Table 1 Baseline Demographic and Characteristics of Depression During Pandemic for Immigrant Population
Variable | Minimal or mild | Moderate or severe | Total (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N = 66 (70.22%) | N = 28 (29.78%) | N = 94 (100%) | ||
Gender | ||||
Male | 31 (46.97) | 17 (60.71) | 48 (51.06) | 0.22 |
Female | 35 (53.03) | 11 (39.29) | 46 (48.94) | |
Age (Years) | ||||
< 30 years | 37 (56.06) | 17 (60.71) | 54 (57.45) | 0.67 |
≥ 30 years | 29 (43.94) | 11 (39.29) | 40 (42.55) | |
Immigrant Countries | 0.03* | |||
Immigrants from countries of war-inflicted countries | 37 (56.06) | 9 (32.14) | 46 (48.94) | |
Immigrants from stable countries | 29 (43.94) | 19 (67.86) | 48 (51.06) | |
Living Status | ||||
Own | 46 (69.70) | 14 (50.00) | 60 (63.83) | 0.06 |
Rent, No payment or cash rent | 20 (30.30) | 14 (50.00) | 34 (36.17) | |
Annual Household Income | ||||
< $65,000 | 28 (42.42) | 20 (71.43) | 48 (51.06) | 0.01* |
≥ $65,000 | 38 (57.58) | 8 (28.57) | 46 (48.94) | |
Overall Health | ||||
Excellent/Very Good | 52 (78.79) | 12 (42.86) | 64 (68.09) | 0.0006** |
Good/Fair/Poor | 14 (21.21) | 16 (57.14 | 30 (31.91) | |
Self-Reported Depression | ||||
Yes | 10 (15.38) | 8 (32.00) | 18 (20.00) | 0.07 |
No | 55 (84.62) | 17 (68.00) | 72 (80.00) | |
Smoke | ||||
Yes | 14 (21.21) | 16 (57.14) | 30 (31.91) | 0.0006** |
No | 52 (78.79) | 12 (42.86) | 64 (68.09) | |
Drink Alcohol | ||||
Yes | 14 (21.21) | 10 (35.71) | 24 (25.53) | 0.14 |
No | 52 (78.79) | 18 (64.29) | 70 (74.47) | |
Nightmares about COVID-19 | Have you had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to? | |||
Yes | 20 (30.30) | 12 (42.86) | 32 (34.04) | 0.24 |
No | 46 (69.70) | 16 (57.14) | 62 (65.96) | |
Tried hard not to think about COVID-19 | Tried hard not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it? | |||
Yes | 20 (30.30) | 10 (35.71) | 30 (31.91) | 0.60 |
No | 46 (69.70) | 18 (64.29) | 64 (68.09) | |
Difficulty doing social activities | Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have difficulty participating in social activities such as visiting friends, attending clubs and meetings, or attending parties? | |||
No Difficulty | 45 (69.23) | 10 (35.71) | 55 (59.14) | 0.002* |
Some Difficulty/A lot of Difficulty/ Cannot do at all | 20 (30.77) | 18 (64.29) | 38 (40.86) | |
Infected with COVID-19 | ||||
Yes, tested and the result was positive | 13 (20.63) | 7 (25.00) | 20 (21.98) | 0.64 |
No, tested and the result was negative | 50 (79.37) | 21 (75.00) | 71 (78.02) | |
Knowledge prevents COVID-19 Spread | ||||
Excellent/Good | 55 (85.94) | 18 (64.29) | 73 (79.35) | 0.01* |
Average/Poor/Terrible | 9 (14.06) | 10 (35.71) | 19 (20.65) | |
COVID-19 vaccination | ||||
Yes | 9 (14.06) | 7 (25.00) | 16 (17.39) | 0.20 |
No | 55 (85.94) | 21 (75.00) | 76 (82.61) | |