September 18, 2020

Social Distancing Compliance under COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health Impacts: A Population-Based Study

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

Keywords (Tags): non-pharm interventions

• Adoption of social distancing, as well as perceptions of its effectiveness were associated with lower stress levels, less anxiety, and fewer depressive symptoms (p <0.01) in a survey of 1,501 adults in Hong Kong. However, an increased number of stay-at-home days was associated with more depressive symptoms (OR=1.09).

Zhao et al. (Sept 14, 2020). Social Distancing Compliance under COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health Impacts: A Population-Based Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17186692