Publication date: Jul 21, 2025
This study aims to analyze the correlation between post-traumatic stress levels and positive/negative emotion among the public during public health emergency, and examine the mediating effect of sleep quality. Our survey relies on an online research platform using the Post-traumatic stress disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-C), Positive and Negative emotion Schedule (PANAS), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which was conducted among individuals in Guangdong and other regions to assess post-traumatic stress levels, emotional status, and sleep conditions. A total of 729 participants were included in the study. The detection rates for Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sleep disorders were 6. 84% and 8. 78%, respectively. There are significant differences in positive and negative emotion scores across different age groups and residential areas (P
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| Type | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| disease | IDO | role |
| disease | MESH | PTSD |
| disease | MESH | COVID-19 |
| disease | MESH | emergency |
| disease | MESH | sleep quality |
| disease | MESH | sleep disorders |