Psychosocial determinants and the Covid-19 pandemic: a correlational study

Abstract Objective The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of the population, exacerbating social inequalities. The aim of this study is to analyze, within the pandemic context, the association between specific psychosocial determinants and symptoms of depression, anxiety, alcohol cons...

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Main Authors: Letícia Lopes de Souza, Joanna Gonçalves de Andrade Tostes, María Lorena Lefebvre, Yone Gonçalves de Moura, Telmo Mota Ronzani
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Published: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas 2025-03-01
Series:Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)
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Joanna Gonçalves de Andrade Tostes
María Lorena Lefebvre
Yone Gonçalves de Moura
Telmo Mota Ronzani
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description Abstract Objective The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of the population, exacerbating social inequalities. The aim of this study is to analyze, within the pandemic context, the association between specific psychosocial determinants and symptoms of depression, anxiety, alcohol consumption, and suicidal ideation. Method This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, and correlational study. Data were collected through online questionnaires from individuals in the general population who utilized a health support service via chat modality in 2020. Results The findings revealed that alcohol consumption was associated with gender, post-pandemic income, and financial problems or unemployment. Feelings of depression/sadness were associated with education and having received government emergency financial aid, while feelings of anxiety and nervousness were associated with income. Conclusion It was concluded that further investigation into social determinants of health and their relationship with the impacts of the pandemic on mental health is warranted. This exploration aims to develop strategies to minimize these consequences.
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spelling doaj-art-eae6d2eb2e5c4ba4a7688edd0cf761b92025-08-20T02:26:01ZengPontifícia Universidade Católica de CampinasEstudos de Psicologia (Campinas)1982-02752025-03-014210.1590/1982-0275202542e220016Psychosocial determinants and the Covid-19 pandemic: a correlational studyLetícia Lopes de Souzahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4423-009XJoanna Gonçalves de Andrade Tosteshttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8392-0352María Lorena Lefebvrehttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5099-454XYone Gonçalves de Mourahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7254-351XTelmo Mota Ronzanihttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8927-5793Abstract Objective The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of the population, exacerbating social inequalities. The aim of this study is to analyze, within the pandemic context, the association between specific psychosocial determinants and symptoms of depression, anxiety, alcohol consumption, and suicidal ideation. Method This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, and correlational study. Data were collected through online questionnaires from individuals in the general population who utilized a health support service via chat modality in 2020. Results The findings revealed that alcohol consumption was associated with gender, post-pandemic income, and financial problems or unemployment. Feelings of depression/sadness were associated with education and having received government emergency financial aid, while feelings of anxiety and nervousness were associated with income. Conclusion It was concluded that further investigation into social determinants of health and their relationship with the impacts of the pandemic on mental health is warranted. This exploration aims to develop strategies to minimize these consequences.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-166X2025000103102&lng=en&tlng=enCovid-19Mental healthPandemicSocial determinants of health
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Psychosocial determinants and the Covid-19 pandemic: a correlational study
Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)
Covid-19
Mental health
Pandemic
Social determinants of health
title Psychosocial determinants and the Covid-19 pandemic: a correlational study
title_full Psychosocial determinants and the Covid-19 pandemic: a correlational study
title_fullStr Psychosocial determinants and the Covid-19 pandemic: a correlational study
title_full_unstemmed Psychosocial determinants and the Covid-19 pandemic: a correlational study
title_short Psychosocial determinants and the Covid-19 pandemic: a correlational study
title_sort psychosocial determinants and the covid 19 pandemic a correlational study
topic Covid-19
Mental health
Pandemic
Social determinants of health
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