approached significanceP = 0.086
In addition, using the logistics department as the reference, staff in the confirmation department had a higher level of psychological distress that approached significance (IRR = 2.06, 95% CI: 0.90–4.71, P = 0.086).
In addition, using the logistics department as the reference, staff in the confirmation department had a higher level of psychological distress that approached significance (IRR = 2.06, 95% CI: 0.90–4.71, P = 0.086).
Due to the uncertainty and fear associated with the pandemic, several studies have predicted an increasing trend in suicide during the outbreak of COVID-19 ( 3 – 5 ).
Regarding age, using the 50–59 age group as the reference, the 30–39 age group had a significantly higher GHQ-12 score (IRR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.05–4.56, P = 0.037); the < 30 age group also showed a trend toward higher scores, though it did not reach statistical significance (IRR = 2.15, 95% CI: 0.95–4.85, P = 0.067).