Trends in Psychological Distress Among US Adults During Different Phases of the COVID-19 Pandemic

McGinty, Emma E.; Presskreischer, Rachel; Han, Hahrie; Barry, Colleen L.

doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.44776

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“…While some studies have examined this in the context of “western” cultures where older adults are more isolated and may live in retirement facilities, the context in China is different, with most older adults living with their spouses. Nevertheless, consistent with findings in other countries (Lorant et al, 2021; McGinty et al, 2022; Sams et al, 2021; Xiong et al, 2020), results show elevated distress, particularly when compared to the general population or medical outpatients more broadly (e.g., 5-10% depressive symptoms) (Bradley and Rumsfeld, 2015).…”

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Older Adults’ Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 and Associated Infection Control Measures in Shanghai, and Impact on Well-Being

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Ghisi

et al. 2022

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This cross-sectional study investigated health management, well-being, and pandemic-related perspectives in Shanghainese adults ≥50 years during early and strict COVID-19 control measures. A self-report survey was administered via Wenjuanxing between March-April/2020. Items from the Somatic Symptom Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 were administered, as well as pandemic-specific questions. 1181 primarily married, retired females participated; Many had hypertension (n=521, 44.1%), coronary artery disease (CAD; n=201, 17.8%) and diabetes (n=171, 14.5%). While most respondents (n=868; 73.5%) were strictly following control measures (including limiting visits with children; n=390, 33.0%) and perceived they could tolerate that beyond 6 months (n=555;47.0%), they were optimistic about the future if control measures were continued (n=969;82.0%), and perceived impact would be temporary (n=646;64.7%). 52 of those with any condition (8.2%) and 19 of those without a condition (3.5%) reported the pandemic was impacting their health. Somatic symptoms were high (29.4±7.1/36), with Sleep & Cognitive symptoms highest. 24.4% and 18.9% of respondents had elevated depressive and anxious symptoms, respectively; greater distress was associated with lower income (p=0.018), having hypertension (p=0.001) and CAD (p<0.001), more negative perceptions of global COVID-19 control (p=0.004), COVID-19 spread (p≤0.001), impact on life and health (p<0.001), compliance with control measures (p<0.001), and shorter time control measures could be tolerated (p<0.001) in adjusted analyses. In the initial COVID-19 outbreak, most older adults were optimistic and resilient with regard to the epidemic and control measures. However, the distress of older adults is not trivial, particularly in those with health issues.

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Older Adults’ Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 and Associated Infection Control Measures in Shanghai, and Impact on Well-Being

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“…In addition to the pandemic, 2020 saw the public murder of George Floyd by police ( Curtis et al., 2021 ), international demonstrations regarding anti-Black violence, elevated anti-Asian discrimination and violence ( Wu et al., 2021 )– ( Kormendi and Brown, 2021 ), and a divisive presidential election ( Blanchflower and Bryson, 2021 ). Overall, 2020 was marked by increases in stressors, depressive symptoms, psychological distress, and mental health problems ( McGinty et al., 2022 )– ( Ettman et al., 2022 ), which are critically important for shaping population health ( Becker and Kleinman, 2013 ), ( Moreno et al., 2020 ). However, the changes to mental health in 2020 also coincided with broader societal shifts in the past decade that have likely dramatically restructured the mental health of the American population; increasing dissemination of videos of police brutality ( Bor et al., 2018 ), amplified consumption of social media ( Keles et al., 2020 ), the legacy of the Great Recession/increased economic vulnerability ( Case and Deaton, 2015 ), a polarizing presidential administration ( Morey et al., 2021 ), and increasing frequency/severity of climate events ( Ebi et al., 2021 ), ( Cianconi et al., 2020 ).…”

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Increasing psychological distress among Californians from 2013 to 2020: Race/ethnic differences

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Wormley²,

Louie³

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“…Among the general U.S. adult population during the spring of 2020, clinically significant levels of anxiety and depression were reported, particularly among young adults [ 37 – 39 ]. Persistently elevated psychological distress among U.S. adults spanning from April 2020 through August 2021 in comparison to consistent prevalence rates of 3–4% prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrate the ongoing impact on mental health [ 40 ]. Although several studies have reported a decline or cessation of e-cigarette use among many populations during the pandemic because of factors such as lack of accessibility due to stay-at-home orders and smoke shop closures, some proportion of young adults increased their use of e-cigarettes [ 41 , 42 ].…”

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E-cigarette use and intentions related to psychological distress among cigarette, e-cigarette, and cannabis vape users during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic

Cabral

2022

BMC Psychol

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Background This study examines associations between psychological distress, intentions to use e-cigarettes, and cigarette smoking, e-cigarette use, and cannabis consumption through e-cigarette use among a diverse sample of U.S. young adults. Procedures Young adults (N = 314; 72.5% female) were recruited to complete an online survey during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results Associations between psychological distress and cigarette smoking, e-cigarette use, cannabis vaping, and intentions to use e-cigarettes were found. Current e-cigarette use (OR = 1.23, 95% CI 1.17, 1.28, p < .001; 7.5%) and cannabis vaping (OR = 2.03, 95% CI 1.88, 2.18, p < .001; 10%) was higher among female, possibly due to the significantly higher psychological distress reported among females. Interactions between intentions to use e-cigarettes and psychological distress variables were found for all smoking and vaping behaviors. Conclusions Public health efforts should increase focus on providing psychological services for young adults to improve coping strategies that are alternative to smoking and vaping behaviors.

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Trends in Psychological Distress Among US Adults During Different Phases of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: This survey study assesses trends in psychological distress among US adults surveyed during 4 different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.

Cited by 29 publications

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Older Adults’ Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 and Associated Infection Control Measures in Shanghai, and Impact on Well-Being

Older Adults’ Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 and Associated Infection Control Measures in Shanghai, and Impact on Well-Being

Increasing psychological distress among Californians from 2013 to 2020: Race/ethnic differences

E-cigarette use and intentions related to psychological distress among cigarette, e-cigarette, and cannabis vape users during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic

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