Level of Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland—A Cross-Sectional Study
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the level of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. Methods: The online survey was conducted among Polish adult citizens (204 respondents) with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result. The level of depression was assessed by the Beck Depression I...
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| description | Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the level of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. Methods: The online survey was conducted among Polish adult citizens (204 respondents) with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result. The level of depression was assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory in Polish. Results: Depressive symptoms of moderate or severe degree appeared in about every fourth person. Women were characterised with higher mean depression scores. In the group of men, significant correlations were found between mental condition and age—the higher the age, the higher the values of depression measures. Those who were asymptomatic with SARS-CoV-2 had the best results—a lack of depression, while those who were fully symptomatic had the worst results—major depressive disorder. Conclusions: There is a need for further research and monitoring of mental health in specific population groups. It is necessary to plan preventive measures to prevent the negative effects of the pandemic, especially in women. Specialist support should be implemented during and after the pandemic. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6023a82d95cd4c649a5748c66fbca8ec2023-11-23T16:53:14ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322022-06-01106112310.3390/healthcare10061123Level of Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland—A Cross-Sectional StudyAnna Zalewska0Monika Gałczyk1Katarzyna Van Damme-Ostapowicz2Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Lomza State University of Applied Sciences, Akademicka 14, 18-400 Lomza, PolandDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Lomza State University of Applied Sciences, Akademicka 14, 18-400 Lomza, PolandDepartment of Health and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Svanehaugvegen 1, 6812 Førde, NorwayObjectives: The aim of this study was to assess the level of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. Methods: The online survey was conducted among Polish adult citizens (204 respondents) with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result. The level of depression was assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory in Polish. Results: Depressive symptoms of moderate or severe degree appeared in about every fourth person. Women were characterised with higher mean depression scores. In the group of men, significant correlations were found between mental condition and age—the higher the age, the higher the values of depression measures. Those who were asymptomatic with SARS-CoV-2 had the best results—a lack of depression, while those who were fully symptomatic had the worst results—major depressive disorder. Conclusions: There is a need for further research and monitoring of mental health in specific population groups. It is necessary to plan preventive measures to prevent the negative effects of the pandemic, especially in women. Specialist support should be implemented during and after the pandemic.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/6/1123COVID-19depressionBeck Depression InventoryadultsPoland |
| spellingShingle | Anna Zalewska Monika Gałczyk Katarzyna Van Damme-Ostapowicz Level of Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland—A Cross-Sectional Study Healthcare COVID-19 depression Beck Depression Inventory adults Poland |
| title | Level of Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland—A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Level of Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland—A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Level of Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland—A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Level of Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland—A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Level of Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland—A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | level of depression during the covid 19 pandemic in poland a cross sectional study |
| topic | COVID-19 depression Beck Depression Inventory adults Poland |
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