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ArticleInternational journal of psychiatry in medicine2022

Perceived stress in different countries at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sinta Gamonal-Limcaoco, Enrique Montero-Mateos, Maria Teresa Lozano-López, Ana Maciá-Casas, Juan Matías-Fernández, Carlos Roncero

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Sinta Gamonal-LimcaocoDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Salamanca Health Care Complex, Salamanca, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-7571-2457
Enrique Montero-MateosDepartment of Pathology, University of Salamanca Health Care Complex, Salamanca, Spain.
Maria Teresa Lozano-LópezDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Salamanca Health Care Complex, Salamanca, Spain.
Ana Maciá-CasasDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Salamanca Health Care Complex, Salamanca, Spain.
Juan Matías-FernándezDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Salamanca Health Care Complex, Salamanca, Spain.
Carlos RonceroDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Salamanca Health Care Complex, Salamanca, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe coronavirus has spread around the world, causing an ongoing pandemic. After the lockdown and quarantine protocols, an evaluation of the population's current emotional state was made through a web-based survey available in both English and Spanish. The objective was to observe how respondents perceived stress and worry as a result of COVID-19.

methodsThe survey gathered data across three sections: socio-demographic data, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) by Cohen, and additional queries on current worries and behaviors due to this pandemic.

resultsThe survey received 1523 respondents from 48 countries. The mean of the PSS-10 score was 17.4 (SD 6.5). Significantly higher scores were observed among women, young adults, students, and those who expressed concern about getting infected and considered themselves high-risk. No significant differences were observed between health professionals and other professions.

conclusionsWe describe an increase in stress levels due to the COVID-19 and point out groups at high risk. These findings could help to address the mental health care that is needed.

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COVID-19PandemicsCommunicable Disease ControlFemaleHumansSARS-CoV-2Stress, PsychologicalYoung AdultcoronavirusCOVID-19pandemicPSS-10stressworry

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PMID34266339
PMCPMC9209880

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