Post-lockdown depression and anxiety in the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Public Health (Oxf)
; 43(2): 246-253, 2021 06 07.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1020272
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The mental health impact of the pandemic after the initial lockdowns has not been well studied in the USA. Thus, the purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive and systematic national assessment of the prevalence of depression and anxiety in the adult US population.METHODS:
A multi-item, valid and reliable questionnaire was deployed online via mTurk and social media sites to recruit adult US participants in the general population across the USA. A total of 1978 individuals participated in the study, where the majority were females (51%), whites (74%), non-Hispanic (81%), married (56%), employed full time (68%) and with a bachelor's degree or higher (78%).RESULTS:
The prevalence of depression (39%), anxiety (42%) and psychological distress (39%) were computed from the PHQ-4 scale. In multiple regression analyses, depression, anxiety and psychological distress burden (assessed by PHQ-4 scale) was predicted significantly based on race, ethnicity, age, having children at home, employment as a healthcare worker, annual household income and area of residence. Males were more likely to have depression, and females were more likely to have anxiety symptoms.CONCLUSIONS:
Given the high prevalence of depression and anxiety, interdisciplinary and multisectoral approaches are recommended in the USA along with population-based interventions on mental health improvement.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pandemics
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Limits:
Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Public Health (Oxf)
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Pubmed
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