August 1, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Post-COVID-19 depression prevalence in Iranian nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Systematic review reveals a 23% prevalence of post-COVID-19 depression among Iranian nurses, indicating critical mental health needs.

The pooled prevalence of post-COVID-19 depression among Iranian nurses is estimated at 23%, highlighting severe mental health challenges in this group.
Subgroup analyses identified notable disparities, with nurses holding advanced degrees showing a higher mean depression score of 13.33.
Statistical analysis utilized random effects models, confirming the robustness of the findings and no single study's disproportionate influence.
Interventions such as stress management and professional counseling are essential to address the psychological needs of nurses, aiming to improve healthcare quality.

Nia et al. (2025) studied this question.

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