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Prevalence and severity of anxiety, stress, and depression among adults with long COVID in Barcelona: a cross-sectional study.
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- Understanding quality-of-life patterns in long COVID: How Symptoms and socioeconomic conditions shape patient wellbeing.PloS one · 2026Observational
- Prevalence, Evolution and Prognostic Factors of PASC in a Cohort of Patients Discharged from a COVID Unit.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Living With Long COVID: Everyday Experiences, Health Information Barriers and Patients' Quality of Life.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic's long-term mental health implications are increasingly concerning, especially among patients with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, also known as long COVID (LC).
aimTo explore the presence and distribution of anxiety, depression, and stress in individuals with LC with cognitive complaints in northern Barcelona, Spain. DESIGN &
settingThis cross-sectional study involved 155 diagnosed individuals with LC from the 'Aliança ProHEpiC-19 Cognitiu (APC)' project.
methodDemographic data and health behaviour variables were collected, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) was self-administered to assess mental health. Descriptive statistics, χ
results'Severe' stress and 'extremely severe' anxiety were prevalent in the sample. There were significant differences in anxiety and depression based on age and job role, with older individuals and non-healthcare workers showing higher relative risks (
conclusionOur study highlights the significant mental health burden in patients with LC, underscoring the need for targeted interventions, especially among adults aged >45 years and non-healthcare workers. Further research is needed to better understand LC's complex mental health impacts and develop effective clinical management strategies.
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