Abstract
The unprecedented occurrence of a global pandemic is accompanied by both physical and psychological burdens that may impair quality of life. Research relating to COVID-19 aims to determine the effects of the pandemic on vulnerable populations who are at high risk of developing negative health or psychosocial outcomes. Having an ongoing medical condition during a pandemic may lead to greater psychological distress. Increased psychological distress may be due to preventative public health measures (e.g. lockdown), having an ongoing medical condition, or a combination of these factors. This study analyses data from an online cross-sectional national survey of adults in Ireland and investigates the relationship between comorbidity and psychological distress. Those with a medical condition (n128) were compared to a control group without a medical condition (n128) and matched according to age, gender, annual income, education, and work status during COVID-19. Participants and data were obtained during the first public lockdown in Ireland (27.03.202008.06.2020). Individuals with existing medical conditions reported significantly higher levels of anxiety (p
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine |
| Early online date | 16 Apr 2021 |
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| Publication status | Early online date - 16 Apr 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© College of Psychiatrists of Ireland 2021.
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Keywords
- Comorbidity
- COVID-19
- Ireland
- Mental Health
- Pandemic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- History and Philosophy of Science
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