Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The mental health of populations is usually affected after a disaster event. However, it is not known what the level of mental health of Chinese population 1 year after COVID-19, nor what factors influence it. AIM: This study aimed to examine the mental health status of general population in Chengdu 1 year after COVID-19, and then analyse influencing factors. METHOD: This study is a cross-sectional survey based on the SCL-90 questionnaire. Continuous data were described as M and SD, and counting data were described as frequencies(n) and percentages (%). Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test were used for statistical inference, and significance variables were included in the binary logistic regression equation for multivariate analysis. RESULTS: There were 172 participants with positive screening results. Age, marital status, number of kids, self-perceived health and the presence of chronic disease had an effect on screening results. Logistic regression analysis showed that age and self-perceived health were the main influencing factors. DISCUSSION: Young people aged 18-19 and those who consider themselves not very healthy were at higher risk of poor mental health 1 year after the COVID-19 outbreak. IMPACT STATEMENT: Community institutions and community workers should focus on the mental health status of people 1 year after COVID-19, with a focus on people with poor self-perceived health and younger age groups, and take early preventive measures.