Table 2.
Fear and psychological measures by occupation.
| Overall (n = 5,022) | General Public (n = 3,103) | Healthcare Workers (n = 1,419) | Essential Workers (n = 501) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 Fear Total | 17.4 ± 6.7 | 17.6 ± 6.8 | 16.8 ± 6.2 | 17.2 ± 7.1 |
| GAD-7 | ||||
| Total score | 4.0 ± 5.2 | 4.1 ± 5.4 | 3.7 ± 4.6 | 4.2 ± 5.5 |
| Likely anxiety (score ≥10) | 716 (14.3%) | 471 (15.3%) | 164 (11.6%) | 81 (16.2%) |
| PHQ-8 | ||||
| Total score | 4.5 ± 5.5 | 4.6 ± 5.7 | 4.0 ± 4.9 | 4.7 ± 5.7 |
| Likely depression (score ≥10) | 4,197 (16.1%) | 538 (17.4%) | 179 (12.6%) | 90 (18%) |
| PDS-5 | ||||
| Total score | 4.7 ± 11.5 | 4.8 ± 11.9 | 4.1 ± 10.2 | 5.3 ± 11.8 |
| Likely PTSD (score >28) | 300 (6%) | 206 (6.8%) | 65 (4.6%) | 29 (5.9%) |