The impact of psychosocial factors on depression among individuals Quarantined during COVID-19: Analysis of the 2020 korean community health survey

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Abstract Purpose The experience of quarantine due to COVID-19 has significantly affected people's mental health. This study aims to explore the relationship between psychosocial factors associated with COVID-19 and depression among adults who have experienced quarantine. Methods This study used the data from the 2020 Community Health Survey, and examined 780 individuals who experienced quarantine owing to COVID-19. This study investigated the impact of subjective health status, life changes owing to COVID-19, fear of COVID-19, institutional trust, and interpersonal trust on the depressive symptoms. Results According to multilevel regression analysis, age, subjective health status, life changes owing to COVID-19, fear of COVID-19, and interpersonal trust are significant predictors of depressive symptoms among isolated individuals. Conclusions The findings provide insights on various psychosocial variables significantly affecting depression among individuals who were quarantined owing to COVID-19. The results of this study contribute to establishing an effective support system for managing and preventing depression among isolated individuals in similar infectious disease outbreak situations in the future.