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Anxiety and depression levels of the general population during the rapid progressing stage in the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak: a cross-sectional online investigation in China.

Zeya ShiYuelan QinSek Ying ChairYanhui LiuYu TianXin LiWanqin HuQun Wang
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
During the rapid progressing stage of COVID-19 pandemic in China, one-seventh and one-sixth respondents presented anxiety and depression symptoms, respectively. The risk factors for anxiety and depression included the following: without political party membership, with contact history of COVID-19, going out or gathering, wearing masks, taking Chinese medicine herbs, being unsatisfied with current precautions, perceiving higher susceptibility, lower knowledge and poorer health status. Extensive information and psychological support should be provided to improve the mental health of the general population.
Keyphrases
  • coronavirus disease
  • mental health
  • sars cov
  • health information
  • healthcare
  • respiratory syndrome coronavirus
  • loop mediated isothermal amplification
  • sleep quality
  • social media
  • mental illness
  • depressive symptoms