Association between recent COVID-19 diagnosis, depression and anxiety symptoms among slum residents in Kampala, Uganda.

Solomon Tsebeni WafulaLesley L NinsiimaHilbert MendozaJohn C SsempebwaFlorian Walter David Musoke

Published in: PloS one (2023)

This study suggests an increased risk of depressive symptoms and GAD in adults following a COVID-19 diagnosis. We recommend additional mental health support for recently diagnosed persons. The long-term of COVID-19 on mental health effects also need to be investigated.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
mental health
depressive symptoms
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
sleep quality
mass spectrometry
mental illness
physical activity
social support
atomic force microscopy