Abstract:Introduction:This contribution is based on the findings from a ‘living’ systematic literature review seeking to understand the short and long term health impact of the COVID-19-pandemic. Emphasis is placed on the prevalence and risk factors of trauma-related mental health outcomes in the context of the pandemic. Especially when it comes to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it is questionable whether exposure types that are typical to the pandemic match the essence of the disorder. Our objective is to veri… Show more
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