Universität zu Köln

Buspavanich, Pichit ORCID: 0000-0002-4545-2575, Lech, Sonia ORCID: 0000-0001-9166-1258, Lermer, Eva ORCID: 0000-0002-6600-9580, Fischer, Mirjam, Berger, Maximilian ORCID: 0000-0003-2961-0251, Vilsmaier, Theresa, Kaltofen, Till, Keckstein, Simon, Mahner, Sven, Behr, Joachim, Thaler, Christian J. and Batz, Falk (2021). Well-being during COVID-19 pandemic: A comparison of individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities and cis-heterosexual individuals. PLoS One, 16 (6). SAN FRANCISCO: PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE. ISSN 1932-6203

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Abstract

Background Preliminary empirical data indicates a substantial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on well-being and mental health. Individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities are at a higher risk of experiencing such negative changes in their well-being. The objective of this study was to compare levels of well-being among cis-heterosexual individuals and individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Using data obtained in a cross-sectional online survey between April 20 to July 20, 2020 (N = 2332), we compared levels of well-being (WHO-5) across subgroups (cis-individuals with minoritized sexual identities, individuals with minoritized gender identities and cis-heterosexual individuals) applying univariate (two-sample t-test) and multivariate analysis (multivariate linear regression). Results Results indicate overall lower levels of well-being as well as lower levels of well-being in minoritized sexual or gender identities compared to cis-heterosexual individuals. Further, multivariate analyses revealed that living in urban communities as well as being in a relationship were positively associated with higher levels of well-being. Furthermore, a moderation analysis showed that being in a relationship reduces the difference between groups in terms of well-being. Conclusion Access to mental healthcare for individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities as well as access to gender-affirming resources should be strengthened during COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare services with low barriers of access such as telehealth and online peer support groups should be made available, especially for vulnerable groups.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Buspavanich, Pichit UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0002-4545-2575 UNSPECIFIED Lech, Sonia UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0001-9166-1258 UNSPECIFIED Lermer, Eva UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0002-6600-9580 UNSPECIFIED Fischer, Mirjam UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Berger, Maximilian UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0003-2961-0251 UNSPECIFIED Vilsmaier, Theresa UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Kaltofen, Till UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Keckstein, Simon UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Mahner, Sven UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Behr, Joachim UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Thaler, Christian J. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Batz, Falk UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-594877
DOI:	10.1371/journal.pone.0252356
Journal or Publication Title:	PLoS One
Volume:	16
Number:	6
Date:	2021
Publisher:	PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
Place of Publication:	SAN FRANCISCO
ISSN:	1932-6203
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language QUALITY-OF-LIFE; MENTAL-HEALTH; SOCIAL SUPPORT; DEPRESSION; PREVALENCE; GAY; SATISFACTION; DISPARITIES; DISORDERS; ANXIETY Multiple languages Multidisciplinary Sciences Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/59487