Alyssa Howren, J Antonio Avina-Zubieta, Joseph H Puyat, Deborah Da Costa, Hui Xie, Eileen Davidson, Nevena Rebić, Louise Gastonguay, Hallie Dau, Mary A De Vera
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We used questionnaires to evaluate loneliness (3-item UCLA Loneliness Scale [UCLA-3]), social isolation (Lubben Social Network Scale [LSNS-6]), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9]), and anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item [GAD-7] Scale). We used multivariable linear regression models to evaluate the cross-sectional associations of loneliness and social isolation with depression and anxiety at baseline.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven hundred eighteen individuals (91.4% women, mean age: 45.4 ± 14.2 years) participated in the baseline survey, and 344 completed the follow-up survey. Overall, 51.1% of participants experienced loneliness (UCLA-3 score ≥6) and 30.3% experienced social isolation (LSNS-6 score <12) at baseline. Depression (PHQ-9 score ≥10) and anxiety (GAD-7 score ≥10) were experienced by 42.8% and 34.0% of participants at baseline, respectively. Multivariable models showed that experiencing both loneliness and social isolation, in comparison to experiencing neither, was significantly associated with an average 7.27 higher depression score (ß = 7.27; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 6.08-8.47) and 5.14 higher anxiety score (ß = 5.14; 95% CI: 4.00-6.28).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Aside from showing substantial experience of loneliness and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, our survey showed significant associations with depression and anxiety. 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Impact of Loneliness and Social Isolation on Mental Health Outcomes Among Individuals With Rheumatic Diseases During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Objective: The study objective was to assess mental and social health outcomes for individuals with rheumatic disease during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate the relationship of loneliness and social isolation with depression and anxiety.
Methods: We administered an international cross-sectional online survey to individuals with rheumatic disease(s) (≥18 years) between April 2020 and September 2020, with a follow-up survey from December 2020 to February 2021. We used questionnaires to evaluate loneliness (3-item UCLA Loneliness Scale [UCLA-3]), social isolation (Lubben Social Network Scale [LSNS-6]), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9]), and anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item [GAD-7] Scale). We used multivariable linear regression models to evaluate the cross-sectional associations of loneliness and social isolation with depression and anxiety at baseline.
Results: Seven hundred eighteen individuals (91.4% women, mean age: 45.4 ± 14.2 years) participated in the baseline survey, and 344 completed the follow-up survey. Overall, 51.1% of participants experienced loneliness (UCLA-3 score ≥6) and 30.3% experienced social isolation (LSNS-6 score <12) at baseline. Depression (PHQ-9 score ≥10) and anxiety (GAD-7 score ≥10) were experienced by 42.8% and 34.0% of participants at baseline, respectively. Multivariable models showed that experiencing both loneliness and social isolation, in comparison to experiencing neither, was significantly associated with an average 7.27 higher depression score (ß = 7.27; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 6.08-8.47) and 5.14 higher anxiety score (ß = 5.14; 95% CI: 4.00-6.28).
Conclusion: Aside from showing substantial experience of loneliness and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, our survey showed significant associations with depression and anxiety. Patient supports to address social health have potential implications for also supporting mental health.