Insomnia symptoms during the early and late stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests that the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the prevention/control measures for COVID-19 may cause insomnia during the acute phase of COVID-19 pandemic in China. However, it is unclear whether insomnia sustains during the later phases of the pandemic.

Methods

We searched PubMed/Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO and China National Knowledge Infrastructure from the 27th December 2019 to the 2nd February 2021. As early stage studies on COVID-19 pandemic in China were defined as those conducted prior to April 1st, 2020, while late stage studies were those conducted after April 1st, 2020.

Results

A total of 98 studies with 193,889 participants were included. The pooled prevalence of insomnia symptoms among all populations was 39.1%

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8479411 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature