Mental health problems of asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic COVID-19 patients in hospitel in Thailand: A cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.125998.2
• Publication Date: 2022-10-07T11:35:15Z
• Authors: Nitchawan Kerdcha...; Pantri Kirdchok; Chayut Wonglertwi...; Yingrat Naviganun...; Nongnuch Polruamn...; Chotiman Chinvararak
• Keywords: Depression

<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background</ns4:bold></ns4:p><ns4:p> There is evidence that patients with COVID-19 have a higher prevalence of mental health problems than the normal population. This study aimed to investigate and their associated factors in asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic hospitel Thailand.</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods</ns4:bold></ns4:p><ns4:p> Mental were evaluated using Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale - 21 items, Patient Health Questionnaire-9. The was presented by frequency percentage. McNemar's test used compare between day 1 7. Binary logistic regression identify potential predictors problems.</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Results</ns4:bold></ns4:p><ns4:p> A total 186 participants (68.3% female; mean age = 37.21 years (SD 13.66) recruited. depression, anxiety, stress rate on admission 26.9%, 32.3% 25.8%, respectively. Having mild symptoms significantly factor anxiety (OR=2.69, 95%CI: 1.05-6.89) (OR=4.53, 1.32-15.55).</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Conclusions</ns4:bold></ns4:p><ns4:p> high patients. Detecting managing should be considered standard care for patients.</ns4:p>