Associations between Mental Health and COVID-19 Status among 18- and 19-Year-Old Adolescents: A Multi-Country Study

Adolescents, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(1), P. 131 - 140

Published: Feb. 16, 2023

The aim of this study was to describe the mental health status 18- and 19-year-old adolescents who were infected or affected by COVID-19 during first wave pandemic. This a secondary analysis dataset collected from 152 countries between July December 2020. Dependent variables anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms. independent variable (tested positive for COVID-19, had symptoms but did not test, close friend tested knew someone died COVID-19). Three multivariable logistic regression analyses conducted determine associations dependent while adjusting confounding (sex—male, female, country income level). Data 547 participants extracted, 98 (17.9%) experienced 130 (23.8%) 219 (40.0%) Knowing associated with significantly lower odds having (AOR: 0.608). Having getting higher anxiety 2.473). Results indicate diverse responses among aged 18–19-years old as sequela COVID-19. needs be studied further.

Language: Английский

Does social empathy moderate fear-induced minority blaming during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 346, P. 116719 - 116719

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

Language: Английский