Table 2 COVID-19-related variables at baseline (T1) and follow-up (T2).

From: Mental health in individuals with severe mental disorders during the covid-19 pandemic: a longitudinal investigation

Variable

SMI (N = 46)

MDD (N = 69)

Controls (N = 481)

  

N (%)

N (%)

N (%)

SARS-CoV-2 test

Test conducted

T1

T2

19 (41.3%)

36 (78.3%)↑

23 (33.3%)

46 (71.0%)↑

164 (34.1%)

381 (79.2%)↑

Positive test result

T1

T2

1 (5.3%)

2 (4.3%)

0 (0.0%)

5 (10.2%)↑

11 (2.3%)

50 (13.1%)↑

Do you believe that the public health policy measures for the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic are appropriate?

Rather yes/entirely yes

T1

T2

40 (87.0%)

39 (84.8%)

53 (76.8%)

51 (73.9%)

394 (81.9%)

354 (73.6%)↓

Neither nor

T1

T2

0 (0.0%)a

3 (6.5%)

9 (13.0%)b

3 (4.4%)

27 (5.6%)

34 (7.1%)

Rather not/not at all

T1

T2

6 (13.0%)

4 (8.7%)

7 (10.1%)

15 (21.7%)

60 (12.5%)

92 (19.2%)↑

Do you adhere to the recommended measures for the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Rather yes/entirely yes

T1

T2

43 (93.4%)

46 (100%)

61 (88.4%)

63 (91.3%)

468 (97.3%)

450 (93.6%)↓

Neither nor

T1

T2

1 (2.2%)

0 (0.0%)

0 (0.0%)

2 (2.9%)

4 (0.8%)

10 (2.1%)

Rather not/not at all

T1

T2

0 (0.0%)

0 (0.0%)

5 (7.6%)

2 (2.9%)

9 (1.9%)

9 (1.9%)

Did you consume alcohol or other substances since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to feel better?

T1

T2

5 (10.9%)

10 (21.7%)

16 (23.2%)

23 (33.3%)

84 (17.5%)

131 (27.3%)↑

Is the intensified presence of the police burdening you?

T1

T2

0 (0.0%)a,c

2 (4.3%)c

11 (15.9%)

10 (14.5%)

119 (24.7%)

84 (17.5%)↓

Did/do you feel exposed to violence?

T1

T2

1 (2.2%)

0 (0.0%)

2 (2.9%)

3 (4.3%)

8 (1.7%)

11 (2.3%)

Has your propensity to violence increased?

T1

T2

1 (2.2%)a

3 (6.5%)

11 (15.9%)b

9 (13.0%)

33 (6.9%)

60 (12.5%)↑

  1. ↓ = Significant (p < 0.001) decrease in number at T2 compared to T1 according to McNemar-test.
  2. ↑ = Significant (p < 0.001) increase in number at T2 compared to T1 according to McNemar-test.
  3. aSignificantly (p < 0.05) lower compared to MDD group according to Fisher’s exact test (two-tailed).
  4. bSignificantly (p < 0.05) higher compared to control group according to Fisher’s exact test (two-tailed).
  5. cSignificantly (p < 0.05) lower compared to control group according to Fisher’s exact test (two-tailed).