Perceived stress and influencing factors for the people at high risk to COVID-19 in centralized quarantine camps in Wenzhou, China.

This study assessed perceived stress levels and related factors among individuals quarantined in centralized quarantine camps in Wenzhou, China, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using the Perceived Stress Scale-14, the survey of 881 participants—comprising close contacts and at-risk individuals—found a high stress prevalence of 37.45%, with major stressors including concerns about epidemic control, personal and family health, and movement restrictions. Statistical analysis indicated that occupation, education level, and knowledge about COVID-19 were associated with stress levels, though only employment in business and IT showed a significant protective effect in multivariate regression. The findings highlight the psychological impact of centralized quarantine and suggest that quarantine policies should be optimized to reduce mental health burdens among quarantined populations.