Research
[International Journal of Infectious Diseases] Mental health crisis under COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, China
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International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 15 September 2020
Sheng Zhi Zhao, Janet Yuen Ha Wong, Tzu Tsun Luk, Abraham Ka Chung Wai, Tai Hing Lam, Man Ping Wang
Highlights:
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Compared with 2016 and 2017, the population stress level, prevalence of anxiety and the depression symptoms drastically increased during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Older and less educated respondents tended to have deteriorated mental health outcomes.
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Public mental health interventions are urgently needed particularly for the vulnerable groups.