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Associations between lockdown intensity and suicide mortality in US states
1University of Piraeus, 80 Karaoli & Dimitriou Street, Piraeus, 185 34, Greece.
SSM - Population Health
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Government lockdown intensity showed a slight negative association with suicide mortality rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding was observed across most demographic groups in US states studied.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic and associated government interventions significantly impacted global mental health.
- Stringency of lockdown measures is a potential factor influencing suicide mortality rates during public health crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between the intensity of government-imposed lockdowns and suicide mortality rates.
- To analyze this association across different demographic groups (gender, race) within US states.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Bayesian statistical methods for data analysis.
- Examined data from US states covering the period from March 2020 to December 2021.
- Quantified lockdown intensity using the Stringency Index.
Main Results:
- A small, negative association was found between lockdown intensity and suicide mortality rates.
- This association was consistent across the total population, males, females, and various racial groups.
- The findings suggest stricter lockdowns were linked to marginally lower suicide rates in the studied period.
Conclusions:
- Lockdown stringency demonstrated a minor protective effect against suicide mortality during the initial COVID-19 pandemic phase.
- Further research is necessary to understand the long-term implications and the persistence of this relationship post-pandemic.
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