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The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant trauma-related distress in over two-thirds of adults globally. Factors like unemployment, illness, and isolation exacerbated these mental health impacts.

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Psychology
Sociology

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted global populations.
Understanding differential impacts across diverse groups is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine trauma-related distress among adults during the early COVID-19 pandemic.
To identify demographic and situational factors associated with increased distress.

Main Methods:

Survey of 6,882 adults aged 18-94 across 59 countries (April-May 2020).
Analysis of factors associated with clinically significant trauma-related distress.

Main Results:

Over two-thirds of participants reported clinically significant trauma-related distress.
Distress linked to unemployment, gender identity (transgender, nonbinary, cisgender women), COVID-19 diagnosis/symptoms, loss of loved ones, isolation, financial hardship, and food insecurity.
Regional differences observed, with higher distress in Latin America and the Caribbean compared to Europe and Central Asia.

Conclusions:

The pandemic precipitated widespread trauma-related distress.
Addressing distress is vital to prevent long-term mental health issues.
Targeted interventions are needed for vulnerable populations.