Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Gender Differences in Depression Based on National Representative Data.
Hyeon Woo YimHyeon-Woo YimSeung-Yup LeeDa Young JungPublished in: Journal of Korean medical science (2023)
Because the pandemic is likely to increase mental problems of the affected over time due to such problems as financial stress and joblessness or post-infection health issues, the researchers anticipate an increase in the prevalence of some mental illnesses. In particular, since the suicide rate of men is higher than that of women, from a public health perspective, active interventions are needed to prevent an increase in the suicide rate due to COVID-19. It is also necessary to establish national policies to overcome the psychological, social, and economic losses resulting from COVID-19.
Keyphrases
- mental health
- public health
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- quality improvement
- healthcare
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- depressive symptoms
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- sleep quality
- risk factors
- physical activity
- cross sectional
- electronic health record
- health information
- risk assessment
- middle aged
- pregnant women
- life cycle