Table 4.
Mental conditions (self-assessed) in each period.
| Mental disorders (Anxiety or Depression) | Overall | N (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before infection | 63,951 | Reference | |
| None | 39,346 (61.53) | ||
| Slight | 11,775 (18.41) | ||
| Moderate | 11,129 (17.40) | ||
| Severe | 1701 (2.66) | ||
| Infection confirmed | 63,951 | < 0.01* | |
| None | 40,973 (64.07) | ||
| Slight | 9937 (15.54) | ||
| Moderate | 10,812 (16.91) | ||
| Severe | 2229 (3.49) | ||
| After infection | 63,951 | < 0.01* | |
| None | 43,331 (67.76) | ||
| Slight | 10,099 (15.79) | ||
| Moderate | 8394 (13.13) | ||
| Severe | 2127 (3.33) |
*Mann–Whitney U test was used to evaluate the differences in mental conditions of participants in each period. Comparing with the period of before infection, the mental condition of participants during the period of infection confirmed and after infection had shown significantly changing. (p < 0.01).