The psychological and quality of life impacts on women in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic
Author(s)
Author(s)
Lam, S. K. K.
Chan, L. C. K.
Liu, S. P. S.
Date Issued
2021
Publisher
MDPI
Journal
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume
18
Issue
13
Abstract
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a global health crisis. The adverse impacts on Asian women, including those in Hong Kong, are substantial. This cross-sectional online study examined the impacts of COVID-19 on Hong Kong women, including psychological effects, self-belief in coping, and quality of life, and was conducted over 4 weeks from July to August 2020. Females aged over 18, living in Hong Kong, and that could read Chinese, were included. Among 417 participants, 50.8% were aged below 50, 66.7% were married, 57.1% were caregivers, 61.4% had a family income of
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