Table I.
Specific negative phenomena reported by 2812 survey respondents experiencing worse or both worse and better mental health, 92% entirely or partly attributed to pandemic (multiple responses possible).
| Phenomena | N | Percentages |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of responses on symptoms, a ranked by % | 6119 | % of N |
| Worry or anxiety | 1817 | 29.7% |
| Stress | 1603 | 26.2% |
| Depression or low mood | 1559 | 25.5% |
| Difficulty sleeping | 824 | 13.5% |
| Other c | 316 | 5.2% |
| Total number of responses on worse aspects, b ranked by % | 10,077 | % of N |
| Difficulty studying | 1929 | 19.1% |
| Lonely | 1696 | 16.8% |
| Worry about others | 1558 | 15.5% |
| Worry about society | 1543 | 15.3% |
| Worry about finances | 1185 | 11.8% |
| Worry about studies | 1047 | 10.4% |
| Worry about getting ill | 721 | 7.2% |
| Other c | 255 | 2.5% |
| Being in a risk group | 143 | 1.4% |
Q10: You indicated that your mental health during the past 4 weeks has been worse, and that this worsening is entirely or partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Which mental health symptoms have you had as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? (You may indicate several responses.)
Q11: You indicated that your mental health during the past 4 weeks has been worse, and that this worsening is entirely or partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In what way/s has the COVID-19 pandemic worsened your mental health? (You may indicate several responses.)
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