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Prevalence and predictors of psychological distress before, during, and after a COVID-19 pandemic wave in Switzerland, 2021.
Schrempft, Stephanie; Pullen, Nick; Baysson, Hélène; Wisniak, Ania; Zaballa, María-Eugenia; Pennacchio, Francesco; Vollenweider, Peter; Marques-Vidal, Pedro; Preisig, Martin; Guessous, Idris; Stringhini, Silvia.
  • Schrempft S; Division of Primary Care, Unit of Population Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland. Electronic address: stephanie.schrempft@hcuge.ch.
  • Pullen N; Division of Primary Care, Unit of Population Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Baysson H; Division of Primary Care, Unit of Population Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland; Department of Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Wisniak A; Division of Primary Care, Unit of Population Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Zaballa ME; Division of Primary Care, Unit of Population Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Pennacchio F; Division of Primary Care, Unit of Population Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Vollenweider P; Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Marques-Vidal P; Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Preisig M; Department of Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Guessous I; Division of Primary Care, Unit of Population Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland; Department of Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Stringhini S; Division of Primary Care, Unit of Population Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland; Institute of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; University Centre for General Medicine and Public Health, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzer
J Psychiatr Res ; 158: 192-201, 2023 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2165627
ABSTRACT
There are concerns about acute and long-term mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined the prevalence and predictors of psychological distress before, during, and after a pandemic wave in Switzerland, 2021. Prevalence of psychological distress was estimated in adults aged 35-96 years using the General Health Questionnaire-12 administered in June 2021 (Specchio-COVID19 cohort, N = 3965), and compared to values from 2003 to 2006 (CoLaus|PsyCoLaus cohort, N = 5667). Anxiety and depression were assessed from February to June 2021 using the Generalised Anxiety Disorder scale-2 and the Patient Health Questionnaire-2, respectively. Prevalence of psychological distress in June 2021, after the pandemic wave (16.0% [95% CI, 14.6%-17.4%]) was comparable to pre-pandemic levels (15.1% [14.0%-16.2%]). Anxiety and depression were highest at the start of the pandemic wave in February 2021, and declined from February to June with the relaxation of measures. Predictors of psychological distress included being younger, female, a single parent, unemployed, a change in working hours or job loss in the past 6 months, greater perceived severity and contagiousness of COVID-19, and self-reported post COVID-19. By June 2021, following a pandemic wave, prevalence of psychological distress in Switzerland was closer to pre-pandemic levels. These findings highlight the need for additional mental health support during times of stricter government policies relating to COVID-19; yet they also suggest that individuals can adapt relatively quickly to the changing context.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Psychological Distress / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Psychiatr Res Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Psychological Distress / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Psychiatr Res Year: 2023 Document Type: Article