Physical Distancing and Mental Well-Being in Youth Population of Portugal and Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Main Author: Gil,Jesus D.C.
Publication Date: 2022
Other Authors: Aguiar,Pedro Manuel Vargues, Azeredo-Lopes,Sofia, Soares,Patrícia, Moura,Heriederson S.D., Arcêncio,Ricardo A., Goes,Ana Rita Oliveira, Gama,Ana, Pedro,Ana Rita Sousa, Nunes,Carla, Moniz,Ana Marta Feliciano, Laires,Pedro, Dias,Sónia Ferreira, Souza,Rosa M.P., Pinto,Liana W., Abrantes,Alexandre
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Summary: Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic may affect youth’s physical and mental well-being, partially because of the countries’ rules to contain the virus from spreading. However, there is still uncertainty about the impact of physical distancing on youth’s mental health. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of feeling agitated, anxious, down, sad, or low mood (FNF) due to physical distance measures and verify which factors are associated with young Portuguese and Brazilian people. Methods: We used cross-sectional data from the instrument “COVID-19 Barometer: Social Opinion” in Portugal (March 2020 and September 2021) and from “COVID-19 Social Thermometer” in Brazil (August 2020 to April 2021); these surveys included data regarding the health and socioeconomic impact on the population. The health and sociodemographic variables of the two countries were summarized as absolute and relative frequencies. A multivariable logistic regression model was fit by country to estimate the relation between FNF and selected variables of interest. Results: Approximately 36% of the sample studied reported anxiety, agitation, sadness, or low mood almost every day in Portugal and 52% in Brazil due to physical distancing. In Portugal, having more than two comorbidities represented a greater chance of experiencing FNF every day or almost every day (odds ratio [OR] = 1.51 [CI: 1.22-1.87]) than those without comorbidities. In contrast, having a university education level represented a protector factor (OR = 0.76 [CI: 0.67-0.88]). In Brazil, being unemployed increased the chance of FNF compared to students (OR = 11.2). Conclusions: Physical distancing measures have impacted the mental well-being of the young population in Portugal and Brazil. The countries must make a quick effort to attend to and protect young people’s well-being and mental health in the changing context of the current pandemic.
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spelling Physical Distancing and Mental Well-Being in Youth Population of Portugal and Brazil during the COVID-19 PandemicPandemicCOVID-19;YouthPhysical distancingMental healthAbstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic may affect youth’s physical and mental well-being, partially because of the countries’ rules to contain the virus from spreading. However, there is still uncertainty about the impact of physical distancing on youth’s mental health. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of feeling agitated, anxious, down, sad, or low mood (FNF) due to physical distance measures and verify which factors are associated with young Portuguese and Brazilian people. Methods: We used cross-sectional data from the instrument “COVID-19 Barometer: Social Opinion” in Portugal (March 2020 and September 2021) and from “COVID-19 Social Thermometer” in Brazil (August 2020 to April 2021); these surveys included data regarding the health and socioeconomic impact on the population. The health and sociodemographic variables of the two countries were summarized as absolute and relative frequencies. A multivariable logistic regression model was fit by country to estimate the relation between FNF and selected variables of interest. Results: Approximately 36% of the sample studied reported anxiety, agitation, sadness, or low mood almost every day in Portugal and 52% in Brazil due to physical distancing. In Portugal, having more than two comorbidities represented a greater chance of experiencing FNF every day or almost every day (odds ratio [OR] = 1.51 [CI: 1.22-1.87]) than those without comorbidities. In contrast, having a university education level represented a protector factor (OR = 0.76 [CI: 0.67-0.88]). In Brazil, being unemployed increased the chance of FNF compared to students (OR = 11.2). Conclusions: Physical distancing measures have impacted the mental well-being of the young population in Portugal and Brazil. The countries must make a quick effort to attend to and protect young people’s well-being and mental health in the changing context of the current pandemic.Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública2022-08-01info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articletext/htmlhttp://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2504-31452022000200091Portuguese Journal of Public Health v.40 n.2 2022reponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAPenghttp://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2504-31452022000200091Gil,Jesus D.C.Aguiar,Pedro Manuel VarguesAzeredo-Lopes,SofiaSoares,PatríciaMoura,Heriederson S.D.Arcêncio,Ricardo A.Goes,Ana Rita OliveiraGama,AnaPedro,Ana Rita SousaNunes,CarlaMoniz,Ana Marta FelicianoLaires,PedroDias,Sónia FerreiraSouza,Rosa M.P.Pinto,Liana W.Abrantes,Alexandreinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2024-02-06T17:34:34Zoai:scielo:S2504-31452022000200091Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-20T02:36:29.932678Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse
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title Physical Distancing and Mental Well-Being in Youth Population of Portugal and Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic
spellingShingle Physical Distancing and Mental Well-Being in Youth Population of Portugal and Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gil,Jesus D.C.
