The Association Between Mental Health Status and Long-Term Post-Covid Symptoms: A Nationwide Survey Analysis
Location
D.P. Culp Center Ballroom
Start Date
4-5-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
4-5-2024 11:30 AM
Poster Number
41
Name of Project's Faculty Sponsor
Shimin Zheng
Faculty Sponsor's Department
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Competition Type
Competitive
Type
Poster Presentation
Presentation Category
Health
Abstract or Artist's Statement
While previous research has extensively documented the nature, causes, and treatment of long-term post Covid-19 consequences and symptoms, few studies have explored the relationship between current mental health status and long term covid symptoms using nationwide surveys. This study aims to investigate the extent to which mental health status is associated with long-term covid, utilizing data from the 2022 nationally representative Behavioral Risk Surveillance System Dataset. Data analysis involved a descriptive examination of adult mental health status and the presence of post-covid symptoms persisting for three months or more after treatment. Variations based on demographic factors such as age, race, gender, income, marital status, health insurance coverage, and education level were assessed using the Chi-square test. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between current mental health status and the presence of post-covid symptoms lasting three months or longer after treatment. Descriptive statistics revealed that among respondents reporting prolonged post-covid symptoms, a substantial proportion also experienced varying levels of mental health symptoms linearly corresponding to the number of days reported as having mental health symptoms. Logistic regression analysis indicated that individuals experiencing mental health symptoms for 1-13 days and 14-30 days per month were 1.3 times and 2 times more likely than those with zero mental health symptoms, respectively, to report post-covid symptoms persisting for three months or more. After adjusting for covariates, including demographic factors and health insurance enrollment, the association between mental health symptoms and long-term post-covid symptoms remained statistically significant (p < 0.001). The study findings underscore the importance of screening individuals with persistent post-covid symptoms for concurrent mental health conditions. Addressing both physical and mental well-being is crucial for comprehensive care and recovery among those affected by long-term Covid consequences. Healthcare providers should adopt a holistic approach to patient assessment and treatment to ensure optimal outcomes in managing the complex interplay between physical and mental health in the aftermath of Covid-19.
The Association Between Mental Health Status and Long-Term Post-Covid Symptoms: A Nationwide Survey Analysis
D.P. Culp Center Ballroom
While previous research has extensively documented the nature, causes, and treatment of long-term post Covid-19 consequences and symptoms, few studies have explored the relationship between current mental health status and long term covid symptoms using nationwide surveys. This study aims to investigate the extent to which mental health status is associated with long-term covid, utilizing data from the 2022 nationally representative Behavioral Risk Surveillance System Dataset. Data analysis involved a descriptive examination of adult mental health status and the presence of post-covid symptoms persisting for three months or more after treatment. Variations based on demographic factors such as age, race, gender, income, marital status, health insurance coverage, and education level were assessed using the Chi-square test. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between current mental health status and the presence of post-covid symptoms lasting three months or longer after treatment. Descriptive statistics revealed that among respondents reporting prolonged post-covid symptoms, a substantial proportion also experienced varying levels of mental health symptoms linearly corresponding to the number of days reported as having mental health symptoms. Logistic regression analysis indicated that individuals experiencing mental health symptoms for 1-13 days and 14-30 days per month were 1.3 times and 2 times more likely than those with zero mental health symptoms, respectively, to report post-covid symptoms persisting for three months or more. After adjusting for covariates, including demographic factors and health insurance enrollment, the association between mental health symptoms and long-term post-covid symptoms remained statistically significant (p < 0.001). The study findings underscore the importance of screening individuals with persistent post-covid symptoms for concurrent mental health conditions. Addressing both physical and mental well-being is crucial for comprehensive care and recovery among those affected by long-term Covid consequences. Healthcare providers should adopt a holistic approach to patient assessment and treatment to ensure optimal outcomes in managing the complex interplay between physical and mental health in the aftermath of Covid-19.