Prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdown measures had a profound impact on mental health, particularly among individuals with chronic illnesses. Patients with autoimmune arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are already at increased ri...
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| author | Azin Eslami Pantea Allami Sara KamaliZonouzi Mohammadamin Ravanbakhsh Sepideh Razi Niloufar Yazdanpanah Nima Rezaei |
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| description | Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdown measures had a profound impact on mental health, particularly among individuals with chronic illnesses. Patients with autoimmune arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are already at increased risk for psychological disorders due to the chronic nature of their disease, physical disability, and long-term medication use. The added stress of the pandemic, including fear of infection, limited access to healthcare, and social isolation, may have further exacerbated mental health issues in this population. This systematic review aims to evaluate the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among individuals with autoimmune arthritis during the pandemic. A comprehensive search of major medical databases identified 18 relevant studies, encompassing 9,666 participants from various geographic regions. By synthesizing findings across diverse populations, this review examines the extent of the mental health burden in this vulnerable group and highlights the importance of mental health support during public health crises. Understanding these impacts can help guide future research and inform healthcare policies to better support autoimmune arthritis patients in times of crisis. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ba2868f8e0594de59743de177a211f7b2025-08-20T03:22:12ZengBMCBMC Psychiatry1471-244X2025-05-0125111210.1186/s12888-025-06996-wPrevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic reviewAzin Eslami0Pantea Allami1Sara KamaliZonouzi2Mohammadamin Ravanbakhsh3Sepideh Razi4Niloufar Yazdanpanah5Nima Rezaei6School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesCancer Immunology Project (CIP), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN)School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesResearch Center for Immunodeficiencies, Children’s Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical SciencesAbstract The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdown measures had a profound impact on mental health, particularly among individuals with chronic illnesses. Patients with autoimmune arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are already at increased risk for psychological disorders due to the chronic nature of their disease, physical disability, and long-term medication use. The added stress of the pandemic, including fear of infection, limited access to healthcare, and social isolation, may have further exacerbated mental health issues in this population. This systematic review aims to evaluate the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among individuals with autoimmune arthritis during the pandemic. A comprehensive search of major medical databases identified 18 relevant studies, encompassing 9,666 participants from various geographic regions. By synthesizing findings across diverse populations, this review examines the extent of the mental health burden in this vulnerable group and highlights the importance of mental health support during public health crises. Understanding these impacts can help guide future research and inform healthcare policies to better support autoimmune arthritis patients in times of crisis.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06996-wAutoimmune arthritisCOVID-19LockdownDepressionPTSD |
| spellingShingle | Azin Eslami Pantea Allami Sara KamaliZonouzi Mohammadamin Ravanbakhsh Sepideh Razi Niloufar Yazdanpanah Nima Rezaei Prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review BMC Psychiatry Autoimmune arthritis COVID-19 Lockdown Depression PTSD |
| title | Prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review |
| title_full | Prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review |
| title_short | Prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review |
| title_sort | prevalence of anxiety depression and post traumatic stress disorder during the covid 19 lockdown in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus a systematic review |
| topic | Autoimmune arthritis COVID-19 Lockdown Depression PTSD |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06996-w |
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