May 21, 2020

Early Assessment of Knowledge Attitudes Anxiety and Behavioral Adaptations of Connecticut Residents to COVID-19

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

• [pre-print, not peer reviewed] A cross-sectional study was conducted among 464 non-healthcare-related Connecticut residents after implementation of stringent state-wide stay-at-home directives. Half of respondents reported high levels of anxiety due to COVID-19. Anxiety was higher among those with higher levels of COVID-19 knowledge (OR-1.2) and those who were married (OR 1.8). 48% of respondents reported increased loneliness and loneliness was more common at older ages. 

Ha et al. (May 20, 2020). Early Assessment of Knowledge Attitudes Anxiety and Behavioral Adaptations of Connecticut Residents to COVID-19. Pre-print downloaded May 21 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.05.18.20082073