Risk of Stress/Depression and Functional Impairment in Denmark Immediately Following a COVID-19 Shutdown

摘要: Background This study aimed to investigate the impact of first COVID-19 lockdown (March-April 2020) on risk for stress/depression and functional impairment in a representative sample adult individuals Denmark, whether was heterogeneous across living situation. Methods: Using representative, randomly drawn from complete Danish population interviewed March 2 April 13, 2020 (n=2,836) again July (n=1,526, 54% retention rate), we how imposed announced 11 following onset wave infections affected mental wellbeing. We use World Health Organization Five Well-being Index (WHO-5) Work Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS) capture wellbeing functioning. Using covariate adjusted ordinary least squares linear probability models exploiting variation timing responses occurring just before after introduction lockdown, compare respondents that answered during as well answers re-interviews July. Results: We find reduced depressive symptoms among adults immediately shutdown, concentrated with children at home. Measures also decline shutdown Impairment intensified entire between July, but remained lower rate July. Conclusions: Findings Denmark indicate home may have, short term, buffered potential health sequelae shutdown.