April 8, 2021

Incidence and Severity of Depression Among Recovered African Americans with COVID-19-Associated Respiratory Failure

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

Keywords (Tags): behavioral health impacts, disparities, mental health personal impact, sequelae

• 44% (32 of 73) of African American patients who were admitted to the ICU and underwent invasive mechanical ventilation for COVID-19 were diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MMD) within 90 days of discharge. Patients were identified during depression screening following discharge from a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. MDD was more frequently diagnosed in women than men (69% vs 29%), and in patients aged >75 years (66%) and those with multiple comorbidities (45%). Of the 37% (27 of 73) diagnosed with moderately severe to severe depression, only 26% were receiving treatment for depression at the time of screening.

Olanipekun et al. (Apr 6, 2021). Incidence and Severity of Depression Among Recovered African Americans with COVID-19-Associated Respiratory Failure. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-021-01034-3