Prevalence of anxiety, depressive and insomnia symptoms among the different groups of people during COVID-19 pandemic: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Review Clinical Neurology

The global prevalence of depression and anxiety among doctors during the covid-19 pandemic: Systematic review and meta-analysis

G. Johns et al.

Summary: This review estimates the global prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding high levels of symptoms but not significantly different from pre-pandemic levels.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2022)

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COVID-19 depression and its risk factors in Asia Pacific - A systematic review and meta-analysis

Vimala Balakrishnan et al.

Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to depression among affected populations in Asia Pacific, with fear of COVID-19 infection, gender, and deterioration of underlying medical conditions being the main risk factors. Immediate attention and interventions from concerned authorities are needed to address this issue.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2022)

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the mental health symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic in Southeast Asia

Sofia Pappa et al.

Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of the general public and high-risk groups in Southeast Asia. Studies show that anxiety, depression, and insomnia prevalence rates were higher in the region compared to other areas, although still relatively lower than some regions like China and Europe.

PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES (2022)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Prevalence of Anxiety in University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Shefali Liyanage et al.

Summary: Despite the high risk of psychological disorders among university students, there is a lack of evidence synthesis on the prevalence of anxiety. This study conducted a quantitative systematic review to estimate the global prevalence of anxiety among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings indicate a high prevalence of anxiety among university students, suggesting an increased mental health burden during this pandemic.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Nurses during the First Eleven Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Barbara Slusarska et al.

Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to establish and estimate the combined incidence of depression and anxiety among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis of 23 studies involving 44,165 nurses from nine countries showed that over one-fifth of nurses suffer from depression and almost one-third experience anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 epidemic. These findings highlight the importance of providing comprehensive psychological support strategies for nurses working in pandemic conditions.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

The pooled prevalence of the mental problems of Chinese medical staff during the COVID-19 outbreak: A meta-analysis

Na Hu et al.

Summary: This study found a high prevalence of mental health problems among Chinese medical staff during the COVID-19 outbreak, with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems being most prominent. First-line medical staff had significantly higher prevalence of mental health problems compared to non-first-line staff, and gender had a significant impact on the sleep of first-line medical staff.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2022)

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Mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Jiyao Chen et al.

Summary: This systematic review summarizes the prevalence rates of anxiety, depression, distress, insomnia, and PTSD in the adult population during the first year of the COVID pandemic in developing countries. It also highlights the uneven distribution of research on mental health in all developing countries across regions. The study found that mental health symptoms are highly prevalent yet differ across regions, and the research effort on mental health in developing countries during COVID-19 has been highly uneven in the scope of countries and mental health outcomes.

JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH (2022)

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Review Psychiatry

Mental disorder symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America - a systematic review and meta-analysis

Stephen X. Zhang et al.

Summary: This study provides meta-analytical evidence on the prevalence of mental health symptoms during COVID-19 in Latin America. The overall prevalence of anxiety, depression, distress, and insomnia was found to be 35%, 35%, 32%, and 35% respectively. There were regional and linguistic differences in the prevalence rates, with South America having higher rates compared to Central America and Portuguese-speaking countries having higher rates compared to Spanish-speaking countries. The findings highlight the need for appropriate psychological interventions in Latin America.

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRIC SCIENCES (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances in COVID-19 patients: a meta-analysis

Jiawen Deng et al.

Summary: Evidence from previous coronavirus outbreaks indicates that COVID-19 patients are at risk of developing psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. A systematic review and meta-analysis found high prevalence rates of depression (45%), anxiety (47%), and sleep disturbances (34%) in COVID-19 patients. Prevalence estimates varied based on screening tools used, highlighting the need for more studies on mental well-being in COVID-19 patients.

ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Psychological impacts from COVID-19 among university students: Risk factors across seven states in the United States

Matthew H. E. M. Browning et al.

Summary: This study found that COVID-19 has varying psychological impacts on university students, with factors such as being female, having fair/poor health, being 18-24 years old, and knowing someone infected with COVID-19 increasing the likelihood of experiencing higher levels of psychological impact. On the other hand, students who were non-Hispanic White, had higher social class, spent more time outdoors, or less time on electronic screens were less likely to experience significant psychological impact.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Review Psychiatry

Prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, posttraumatic stress disorder, and psychological distress among populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Jude Mary Cenat et al.

Summary: The pooled prevalence of depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, and psychological distress related to COVID-19 is high across affected populations, with healthcare workers showing a significantly higher prevalence of insomnia compared to others.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2021)

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The prevalence of insomnia among health care workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic: An umbrella review of meta-analyses

Ali Sahebi et al.

Summary: The umbrella review of meta-analyses revealed a relatively high prevalence of insomnia among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regular screening for psychological disorders and suicide tendencies should be conducted by policymakers and health managers, while treating insomnia can reduce the incidence of other psychological problems.

JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH (2021)

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Review Clinical Neurology

Sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic by population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Haitham Jahrami et al.

Summary: The prevalence of sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic is high, affecting approximately 40% of people from the general and health care populations. Patients with active COVID-19 appeared to have higher prevalence rates of sleep problems.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL SLEEP MEDICINE (2021)

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Review Psychiatry

Prevalence of stress, depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mohammed Al Maqbali et al.

Summary: This meta-analysis revealed that approximately one third of nurses working during the COVID-19 epidemic were experiencing psychological symptoms, including stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbance. There is a crucial need to provide comprehensive support strategies to reduce the psychological impact of the pandemic on nurses. Further longitudinal study is necessary to differentiate psychological symptoms during and after infectious disease outbreaks.

JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH (2021)

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Prevalence of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder in health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Yufei Li et al.

Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a high prevalence of moderate depression, anxiety, and PTSD among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating the urgent need for appropriate support and further research on effective interventions.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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The prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbance in higher education students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Jiawen Deng et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education students globally are at increased risk of experiencing depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and sleep disturbances, with prevalence rates of 34%, 32%, and 33% respectively. These prevalence rates vary across geographical regions, education levels, financial situations, living arrangements, and genders. The mental health status of students has worsened compared to pre-pandemic levels.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2021)

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Prevalence of Anxiety in Dental Students during the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Meta-Analysis

Javier Santabarbara et al.

Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, 35% of dental students reported symptoms of anxiety, with students from Europe having a lower prevalence of anxiety compared to other continents. This suggests that there are differences in the psychological health of dental students globally due to the pandemic.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Review Nursing

Prevalence of mental health problems and sleep disturbances in nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mulyadi Mulyadi et al.

Summary: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of mental health problems and sleep disturbances among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed that depression had the highest prevalence among nursing students, followed by fear, anxiety, stress, and sleep disturbances. Strategies to manage nursing students' teaching and learning, including modified distance learning and mental health services, are recommended to improve their well-being and future career readiness.

NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE (2021)

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Review Psychiatry

Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms among patients with COVID-19: A meta-analysis of quality effects model

Chaomeng Liu et al.

Summary: This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms among COVID-19 patients. The results indicate that these symptoms are prevalent in patients, emphasizing the importance of early detection and proper intervention. Variability in prevalence estimates may be attributed to the different screening tools used.

JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH (2021)

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Review Clinical Neurology

Prevalence of anxiety in health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid systematic review (on published articles in Medline) with meta-analysis

Javier Santabarbara et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers, especially nurses on the frontline, are experiencing significant levels of anxiety. The prevalence of anxiety in healthcare workers is high, emphasizing the need for further international longitudinal studies to fully understand the impact of the pandemic on their mental health.

PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Global prevalence of mental health issues among the general population during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Surapon Nochaiwong et al.

Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a high global prevalence of mental health issues, with significant differences between countries and regions. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, stress, psychological distress, and sleep problems were major concerns that require further research.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

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Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Decline in the mental health of nurses across the globe during COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abin Varghese et al.

Summary: This study found a higher prevalence of poor mental health outcomes such as anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, and insomnia among nurses globally, highlighting the need for proactive psychological interventions to prevent healthcare system collapse during pandemics. Health care organizations should provide flexible support, and national disaster preparedness plans should consider the mental health of nurses.

JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH (2021)

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Review Nursing

Global prevalence of mental health problems among healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ita Daryanti Saragih et al.

Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis identified the global prevalence of mental health issues among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The most common mental health disorders reported by healthcare workers during the pandemic were post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and distress. Additional studies are needed to determine appropriate management strategies for treating and preventing mental health disorders among healthcare workers during pandemics.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES (2021)

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Review Clinical Neurology

Prevalence of anxiety symptom and depressive symptom among college students during COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis

Jun-Jie Chang et al.

Summary: The prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms among college students worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic was relatively high, with pooled prevalence rates of 31% for anxiety symptoms and 34% for depressive symptoms. Subgroup analysis revealed differences in prevalence rates among students from different countries, with higher depressive symptom prevalence in females compared to males.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS (2021)

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Review Behavioral Sciences

Anxiety, depression, trauma-related, and sleep disorders among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Maxime Marvaldi et al.

Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of mental health problems among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding high rates of anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, and sleep disorders. Factors such as proportion of females, nurses, and location were identified as sources of heterogeneity. Targeted prevention and support strategies are necessary in current and future health crises.

NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS (2021)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Prevalence of anxiety in the COVID-19 pandemic: An updated meta-analysis of community-based studies

Javier Santabarbara et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of anxiety in the general population was found to be more than 3 times higher than normal, with risk factors including the initial phase of the outbreak, female sex, younger age, unemployment, among others. Individual and population-level strategies should be implemented to address this significant impact on mental health.

PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Prevalence of Psychological Impacts on Healthcare Providers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia

Mohd Noor Norhayati et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare providers globally, resulting in higher prevalence rates of anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia in the Asian region. However, the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among healthcare providers in Asia is relatively low. Effective intervention support programs are urgently needed to improve the psychological health of healthcare providers and ensure the resilience of the healthcare system.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Psychiatry

Public mental health problems during COVID-19 pandemic: a large-scale meta-analysis of the evidence

Xuerong Liu et al.

Summary: The study reveals high prevalence rates of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic, with differences across countries. Confirmed and suspected patients show higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to other cohorts.

TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Anxiety and Depression in Chinese Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Meta-Analysis

Yaoyao Zhang et al.

Summary: This study found that Chinese students experienced high levels of anxiety and depression symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic, with university students and middle school students in high-risk areas being particularly vulnerable. Comprehensive and targeted psychological interventions should be developed to address the mental health needs of students, especially in high-risk areas and during the late stages of the pandemic.

FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Meta-Analysis of Prevalence of Depression in Dental Students during COVID-19 Pandemic

Javier Santabarbara et al.

Summary: The study found that the prevalence of depression among dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic was 37%, higher compared to the general population or other college students. Studies from Asia showed significantly higher prevalence of depression compared to Europe and America. Measures to improve mental health and wellbeing of dental students during the pandemic are necessary.

MEDICINA-LITHUANIA (2021)

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Review Psychiatry

Prevalence of anxiety, depression, and psychological distress among the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mogesie Necho et al.

Summary: The study found that anxiety, depression, and psychological distress are potential public mental health problems on a global scale during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for early identification and intervention.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Prevalence of depressive symptoms among Chinese university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Wei Luo et al.

Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of surveys assessing the prevalence of depressive symptoms in Chinese university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that over one-fourth of Chinese university students experienced depressive symptoms during the pandemic. Factors such as gender, academic level, location, and contact history with COVID-19 were associated with higher prevalence of depressive symptoms.

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRIC SCIENCES (2021)

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Letter Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Reasons for healthcare workers becoming infected with novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China

J. Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION (2020)

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Letter Medicine, General & Internal

2019-nCoV epidemic: address mental health care to empower society

Yanping Bao et al.

LANCET (2020)

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Clinical features of patients infected with 2019 novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China

Chaolin Huang et al.

LANCET (2020)

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Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and insomnia among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Sofia Pappa et al.

BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY (2020)

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Depression and anxiety among adolescents during COVID-19: A cross-sectional study

Fangping Chen et al.

BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY (2020)

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Immediate Psychological Responses and Associated Factors during the Initial Stage of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Epidemic among the General Population in China

Cuiyan Wang et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2020)

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Article Psychiatry

Mental Health and Psychosocial Problems of Medical Health Workers during the COVID-19 Epidemic in China

Wen-rui Zhang et al.

PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOSOMATICS (2020)

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COVID-19 pandemic - an African perspective

Shabir Ahmad Lone et al.

EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS (2020)

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Mental health status and related influencing factors of COVID-19 survivors in Wuhan, China

Chaomin Wu et al.

CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (2020)

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Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated With Mental Health Symptoms Among the General Population in China During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Le Shi et al.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2020)

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Anxiety and Depression of Nurses in a North West Province in China During the Period of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Outbreak

Lin Han et al.

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Mental Health and the Covid-19 Pandemic

Betty Pfefferbaum et al.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2020)

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Prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression among the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nader Salari et al.

GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH (2020)

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The prevalence of sleep disturbances among physicians and nurses facing the COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nader Salari et al.

GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH (2020)

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Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Isabel Lasheras et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2020)

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Impact of viral epidemic outbreaks on mental health of healthcare workers: a rapid systematic review and meta-analysis

Maria J. Serrano-Ripoll et al.

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Investigating the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 among Healthcare Workers: A Meta-Analysis

Kavita Batra et al.

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Focus on the depressive symptoms in COVID-19 patients: Perspective based on a rapid meta-analysis

Yongfeng Lao et al.

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The prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression within front-line healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-regression

Nader Salari et al.

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Fighting COVID-19: Fear and Internal Conflict among Older Adults in Ghana

Razak M. Gyasi

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Mental health care for medical staff in China during the COVID-19 outbreak

Qiongni Chen et al.

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The Trajectory of Loneliness in Response to COVID-19

Martina Luchetti et al.

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The role of sources of social support on depression and quality of life for university students

M. M. Alsubaie et al.

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AMSTAR 2: a critical appraisal tool for systematic reviews that include randomised or non-randomised studies of healthcare interventions, or both

Beverley J. Shea et al.

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2017)

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AMSTAR 2: a critical appraisal tool for systematic reviews that include randomised or non-randomised studies of healthcare interventions, or both

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The prevalence of insomnia in the general population in China: A meta-analysis

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