Shen Xin, Yan Shijiao, Cao Hui, Feng Jing, Lei Zihui, Zhang Weixin, Lv Chuanzhu, Gan Yong
Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
School of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.
Front Psychol. 2021 Sep 27;12:700376. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.700376. eCollection 2021.
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has contributed to depression and anxiety among the general population in China. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of these psychological problems among Chinese adults during the period of low transmission, which could reflect the long-term depression and anxiety of the COVID-19 outbreak. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in China from 4 to 26 February 2021. Convenient sampling strategy was adopted to recruit participators. Participants were asked to filled out the questions that assessed questionnaire on the residents' depression and anxiety. A total of 2,361 residents filled out the questionnaire. The mean age was 29.72 years ( = 6.94) and majority of respondents were female (60.10%). Among the respondents, 421 (17.83%), 1470 (62.26%), and 470 (19.91%) were from eastern, central, and western China, respectively. 1704 (72.17%) consented COVID-19 information has been disclosed timely. 142 (6.01%) and 130 (5.51%) patients suffered from depression and anxiety symptoms. Furthermore, some influencing factors were found, including marital status, place of residence, employment status. This study revealed that anxiety and depression still are potential depression and anxiety for some residents, which suggested early recognition and initiation of interventions during the period of low transmission is still indispensable.
2019年冠状病毒病（COVID-19）疫情致使中国普通民众出现抑郁和焦虑情绪。本研究旨在调查中国成年人在疫情低传播期这些心理问题的患病率及相关因素，这能反映COVID-19疫情引发的长期抑郁和焦虑情况。2021年2月4日至26日在中国进行了一项横断面调查。采用便利抽样策略招募参与者。参与者被要求填写评估居民抑郁和焦虑情况的问卷。共有2361名居民填写了问卷。平均年龄为29.72岁（标准差=6.94），大多数受访者为女性（60.10%）。在受访者中，分别有421人（17.83%）、1470人（62.26%）和470人（19.91%）来自中国东部、中部和西部。1704人（72.17%）同意COVID-19信息已及时披露。142名（6.01%）和130名（5.51%）患者存在抑郁和焦虑症状。此外，还发现了一些影响因素，包括婚姻状况、居住地点、就业状况。本研究表明，焦虑和抑郁对一些居民来说仍是潜在的问题，这表明在低传播期尽早识别并启动干预措施仍然不可或缺。
