Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. This study aims to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety during the COVID outbreak embedded within the war in Syria. A web-based cross-sectional survey design was employed. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with depression and anxiety.
There is an urgent need within the healthcare system in Syria to provide mental healthcare to alleviate acute mental health disturbances and associated physical health perceptions among Syrians. Keywords: Anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, low and middle income countries, national survey, war and pandemic.
The Syrian conflict, now spanning a decade, paralleled with the domestically spreading coronavirus disease COVID , is threatening the lives of civilians across Syria. The mental health of Syrians has been immensely challenged during the viral pandemic that emerged in this ongoing crisis. Healthcare systems have been pushed to breaking point to deal with the pandemic, with the ever-increasing number of COVIDrelated deaths and confirmed cases across the country leading to public trepidation.
This sudden outbreak of a deadly virus is bound to trigger anxiety, depression and other mental health issues among the population. Lack of effective treatment, fears of death and contagion, losing loved ones, social isolation, media misinformation overload, depletion of stocks of personal protection equipment, panic buying and inadequate psychosocial support may all adversely affect the individual's mental health.
Worldwide, levels of anxiety symptoms have ranged from 6. The combination of the above is set to overwhelm health services. The objective was to identify potential factors associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms. This web-based cross-sectional study was conducted in May All participants aged 18 and above, residing in Syria, who completed the survey were included in the study. The questionnaire was distributed through various social media platforms.
