Prevalence of mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Wu, Tingyao; Jia, Xiaoqian; Shi, Hui; Niu, Jun; Yin, Xiaoxv; Xie, Jialei; Wang, Xiaoli

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2020.11.117

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“… 19 Pre-existing health conditions, high estimates of personal risk and time spent quarantining, all of which are more prevalent in those aged ≥ 70 years, appear to be independent risk factors for depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. 20 , 21 …”

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Physical and mental health of older people while cocooning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Bailey

Ward

DiCosimo

et al. 2021

QJM: An International Journal of Medicine

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Background Cocooning or shielding, i.e. staying at home and reducing face-to-face interaction with other people, was an important part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic for older people. However, concerns exist regarding the long-term adverse effects cocooning may have on their physical and mental health. Aim To examine health trajectories and healthcare utilization while cocooning in a cohort of community-dwelling people aged ≥70 years. Design Survey of 150 patients (55% female, mean age 80 years, mean Clinical Frailty Scale Score 4.8) attending ambulatory medical services in a large urban university hospital. Methods The survey covered four broad themes: access to healthcare services, mental health, physical health and attitudes to COVID-19 restrictions. Survey data was presented descriptively. Results Almost 40% (59/150) reported that their mental health was ‘worse’ or ‘much worse’ while cocooning, while over 40% (63/150) reported a decline in their physical health. Almost 70% (104/150) reported exercising less frequently or not exercising at all. Over 57% (86/150) of participants reported loneliness with 1 in 8 (19/150) reporting that they were lonely ‘very often’. Half of participants (75/150) reported a decline in their quality of life (QOL). Over 60% (91/150) agreed with government advice for those ≥70 years but over 40% (61/150) reported that they disliked the term ‘cocooning’. Conclusions Given the likelihood of further restrictions in coming months, clear policies and advice for older people around strategies to maintain social engagement, manage loneliness, continue physical activity and access timely medical care and rehabilitation services should be a priority.

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Physical and mental health of older people while cocooning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Bailey

Ward

DiCosimo

et al. 2021

QJM: An International Journal of Medicine

139

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“…Conversely, the association between social distancing and decreases in symptoms of depression was somewhat unexpected-mostly because studies from several countries have demonstrated that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to considerable increases in symptoms of depression [43][44][45][46][47][48]. However, after conducting an in-depth literature search, participant compliance with COVID-19 precautionary measures may explain the association.…”

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Factors Associated with Symptoms of Depression and Psychological Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Sims

Qin

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Behavioral Sciences

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The objective of this study was to examine factors associated with symptoms of depression and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. Convenience sampling and snowball sampling were used to recruit a sample of adults in China (n = 2130) from 14 February 2020 to 3 March 2020 to complete an online survey. Linear regression was used to examine the predictors of symptoms of depression and psychological distress. Living in a non-urban area and the number of confirmed cases in their city of residence were positively associated with symptoms of depression. Female gender, not being married, practicing social distancing, the amount of time spent daily on social media searching for and reading information on COVID-19, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in their city of residence, and having confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 in personal networks were positively associated with psychological distress. Social distancing is a widely used public health approach for population-wide virus-containment of COVID-19. However, reductions in population-wide psychological well-being are inadvertent consequences of social distancing. There is an emerging need to negate factors that increase adverse mental health vulnerabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…In regards with population subgroups, patients with noninfectious chronic disease (such as cancer or diabetes) had the highest prevalence of depression of all groups, and high rates of anxiety and distress. In addition, people who were quarantined, patients suspected of COVID-19 infection, and physicians and nurses had high prevalence of depression, anxiety, distress and insomnia ( 8 ).…”

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COVID‑19 and its consequences on mental health (Review)

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As one year is approaching since the beginning of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it is important to acknowledge the detrimental effect that it is having on mental health at the individual, societal and public health levels. The current review presents the direct and indirect psychological impact of COVID-19 on the general public, as well as on vulnerable groups, including the elderly, the young, healthcare professionals, people with pre-existing mental health issues, those infected by COVID-19, homeless people and refugees. Important findings are discussed in the present review, including the social stigma in older people associated with portraying COVID-19 as the disease of the elderly, and the limited psychological impact of COVID-19 in the severely mentally ill, alongside the response of the mental healthcare systems globally to this unparalleled public health crisis. The important lessons to be learnt so far can help formulate individual mental health recommendations, as well as improved intervention and prevention public health strategies.

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Prevalence of mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Highlinghts The COVID-19 pandemic increases the prevalence of depression, anxiety, distress, and insomnia. Health care workers and COVID-19 patients are high-risk groups of mental health. Urgent interventions are needed for preventing mental health problems.

Cited by 948 publications

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Physical and mental health of older people while cocooning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Physical and mental health of older people while cocooning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Factors Associated with Symptoms of Depression and Psychological Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID‑19 and its consequences on mental health (Review)

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