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First name
Teresa
Last name
Arora
    Description
    Scientific peer-reviewed publication
    Author
    Description/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.

    Publication Language
    English
    Free Keywords
    Policy measures
    Topics
    Health status » Morbidity/disability » Communicable diseases » Covid-19
    ISSN Number
    1359-1053, 1461-7277
    Access rights to the publication
    Closed access
    Country(ies)
    International
    Journal
    Journal of Health Psychology
    Publisher
    SAGE Publications
    Year of Publication
    2020
    Volume
    27
    Issue
    4
    Pages
    805-824
    Corresponding author
    Danilo Arnone
    Contact e-mail
    danilo.arnone@uaeu.ac.ae
    Contact info (address)

    College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, United Arab Emirates University, PO BOX 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates