This study examined longitudinal data to identify changes in the occurrence of depressive symptoms, and to explore if such changes were associated with socio-demographic, movement behaviors, and health variables during the COVID-19 pandemic, among a diverse sample of central Texas residents. Participants who completed two online surveys in 2020 (in June and November) from an on-going longitudinal study were included. Depressive symptoms were measured by Patient Health Questionnaire-2. Change in depressive symptoms’ occurrence status between the two time points was categorized into (1) stable/improved, and (2) consistent depressive symptoms/declined. Sociodemographic factors, movement behaviors and health data were self-reported. Statistical analyses utilized descriptive statistics and logistical regression. Among a total of 290 individuals (84.1% female; 71.0% racial/ethnic minorities), 13.5% were categorized as consistent depressive symptoms/declined. Multivariable logistic regression indicated that racial/ethnic minorities, older age, and increased physical activity were associated with a lower likelihood, while greater sedentary time was associated with higher likelihood of consistent depressive symptoms/declined status. Between 3 months and 8 months into the pandemic, various socio-demographic and behavioral variables were associated with changes in depressive symptoms’ occurrence status. Future research should explore the longer-term impacts of COVID-19 on depression among a diverse population and identify risk factors for depression.
【저자키워드】 COVID-19, Depression, physical activity, mental health, health behaviors, Racial/ethnic minorities, sedentary time, longitudinal design, 【초록키워드】 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic, Symptom, risk factor, Depressive symptoms, Health, Impact, Research, Older age, Factors, Logistic regression, change, Longitudinal data, individual, participant, depressive, variable, Future, socio-demographic, likelihood, Occurrence, greater, identify, examined, indicated, changes in, analysis, were measured, 【제목키워드】 longitudinal, change, determinant, examination,