Neurologische Störungen

Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 Outbreak in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract

Tadele Lankrew* and Belete Gelaw

Background: The novel coronavirus disease has led individuals in several medical, psychosocial and economic burdens among the majority of the society. This pandemic is a disastrous health crisis and becoming a current public health issue across the world. The widespread of COVID-19 has brought not only the risk of death but also major psychological pressure. It leads to unavoidable psychological distress, anxiety, depression, denial, and fear. It is severely affected the community and influences the day-to-day life of individuals in Ethiopia. This systematic review used to investigate the pooled estimate on the psychological impact of COVID-19 in Ethiopia.

Objective: The main aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to provide comprehensive evidence on the psychological impact of COVID-19 in Ethiopia.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis searched through Pub Med, Cochrane Library, Google, Google Scholar, and web of sciences. Data extracted by Microsoft Excel then statistical analyses done using STATA Version 14 software with a random-effects model. The funnel plot checked. The heterogeneity of the studies checked. Subgroup analysis done in relation to the study area and authors’ names.

Results: A total of 10 studies with 4,215 participants were included. The psychological impact of coronavirus disease in Ethiopia was 42.50% (95% CI) (31.18%, 53.81%). In subgroup analysis, the highest the psychological impact was 66.40% and 16.20% in Addis Ababa and Amhara regions respectively.

Conclusion: The psychological impact of coronavirus disease was. Multiple educations and training focusing on the psychological impact should be avail properly for the community in Ethiopia.