Are thoughts and behaviours of individuals with schizophrenia more susceptible to being influenced during pandemic situations? A glimpse provided by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci
; 2024 Feb 29.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38421426
ABSTRACT
Individuals with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia may be more vulnerable during pandemics, but research on this topic is limited. This study examined COVID-19 impact on a population affected by schizophrenia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Levels of psychological distress and COVID-19-related behaviours, from the COVID-related Thoughts and Behavioral Symptoms (Cov-Tabs) Scale, were compared between 107 patients with schizophrenia and 70 control participants. Participants with schizophrenia had significantly higher Cov-Tabs scores than non-clinical participants. These results suggest a higher vulnerability in this population, emphasising the need for targeted support and further assessment.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci
Journal subject:
NEUROLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
France
Country of publication:
Germany