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Psychiatric symptoms and behavioral adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from two population-representative cohorts

Psychology

Psychiatric symptoms and behavioral adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from two population-representative cohorts

W. K. Hou, T. M. Lee, et al.

Explore the pressing mental health challenges faced by Hong Kong Chinese during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study reveals alarming rates of anxiety and depression linked to disrupted daily routines, highlighting the heavier burden experienced by those with lower socioeconomic status. Conducted by Wai Kai Hou, Tatia Mei-chun Lee, Li Liang, Tsz Wai Li, Huinan Liu, Horace Tong, Menachem Ben-Ezra, and Robin Goodwin, this research provides crucial insights into the psychological toll of the pandemic.

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Abstract
This study investigated the prevalence of anxiety and depression and their correlation with daily routines among Hong Kong Chinese during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two population-representative samples (survey 1: n = 4021, survey 2: n = 2008) were recruited via random digit dialing during periods of low and high infection rates, respectively. Anxiety prevalence was 14.9% and 14% and depression prevalence was 19.6% and 15.3% in survey 1 and 2, respectively. Increased odds of anxiety and depression were linked to disrupted routines and lower socioeconomic status in both surveys. Depression was inversely related to avoiding crowded places in survey 1. Prevalences were higher than during previous crises. A heavier burden of psychiatric conditions was observed among those with disrupted daily routines and lacking novel preventive routines in the early pandemic phase.
Publisher
Translational Psychiatry
Published On
Mar 17, 2021
Authors
Wai Kai Hou, Tatia Mei-chun Lee, Li Liang, Tsz Wai Li, Huinan Liu, Horace Tong, Menachem Ben-Ezra, Robin Goodwin
Tags
COVID-19
anxiety
depression
daily routines
Hong Kong
socioeconomic status
mental health

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