Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health : An international study

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dc.contributor.authorGloster, Andrew T.en
dc.contributor.authorLamnisos, Demetrisen
dc.contributor.authorĻubenko, Jeļenaen
dc.contributor.authorPresti, Giovambattistaen
dc.contributor.authorSquatrito, Valeriaen
dc.contributor.authorConstantinou, Mariosen
dc.contributor.authorNicolaou, Christianaen
dc.contributor.authorPapacostas, Savvasen
dc.contributor.authorAydin, Gokcenen
dc.contributor.authorChong, Yuen Yuen
dc.contributor.authorChien, Wai Tongen
dc.contributor.authorCheng, Ho Yuen
dc.contributor.authorRuiz, Francisco J.en
dc.contributor.authorGarcia-Martin, Maria B.en
dc.contributor.authorObando-Posada, Diana P.en
dc.contributor.authorSegura-Vargas, Miguel A.en
dc.contributor.authorVasiliou, Vasilis S.en
dc.contributor.authorMcHugh, Louiseen
dc.contributor.authorHoefer, Stefanen
dc.contributor.authorBaban, Adrianaen
dc.contributor.authorDias Neto, Daviden
dc.contributor.authorNunes da Silva, Anaen
dc.contributor.authorMonestes, Jean-Louisen
dc.contributor.authorAlvarez-Galvez, Javieren
dc.contributor.authorPaez-Blarrina, Marisaen
dc.contributor.authorMontesinos, Franciscoen
dc.contributor.authorValdivia-Salas, Sonsolesen
dc.contributor.authorOri, Dorottyaen
dc.contributor.authorKleszcz, Bartoszen
dc.contributor.authorLappalainen, Raimoen
dc.contributor.authorIvanovic, Ivaen
dc.contributor.authorGosar, Daviden
dc.contributor.authorDionne, Fredericken
dc.contributor.authorMerwin, Rhonda M.en
dc.contributor.authorKassianos, Angelos P.en
dc.contributor.authorKarekla, Mariaen
dc.contributor.institutionDepartment of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
dc.date.accessioned2021-03-04T13:59:39Z
dc.date.available2021-03-04T13:59:39Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractThe COVID-19 pandemic triggered vast governmental lockdowns. The impact of these lockdowns on mental health is inadequately understood. On the one hand such drastic changes in daily routines could be detrimental to mental health. On the other hand, it might not be experienced negatively, especially because the entire population was affected. Methods The aim of this study was to determine mental health outcomes during pandemic induced lockdowns and to examine known predictors of mental health outcomes. We therefore surveyed n = 9,565 people from 78 countries and 18 languages. Outcomes assessed were stress, depression, affect, and wellbeing. Predictors included country, sociodemographic factors, lockdown characteristics, social factors, and psychological factors. Results Results indicated that on average about 10% of the sample was languishing from low levels of mental health and about 50% had only moderate mental health. Importantly, three consistent predictors of mental health emerged: social support, education level, and psychologically flexible (vs. rigid) responding. Poorer outcomes were most strongly predicted by a worsening of finances and not having access to basic supplies. Conclusions These results suggest that on whole, respondents were moderately mentally healthy at the time of a population-wide lockdown. The highest level of mental health difficulties were found in approximately 10% of the population. Findings suggest that public health initiatives should target people without social support and those whose finances worsen as a result of the lockdown. Interventions that promote psychological flexibility may mitigate the impact of the pandemic.en
dc.description.statusPeer reviewed
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dc.identifier.citationGloster , A T , Lamnisos , D , Ļubenko , J , Presti , G , Squatrito , V , Constantinou , M , Nicolaou , C , Papacostas , S , Aydin , G , Chong , Y Y , Chien , W T , Cheng , H Y , Ruiz , F J , Garcia-Martin , M B , Obando-Posada , D P , Segura-Vargas , M A , Vasiliou , V S , McHugh , L , Hoefer , S , Baban , A , Dias Neto , D , Nunes da Silva , A , Monestes , J-L , Alvarez-Galvez , J , Paez-Blarrina , M , Montesinos , F , Valdivia-Salas , S , Ori , D , Kleszcz , B , Lappalainen , R , Ivanovic , I , Gosar , D , Dionne , F , Merwin , R M , Kassianos , A P & Karekla , M 2020 , ' PURE TEST - Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health : An international study ' , PLoS ONE , vol. 15 , no. 12 . https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244809 , https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0244809
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244809
dc.identifier.issn1932-6203
dc.identifier.otherPURE: 24389292
dc.identifier.otherPURE UUID: 885a161d-f19a-4ade-8679-fd09297819f3
dc.identifier.otherWOS: 000605651900147
dc.identifier.otherScopus: 85099065272
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.rsu.lv/jspui/handle/123456789/3619
dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.ispartofPLoS ONE
dc.subjectHealth sciences
dc.subjectSARS-COV-2
dc.titleImpact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health : An international studyen
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