Publication date: Jul 02, 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictive measures affected the mental health and well-being of individuals globally. We assessed non-modifiable and modifiable factors associated with the change in well-being and mental health from pre- to during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from 26-April-2020 to 22-April-2021. Paired samples t-tests were conducted to assess change in well-being (measured on The World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5)) and mental health (a validated composite psychopathology p-score). Sociodemographic, environmental, clinical and behavioral factors associated with change in outcomes were examined. The sample comprised of 1866 adults (M age=44. 26+/-17. 36 years, female=78. 9%). Results indicated a significant decrease in well-being (p
| Concepts | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Adults | COVID-19 |
| Africa | mental health |
| Environmental | pandemic |
| Psychopathology | protective factors |
| risk factors | |
| well-being |
Semantics
| Type | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| disease | MESH | COVID-19 pandemic |