COVID-19동안 자가격리 경험자의 우울에 영향을 미치는 요인: 두려움, 낙인과 불안을 중심으로

COVID-19 pandemic forced different countries to adopt quarantine measures, such as self-quarantine, self-isolation and social distancing, to prevent the spread of the disease. These actions could have an impact on mental health in the general population. Therefore, self-quarantine raises concerns about potential mental health issues, including fear, anxiety, and stigma. Our objective is to identify the factors associated with depression and confirm the potential impact of self-quarantine due to COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. This online-based cross-sectional study included individuals who participated in self-quarantine for over ten days during COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were recruited through online website, and information on demographic characteristics, self-quarantine related characteristics, the level of depression and fear, as well as anxiety and stigma were collected via a self-administered questionnaire. Severe depression and anxiety were found in 23.1% and 14.6% of the subjects with self-quarantine experience, respectively. Univariate and hierarchical multivariate regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the aforementioned factors. Among the eligible participants, data from 534 individuals who completed the survey were analyzed. After controlling for covariates, age(β=- .09, p< .01), sex(β= .07, p= .02), anxiety(β= .75, p< .01), and stigma(β= .11, p< .01) were the factors that had a significant effect on depression. The model was statistically significant, and the explanatory power of depression was 67%(F=13.52, p< .01). The result highlights the need to establish mental health service strategies by understanding the impact on depression, including fear, anxiety, and stigma. These findings can contribute to the development of practical programs to establish coping strategies for self-quarantine subjects during emerging infectious disease outbreaks.