Pandemic
COVID-19;Youth
Physical distancing
Mental health
title_short Physical Distancing and Mental Well-Being in Youth Population of Portugal and Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_full Physical Distancing and Mental Well-Being in Youth Population of Portugal and Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_fullStr Physical Distancing and Mental Well-Being in Youth Population of Portugal and Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_full_unstemmed Physical Distancing and Mental Well-Being in Youth Population of Portugal and Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_sort Physical Distancing and Mental Well-Being in Youth Population of Portugal and Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic
author Gil,Jesus D.C.
author_facet Gil,Jesus D.C.
Aguiar,Pedro Manuel Vargues
Azeredo-Lopes,Sofia
Soares,Patrícia
Moura,Heriederson S.D.
Arcêncio,Ricardo A.
Goes,Ana Rita Oliveira
Gama,Ana
Pedro,Ana Rita Sousa
Nunes,Carla
Moniz,Ana Marta Feliciano
Laires,Pedro
Dias,Sónia Ferreira
Souza,Rosa M.P.
Pinto,Liana W.
Abrantes,Alexandre
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author2 Aguiar,Pedro Manuel Vargues
Azeredo-Lopes,Sofia
Soares,Patrícia
Moura,Heriederson S.D.
Arcêncio,Ricardo A.
Goes,Ana Rita Oliveira
Gama,Ana
Pedro,Ana Rita Sousa
Nunes,Carla
Moniz,Ana Marta Feliciano
Laires,Pedro
Dias,Sónia Ferreira
Souza,Rosa M.P.
Pinto,Liana W.
Abrantes,Alexandre
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dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Gil,Jesus D.C.
Aguiar,Pedro Manuel Vargues
Azeredo-Lopes,Sofia
Soares,Patrícia
Moura,Heriederson S.D.
Arcêncio,Ricardo A.
Goes,Ana Rita Oliveira
Gama,Ana
Pedro,Ana Rita Sousa
Nunes,Carla
Moniz,Ana Marta Feliciano
Laires,Pedro
Dias,Sónia Ferreira
Souza,Rosa M.P.
Pinto,Liana W.
Abrantes,Alexandre
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Pandemic
COVID-19;Youth
Physical distancing
Mental health
topic Pandemic
COVID-19;Youth
Physical distancing
Mental health
description Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic may affect youth’s physical and mental well-being, partially because of the countries’ rules to contain the virus from spreading. However, there is still uncertainty about the impact of physical distancing on youth’s mental health. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of feeling agitated, anxious, down, sad, or low mood (FNF) due to physical distance measures and verify which factors are associated with young Portuguese and Brazilian people. Methods: We used cross-sectional data from the instrument “COVID-19 Barometer: Social Opinion” in Portugal (March 2020 and September 2021) and from “COVID-19 Social Thermometer” in Brazil (August 2020 to April 2021); these surveys included data regarding the health and socioeconomic impact on the population. The health and sociodemographic variables of the two countries were summarized as absolute and relative frequencies. A multivariable logistic regression model was fit by country to estimate the relation between FNF and selected variables of interest. Results: Approximately 36% of the sample studied reported anxiety, agitation, sadness, or low mood almost every day in Portugal and 52% in Brazil due to physical distancing. In Portugal, having more than two comorbidities represented a greater chance of experiencing FNF every day or almost every day (odds ratio [OR] = 1.51 [CI: 1.22-1.87]) than those without comorbidities. In contrast, having a university education level represented a protector factor (OR = 0.76 [CI: 0.67-0.88]). In Brazil, being unemployed increased the chance of FNF compared to students (OR = 11.2). Conclusions: Physical distancing measures have impacted the mental well-being of the young population in Portugal and Brazil. The countries must make a quick effort to attend to and protect young people’s well-being and mental health in the changing context of the current pandemic.
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