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Emotional response patterns, mental health, and structural vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada: a latent class analysis.
Richardson, Chris; Goodyear, Trevor; Slemon, Allie; Gadermann, Anne; Thomson, Kimberly C; Daly, Zachary; McAuliffe, Corey; Pumarino, Javiera; Jenkins, Emily K.
  • Richardson C; School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Goodyear T; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Slemon A; School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, T201-2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2B5, Canada.
  • Gadermann A; School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, T201-2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2B5, Canada.
  • Thomson KC; School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Daly Z; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
  • McAuliffe C; Human Early Learning Partnership, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Pumarino J; School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Jenkins EK; Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
BMC Public Health ; 22(1): 2344, 2022 12 14.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2162350
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to increases in negative emotions such as fear, worry, and loneliness, as well as changes in positive emotions, including calmness and hopefulness. Alongside these complex emotional changes has been an inequitable worsening of population mental health, with many people experiencing suicidal ideation and using substances to cope. This study examines how patterns of co-occurring positive and negative emotions relate to structural vulnerability and mental health amid the pandemic.

METHODS:

Data are drawn from a cross-sectional monitoring survey (January 22-28, 2021) on the mental health of adults in Canada during the pandemic. Latent class analysis was used to group participants (N = 3009) by emotional response pattern types. Descriptive statistics, bivariate cross-tabulations, and multivariable logistic regression were used to characterize each class while quantifying associations with suicidal ideation and increased use of substances to cope.

RESULTS:

A four-class model was identified as the best fit in this latent class analysis. This included the most at-risk Class 1 (15.6%; high negative emotions, low positive emotions), the mixed-risk Class 2 (7.1%; high negative emotions, high positive emotions), the norm/reference Class 3 (50.5%; moderate negative emotions, low positive emotions), and the most protected Class 4 (26.8% low negative emotions, high positive emotions). The most at-risk class disproportionately included people who were younger, with lower incomes, and with pre-existing mental health conditions. They were most likely to report not coping well (48.5%), deteriorated mental health (84.2%), suicidal ideation (21.5%), and increased use of substances to cope (27.2%). Compared to the norm/reference class, being in the most at-risk class was associated with suicidal ideation (OR = 2.84; 95% CI = 2.12, 3.80) and increased use of substances to cope (OR = 4.64; 95% CI = 3.19, 6.75).

CONCLUSIONS:

This study identified that adults experiencing structural vulnerabilities were disproportionately represented in a latent class characterized by high negative emotions and low positive emotions amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Membership in this class was associated with higher risk for adverse mental health outcomes, including suicidal ideation and increased use of substances to cope. Tailored population-level responses are needed to promote positive coping and redress mental health inequities throughout the pandemic and beyond.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Mental Health / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: BMC Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12889-022-14798-y

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Mental Health / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: BMC Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12889-022-14798-y