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A systematic review reveals the risk factors of psychiatric symptoms in long COVID-19 Patients

Content Editor: Dr. Sowmiya

April 14, 2023 at 3:19:47 PM

Long COVID-19, Mental health

Content Editor: Dr. Sowmiya
  • A systematic review of 23 studies provides an overview of psychiatric symptoms in Long COVID-19 patients and the risk factors associated with it. 

  • The most prevalent reported psychiatric symptoms, from the most to the least reported, were anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), poor sleep qualities, somatic symptoms, and cognitive deficits.

  • Being female and having previous psychiatric diagnoses were risk factors for the development of the reported symptoms. 

  • Detailed screening for mental disorders and early intervention is recommended to improve the quality of life of patients with Long COVID-19.

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