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September 10, 2025Psychology Health & Medicine

Comprehensive mental health implications of the recent pandemic in Southern Capital of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a community-based cross-sectional study

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EAEbtehal Jaber AsiriKing Khalid UniversityADAdam DawriaKing Khalid UniversityBNBayapa Reddy NrKing Khalid University

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Implication

Cross-sectional analysis reveals significant levels of depression and anxiety in Abha residents, indicating urgent mental health needs.

Key Points

  • Depression prevalence among participants was found to be 64.8%, with higher odds in younger adults and healthcare workers.
  • Anxiety affected 58.2% of participants, with a significant association linked to fears of exposure to COVID-19.
  • Stress prevalence was recorded at 45.0%, particularly higher in married participants, pointing to familial pressures during the pandemic.
  • Research highlights the acute need for targeted mental health strategies and community support systems during health crises.

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Asiri et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c183fe9b7b07f3a060ffcfhttps://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2549604
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