Affiliation:
1. Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi
2. HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY
3. SIVAS CUMHURIYET UNIVERSITY
Abstract
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effects on women's mental and sexual health of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and Methods: The research in the case-control involved 315 women, out of which 171 were part of the control group. These women had no history of COVID-19 infection before and were free from any mental or physical health issues. The remaining 144 female participants formed the case group. They had contracted COVID-19 disease at least two months ago and had tested negative.
Results: Based on the study data, women who have had COVID-19 show a higher rate of moderate to severe depression (p
Publisher
Online Turk Saglik Bilimleri Dergisi
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