Meta-analytic evidence of depression and anxiety in Eastern Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: To perform a systematic and meta-analysis on the prevalence rates of mental health symptoms including anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in the general population in Eastern Europe, as well as three select sub-populations: students, general healthcare workers, and frontline healthcare workers.

Data Sources: Studies in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and medRxiv up to 6 February 2021.

Eligibility Criteria And Data Analysis: Prevalence rates of mental health symptoms in the general population and key sub-populations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Eastern Europe.