Prevalence and Determinants of Immediate and Long-Term PTSD Consequences of Coronavirus-Related (CoV-1 and CoV-2) Pandemics among Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Buthaina Al FalasiMouza Al MazroueiMai Al AliMaithah Al DhamaniAisha Al AliMariam Al KindiMurat DalkilincMai Al QubaisiLuciana Aparecida CamposHashel Al Tunaiji Ovidiu Constantin Baltatu

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

A comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and determinants of immediate or long-term pandemic PTSD for healthcare workers can improve prevention, diagnosis, and management. Rigorous research measuring the prevalence of PTSD and its associated risk factors (adjusted OR) for the CoV-2 pandemic are envisaged. Although strategies to resolve immediate PTSD are key, long-term PTSD must not be overlooked.

Keyphrases

sars cov
posttraumatic stress disorder
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
social support
risk factors
coronavirus disease
depressive symptoms
drug induced