APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Poverty, Unemployment, Depression and Anxiety in COVID-19: Interaction with Race and Gender
- Aijia Yao
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - Jennifer Ellis
Johns Hopkins University - Andrew Huhn
Johns Hopkins University
Abstract
This study examined the effects of 1) gender, 2) race, 3) COVID-related consequences on depression and anxiety symptoms among individuals with substance use disorder and also explored the interaction effects. Results showed that financial hardship and unemployment due to COVID-19 had a significant adverse impact on depression and anxiety.
Substance Abuse and Addiction