Assessing depression and anxiety among young adults after epidemics and pandemics: a cross-sectional study in Anyang, China
Abstract It has been well established that pandemics affect mental health, yet few studies have been conducted in China regarding this issue following COVID-19's gradual decline and the recent H1N1 influenza outbreak. In response to this research gap, this investigation explores the risk factor...
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| description | Abstract It has been well established that pandemics affect mental health, yet few studies have been conducted in China regarding this issue following COVID-19's gradual decline and the recent H1N1 influenza outbreak. In response to this research gap, this investigation explores the risk factors linked to depression and anxiety symptoms among young adults in this specific setting. Data were collected via an online cross-sectional survey of 385 young adults living in Anyang city, Henan Province, China, between June 15 and July 21, 2023. Respondents were assessed for anxiety and depression symptoms using the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scales. Additionally, to examine the factors that influenced the study, we utilized an ordered logit regression model. Results revealed depression and anxiety prevalence rates of 33.3% and 21.6%, respectively. Several factors were found to increase the likelihood of depression and anxiety among young adults, including gender, age, education status, marital status, and attitudes towards epidemics. Participants' concerns about pandemics and viruses had a significant negative impact relationship on depression levels. Women report moderate to severe anxiety more frequently than men. An evident correlation can be observed between the educational attainment level and the influence of depression and anxiety. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cb83fd55f98d4f8a9495520d8c933f862024-03-05T19:01:04ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-02-0114111010.1038/s41598-024-53292-wAssessing depression and anxiety among young adults after epidemics and pandemics: a cross-sectional study in Anyang, ChinaGuoqing Wang0Kamal Sabran1Department of New Media Design and Technology, School of the Arts, Universiti Sains MalaysiaDepartment of New Media Design and Technology, School of the Arts, Universiti Sains MalaysiaAbstract It has been well established that pandemics affect mental health, yet few studies have been conducted in China regarding this issue following COVID-19's gradual decline and the recent H1N1 influenza outbreak. In response to this research gap, this investigation explores the risk factors linked to depression and anxiety symptoms among young adults in this specific setting. Data were collected via an online cross-sectional survey of 385 young adults living in Anyang city, Henan Province, China, between June 15 and July 21, 2023. Respondents were assessed for anxiety and depression symptoms using the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scales. Additionally, to examine the factors that influenced the study, we utilized an ordered logit regression model. Results revealed depression and anxiety prevalence rates of 33.3% and 21.6%, respectively. Several factors were found to increase the likelihood of depression and anxiety among young adults, including gender, age, education status, marital status, and attitudes towards epidemics. Participants' concerns about pandemics and viruses had a significant negative impact relationship on depression levels. Women report moderate to severe anxiety more frequently than men. An evident correlation can be observed between the educational attainment level and the influence of depression and anxiety.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53292-w |
| spellingShingle | Guoqing Wang Kamal Sabran Assessing depression and anxiety among young adults after epidemics and pandemics: a cross-sectional study in Anyang, China Scientific Reports |
| title | Assessing depression and anxiety among young adults after epidemics and pandemics: a cross-sectional study in Anyang, China |
| title_full | Assessing depression and anxiety among young adults after epidemics and pandemics: a cross-sectional study in Anyang, China |
| title_fullStr | Assessing depression and anxiety among young adults after epidemics and pandemics: a cross-sectional study in Anyang, China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing depression and anxiety among young adults after epidemics and pandemics: a cross-sectional study in Anyang, China |
| title_short | Assessing depression and anxiety among young adults after epidemics and pandemics: a cross-sectional study in Anyang, China |
| title_sort | assessing depression and anxiety among young adults after epidemics and pandemics a cross sectional study in anyang china |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53292-w |
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