Anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress in COVID 19

Psychiatrists conducted a study in a primary care unit treating patients with Covid-19 in Tunisia, at the height of the pandemic. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of post-traumatic stress and anxiety-depressive disorders in a population of subjects with Covid-19, as well as the socio-demographic and clinical factors associated with these disorders.A total of 120 patients were included. The prevalence of depressive, anxiety and post-traumatic symptomatology was 65.84%, 96% and 52.2% respectively. Scores were significantly higher in cases of age > 40, low level of education, use of respiratory assistance, or presence of post-infection sequelae.In conclusion, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention measures should be implemented to maintain the mental well-being of people with Covid-19.