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Meta-Analysis
. 2022 Mar;27(4):805-824.
doi: 10.1177/1359105320966639. Epub 2020 Oct 29.

The prevalence of psychological consequences of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Teresa Arora  1 , Ian Grey  2 , Linda Östlundh  3 , Kin Bong Hubert Lam  4 , Omar M Omar  5 , Danilo Arnone  3   6
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Meta-Analysis

The prevalence of psychological consequences of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Teresa Arora et al. J Health Psychol. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

A systematic review and a meta-analysis were conducted to examine the overall prevalence of psychological health outcomes during COVID-19. Seven databases were systematically searched to include studies reporting on at least one psychological outcome. The pooled prevalence of primary psychological outcomes was 26% (95%CI: 21-32). Pooled prevalence for symptoms of PTSD was 33% (0-86), anxiety 28% (21-36), stress 27% (14-43), and depression 22% (13-33). The prevalence of psychological outcomes was similar in healthcare workers and in the general population (34% [24-44] and 33% [27-40] respectively). High prevalence figures support the importance of ensuring adequate provision of resources for mental health.

Keywords: COVID-19; mental health; meta-analysis; pandemic; psychiatry; systematic review.

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