Mental health and perceived impact during the first Covid-19 pandemic year: A longitudinal study in Dutch case-control cohorts of persons with and without depressive, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders

Kok, Almar A L; Pan, Kuan‐Yu; Ottenheim, Nathaly Rius; Jörg, Frederike; Eikelenboom, Merijn; Horsfall, Melany; Luteijn, Rob A.; Oppen, Patricia van; Rhebergen, Didi; Schoevers, Robert A.; Giltay, Erik J.; Penninx, Brenda W. J. H.

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2022.02.056

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“…The changes in fear of COVID-19 were dependent on female gender but independent of country and age. Our results regarding the role of gender are in line with previous research on fear of COVID-19 [ 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 ]. Furthermore, we showed that country does not play a moderating role between religiosity and fear of COVID.…”

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“…An explanation for the significantly higher fear of COVID-19 in Poland during T1 could be the higher mortality rate compared to the other countries at T1 [ 50 ]. Previous research has shown that change in fear of COVID-19 is related to change in mortality rate [ 51 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Younger adults, women, urban residents, divorcees, healthcare workers, people in quarantine, those with a higher risk of being infected, and those with mental health problems are at particularly high risk. The changes in fear of COVID-19 during the pandemic situation were large, while other metal health indices, such as perceived stress, anxiety, and depression, were small or insignificant [ 50 , 51 ]. Moreover, the fear of COVID-19 intensity fluctuated along with the mortality rate [ 51 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The changes in fear of COVID-19 during the pandemic situation were large, while other metal health indices, such as perceived stress, anxiety, and depression, were small or insignificant [ 50 , 51 ]. Moreover, the fear of COVID-19 intensity fluctuated along with the mortality rate [ 51 ].…”

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Can Fear of COVID-19 Be Predicted by Religiosity and Trust in Institutions among Young Adults? A Prospective Cross-National Study

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The aim of this study was to reveal whether religiosity and trust in institutions are longitudinal predictors of change in fear of COVID-19 (FCV-19) across Poland, Germany, Slovenia, and Israel among young adults over a three-month period. The representative sample consisted of 1723 participants between the ages of 20 and 40 years (M = 30.74, SD = 5.74) across Poland (n = 446), Germany (n = 418), Slovenia (n = 431), and Israel (n = 428). The first measurement was carried out in February 2020 and the second was conducted in May/June 2020. A repeated-measures, two-way, mixed-factor ANOVA was performed to examine changes over time (T) and across countries (C) as well as the interaction of time and country (TxC) for FCV-19, religiosity, and trust in institutions. The results showed a significant decrease over time and differences between countries in all variables, as well as in TxC for FCV-19 and trust in institutions. Linear generalized estimating equations (GEEs) were used to assess the longitudinal change between T1 and T2 in FCV-19, including religiosity and trust in institutions as predictors, country as a factor, and gender and age as confounders. Female gender, religiosity, and trust in institutions were found to be significant longitudinal predictors of change in FCV-19. Country was a significant moderator of the relationship between trust in institutions and FCV-19, with the highest result achieved in Poland. Religiosity and trust in institutions were positive predictors of change in fear of COVID-19 among young adults across countries. Religious and governmental institutions should take this into consideration when communicating with believers and citizens during challenging situations.

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Can Fear of COVID-19 Be Predicted by Religiosity and Trust in Institutions among Young Adults? A Prospective Cross-National Study

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“…As previously described, participants’ self-reported OC symptom severity exceeded the threshold that distinguishes past student samples from those with clinically significant OCD. Notably, this pattern aligns with recent research demonstrating that a year into the pandemic, individuals considered to be “healthy controls” reported more severe internalizing symptoms compared to their pre-pandemic levels ( Kok et al, 2022 ). A longitudinal design would identify whether this elevation reflects (a) a temporary (and potentially adaptive) increase in obsessive pre-occupation and ritualizing that dissipates as restrictions and pandemic-fears subside ( Grant et al, 2022 ) or (b) a more enduring pattern of elevated OC symptoms in college students that may not naturalistically remit as the pandemic recedes (bringing implications for large-scale interventions at the community-level).…”

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COVID-19 and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in a large multi-site college sample

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Beware the “loneliness gap”? Examining emerging inequalities and long‐term risks of loneliness and isolation emerging from COVID‐19

Patulny

Bower

2022

Aust J Social Issues

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Emerging evidence suggests COVID lockdowns have not only increased the social problem of loneliness but widened the ‘loneliness gap’ between the most and least lonely people. Qualitative investigation can reveal why this gap might have increased, for whom, and whether the loneliness gap will remain long term. Using multi‐wave qualitative survey data conducted during Australia’s 2020 lockdown period and beyond, we examine personal experiences of interaction transitioning out of lockdown. We find substantial and uneven impacts of COVID lasting well beyond lockdown. Participants reported heightened loneliness attributable to: physical isolation, health anxieties, ceased activities, reduced connection quality, and poor motivation. COVID also created new interactive difficulties for singles, those with physical and mental disabilities, their carers, and those with low social capital. There was also reported ‘pruning’ of social networks (i.e. reduced bridging, increased bonding social capital), and evidence that increased digital interaction did not substitute for lost physical contact. Younger people also experienced isolating COVID‐induced life disruptions (e.g. travel, university attendance etc). Findings suggest COVID has increased potential long‐term inequalities in loneliness, highlight the post COVID risks faced by vulnerable groups, and suggest caution in advocating digital solutions as a panacea for diminished physical interaction in the post‐pandemic world.

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Mental health and perceived impact during the first Covid-19 pandemic year: A longitudinal study in Dutch case-control cohorts of persons with and without depressive, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders

Cited by 46 publications

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Can Fear of COVID-19 Be Predicted by Religiosity and Trust in Institutions among Young Adults? A Prospective Cross-National Study

Can Fear of COVID-19 Be Predicted by Religiosity and Trust in Institutions among Young Adults? A Prospective Cross-National Study

COVID-19 and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in a large multi-site college sample

Beware the “loneliness gap”? Examining emerging inequalities and long‐term risks of loneliness and isolation emerging from COVID‐19

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