Observational Study
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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2021; 9(31): 9500-9508
Published online Nov 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9500
Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Chinese population: An online survey
Taif Shah, Zahir Shah, Nafeesa Yasmeen, Zhong-Ren Ma
Taif Shah, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, China
Zahir Shah, College of Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, KP, Pakistan
Nafeesa Yasmeen, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, Guangdong Province, China
Zhong-Ren Ma, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University Gansu China, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu Province, China
Author contributions: All the authors contributed to the concept of this study; Shah T, Shah Z and Ma ZR designed the study; Shah T and Yasmeen N acquired and analyzed data; Shah T, Shah Z and Yasmeen N wrote the manuscript; and all the authors reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The Institutional Review Ethical Committee of Northwest Minzu University reviewed and approved the protocol used in this study.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There are no conflicts of interest to report.
Data sharing statement: The aggregate data supporting the findings within this manuscript will be shared upon request submitted to the corresponding author.
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Corresponding author: Zhong-Ren Ma, PhD, Professor, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, No. 1 Northwest New Village, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu Province, China. mzr@xbmu.edu.cn
Received: July 5, 2021
Peer-review started: July 5, 2021
First decision: July 26, 2021
Revised: July 28, 2021
Accepted: September 19, 2021
Article in press: September 19, 2021
Published online: November 6, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: This study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the general Chinese population. Overall, coronavirus disease 2019 has caused PTSD in the Chinese population. In addition, the severity of PTSD symptoms is related to age, profession, marital status, and level of education. These findings have significant implications for pandemic-affected regions in terms of implementing effective interventions to address these mental health issues.