Table 2

Pre-pandemic and during pandemic mental health and alcohol use outcomes

Before COVID-19
Phase 3
(2014–2016) N (%)*		During COVID-19
Veterans-CHECK
(June–Sept 2020) N (%)		P value†
Common mental disorders
(GHQ-12 ≥4)		354/1539 (24.50)373/1539 (26.10)0.276
Hazardous drinking
(AUDIT case ≥8)		642/1387 (48.48)360/1387 (27.61)<0.0001
Alcohol misuse
(AUDIT case ≥16)		119/1387 (9.19)48/1387 (3.71)<0.0001
Alcohol consumption
AUDIT-C (≥5)		987/1366 (73.01)649/1366 (49.24)<0.0001

  • *Percentages are weighted.

  • †Adjusted Wald test.

  • AUDIT, Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test; GHQ-12, 12-item General Health Questionnaire.