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- Title
An Assessment of Mental Health Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Authors
Magalhaes, Edward; Stoner, Alexis; Palmer, Joshua; Schranze, Robert; Grandy, Savannah; Amin, Shilpa; Cheng, Ning
- Abstract
In late 2019, the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan, China. Soon after, cases began to spread globally. This study aimed to examine the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the adult population in the United States. We conducted an exploratory cross-sectional study using an anonymous online survey methodology distributed to participants across 13 states. The data collected included demographical information and outcomes from validated mental health screeners (GAD-7, PHQ-9, and IES-R) to assess levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. A total of 1356 participants completed the survey. GAD-7, PHQ-9, and IES-R levels differed significantly (p < 0.05) according to age, gender, and educational level. There was also significant difference between GAD-7 level as well as IES-R level between healthcare and non-healthcare workers (p = 0.02 and p = 0.028). Overall, this study has helped to garner a better understanding of COVID-19's impact on mental health outcomes.
- Subjects
UNITED States; COVID-19; RESEARCH; CROSS-sectional method; AGE distribution; MEDICAL screening; SURVEYS; SEX distribution; QUESTIONNAIRES; MENTAL depression; ANXIETY; COVID-19 pandemic; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress; EDUCATIONAL attainment
- Publication
Community Mental Health Journal, 2021, Vol 57, Issue 7, p1267
- ISSN
0010-3853
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10597-021-00876-9