The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Urban Residents—Evidence from China

Ying, Cui; Han, Yue

doi:10.3390/ijerph192316190

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“…The coefficients of “The perceived rate of CHECS” and “Except for individuals, the utilization rate of CHECS” are significant at least at the 10% level in first-stage regression, and the Kleibergen-Paap rk Wald F-statistic is much larger than its critical value, which can exclude the possibility of weak IVs; the Hansen J-test p -value is greater than 0.1, which indicates that the null hypotheses cannot be rejected. That provides suggestive evidence that the variables are valid instruments ( 29 ). Comparatively, we discovered that the OLS estimates are in fact biased and that putative endogeneity tends to underestimate the beneficial effects of CHECS use on self-reported health.…”

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The impact of using community home-based elderly care services on older adults’ self-reported health: fresh evidence from China

He,

Wei,

2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThe rapid population aging in China, characterized by a higher prevalence of illnesses, earlier onset of diseases, and longer durations of living with ailments, substantially engenders challenges within the domain of older adults’ healthcare. Community home-based elderly care services (CHECS) are a feasible solution to solve the problem of older adults’ care and protect older adults’ health. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship, heterogeneity effects and influential mechanisms between older adults’ use of CHECS and their self- reported health.MethodsThe study employs the Instrumental Variable technique and empirically investigates the relationship, heterogeneity effects and influential mechanisms between older adults using CHECS and their self-reported health using data from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey from 2018.ResultsThe findings indicate, firstly, that using CHECS considerably improves older adults’ self-reported health. Secondly, the heterogeneity test reveals that the effect is more pronounced for older adults who are under the age of 80, have functional disabilities, are free of chronic diseases, have never attended school, reside in lower-income households, are single, rarely interact with their children, and live in central urban or city/county regions. Thirdly, the mechanism test reveals that the “social network effect” and “family care effect” are the key influence channels of using CHECS.ConclusionAn empirical foundation for the policy reform of community home-based care for seniors is provided by this study with the limitations to discuss the other socioeconomic aspects such as government health expenditure and discuss the specific services aspects such as health care. The findings carry substantial implications for improving the health of older individuals and provide suggestions for establishing a socialized aged care system in China.

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The impact of using community home-based elderly care services on older adults’ self-reported health: fresh evidence from China

He,

Wei,

2023

Front. Public Health

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“…The results found in this study are similar to studies developed in India, United Kingdom, Germany and China that the pandemic was indicated as a negative factor for the mental health of the general population. Negatively affecting all aspects of individuals' lives and leaving them more vulnerable to the development of mental disorder problems, it can be seen that the pandemic has caused mental and physical damage, as well as leading to psychological conditions of medium and severe intensity, such as post-traumatic stress disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders and behavioral disorders [25][26][27][28].…”

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Factors associated with status and self-perceived mental health changes in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil

Rosa,

Araújo,

Berra

et al. 2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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The SARS-CoV-2-triggered Public Health Emergency of International Importance has significantly contributed to emotional and mental health issues. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with self-perceived mental health changes while facing the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study that collected data via a web survey using a validated instrument. The study included individuals over 18 years old residing in the 26 federal units and the Federal District from August 2020 to November 2022. The sample was recruited using the snowball technique. Two logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with the outcomes of interest. The first analysis considered individuals who rated their mental health condition as poor as the dependent variable, while the second analysis considered individuals who reported changes in their mental health during the pandemic as the dependent variable. The study found that individuals with complete college education and those using tranquilizers or antidepressants were more likely to perceive their mental health as poor (1.97 and 2.04 times higher likelihood, respectively). Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods during the pandemic was associated with a 2.49 higher likelihood of reporting mental health changes. Participants also reported more difficulty sleeping. The negative self-perception of mental health varied across Brazil’s regions and changed over time, with different patterns observed before and after the vaccination period. In 2022, most regions of Brazil classified their mental health as "poor." The study highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, with increased prevalence of mental disorders and emotional problems among the population. The results highlight the presence of mental disorders and increased reporting of emotional problems among the population due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…A key aspect in this regard is the perception of entrapment, which modulates responses of greater or lesser severity and frequency of suicidality (Calati et al, 2023). However, it remains complex to predict which risk variables modulate the majority of suicide deaths, especially in populations with high social vulnerability, such as LGBTQ + people (Cruz et al, 2022).…”

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Protective Factors for Suicidal Behaviour in Adults Self-reported as LGBTQ+: A Study Based on Modulating Variables

Sánchez-Teruel,

Singh,

Sánchez-Barrera

et al. 2024

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Background This study aims to identify factors that modulate resilience in LGBTQ + individuals with a history of suicide attempts and reattempts. The researchers hypothesize that positive mental health and various internal and external protective factors will predict suicide resilience in this population. Method 112 LGBTQ + Spanish people (60.7% self-reported as female, 34.8% as male, and 4.5% did not identify their gender) aged 18–41 years with self-harm or previous suicide attempts completed several questionnaires measuring variables such as self-efficacy, emotion regulation, social support, entrapment, anxiety, depression, positive mental health, and resilience. Results Regarding the protective variables most predictive of resilience, it was found that social support, positive mental health, and emotional regulation were vital and to a lesser extent, self-efficacy expectations for coping with stressful or adverse situations. In addition, the path analyses revealed distinct profiles of modulated categorical variables in LGTBQ + individuals who had attempted suicide once or who had attempted suicide two or more times. Conclusions These findings highlight the importance of addressing protective factors, such as social support and positive mental health, in promoting resilience and reducing suicide risk among LGBTQ + individuals.

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Urban Residents—Evidence from China

Cited by 4 publications

References 36 publications

The impact of using community home-based elderly care services on older adults’ self-reported health: fresh evidence from China

The impact of using community home-based elderly care services on older adults’ self-reported health: fresh evidence from China

Factors associated with status and self-perceived mental health changes in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil

Protective Factors for Suicidal Behaviour in Adults Self-reported as LGBTQ+: A Study Based on Modulating Variables

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