Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in Fiji Island during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health globally. To understand the impact of the pandemic on mental health in Fiji, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety disorder and depression among the young adults.MethodAn online survey was conducted t...
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| author | Mohammad G. M. Khan Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary Kabir A. Mamum Aneesh A. Chand Kaamil Edward Kushal A. Prasad Kushal A. Prasad Matthew H. E. M. Browning Chaandvi Prasad Faysal Kabir Shuvo |
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| description | IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health globally. To understand the impact of the pandemic on mental health in Fiji, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety disorder and depression among the young adults.MethodAn online survey was conducted to assess the prevalence of anxiety disorder and depression among the general population in Suva, Fiji during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 1,119 Fiji adults participated in the study. The study was conducted between May 20 to June 30, 2022, using a snowball sampling via social media platforms. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scales were used to measure anxiety and depression, respectively. The COVID-19 related stressors was evaluated using the adapted SARS stressors assessment. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the factors influencing mental health among respondents.ResultsThe result shows that a significant portion of individuals experienced each of the stressors, with the highest prevalence seen for hearing information about the severity of COVID-19. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was found to be 45% and 49%, respectively. Being female, having pre-existing illness and COVID-19 stressors were a risk factor to develop anxiety and depression. On the other hand, employed individuals and having high BMI was a protective factor against developing depression during COVID-19 lockdown.ConclusionThese findings highlight the importance of addressing the mental health needs of the Fijian population during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-773b5134fa444cc7a984d90601442bd92023-12-28T16:49:24ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652023-12-011110.3389/fpubh.2023.13236351323635Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in Fiji Island during COVID-19: a cross-sectional studyMohammad G. M. Khan0Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary1Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary2Kabir A. Mamum3Aneesh A. Chand4Kaamil Edward5Kushal A. Prasad6Kushal A. Prasad7Matthew H. E. M. Browning8Chaandvi Prasad9Faysal Kabir Shuvo10School of Information Technology Engineering Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, FijiEnvironment and Sustainability Research Initiative, Khulna, BangladeshEnvironmental Science Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, BangladeshSchool of Information Technology Engineering Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, FijiSchool of Information Technology Engineering Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, FijiSchool of Information Technology Engineering Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, FijiSchool of Information Technology Engineering Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, FijiDepartment of Electronics, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, College of Engineering, Science & Technology, Fiji National University, Suva, FijiDepartment of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United StatesCollege of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Suva, FijiSwinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, AustraliaIntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health globally. To understand the impact of the pandemic on mental health in Fiji, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety disorder and depression among the young adults.MethodAn online survey was conducted to assess the prevalence of anxiety disorder and depression among the general population in Suva, Fiji during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 1,119 Fiji adults participated in the study. The study was conducted between May 20 to June 30, 2022, using a snowball sampling via social media platforms. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scales were used to measure anxiety and depression, respectively. The COVID-19 related stressors was evaluated using the adapted SARS stressors assessment. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the factors influencing mental health among respondents.ResultsThe result shows that a significant portion of individuals experienced each of the stressors, with the highest prevalence seen for hearing information about the severity of COVID-19. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was found to be 45% and 49%, respectively. Being female, having pre-existing illness and COVID-19 stressors were a risk factor to develop anxiety and depression. On the other hand, employed individuals and having high BMI was a protective factor against developing depression during COVID-19 lockdown.ConclusionThese findings highlight the importance of addressing the mental health needs of the Fijian population during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1323635/fullmental healthCOVID-19pandemicsocial restrictionsFijiAsia-Pacific |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad G. M. Khan Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary Kabir A. Mamum Aneesh A. Chand Kaamil Edward Kushal A. Prasad Kushal A. Prasad Matthew H. E. M. Browning Chaandvi Prasad Faysal Kabir Shuvo Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in Fiji Island during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study Frontiers in Public Health mental health COVID-19 pandemic social restrictions Fiji Asia-Pacific |
| title | Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in Fiji Island during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in Fiji Island during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in Fiji Island during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in Fiji Island during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in Fiji Island during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in fiji island during covid 19 a cross sectional study |
| topic | mental health COVID-19 pandemic social restrictions Fiji Asia-Pacific |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1323635/full |
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