Perceived risk of COVID-19 hurts mental health: the mediating role of fear of COVID-19 and the moderating role of resilience
Hui Lu,
Jialin Yang,
Kejie Zhao
et al.
Abstract:Background
Depression and anxiety have been found prevalent during all phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. In late December 2022, all COVID-19 control measures were lifted in China, leading to a surge in COVID-19 infections. The public’s perceived risk and fear of COVID-19 would increase. According to Common Sense Model (CSM), emotional illness representation of a disease, i.e., how people feel about the disease (fear of COVID-19), would result in mental distress. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of de… Show more
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