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KMID : 0897520230280020051
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Journal of Korean Association of Social Psychiatry
2023 Volume.28 No. 2 p.51 ~ p.60
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The Impact of COVID-19 Quarantines: Mental health of International Arrivals and Patients Under Home-based Care
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Seo Yu-Ri
Lee Jeong-Seop
Kim Won-Hyoung
Kim Yang-Sik
Maeng Se-Ri
Choi Seo-Hyun
Bae Jae-Nam
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study investigated the psychological impact experienced by individuals subjected to quarantine measures in response to the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Specifically, we examined the association between this psychological impact and self-esteem.
Methods: From April 25 to July 14, 2022, an online survey was administered to 806 individuals registered as home-based treatment recipients at the Mental Health Welfare Center in Jung-gu, Incheon. Various assessment tools were used, including the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Korean version of the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI-K), Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15), P4 suicidality screener scale (P4), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R-K), and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES, Korean version). Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the sociodemographic differences among the high-risk groups, and Pearson correlation analysis was performed to explore the relationship between negative mental health characteristics and self-esteem.
Results: Depression, sleep disturbances, and physical symptoms were more prevalent among females than males. Increased anxiety was observed among individuals aged 20-30 compared to those aged 40-50. Furthermore, participants aged 20-30 reported higher rates of physical symptoms compared to those aged 60 and above. Participants with higher education exhibited lower rates of suicidal ideation and physical symptom complaints. Stress levels were higher among females and individuals who were married or cohabitating status than in single, and higher in those who were divorced or separated than married or cohabitating status. Correlation analysis demonstrated weak positive correlations between self-esteem and various mental health indicators, including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, physical symptoms, suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Conclusion: Among individuals who experienced quarantine measures due to COVID-19, vulnerable groups in terms of mental health included females, individuals aged 20-30, married or divorced/separated individuals, and individuals with low educational attainment. These findings highlight the importance of actively supporting these groups.
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KEYWORD
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Coronavirus 19, Home-based quarantine, mental health, Self-esteem
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