Indirect positive health outcomes of COVID-19: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of indirect positive health outcomes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study design

This was a systematic review.

Methods

Articles were identified from four online databases (Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed and Google Scholar) using predetermined search terms. After studies were systematically identified, the results were summarised narratively. The indirect positive health outcomes associated with the emergence of COVID-19 and measures taken for its prevention were categorised into four health dimensions (physical, mental, social and digital).

Results

After initial screening, 44 articles were assessed for eligibility, and 33 were included in the final sample. Of the included studies, 72.73% noted

SUBMITTER: Gebeyehu DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10015084 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature