Analysis of public psychological status and related factors in Yichang during the closing of initial Covid-19

Objective: To investigate the psychological health status and influencing factors of the public during the epidemic of Covid-19 in Yichang, Hubei, and provide evidence for future psychological intervention. Methods: This study used snowball sampling, SCL-90 scale, and SSRS to conduct a questionnaire survey of 563 residents. Results: The state of public mental health during the closure of Covid-19 was worse than the national norm. Gender, age, and culture have an impact on mental health. There was a significant correlation between social support and the level of mental health. The effects of various variables on the public mental state from big to small: objective support, gender, occupation. Conclusion: The psychological problems of the public during the closure of the city of Covid-19 deserve attention. According to different influencing factors, corresponding measures should be implemented to improve the public’ s psychological endurance and respond to public health emergencies with a healthy mentality.