ArticleIndian journal of psychiatry2020
Assessment of anxiety and depression symptoms in the Albanian general population during the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
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- The impact of changes to work circumstances enforced by COVID-19 on anxiety: a systematic review.Systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
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- Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking and vaping: systematic review and meta-analysis.Public health · 2023Pooled it
- Meta-analytic evidence of depression and anxiety in Eastern Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2022Pooled it
- COVID-19 behavioral health and quality of life.Scientific reports · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the Albanian authorities declared mandatory stay-at-home measures, closing businesses, schools, and public places. This study aims to investigate the impact of these immediate changes on the mental well-being of the population. METHODOLOGY: Respondents (
resultsFindings suggest a significant negative correlation between age and anxiety scoring (
conclusionsYounger participants score higher levels of anxiety and depression. Higher education individuals show lower levels of anxiety and depression. Having a job translates into lower levels of anxiety and depression. People who spent more time on the COVID-19 topic daily have higher levels of anxiety, whereas those who spent less time have higher levels of depression. Being in a romantic relationship relates to lower levels of depression. Females report higher levels of anxiety compared to males.
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