Article ; Online: The association between intolerance of uncertainty and depressive symptoms during COVID-19 in New York, USA.
Journal of affective disorders
2024 Volume 356, Page(s) 628–638
Abstract: Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a highly contagious respiratory illnesses, has globally impacted mental health. This study aims to investigate the association between intolerance of uncertainty and depressive symptoms during the ... ...
Abstract | Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a highly contagious respiratory illnesses, has globally impacted mental health. This study aims to investigate the association between intolerance of uncertainty and depressive symptoms during the pandemic in New York, USA, considering COVID-19-related worries as modifiers and mediators. Method: 1227 participants from three ongoing cohort studies, originally centered on trauma-exposed children and adolescents, provided data via questionnaires and telephone interviews across three waves. We used multivariable logistic and linear regression models to investigate the intolerance of uncertainty-depressive symptoms relationship, while adjusting for potential confounders and assessing the modification and mediation effects of Covid-19 related worries. Results: Depressive symptoms prevalence was 18 %, 12 %, and 9 % at waves 0, 1, and 2 respectively. Strong positive associations were observed between intolerance of uncertainty above the median and depressive symptoms which remained significant after adjusting for potential confounders. Odds ratios were 2.14 (95 % CI: 1.54-2.99) and 4.50 (95 % CI: 2.67-7.93) for intolerance of uncertainty-depressive symptoms association at wave 0 and 1 respectively, and 3.22 (95 % CI: 1.68-6.63) for intolerance of uncertainty at wave 1 and depressive symptoms at wave 2. There was evidence of partial mediation by worries (12-37 %), but no evidence of a moderating effect. Limitation: It includes study's methodology, including self-report measures, remote data collection, and uncontrolled variables like anxiety and COVID-19 perspectives. Conclusion: The findings emphasize the importance of evidence-based strategies for tackling intolerance of uncertainty during pandemics, particularly in managing long COVID. Collaborative efforts between policymakers and clinicians are essential in this endeavor. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; COVID-19/psychology ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Uncertainty ; Male ; Female ; Depression/epidemiology ; Depression/psychology ; Adolescent ; Adult ; SARS-CoV-2 ; New York/epidemiology ; Child ; Young Adult ; Middle Aged ; Prevalence ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Cohort Studies |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-04-10 |
Publishing country | Netherlands |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
ZDB-ID | 135449-8 |
ISSN | 1573-2517 ; 0165-0327 |
ISSN (online) | 1573-2517 |
ISSN | 0165-0327 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.jad.2024.04.037 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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