Long COVID: A risk factor for anxiety, depression, and suicidality?


Özçelik N., Özyurt S., Şentürk Topaloğlu E., Gümüş A., Hocaoğlu Ç., Şahin Ü.

European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress, 7 - 11 Eylül 2024, cilt.64, ss.68

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 64
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.68
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: In many Covid 19 survivors, symptoms continue for a long time. Mental problems, especially anxiety and depression, are common. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between long-term effects of COVID-19, levels of anxiety and depression, and suicidal ideation.
Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted on patients who came for control at least 3 months after having COVID-19 disease, in the stable period and still have symptoms after COVID-19. Demographic characteristics, symptoms, The Beck Depression Scale (BDS), The Beck Anxiety Scale (BAS) and suicidal ideation were assessed with a face-to-face questionnaires.
Results: A total of 490 patients participated to the study. The mean age was 37.4± 9.8 and 69% (337) were female. 30% of patients scored positive on the BDS and 46% scored high on the BAS. Female sex was found as a risk factor. Anxiety and depression were …