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ArticlePloS one2024

The differential impacts of COVID-19 mortality on mental health by residential geographic regions: The Los Angeles Pandemic Surveillance Cohort Study.

Chun Nok Lam, Ryan Lee, Daniel Soto, Alex Ho, William Nicholas, Jennifer B Unger, Neeraj Sood

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Chun Nok LamKeck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0002-8646-9664
Ryan LeeKeck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.
Daniel SotoKeck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.
Alex HoLos Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.ORCID 0009-0003-8398-1712
William NicholasLos Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.
Jennifer B UngerKeck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0001-9064-6603
Neeraj SoodKeck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.

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Abstract

objectiveThis study examines the association between changes in mental health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 mortality across geographic areas and by race/ethnicity.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in Los Angeles County between April and May 2021. The study used the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 to assess major depression risk. Participants' home ZIP codes were classified into low, middle, and high COVID-19 mortality impacted areas (CMIA).

resultsWhile there were existing mental health disparities due to differences in demographics and social determinants of health across CMIA in 2018, the pandemic exacerbated the disparities, especially for residents living in high CMIA. Non-White residents in high CMIA reported the largest deterioration in mental health. Differences in mental health by CMIA persisted after controlling for resident characteristics.

conclusionsLiving in an area with higher COVID-19 mortality rates may have been associated with worse mental health, with Non-White residents reporting worse mental health outcomes in the high mortality area. POLICY IMPLICATIONS: It is crucial to advocate for greater mental health resources in high COVID-19 mortality areas especially for racial/ethnic minorities.

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COVID-19Mental HealthAdultAgedCohort StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLos AngelesMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsSARS-CoV-2

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PMCPMC11232987

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