The COVID-19 is creating panic among people around the world and is causing a huge public mental health crisis. Large numbers of observational studies focused on the prevalence of psychological problems during the COVID-19 pandemic were published. It is essential to conduct a meta-analysis of the prevalence of different psychological statuses to insight the psychological reactions of general population during the COVID-19 epidemic in China. Sixty six observational studies about the psychological statuses of people during the COVID-19 were included, searching up to 1 December 2020. Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) was used to evaluate the quality of the included studies. OpenMeta[Analyst] was used for the data analysis. High prevalence of acute stress and fear symptoms were observed in the early period of the epidemic. Additionally, anxiety and depression symptoms continued at a high prevalence rate during the epidemic. It should alert the lasting mental health problems and the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental disorders. Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO CRD 42020171485.
【저자키워드】 Meta-analysis, PTSD, COVID-19 pandemic, Psychological problems, mental healthcare, 【초록키워드】 COVID-19, review, Anxiety, Depression, mental health, risk, Symptom, Mental Disorders, observational study, Prevalence, China, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Data analysis, Reporting, Psychological, General population, psychological problem, COVID-19 epidemic, Panic, Acute stress, STROBE, the epidemic, was used, evaluate, CRD, creating, mental health problem, psychological reaction, 【제목키워드】 COVID-19, review, systemic, status,