SARS-CoV-2 Infection is Associated with Increased Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in the Tikuna Indigenous People of the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest: A Dynamic Mixed Cohort Observational Study

Key Points

• Increased risk of psychiatric disorders is observed in the Tikuna indigenous population following SARS-CoV-2 infection, highlighting mental health concerns.
• Approximately 30% of the Tikuna individuals showed symptoms of psychiatric disorders, emphasizing the scale of this health issue.
• This dynamic mixed cohort observational study analyzes data from the Tikuna indigenous community over several months after infection.
• Understanding these associations is crucial, as mental health impacts can significantly affect the well-being of indigenous populations.