Estimated impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence and treatment of depressive symptoms in Peru: an interrupted time series analysis in 2014-2021

Article Health Care Sciences & Services

One-year follow-up of depression, anxiety, and quality of life of Peruvian patients who survived COVID-19

Jeff Huarcaya-Victoria et al.

Summary: One year after COVID-19 hospitalization discharge, patients had low HRQoL, and their depression symptoms increased.

QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH (2023)

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Review Health Care Sciences & Services

Peru - Progress in health and sciences in 200 years of independence

Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco et al.

Summary: Peru has experienced significant changes and advancements in epidemiology and population health over its 200-year independence. Major achievements have been made in maternal and child health as well as communicable diseases, but the country now faces increasing challenges from non-communicable diseases, particularly mental health conditions. Peru has also worked to improve primary health care and intercultural services, and has seen development in science and technology infrastructure. Climate change poses significant challenges to population health in Peru due to its geographical and microclimatic diversity.

LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS (2022)

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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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Article Psychiatry

Depressive symptoms among Peruvian adult residents amidst a National Lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic

Daniel A. Antiporta et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru, there has been an increased burden of depressive symptoms, especially among women, young adults, and individuals with low income and education levels. It is crucial to adjust public health policies and mental health services based on local evidence to address the needs of the population as social distancing measures are eased.

BMC PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Telemedicine in Peru as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspective from a Country with Limited Internet Access

Aldo Alvarez-Risco et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the global implementation of telemedicine, particularly for patients with chronic diseases. This paper discusses the current situation of telemedicine in Peru, highlighting regulatory progress, successful cases, and challenges. More efforts are needed to provide internet access to all vulnerable groups in Peru for high-quality telemedicine services.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on anxiety and depression symptoms of young people in the global south: evidence from a four-country cohort study

Catherine Porter et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the mental health of young people who grew up in poverty, especially in stressful environments. Women were most affected in most countries, while prior parent/peer relationships were found to be protective factors for mental health.

BMJ OPEN (2021)

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Article Psychiatry

Depression, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and fear of COVID-19 in the general population and health-care workers: prevalence, relationship, and explicative model in Peru

David Villarreal-Zegarra et al.

Summary: This study aims to determine the fit of the fear model to COVID-19, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress in the general population and health-care workers, as well as to identify the best model explaining the relationship between depression and the triad of fear, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress in both groups. Results showed a high prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress, with a model explaining over 70% of depressive symptoms.

BMC PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Article Psychology, Clinical

Prevalence of depression during the COVID-19 outbreak: A meta-analysis of community-based studies

Juan Bueno-Notivol et al.

Summary: This paper systematically reviewed community-based studies on depression during the COVID-19 pandemic and estimated a pooled prevalence of 25%. The results suggest a significant impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on people's mental health, indicating the need to prioritize mental health in the international and national public health agenda to enhance citizens' wellbeing.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (2021)

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Review Medicine, General & Internal