Impact on the mental health of the new coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19)
This study was a longitudinal online survey evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of the adult population in Brazil. A total of 1,674 individuals aged 18 to 75 years, predominantly females (86.5%), were included in the longitudinal sample. For inclusion in the baseline cohort, participants needed to be at least 18 years old, live in Brazil at the time of data collection, and have access to the internet. Participants were first surveyed in May/June of 2020, and subsequently followed up after 1 month, 6 months, and 2 years.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
1,674 (participants)
Age at first data collection
18 - 75 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2020
Primary Institutions
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA)
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Fundo de Incentivo à Pesquisa e Eventos (FIPE) do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto (HCPA)
Ongoing?
No
Data types collected
- Self-report questionnaire – online
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
Keywords
