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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedTitus AR, Mezuk B, Hirschtick JL
Patterns and predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms within a population-based sample of adults diagnosed with COVID-19 in Michigan.
Researchers examined the intersection of demographic, economic, and illness-related predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms within a population-based sample of adults diagnosed with COVID-19 in Michigan. Data were taken from a population-based survey of Michigan adults who experienced a COVID-19 diagnosis prior to August 2020. Results indicated that relative risks for experiencing poor mental health outcomes varied by race/ethnicity, sex, age, and income. Symptom severity was associated with a higher burden of comorbid depressive/anxiety symptoms. "Long COVID" was associated with all outcomes. The researchers concluded that because of overlapping risk factors, integrated approaches to treating depressive/anxiety symptoms among COVID-19 survivors is warranted.
AHRQ-funded; HS026120.
Citation: Titus AR, Mezuk B, Hirschtick JL .
Patterns and predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms within a population-based sample of adults diagnosed with COVID-19 in Michigan.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2023 Jul; 58(7):1099-108. doi: 10.1007/s00127-023-02453-9..
Keywords: COVID-19, Depression, Anxiety, Behavioral Health
Thompson KA, Hedlund EL, Sun Q
Course and predictors of eating disorder symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and pandemic-related eating disorder concerns among adults with eating disorders during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The purpose of this study was to assess changes in and predictors of Eating Disorder (ED) symptoms, ED concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and anxiety symptoms within the first 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic among individuals with self-reported EDs in the United States, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The researchers administered an online survey to participants, evaluating ED symptoms, general anxiety symptoms, pandemic-related ED worries about accessing food, lack of structure and social support, being in a triggering environment, and costs of food and treatment. The study found that 3 patterns were evident: 1) a curvilinear progression with the greatest level of symptoms at baseline, declining through November 2020, and then increasing through the remainder of the year; 2) a linear declining progression; and 3) a stable progression with no variations. The researchers reported that concerns about COVID-19 infection, lockdown, worries about lack of structure and social support, and worries about accessing food aligned with their recovery meal plan predicted increases in ED symptoms.
AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Thompson KA, Hedlund EL, Sun Q .
Course and predictors of eating disorder symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and pandemic-related eating disorder concerns among adults with eating disorders during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Int J Eat Disord 2023 Jan; 56(1):151-68. doi: 10.1002/eat.23870..
Keywords: COVID-19, Behavioral Health, Anxiety
Richmond J, Sanderson M, Shrubsole MJ
Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 among adults in the southeastern United States.
The authors investigated factors associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using data from the Southern Community Cohort Study (SCCS), their results overall suggested that individuals in fair/poor health, living alone, and/or experiencing decreased physical activity and vegetable/fruit consumption have higher risk of depressive and anxiety symptoms. They recommended clinical and public health interventions to support individuals experiencing depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AHRQ-funded; HS026122.
Citation: Richmond J, Sanderson M, Shrubsole MJ .
Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 among adults in the southeastern United States.
Prev Med 2022 Oct;163:107191. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107191..
Keywords: COVID-19, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Health, Public Health