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Post-COVID-19 anxiety and its impact on adults' health in Qatar in 2022
Nada Adli1, Mohamed Bala2, Nahlah AlMesbah3
1Community and Preventive Medicine Specialist, Preventive Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Background:
Post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) is an emerging public health issue characterized by persistent symptoms, including anxiety. Anxiety is the most frequent mental health persistent symptom among patients with PCS, with global prevalence ranging from 6.5% to 63%. It negatively impacts people's functioning, productivity, and daily routine beyond recovery. This study aimed to examine the prevalence, determinants, and health impact of anxiety symptoms among adults with post-COVID-19 in Qatar during 2022.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Qatar between January and July 2022, utilizing data from the Primary Health Care Corporation's Business Intelligence Unit. Out of 368 eligible individuals, 159 adults with confirmed PCS lasting more than 12 weeks were randomly selected and interviewed by telephone after providing consent. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale.
Results:
Out of 159, the prevalence of anxiety symptoms was 50.3% (n = 80) based on GAD-7. Most of the participants were female, Qatari, married, and unemployed. Hospitalization and functional impairment were also higher in the anxiety group compared to those without anxiety. Depression, disability, and cognitive dysfunction were strongly associated with the post-COVID-19 anxiety group compared to the non-anxiety group, with P < 0.05.
Conclusion:
Post-COVID-19 anxiety is prevalent among PCS patients in Qatar and linked to worse mental and physical health outcomes. Routine screening and integrated care approaches are essential to support recovery.
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