Largely ignored in this body of research is the potential role of unpaid domestic labor. Psychological distress (PD) can be defined as a state of emotional suffering characterised by symptoms of depression and anxiety, and may encompass depression, anxiety and low mood. Cognitive dissonance is typically experienced as psychological stress when persons participate in an action that goes against one or more of. 2% (95% ci = 13. 1%) applied problem-focused strategies as the main coping mechanism. Objectives This study aimed to identify factors associated with psychological distress, fear and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.