Perceived risk of COVID-19 hurts mental health: the mediating role of fear of COVID-19 and the moderating role of resilience

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Jan. 22, 2024

Abstract Background Depression and anxiety have been found prevalent during all phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. In late December 2022, almost control measures were lifted in China, leading to a surge infections. The public’s perceived risk fear would be increased. This study aims examine prevalence depression Chinese general population explores mediating role between depression/anxiety moderating resilience depression/anxiety. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was conducted Wenzhou, immediately following lifted. 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Risk Perception Scale, Fear Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) used evaluate depression, anxiety, risk, COVID-19, resilience, respectively. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Maximum Likelihood (ML) estimator adjusted for significant background factors performed test moderated mediation. Data obtained from 935 participants analyzed. Results moderate severe 23.7% 9.5%, present revealed positive associations among depression/anxiety, negative COVID-19/depression/anxiety. partially mediated association Furthermore, significantly Two mediation models constructed. Conclusion adults final phase pandemic China. implies that reducing may effectively alleviate symptoms. Moreover, enhancing public an epidemic crisis is crucial promoting mental health.

Language: Английский

Kognície o koronavíruse vo vzťahu s proaktívnym zvládaním záťaže

Pomáhajúce profesie, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 33 - 49

Published: July 10, 2023