Mendoza-Contreras, Luis A; Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. Psycho-Oncology Department. Mexico City. MX
  • Calderillo-Ruíz, Germán; Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. Internal Medicine Sub-directorate. Mexico City. MX
  • Meneses-García, Abelardo; Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. General Directorate. Mexico City. MX
Gac. méd. Méx ; 156(4): 294-301, Jul.-Aug. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1249914
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Introduction:

The COVID-19 pandemic can have important psychosocial consequences in the population.

Objective:

To determine the levels anxiety and depression symptoms and self-care behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic in the general population.

Method:

Online survey distributed over three weeks using a non-probability sampling. The PHQ-9 Patient Health Questionnaire, the GAD-7 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale and a self-care behaviors visual analogue scale were used. Between-group (anxiety and depression) descriptive and comparison analyses were carried out.

Results:

Out of 1508 included participants, 20.8 % had symptoms of severe anxiety, while 27.5 % showed symptoms of severe depression. Being a woman, being single, having no children, having medical comorbidities and a history of mental health care were associated with the presence of higher levels of anxiety and depression symptoms; 66 to 80 % of the population complied with self-care recommendations. A need for receiving mental health care was identified in our study population.

Conclusion:

A larger number of individuals with moderate to severe anxiety and depression symptoms were observed than in other pandemics. COVID-19 pandemic psychological effects are considered an emerging public mental health problem, and implementation of programs for their care is therefore recommended.
RESUMEN
Resumen

Introducción:

La pandemia por COVID-19 puede tener consecuencias psicosociales importantes en la población.

Objetivo:

Determinar los niveles de síntomas de ansiedad, depresión y conductas de autocuidado durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en población general.

Método:

Encuesta en línea distribuida durante tres semanas mediante muestreo no probabilístico. Se empleó el Cuestionario sobre la Salud del Paciente PHQ-9, la Escala del Trastorno de Ansiedad Generalizada GAD-7 y la Escala análoga visual de conductas de autocuidado. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos y de comparación entre los grupos con ansiedad y depresión.

Resultados:

Se incluyeron 1508 participantes, 20.8 % presentó síntomas de ansiedad grave y 27.5 %, síntomas de depresión grave. Ser mujer, soltero(a) no tener hijos, presentar comorbilidad médica y antecedentes de atención a la salud mental estuvieron relacionados con la presencia de mayores niveles de síntomas de ansiedad y depresión; 66 a 80 % de la población cumplía con las recomendaciones de autocuidado. Se identificó la necesidad de recibir atención de salud mental.

Conclusión:

Se observó mayor número de individuos con síntomas de ansiedad y depresión moderadas a graves que en otras pandemias. Los efectos psicológicos de la pandemia de COVID-19 se consideran un problema de salud mental pública emergente, por lo que se recomienda la implementación de programas para su atención.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Anxiety / Pneumonia, Viral / Self Care / Coronavirus Infections / Depression Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Practice guideline / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Gac. méd. Méx Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Nacional de Cancerología/MX / Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center/US / Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México/MX

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Anxiety / Pneumonia, Viral / Self Care / Coronavirus Infections / Depression Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Practice guideline / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Gac. méd. Méx Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico / United States Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Nacional de Cancerología/MX / Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center/US / Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México/MX