Associations between COVID-19 perceptions, anxiety, and depressive symptoms among adults living in the United States

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2021-09
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American English
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Background: Associations among illness perceptions of viruses, anxiety and depression symptoms, and self-management decisions, such as mask-wearing, are critical to informing public health practices to mitigate the short- and long-term consequences of the SARS-CoV-2 viral pandemic.

Purpose: Guided by the common-sense model of self-regulation, this observational study examined associations among illness perceptions of COVID-19, anxiety, and depression symptoms among community-dwelling adults.

Method: Data were collected from 1380 adults living in the United States early in the pandemic (03-23-2020 to 06-02-2020). Participants completed online surveys. Analyses were conducted using descriptive statistics and correlations.

Findings: While increased anxiety symptoms were associated with less perceived personal control, greater concern, and higher emotional responsiveness, increased depression symptoms were related to lower concern as well as greater emotional responsiveness and perceived consequences of the pandemic.

Discussion: Associations among illness perceptions, anxiety, and depression symptoms may impact viral spread mitigation behavior adoption.

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Wierenga, K. L., Moore, S. E., Pressler, S. J., Hacker, E. D., & Perkins, S. M. (2021). Associations between COVID-19 perceptions, anxiety, and depressive symptoms among adults living in the United States. Nursing outlook, 69(5), 755–766. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2021.03.020
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This project was supported by the Indiana University School of Nursing Center for Enhancing Quality of Life in Chronic Illness. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors.
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