Factors associated with mental health and quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.

Luciano Magalhães VitorinoGerson Hiroshi Yoshinari JúniorGabriela GonzagaIsabela Faria DiasJoão Pedro Lambert PereiraIsabella Marum Góes RibeiroAlex Bacadini FrançaFaten Al-ZabenHarold G KoenigClarissa Trzesniak

Published in: BJPsych open (2021)

We found high levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms and low levels of QoL in Brazil, which has become a pandemic epicentre. Several characteristics were associated with negative mental health symptoms in this study. This information may contribute to local health policies in dealing with the mental health consequences of COVID-19.

Keyphrases

mental health
coronavirus disease
sars cov
mental illness
public health
health information
stress induced
physical activity
social media