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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

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  • The Omicron variant pandemic presented unprecedented challenges in Shanghai.
  • City-wide quarantine measures impacted the mental well-being of 25 million residents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychological impact of mandatory quarantine measures during the Omicron pandemic in Shanghai.
  • To assess stress perception and emotion states among quarantined individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April 8-14, 2022, involving 1,051 home-quarantined participants in Shanghai.
  • Data collected included stress perception, emotion states, quarantine duration, and demographics.
  • Random sampling ensured a representative participant pool.

Main Results:

  • Participants reported moderate-to-mild perceived stress (3.248±1.936) and emotion states (3.453±2.094) after an average of 20 days of quarantine.
  • High negative emotions correlated with high perceived stress.
  • Demographic factors such as age (30-49), female gender, higher income, and cohabiting with dependents (elderly/children) were associated with increased stress and negative emotions.
  • Path analysis revealed emotion states partially mediated the link between quarantine duration and perceived stress.

Conclusions:

  • Home quarantine in Shanghai during the Omicron pandemic was associated with moderate-to-mild psychological distress.
  • Positive emotions appear to buffer stress perception during prolonged quarantine.
  • Developing strategies to foster positive emotions is crucial for public mental health during extended quarantine periods.