Table 2.
Psychosocial and health variables by study wave (n = 10,599,608).
| Variable | W1 % (95% CI) | W2 % (95% CI) | Dif | t-test | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological distress | 22.6 (22.6–22.6) | 27.0 (26.9–27.0) | 4.4 | 236.2 | 0.000 |
| Mental health diagnosis | 26.0 (25.9–26.0) | – | – | – | – |
| Mental health treatment | 15.2 (15.2–15.2) | – | – | – | – |
| Physical health status (hypertension, obesity and/or diabetes) | 34.5 (34.4–34.5) | – | – | – | – |
| Loneliness | 15.2 (15.1–15.2) | 19.6 (19.6–19.6) | 4.4 | 270.2 | 0.000 |
| Perceived lack of space in the home | 12.8 (12.7–12.8) | 21.7 (21.6–21.7) | 8.9 | 543.2 | 0.000 |
| Expected decrease in income | 58.0 (57.9–58.0) | 15.8 (15.8–15.8) | −42.2 | −2,224 | 0.000 |
| Expected increase in debt | 49.1 (49.0–49.1) | 14.0 (13.9–14.0) | −35.1 | −1,877 | 0.000 |
| Expectation of difficulty getting food and basis supplies | 30.9 (30.8–30.9) | 20.1 (20.0–20.1) | −10.8 | −571.5 | 0.000 |