Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among the General Population in Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Main Authors: Umar Muhammad Bello (Author), Priya Kannan (Author), Muhammad Chutiyami (Author), Dauda Salihu (Author), Allen M. Y. Cheong (Author), Tiev Miller (Author), Joe Wing Pun (Author), Abdullahi Salisu Muhammad (Author), Fatima Ado Mahmud (Author), Hussaina Abubakar Jalo (Author), Mohammed Usman Ali (Author), Mustapha Adam Kolo (Author), Surajo Kamilu Sulaiman (Author), Aliyu Lawan (Author), Isma'il Muhammad Bello (Author), Amina Abdullahi Gambo (Author), Stanley John Winser (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundMedical and socio-economic uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have had a substantial impact on mental health. This study aimed to systematically review the existing literature reporting the prevalence of anxiety and depression among the general populace in Africa during the CO...