Predictors of Mental Health After the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

Długosz, Piotr

doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0474.v1

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“…Finally, we did not have access to the available pre-pandemic data before the pandemic that would allow a comparison of mental health parameters between and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. Nevertheless, studies conducted in Poland indicate that the condition of mental health and levels of perceived stress have worsened compared to the pre-pandemic norm [ 12 , 46 ].…”

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Predictors of Psychological Distress across Three Time Periods during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

Chudzicka‐Czupała

Chiang

Grabowski

et al. 2022

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Background: Since the onset of COVID-19, public health policies and public opinions changed from stringent preventive measures against spread of COVID-19 to policies accommodating life with continued, diminished risk for contracting COVID-19. Poland is a country that demonstrated severe psychological impact and negative mental health. The study aims to examine psychological impact and changes in levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among three cross-sectional samples of Polish people and COVID-19-related factors associated with adverse mental health. Methods: In total, 2324 Polish persons participated in repeated cross-sectional studies across three surveys: Survey 1 (22 to 26 March 2020), Survey 2 (21 October to 3 December 2020), and Survey 3 (3 November to 10 December 2021). Participants completed an online survey, including Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), demographics, knowledge, and concerns of COVID-19 and precautionary measures. Results: A significant reduction of IES-R scores was seen across surveys, while DASS-21 scores were significantly higher in Survey 2. There was significant reduction in the frequency of following COVID-19 news, recent COVID-19 testing, and home isolation from Survey 1 to 3. Being emale was significantly associated with higher IES-R and DASS-21 scores in Surveys 1 and 2. Student status was significantly associated with higher DASS-21 across surveys. Chills, myalgia, and fatigue were significantly associated with high IES-R or DASS-21 scores across surveys. Frequency of wearing masks and perception that mask could reduce risk of COVID-19 were significantly associated with higher IES-R and DASS-21 scores. Conclusion: Conclusions: The aforementioned findings indicate a reduction in the level of the measured subjective distress andin the frequency of checking COVID-19 news-related information across three periods during the pandemic in Poland.

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Predictors of Psychological Distress across Three Time Periods during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

Chudzicka‐Czupała

Chiang

Grabowski

et al. 2022

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“…Poland is one of the European countries with persistent and extremely unfavorable rates of recorded infections and deaths related to the SARS-CoV2 virus [ 43 ]. Several scientific centers have undertaken research into the health impacts of the pandemic in Poland, focusing on mental and physical health, consequences of the infection, less frequent health-enhancing behaviors, and more frequent use of stimulants [ 44 , 45 ]. Changes in attitudes toward social values have been pointed out as a likely result of living in the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Assessment of Sexual Life—Repeated Cross-Sectional Surveys among Polish Adults in 2017, 2020 and 2021

Izdebski

Słowikowska-Hilczer

Mazur

2022

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The study aims to investigate whether assessment of sexual life remained stable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two surveys were conducted among Polish adults aged 18–70 years in June 2020 (n = 2042; perspective of last 2–3 months) and in June 2021 (n = 2418; last 12 months). Data from 2017 (n = 1980) were used as a reference point. Four questions allowed for defining five sexual life assessment profiles (k-means cluster analysis). Their characteristics were presented using 12 variables and 16 factors that contributed to difficulties in sexual life. The 2020 survey showed a temporary increase in the importance of sexual life and the frequency of sexual intercourse. However, the percentage of respondents representing the most favorable profile decreased significantly over the consecutive survey periods (47.1%, 34.2%, and 32.3%, respectively). Pandemic-induced fatigue and stress as well as the permanent presence of others at home were reported as two main factors negatively affecting the frequency of sexual intercourse during the pandemic. Respondents who assessed their sexual life as poor were more likely to consider illness, depression, and low self-esteem as factors negatively impacting their sexual life in 2021 than a year earlier. The results confirmed that as the pandemic drew on, the assessment of sexual life changed compared to the time around the first lockdown.

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Predictors of Mental Health After the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

Cited by 2 publications

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Predictors of Psychological Distress across Three Time Periods during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

Predictors of Psychological Distress across Three Time Periods during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland

The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Assessment of Sexual Life—Repeated Cross-Sectional Surveys among Polish Adults in 2017, 2020 and 2021

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