Fatores associados à saúde mental, sono e ocupação humana durante a pandemia do COVID-19 no Brasil

Abstract

The objective of the study was to verify associations between anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance with factors related to work routine, physical activity and leisure, social participation and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). Cross-sectional study with adults (18 to 79 years old; n=2,695) who participated in the Online Assessment of Depression, Generalized Anxiety and Sleep Disorders survey during the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Pandemic and answered an electronic questionnaire between April and May 2020. Regarding mental health, 56.5% had episodes of anxiety, 46.1% had depression and 64.5% had sleep disorders. Statistically significant associations were observed between episodes of anxiety and depression, and work routine (p<0.05). These problems, as well as sleep disturbances, were also associated with time dedicated to physical and leisure activities, social participation and recreation and IADL performance (p<0.05). Health professionals, especially occupational therapists, can contribute to therapeutic projects and programs aimed at collective health, helping people to expand their occupational repertoires and adapt their occupational and daily life, in scenarios such as those experienced during the critical period of the pandemic.