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Anxiety impact during COVID-19: a systematic review
Patricia Batista1, Vitor Duque2, Ana Luzio-Vaz3
1Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina (CBQF) - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal.
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
|April 11, 2021
Summary
This review examined COVID-19 anxiety, finding few studies early in the pandemic. Understanding anxiety assessment is crucial for future public health strategies against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant psychological impacts.
- Anxiety is a major concern during global health crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review studies on COVID-19 related anxiety.
- To assess the impact of anxiety measurement on future strategy development.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of cross-sectional studies.
- Searched PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science for "COVID-19" and "anxiety".
- Applied PRISMA criteria for systematic reviews.
Main Results:
- Four studies were included from 44 references.
- Analyzed sample, methodology, instruments, and results of selected articles.
Conclusions:
- The review provides a basis for developing anxiety disorder interventions.
- Highlights the importance of anxiety assessment in pandemic response planning.
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