Depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

摘要: Aims The emergence of the COVID-19 global pandemic, with a high transmission and mortality rate, has created an extraordinary crisis worldwide. Such unusual situation may have undesirable impact on mental health individuals which, in turn, influence their outcomes. This study aimed to explore pandemic psychological disposition residents Kingdom Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional using online survey was conducted Arabia between 27 March April 2020. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were used assess depression anxiety. Logistic regression analysis identify predictors these. Results total 2,081 participated study. prevalence anxiety among participants 9.4% 7.3%, respectively. Non-Saudi residents, aged 50 years above, divorced people, retired university students, those income 2,000 10,000 SR at higher risk developing depression. individuals, married unemployed, (> RS) Conclusion We found that there is wide range who are illness during current pandemic. Policymakers healthcare providers advised provide continuous monitoring consequences this required support.