Post-pandemic stress of COVID-19 among high-risk groups: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is considered as a prevalent outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to present a global picture of the prevalence of PTSD in high-risk groups for COVID-19 (HRGs-COVID19) and determine its risk factors.

Methods

Cross-sectional studies published between March 11, 2020, and October 11, 2021, in English, were searched in seven databases on the prevalence of PTSD in HRGs-COVID19. After screening the retrieved records, their quality was assessed, and the required data were extracted. R-4.1.3 software and random effect model with 95 % confidence interval (CI) were used to synthesize and analyze the data.

Results

The pooled prevalence of PTSD in HRGs-COVID19 was 30 % (95 % CI: 21-39 %). The pooled prevalence of PTSD

SUBMITTER: Bajoulvand R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9512530 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature