Mohsen Fatema, Bakkar Batoul, Melhem Sara, Aldakkak Samar, Mchantaf Dana, Marrawi Marah, Latifeh Youssef
Faculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria. Email:
Faculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria.
BJPsych Int. 2021 Aug;18(3):E8. doi: 10.1192/bji.2021.16.
This study aims to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak embedded within the war in Syria. A web-based cross-sectional survey design was employed. The 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale revealed a high prevalence of depressive ( = 3326; 83.4%) and anxiety symptoms ( = 2777; 69.6%) among the 3989 participants. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with depression and anxiety. There is an urgent need within the healthcare system in Syria to provide mental healthcare to alleviate acute mental health disturbances and associated physical health perceptions among Syrians.
本研究旨在评估叙利亚战争背景下新冠疫情期间抑郁症和焦虑症的患病率。采用了基于网络的横断面调查设计。在3989名参与者中,9项患者健康问卷和7项广泛性焦虑症量表显示,抑郁症状(n = 3326;83.4%)和焦虑症状(n = 2777;69.6%)的患病率很高。进行了多变量逻辑回归分析,以确定与抑郁和焦虑相关的因素。叙利亚医疗系统迫切需要提供心理保健,以缓解叙利亚人急性心理健康障碍及相关的身体健康认知问题。