Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

December 30, 2020

Factors Associated with Psychological Distress during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic on the Predominantly General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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A meta-analysis found the prevalence of pandemic-associated anxiety and depression was 33% and 30%, respectively. In an analysis of 68 studies comprising 288,830 participants from 19 countries, women, younger adults (<35 years), those living in rural areas, and those with lower socioeconomic status had higher odds of experiencing anxiety. All factors except residential area were also associated with higher odds of depression. In addition, those with higher COVID-19 infection risk (living in hotspots, having pre-existing conditions) and longer media exposure had a higher odds of anxiety and depression.

Wang et al. (Dec 28, 2020). Factors Associated with Psychological Distress during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic on the Predominantly General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244630