The Prevalence of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms and the Influential Factors in COVID-19 Patients in Kurdistan, Iran

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Among individuals with COVID-19, fear of contamination and compulsive handwashing are recognized as common symptoms. This study was conducted with the aim to investigate the prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms among COVID-19 patients in Kurdistan, Iran, and identify potential influential factors. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,434 COVID-19 patients who were randomly selected from Tohid Hospital, a COVID-19 treatment center in Kurdistan province, between July and September 2021. Data were collected using the electronic questionnaire for the 'Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI). The collected data were analyzed using chi-square test and logistic regression modeling in SPSS software. RESULTS: The study found that 35.8% of COVID-19 patients experienced OCD symptoms, with men showing a higher prevalence than women (P 0.05). CONCLUSION: This study indicates that the prevalence of OCD symptoms among COVID-19 patients in Kurdistan, Iran is relatively high. Therefore, clinicians should provide specialized care to patients to address their psychological well-being along with treating COVID-19 symptoms.

Keywords

• obsessive-compulsive disorder
• covid-19
• obsessive-compulsive disorder
• maudsley obsessive-compulsive inventory (moci)
• kurdistan
• iran.