The Impact of Long COVID-19 on Mental Health: Observational 6-Month Follow-Up Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The psychological impact of COVID-19 can be substantial. However, knowledge about long-term psychological outcomes in patients with COVID-19 is scarce.

Objective

In this longitudinal, observational study, we aimed to reveal symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and symptoms of anxiety and depression up to 6 months after the onset of COVID-19-related symptoms in patients with confirmed COVID-19 and persistent complaints. To demonstrate the impact in nonhospitalized patients, we further aimed to compare these outcomes between nonhospitalized and hospitalized patients.

Methods

Demographics, symptoms of PTSD (Trauma Screening Questionnaire [TSQ] ≥6 points) and symptoms of anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale [HADS] ≥8 points)

SUBMITTER: Houben-Wilke S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8914795 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature