Table 1.
Frequency of exposure to events assessed by the Pandemic Stress Questionnaire.
| Subscale/item | % |
|---|---|
| I had difficulty obtaining basic supplies because of the coronavirus pandemic (e.g., food, medicine, toilet paper). | 27.6% |
| I had to move unexpectedly because of the coronavirus pandemic. | 67.1% |
| I had problems with my visa or the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System because of the coronavirus pandemic (e.g., unable to renew). | 2.6% |
| I had to cancel travel or experienced a major disruption in travel plans because of the coronavirus pandemic. | 50.0% |
| I had to cancel or postpone important events because of the coronavirus pandemic (e.g., events for a club, sporting events, major celebrations). | 75.0% |
| I had to take on additional responsibilities caring for others (e.g., siblings, other family members) due to the coronavirus pandemic. | 39.5% |
| I was unexpectedly separated from family, friends, or others close to me because of the coronavirus pandemic. | 89.5% |
| I was unable to be with close family, friends, or partners because of the coronavirus pandemic. | 64.5% |
| I had conflicts or arguments with my partner or family members due to coronavirus (e.g., conflicts about living arrangements, shared work space, schedule expectations). | 59.2% |
| I experienced racism or discrimination due to the coronavirus pandemic. | 5.3% |
| Someone close to me died from COVID-19. | 3.9% |
| I experienced significant financial strain due to the pandemic (e.g., due to travel, purchasing supplies, paying for housing). | 28.9% |
| I temporarily or permanently lost a job or had my work hours greatly reduced due to the coronavirus pandemic. | 35.5% |
| My parent(s) temporarily or permanently lost a job or had their work hours greatly reduced because of the coronavirus pandemic. | 34.2% |
| I was unable to complete important requirements for my education or professional goals due to the coronavirus pandemic (e.g., coursework, taking the SAT or GRE, thesis). | 28.9% |
| I had problems with online courses and/or remote work (e.g., slow connection, no computer or internet access, major differences in time zone). | 48.7% |
| I had symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., cough, fever, trouble breathing) but was unable to get tested. | 10.5% |
| I was tested for COVID-19. | 10.5% |
| I was diagnosed with COVID-19. | 1.3% |
| I had difficulty accessing or paying for physical or mental health care and/or difficulties with health insurance due to the coronavirus pandemic. | 23.7% |
| I was quarantined for 2 weeks or longer due to possible exposure to COVID-19 or due to international travel. | 31.6% |
| Someone close to me had symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., cough, fever, trouble breathing) but was unable to get tested. | 14.5% |
| Someone close to me was diagnosed with COVID-19. | 18.4% |
| Someone close to me was quarantined for 2 weeks or longer due to possible exposure to COVID-19 or due to international travel. | 35.5% |