Impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of the Chinese population at the beginning of the epidemic: Integrative Review

Abstract

Objective: to review current scientific publications on the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of the Chinese population at the beginning of the epidemic. Method: This is an integrative review with survey of studies in online databases: PubMed, SciELO and LILACS. The descriptors used in the search were: "COVID 19 AND social isolation" "COVID 19 AND mental health" "COVID 19 AND psychological stress" "COVID 19 AND panic" "COVID 19 AND anxiety" "COVID 19 AND emotions". The search covered the period from April 1, 2020 to April 14, 2020. Studies in Portuguese, English and Spanish were selected. Results: Four met the eligibility criteria and composed the reading and synthesis of this review. Conclusion: The presence of negative emotional indicators was evidenced, such as: anxiety, depression, stress, indignation, decreased happiness, increased feeling of social risk and decreased satisfaction with life, reduced sleep quality and low levels of sleep. share capital. Although the current studies are carried out in only one country, China, the results can assist in understanding the mental health conditions of that population and serve as an example for carrying out research in other countries, which should assess the mental health of their own population. in order to direct public health initiatives.