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ArticleBrain and behavior2020

Mental health status of the general population, healthcare professionals, and university students during 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

Abdallah Y Naser, Eman Zmaily Dahmash, Rabaa Al-Rousan, Hassan Alwafi, Hamzeh Mohammad Alrawashdeh, Imene Ghoul, Anwer Abidine, Mohammed A Bokhary, Hadeel T Al-Hadithi, Dalia Ali and 6 more

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Article in Brain and behavior, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 193 papers, 26 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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193 citing papers in PubMed, 26 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 400 citations in OpenAlex.

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  7. Prevalence of Psychological Impacts on Healthcare Providers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Abdallah Y NaserFaculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0001-8440-7446
Eman Zmaily DahmashFaculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0002-9815-3720
Rabaa Al-RousanFaculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.
Hassan AlwafiDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Medicine, Umm Alqura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Hamzeh Mohammad AlrawashdehAmman Eye Clinic, Amman, Jordan.
Imene GhoulPaediatric Department, Ibn AL Haytham Hospital, Amman, Jordan.
Anwer AbidineDepartment of Mental Health, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed A BokharyDepartment of Mental Health, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Hadeel T Al-HadithiFaculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.
Dalia AliFaculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.
Rasha AbuthawabehFaculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.
Ghada Mohammad AbdelwahabFaculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.
Yosra J AlhartaniFaculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.
Haneen Al MuhaisenFaculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.
Ayah DagashFaculty of Pharmacy, Isra University, Amman, Jordan.
Hamad S AlyamiDepartment of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
Isra University · JOJordan Hospital · JOKing Abdulaziz Hospital · SANajran University · SAUmm al-Qura University · SA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe emergence of COVID-19 global pandemic coupled with high transmission rate and mortality has created an unprecedented state of emergency worldwide. This global situation may have a negative impact on the psychological well-being of individuals which in turn impacts individuals' performance. This study aims to explore the prevalence of depression and anxiety among the GP, HCPs, and USs during COVID-19 outbreak, and to identify key population(s) who might need psychological intervention.

methodsA cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted in Jordan between 22 and 28 March 2020 to explore the mental health status (depression and anxiety) of the general population, healthcare professionals, and university students during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were used to assess depression and anxiety among the study participants. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of depression and anxiety.

resultsThe prevalence of depression and anxiety among the entire study participants was 23.8% and 13.1%, respectively. Anxiety was most prevalent across university students 21.5%, followed by healthcare professionals 11.3%, and general population 8.8%. Females among healthcare professionals and university students, divorced healthcare professionals, pulmonologists, and university students with history of chronic disease were at higher risk of developing depression. Females, divorced participants among the general population, and university students with history of chronic disease and those with high income (≥1,500 JD) were at higher risk of developing anxiety.

conclusionsDuring outbreaks, individuals are put under extreme stressful condition resulting in higher risk of developing anxiety and depression particularly for students and healthcare professionals. Policymakers and mental healthcare providers are advised to provide further mental support to these vulnerable groups during this pandemic.

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AnxietyCoronavirus InfectionsDepressionPandemicsPneumonia, ViralPublic HealthAdultBetacoronavirusCommunicable Disease ControlCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansJordanMaleanxietyCOVID-19depressionhealthcare professionalspandemicstudents

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