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Mental Health Inequities Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings From Three Rounds of a Cross-Sectional Monitoring Survey of Canadian Adults.
Jenkins, Emily K; Slemon, Allie; Richardson, Chris; Pumarino, Javiera; McAuliffe, Corey; Thomson, Kimberly C; Goodyear, Trevor; Daly, Zachary; McGuinness, Liza; Gadermann, Anne.
  • Jenkins EK; School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Slemon A; School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Richardson C; School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Pumarino J; School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • McAuliffe C; School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Thomson KC; School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Goodyear T; School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Daly Z; School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • McGuinness L; School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Gadermann A; School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Int J Public Health ; 67: 1604685, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2109900
ABSTRACT

Objectives:

Adverse mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are well documented; however, there remains limited data detailing trends in mental health at different points in time and across population sub-groups most impacted. This paper draws on data from three rounds of a nationally representative cross-sectional monitoring survey to characterize the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on adults living in Canada (N = 9,061).

Methods:

Descriptive statistics were used to examine the mental health impacts of the pandemic using a range of self-reported measures. Multivariate logistic regression models were then used to quantify the independent risks of experiencing adverse mental health outcomes for priority population sub-groups, adjusting for age, gender, and survey round.

Results:

Data illustrate significant disparities in the mental health consequences of the pandemic, with inequitable impacts for sub-groups who experience structural vulnerability related to pre-existing mental health conditions, disability, LGBTQ2+ identity, and Indigenous identity.

Conclusion:

There is immediate need for population-based approaches to support mental health in Canada and globally. Approaches should attend to the root causes of mental health inequities through promotion and prevention, in addition to treatment.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Int J Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijph.2022.1604685

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Int J Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijph.2022.1604685