Research Article

Self-reported anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients within six months of follow-up: A prospective cohort study

Volume: 21 Number: 2 August 23, 2023
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Self-reported anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients within six months of follow-up: A prospective cohort study

Abstract

Objective: This prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the prevalence of self-reported moderate or severe anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients during a six-month follow-up and to identify associated baseline factors. Methods: The study included patients aged ≥18 years who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, Turkey, between November 2020 and May 2021. Telephone interviews were conducted at 1st, 3rd, and 6th months post-diagnosis to assess feelings of anxiety and depression using the EQ-5D-3L scale. Generalized estimating equations were employed to identify factors associated with anxiety and depression after infection. Results: A total of 5446 patients participated in the study. The prevalence of feeling anxious or depressive at 1st, 3rd, and 6th months post-diagnosis was 18.5%, 17.9%, and 15.4%, respectively. Several factors were associated with self-reported anxiety or depression: Older age (≥65 years; OR: 1.17, 95% CI: 0.95-1.44), female gender (OR: 1.76, 95% CI: 1.58-1.96), unfavourable economic status (OR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.34-1.97), more symptoms (4-5, OR: 1.48, 95% CI: 1.21-1.81; ≥5, OR: 1.65, 95% CI: 1.35-2.01), having multiple underlying health conditions (1-2, OR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.19-1.54; ≥3: OR: 1.50, 95% CI: 1.13-1.99), and intensive care unit admission (OR: 2.58, 95% CI: 1.70-3.90). Conclusion: COVID-19 patients commonly experience anxiety or depression, which may persist long-term. Gender, economic status, and disease severity play significant roles in their psychological well-being. Identifying vulnerable groups can be instrumental in early diagnosis and provision of targeted mental care services.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 23, 2023

Publication Date

August 23, 2023

Submission Date

August 31, 2022

Acceptance Date

April 20, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 21 Number: 2

APA
Şiyve, N., Emecen, A. N., Keskin, S., Başoğlu Şensoy, E., Turunç, Ö., Süner, A. F., Cimilli, C., & Ünal, B. (2023). Self-reported anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients within six months of follow-up: A prospective cohort study. Turkish Journal of Public Health, 21(2), 152-164. https://doi.org/10.20518/tjph.1166269
AMA
1.Şiyve N, Emecen AN, Keskin S, et al. Self-reported anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients within six months of follow-up: A prospective cohort study. TJPH. 2023;21(2):152-164. doi:10.20518/tjph.1166269
Chicago
Şiyve, Neslişah, Ahmet Naci Emecen, Salih Keskin, et al. 2023. “Self-Reported Anxiety and Depression Among COVID-19 Patients Within Six Months of Follow-Up: A Prospective Cohort Study”. Turkish Journal of Public Health 21 (2): 152-64. https://doi.org/10.20518/tjph.1166269.
EndNote
Şiyve N, Emecen AN, Keskin S, Başoğlu Şensoy E, Turunç Ö, Süner AF, Cimilli C, Ünal B (August 1, 2023) Self-reported anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients within six months of follow-up: A prospective cohort study. Turkish Journal of Public Health 21 2 152–164.
IEEE
[1]N. Şiyve et al., “Self-reported anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients within six months of follow-up: A prospective cohort study”, TJPH, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 152–164, Aug. 2023, doi: 10.20518/tjph.1166269.
ISNAD
Şiyve, Neslişah - Emecen, Ahmet Naci - Keskin, Salih - Başoğlu Şensoy, Ecem - Turunç, Öykü - Süner, Ahmet Furkan - Cimilli, Can - Ünal, Belgin. “Self-Reported Anxiety and Depression Among COVID-19 Patients Within Six Months of Follow-Up: A Prospective Cohort Study”. Turkish Journal of Public Health 21/2 (August 1, 2023): 152-164. https://doi.org/10.20518/tjph.1166269.
JAMA
1.Şiyve N, Emecen AN, Keskin S, Başoğlu Şensoy E, Turunç Ö, Süner AF, Cimilli C, Ünal B. Self-reported anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients within six months of follow-up: A prospective cohort study. TJPH. 2023;21:152–164.
MLA
Şiyve, Neslişah, et al. “Self-Reported Anxiety and Depression Among COVID-19 Patients Within Six Months of Follow-Up: A Prospective Cohort Study”. Turkish Journal of Public Health, vol. 21, no. 2, Aug. 2023, pp. 152-64, doi:10.20518/tjph.1166269.
Vancouver
1.Neslişah Şiyve, Ahmet Naci Emecen, Salih Keskin, Ecem Başoğlu Şensoy, Öykü Turunç, Ahmet Furkan Süner, Can Cimilli, Belgin Ünal. Self-reported anxiety and depression among COVID-19 patients within six months of follow-up: A prospective cohort study. TJPH. 2023 Aug. 1;21(2):152-64. doi:10.20518/tjph.1166269

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