The Prevalence of Psychological Status During the COVID-19 Epidemic in China: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Psychology

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Wei Li¹  Hui Li²  Zhuoying Zhu¹  Yifeng Xu¹  Chunbo Li¹  Huijuan Zhang¹  Caidi Zhang¹  Jinjing Luo¹  Hongyan Wang¹  Hui Wu⁶  Yikang Zhu¹  Huiru Cui¹  Jijun Wang¹ 

[1] Shanghai Key Laboratory of Psychotic Disorders, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine;Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Mental Health, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine;Institute of Psychology and Behavioral Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University;Chinese Academy of Science Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Science;Brain Science and Technology Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University;Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

关键词: mental healthcare;    COVID-19 pandemic;    meta-analysis;    psychological problems;    PTSD;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2021.614964

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The COVID-19 is creating panic among people around the world and is causing a huge public mental health crisis. Large numbers of observational studies focused on the prevalence of psychological problems during the COVID-19 pandemic were published. It is essential to conduct a meta-analysis of the prevalence of different psychological statuses to insight the psychological reactions of general population during the COVID-19 epidemic in China. Sixty six observational studies about the psychological statuses of people during the COVID-19 were included, searching up to 1 December 2020. Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) was used to evaluate the quality of the included studies. OpenMeta[Analyst] was used for the data analysis. High prevalence of acute stress and fear symptoms were observed in the early period of the epidemic. Additionally, anxiety and depression symptoms continued at a high prevalence rate during the epidemic. It should alert the lasting mental health problems and the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental disorders. Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO CRD 42020171485.

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