Publications by authors named "Fahdia Afroz"
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the mental health of hospitalized patients in Bangladesh, with high rates of moderate to severe depression (42.5%), anxiety (30.7%), stress (46.7%), and insomnia (28.5%).
- The study utilized comprehensive assessments like the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 to analyze mental health conditions among 503 stable, RT-PCR confirmed COVID-19 patients while excluding those with prior mental illness or severe symptoms.
- Results indicated that various physical symptoms and factors such as education, occupation, and existing stress contributed to increased mental distress, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach to support the psychological well-being of these patients.
