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ArticlePsychiatry research2023

One-quarter of COVID-19 patients developed PTSD symptoms: A one-year longitudinal study.

Luna Sun, Zhilei Shang, Lili Wu, Xiao Pan, LiangLiang Sun, Hui Ouyang, Hai Huang, Jingye Zhan, Yanpu Jia, Yaoguang Zhou and 3 more

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  2. Prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the Survey on COVID-19 and Mental Health.Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice · 2025
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13 authors.

Luna SunLab for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China; The Emotion & Cognition Lab, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Zhilei ShangLab for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China; The Emotion & Cognition Lab, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Lili WuLab for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China; The Emotion & Cognition Lab, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Xiao PanDepartment of Medical Psychology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
LiangLiang SunDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China; Optical Valley Branch of Maternal and Child Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.
Hui OuyangLab for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China; The Emotion & Cognition Lab, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Hai HuangOptical Valley Branch of Maternal and Child Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China; Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Jingye ZhanLab for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China; The Emotion & Cognition Lab, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Yanpu JiaLab for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China; The Emotion & Cognition Lab, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Yaoguang ZhouLab for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China; The Emotion & Cognition Lab, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Yonghai BaiDepartment of Medical Psychology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China; Optical Valley Branch of Maternal and Child Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China. Electronic address: baiyonghai179@126.com.
Weifen XieOptical Valley Branch of Maternal and Child Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China; Department of Gastroenterology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China. Electronic address: weifenxie@medmail.com.cn.
Weizhi LiuLab for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China; The Emotion & Cognition Lab, Faculty of Psychology and Mental Health, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China. Electronic address: 13024141970@163.com.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigated the longitudinal development of PTSD symptoms and respiratory sequelae among COVID-19 patients one year after hospital discharge. The cumulative occurrence of probable PTSD in COVID-19 survivors (n = 329) was 26.7%, which significantly decreased over the 12-month period (23.1% to 4.3%). Non-severe patients showed marked improvement in all four clusters of PTSD symptoms at 12 months compared to 3 months, while severe patients only showed improvements in re-experiencing and numbing symptoms. Moreover, being female and having respiratory sequelae increased the risk for chronic PTSD. Psychological interventions are required for COVID-19 patients during long-term convalescence.

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COVID-19Stress Disorders, Post-TraumaticDisease ProgressionFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleSurvivorsCOVID-19PatientsPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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PMID36934469
PMCPMC10011031

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