Anxiety status of hospitalized COVID-19 patients / 中华创伤骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate and analyze the anxiety problems in hospitalized COVID-19 patients so as to provide evidence for formulation of relevant mental health management strategies.Methods:A Psychological Questionnaire for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Wuhan was used to investigate the anxiety status of the COVID-19 patients who had been hospitalized to Wuhan Tong Ji Hospital which had been assisted by Peking University People's Hospital. The patients were categorized into a mild group and a non-mild group according to The Diagnosis and Management Protocols for COVID-19 (Trial version 7). The population characteristics, anxiety status and disease recovery were analyzed in the 2 groups. Scores from 0 to 7 indicated no anxiety and ≥ 8 anxiety.Results:A total of 46 patients were included in this study, including 28 men and 18 women aged from 23 to 78 years (average, 60.9 years). There were 13 mild cases and 33 non-mild ones. There were no significant differences between the 2 groups in age or gender ( P>0.05). Of all the patients, 52.2% (24 cases) had a close relative or family member definitely diagnosed of COVID-19. To the question "Do you have any worry?" , 73.9% of the patients (34 cases) answered yes. The mild cases scored 7.3 points±2.0 points, showing mild anxiety; the non-mild cases scored 8.7 points±1.2 points, showing mild anxiety too. There were no significant differences between the mild and non-mild cases in any anxiety scoring item( P>0.05). The single factor analysis of the general data showed no significant correlation between anxiety and education, COVID-19 diagnosis of a close relative or family member, current situation of anti-COVID-19 or future life ( P>0.05), but a significant correlation between anxiety and therapeutic outcomes and the current situation of family members ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Anxiety is a common problem in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Anxiety about prognosis and family members is the main factor affecting their psychological status. Attention should be paid to the mental health of COVID-19 patients by governments and medical staff.