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- The study investigates how mental health changes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic relate to COVID-19 death rates, focusing on geographic and racial/ethnic differences.
- Research conducted in Los Angeles County revealed that mental health disparities worsened during the pandemic, particularly for Non-White residents in areas with high COVID-19 mortality.
- The findings suggest a need for increased mental health support in high-mortality areas, emphasizing the importance of addressing the needs of racial and ethnic minorities.
Article Abstract
Objective: This study examines the association between changes in mental health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 mortality across geographic areas and by race/ethnicity.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Los Angeles County between April and May 2021. The study used the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 to assess major depression risk. Participants' home ZIP codes were classified into low, middle, and high COVID-19 mortality impacted areas (CMIA).
Results: While there were existing mental health disparities due to differences in demographics and social determinants of health across CMIA in 2018, the pandemic exacerbated the disparities, especially for residents living in high CMIA. Non-White residents in high CMIA reported the largest deterioration in mental health. Differences in mental health by CMIA persisted after controlling for resident characteristics.
Conclusions: Living in an area with higher COVID-19 mortality rates may have been associated with worse mental health, with Non-White residents reporting worse mental health outcomes in the high mortality area.
Policy Implications: It is crucial to advocate for greater mental health resources in high COVID-19 mortality areas especially for racial/ethnic minorities.
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