Explores COVID-19 anxiety and sense of coherence related to psychological distress in rural residents, indicating critical mental health concerns during the pandemic's late phase.
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has imposed significant psychological stress worldwide. Although many studies have examined the mental health impacts during the pandemic’s early phase, evidence from the late phase remains limited. This study investigated the associations between COVID-19-related anxiety and sense of coherence (SOC) with psychological distress among rural residents during the pandemic late phase in Japan.
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