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ArticleFrontiers in public health2023

Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in Fiji Island during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.

Mohammad G M Khan, Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary, Kabir A Mamum, Aneesh A Chand, Kaamil Edward, Kushal A Prasad, Matthew H E M Browning, Chaandvi Prasad, Faysal Kabir Shuvo

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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9 authors at 5 institutions in 4 countries.

Mohammad G M KhanSchool of Information Technology Engineering Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
Muhammad Mainuddin PatwaryEnvironment and Sustainability Research Initiative, Khulna, Bangladesh.
Kabir A MamumSchool of Information Technology Engineering Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
Aneesh A ChandSchool of Information Technology Engineering Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
Kaamil EdwardSchool of Information Technology Engineering Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
Kushal A PrasadSchool of Information Technology Engineering Mathematics and Physics (STEMP), The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
Matthew H E M BrowningDepartment of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States.
Chaandvi PrasadCollege of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji.
Faysal Kabir ShuvoSwinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia.
University of the South Pacific · FJFiji National University · FJClemson University · USKhulna University · BDSwinburne University of Technology · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health globally. To understand the impact of the pandemic on mental health in Fiji, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety disorder and depression among the young adults. Method: An online survey was conducted to assess the prevalence of anxiety disorder and depression among the general population in Suva, Fiji during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 1,119 Fiji adults participated in the study. The study was conducted between May 20 to June 30, 2022, using a snowball sampling via social media platforms. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scales were used to measure anxiety and depression, respectively. The COVID-19 related stressors was evaluated using the adapted SARS stressors assessment. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the factors influencing mental health among respondents. Results: The result shows that a significant portion of individuals experienced each of the stressors, with the highest prevalence seen for hearing information about the severity of COVID-19. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was found to be 45% and 49%, respectively. Being female, having pre-existing illness and COVID-19 stressors were a risk factor to develop anxiety and depression. On the other hand, employed individuals and having high BMI was a protective factor against developing depression during COVID-19 lockdown. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of addressing the mental health needs of the Fijian population during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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COVID-19Communicable Disease ControlCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleFijiHumansMaleMental HealthPandemicsPrevalenceRisk FactorsSARS-CoV-2Young AdultAsia-PacificCOVID-19Fijimental healthpandemicsocial restrictions

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