The prevalence of psychological distress and its associated sociodemographic factors in the Australian adults aged 18–64 years during COVID-19: Data from the Australian National Health Survey

During COVID-19 pandemic, lower personal income and being female have consistently been identified as risk factors for psychological distress. Targeted and tailored interventions based on age, sex and disadvantage are warranted, particularly focusing on younger women, to alleviate the adverse effect of the pandemic on the population's mental health.