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Table 1 Frequencies of Positive Mental Health Screens and Adherence to Public Health Guidelines

From: US soldiers and the role of leadership: COVID-19, mental health, and adherence to public health guidelines

 

n/N (%)

 

Positive Screen

Mental Health

 Anxiety with Impairment

1,168/6,936 (16.8%)

 Depression with Impairment

1,206/6,933 (17.4%)

 

Frequently or Always

Adherence to Public Health Guidelines

 Wearing a mask or face covering

6,508/7,297 (89.2%)

 Coughing/sneezing into your elbow or use a tissue

6,374/7,290 (87.4%)

 Washing your hands frequently for 20 s with soap and water

5,888/7,296 (80.7%)

 Using hand sanitizer when you can’t wash your hands

5,758/7,296 (78.9%)

 Avoiding people with COVID-19 symptoms

5,167/7,308 (70.7%)

 Monitoring yourself for fever, coughing, or shortness of breath

5,082/7,279 (69.8%)

 Avoiding non-work related indoor gatherings

4,586/7,297 (62.8%)

 Staying at home

3,950/7,294 (54.2%)

  1. n = number screening positive or adhering to public health guidelines. N = number responding to mental health screen or public health survey item