Substance Use and Psychological Distress in Mexican Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010716
• Publication Date: 2023-01-02T09:07:09Z
• Authors: Juan Carlos Ibarr...; Tania Abigail Cue...; Jonathan Matías C...; Luis Rodrigo Cifu...; Andrea Estefanía ...; Guadalupe Castill...; Guillermo Alonso ...; Enrique Cervantes...; Gabino Cervantes-...; Mario Jesús Guzmá...; José Héctor Sapié...; José Aldo Guzmán-...; Isaac Esparza-Est...; Paola Flores-Bece...; Irma Valeria Bran...; Bertha Georgina G...; Andrea Socorro Ál...; Francisco José Ba...; Emilio Alberto Re...; Clotilde Fuentes-...; Alejandro Gonzále...
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Pandemic; Depression

Objectives: This observational cross-sectional study examined changes in substance use during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic Mexican population and evaluated whether depression or anxiety was associated with these new consumption patterns. Methods: An online survey distributed to general population. Participants were questioned about their demographics, situation COVID-19 pandemic, The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for Coronavirus Anxiety Scale used. Results: A total of 866 individuals completed survey. mean scores 8.89 ± 6.20 3.48 3.22, respectively. preferred substances alcohol (19%), tobacco (16.5%), marijuana (5.6%). Consumption (p = 0.042) significantly increased it higher women than men 0.040). Conclusions: Substance patterns affected by an increase number users rate, as well reported psychiatric symptoms.