Yan Zhang, Qiongyao Yang, Qianru Ma, Yuanxiong Wu, Yue Wang, Chuanchuan Chen, Yitan Yao, Ziqiao Feng, Xiaoping Yuan, Shengya Shi, Kai Zhang
PURPOSE: Masks are designed to reduce the spread of airborne pathogens, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), although wearing a mask has some adverse effects. The primary objective of this study was to explore the effects of surgical masks and N95 respirators on patients diagnosed with anxiety. METHODS: Subjects diagnosed with first-episode anxiety disorders were recruited from outpatient departments between February and July, 2023...
2024: Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment