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Sub-Health Status Survey and Influential Factor Analysis in Chinese during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Yanbin Pan1, Jianlong Yan2,3, Wanxian Lu4

  • 1Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.

Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
|March 11, 2021
PubMed

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, over 63% of Chinese adults experienced sub-health status (SHS), with physiological factors most affected. Targeted interventions are needed for at-risk groups like men and urban workers.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created high physiological, psychological, and social stress.
  • Sub-health status (SHS) is defined as a state of low-quality health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of sub-health status (SHS) in China during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • A large-scale cross-sectional survey was conducted from March 6-11, 2020.
  • Convenient sampling and an SHS assessment scale were utilized.
  • Ordinal logistic regression analysis identified factors affecting SHS.

Main Results:

  • 10,715 subjects (63.7%) reported SHS, predominantly moderate.
  • Physiological factors contributed most to SHS, followed by psychological and social factors.
  • Risk factors included being male, an only child, a worker, or a farmer; protective factors included rural living, retiree status, and higher education.

Conclusions:

  • A significant portion of the Chinese population experienced poor health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Public health initiatives should address SHS in vulnerable groups, including men, only children, urban workers, and farmers.
  • Continued attention is required for individuals with higher education levels during and after the pandemic.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesSub-health

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