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## Purpose: This study examined prevalence and correlates of probable depression and suicidal ideation among hong kong chinese residents amidst the anti-extradition bill protests. ## Methods: Random digit dialing recruited a population-representative sample of hong kong residents aged 15 years or older during the first three weeks of july, 2019. respondents reported current depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, participation in protest activities, attitudes and perceived stress, disruptions to daily routines, and demographics. ## Results: Among 1112 respondents, 25.7% reported probable depression, and 9.1% reported suicidal ideation. multivariable logistic regression showed that persons with higher odds of probable depression had primary education and high disruptions to regular routines of eating, sleep, socializing, and leisure activities. persons who were at higher odds of suicidal ideation had lower household income, used social media to engage in the protests, and had medium or high disruptions to regular eating and sleep. ## Conclusions: During the anti-extradition bill protests, the prevalence of probable depression and suicidal ideation were substantially higher than w

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Author

Wai Kai Hou; Brian J. Hall; Li Liang; Tsz Wai Li; Huinan Liu; Sandro Galea

Publisher

Elsevier Science; Elsevier ; Elsevier BV (ISSN 1047-2797)

Published

2020

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)