Table 1.
Characteristics of participants (n = 41,810).
| Variables | n | Mean±SD/median±IQR/n (percent) | Measured waves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 41,810 | 41.95 ± 15.31 | Baseline |
| Gender (female) | 41,810 | 24,640 (58.93%) | |
| Outcomes | |||
| Sum score of depression | 41,524 | 0.00 (0.00–1.00) | Baseline + second assessment |
| Sum score of anxiety | 41,451 | 0.00 (0.00–2.00) | |
| Stress-related exposures | |||
| Long-term difficulties inventory | 40,700 | 2.00 (0.62–3.00) | Baseline |
| Stressful life events | 40,793 | 1.00 (0.00–2.00) | |
| Social support | 39,875 | 16.14 ± 3.67 | |
| Childhood trauma | 20,100 | 31.00 (27.00–35.00) | 2 years after second assessment |
| Loneliness | 20,105 | 10.95 ± 3.38 | |
| Socioeconomic status (confounders) | |||
| Educational attainment (years) | 41,418 | 14.34 ± 4.09 | Baseline |
| Disposable household income (euro/month) | 37,403 | 1622.50 ± 510.94 | |
| Occupational status | 40,528 | 44.02 ± 12.94 | |
| Neighborhood SES | 40,771 | −0.54 ± 1.05 | |
SD standard deviation, IQR interquartile range.
Baseline measurements took place during 2007–2013. Second assessment took place during 2014–2017. Childhood trauma and loneliness questionnaires were measured at 2 year after face to face second assessment during 2016–2019.