Anxiety depression and post-traumatic stress in post 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.