A systematic review and meta-analysis of the mental health symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic in Southeast Asia.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the mental health of the general public and high-risk groups worldwide. Due to its proximity and close links to China, Southeast Asia was one of the first regions to be affected by the outbreak. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the prevalence of anxiety, depression and insomnia in the general adult population and healthcare workers (HCWs) in Southeast Asia during the course of the first year of the pandemic.

Methods

Several literature databases were systemically searched for articles published up to February 2021 and two reviewers independently evaluated all relevant studies using pre-determined criteria. The prevalence rates of mental health symptoms were calculated using a random-effect meta-analys

SUBMITTER: Pappa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8661667 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature