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Perceived psychological stress and associated factors in the early stages of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic: Evidence from the general Chinese population.
Yang, Xiao; Xiong, Zhenzhen; Li, Zhixiong; Li, Xiao; Xiang, Weiyi; Yuan, Yiwen; Li, Zhe.
  • Yang X; Mental Health Center and Psychiatric Laboratory, The State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Xiong Z; West China Brain Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Li Z; School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Li X; The Third Department of Clinical Psychology, Karamay Municipal People's Hospital, Karamay, Xinjiang, China.
  • Xiang W; Mental Health Center and Psychiatric Laboratory, The State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Yuan Y; The West China College of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Li Z; Mental Health Center and Psychiatric Laboratory, The State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
PLoS One ; 15(12): e0243605, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-961465
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an acute respiratory infection caused by novel coronavirus 2019. Many individuals suffered psychological symptoms in the early stage when the epidemic was uncertain. We explored the perceived psychological stress and associated factors in the early stage of COVID-19 epidemic.

METHOD:

The Perceived Stress Scale, Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire, Social Support Rating Scale and a general information questionnaire were integrated in an on-line survey conducted from February 1, 2020 until February 4, 2020. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to explore whether coping style, social support or other factors contributed to psychological stress.

RESULTS:

A total of 1638 participants were included, of whom 44.3% showed moderate psychological stress. Individuals who were younger, female, unmarried, spent more time on the disease, felt more concern about it, reported lower social support (Subjective Social support; Objective social support; Utilization social support), or showed a negative coping style were more likely to suffer higher psychological stress in the early stages of the COVID-19 epidemic.

CONCLUSION:

Psychological interventions may be targeted to individuals with the risk characteristics identified in this study. It may be helpful to promote social support and positive coping style in the early stage of infectious disease epidemics. This initial evidence from the general Chinese population may be relevant to interventions in other countries for dealing with the COVID-19 and other epidemics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress, Psychological / Asian People / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0243605

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Stress, Psychological / Asian People / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0243605