5. Conclusion
To conclude, our study reported the prevalence of depressive symptoms
during the COVID-19 pandemic among UAE adults. A substantial finding was
that depression was markedly prevalent in our participants. A lower
household income and younger age were significantly associated with a
greater risk of depression. We believe that our findings will encourage
UAE institutions and government authorities to implement awareness
programs regarding depression and regular screening for depression in
academic facilities and workplaces where the majority of younger people
are prevalent.