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Jiahui Jin1, Daniel W L Lai2, Elsie Yan3
1Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
Objectives:
The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges, particularly the psychological impact of prolonged preventive measures. This study aimed to explore the longitudinal relationships among adherence, anti-pandemic fatigue, and depression, focusing on how these dynamics evolved.
Methods:
A prospective longitudinal survey was conducted among 627 adults in Hong Kong during the pandemic across 3 waves. Repeated measures ANOVA, cross-lagged path modeling, and mediation model were employed to assess temporal relationships among adherence, anti-pandemic fatigue, and depression.
Results:
Adherence at T3 significantly predicted T4's anti-pandemic fatigue (B = 0.196, SE = 0.055) and depression (B = 1.690, SE = 0.247), and anti-pandemic fatigue significantly predicted T4's depression (B = 0.684, SE = 0.260). These effects diminished at later waves, reflecting psychological relief as restrictions eased. Notably, adherence was found to increase anti-pandemic fatigue, which in turn exacerbated depressive symptoms.
Conclusion:
While relationships varied over the 3 time points, the longitudinal design has clarified the causal inference. The study highlights the mental toll of prolonged restrictions and emphasizes the importance of designing integrative strategies that support adherence while addressing fatigue and depression. These findings offer actionable insights for primary care and community health programs in managing future public health emergencies.
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