Mental disorder symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America – a systematic review and meta-analysis

Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 31

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

There is a lack of evidence related to the prevalence mental health symptoms as well their heterogeneities during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Latin America, large area spanning equator. The current study aims provide meta-analytical on COVID-19 among frontline healthcare workers, general population and university students America.

Language: Английский

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Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Health Professionals in the COVID-19 Context

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(7), P. 4402 - 4402

Published: April 6, 2022

To assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms in health professionals COVID-19 pandemic context.

Language: Английский

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OS EFEITOS DA PANDEMIA NO BEM-ESTAR DOS ENFERMEIROS BRASILEIROS NO COMBATE AO COVID-19: UMA REVISÃO DE ESCOPO

Arquivos de Ciências da Saúde da UNIPAR, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 27(2), P. 701 - 719

Published: March 30, 2023

Introdução: Estudos indicam que os profissionais de saúde têm alto risco desenvolver sintomas relacionados à mental, especialmente depressão, ansiedade e estresse. Objetivo: identificar sintetizar estudos sobre preditores a mental entre enfermeiros atuam na linha frente no combate ao COVID-19. Método: Trata-se uma revisão escopo, sem limitação linguagem ano, nas bases BVS, PubMed, SCIELO, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, MedNar, CAPES ProQuest. Foi realizada síntese narrativa. Resultados: A pandemia da COVID-19 trouxe sérios impactos dos enfermagem, achados revelaram cinco temas principais sentimento insegurança, falta equipamentos proteção individual, exames diagnósticos, mudanças fluxo atendimento medo do desconhecido. Existe associação significativa o bem-estar físico metal produtividade laboral. Conclusão: Destaca-se desafios enfrentados pelos COVID-19, mesmo com repercussões ambiente trabalho ainda padecem reconhecimento adequado incluem situações estresse, ansiedade, depressão estão diretamente relacionadas frustração, esgotamento impotência insegurança profissional vivenciados durante pandemia, principalmente por jovens experiência cuidado pacientes críticos.

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Distress and pleasure indicators in health care workers on the COVID-19 front line

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 30

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Abstract Objective to evaluate distress and pleasure indicators in health care workers on the front line of for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases. Method an exploratory, analytical cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. The studied sample consisted 437 professionals invited by electronic means, who answered questionnaire sociodemographic information, occupational aspects clinical conditions. Distress at work were considered as outcomes, which analyzed multinomial logistic regression regarding associated independent variables. Results Most participants female (71.0%), nurses (55.6%), weekly working shift 40 hours more (75.8%); 61.6% suffered from mental distress. psychosocial characteristics high-strain low social support reported 23.8% 52.9% participants, respectively. In multiple analysis, lack high job strain, co-workers profession is also work. Conclusion are strain among scenario.

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of frontline healthcare workers in a highly affected region in Brazil

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: April 17, 2023

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs), especially in low and middle-income countries, which to face additional political, social, economic challenges. We thus aimed assess prevalence outcomes associated factors HCWs treating patients one most affected regions Brazil. Methods used Respondent-Driven Sampling method risks infection symptoms disorders nurses, nursing technicians, physicians who worked frontline metropolitan region Recife. 865 completed survey regarding sociodemographic data, work-related risks, - SRQ-20 for common (CMD); AUDIT-C problematic alcohol use; GAD-7 anxiety; PHQ-9 depression; PCL-5 post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Gile’s successive sampling estimator was produce weighted estimates by professional category. A Poisson regression model with robust variance analyze positive screening CMD. will present results cross-sectional analysis after first peak – from August 2020 February 2021. Results ratios CMD were 34.9% (95% CI: 27.8–41.9) 28.6% 21.3–36.0) physicians, 26.6% 16.8–36.5) technicians. Nurses presented higher depressive (23%). Positive use (10.5 to14.0%), anxiety (10.4 13.3%), PTSD (3.3 4.4%) similar between categories. main nurses related an intrinsic susceptibility illness, such as previous or family history psychiatric disorder, female sex. Among nurse factors, accidents biological material, strongest association Conclusion fighting Recife severely affected. It is crucial that services provide adequate working conditions psychological support, investing programs promote protect health.

Language: Английский

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Condições de trabalho e saúde de profissionais da linha de frente na pandemia de covid-19

Saúde em Debate, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48(141)

Published: June 1, 2024

RESUMO Objetivou-se investigar as condições de trabalho e a saúde física mental profissionais atuantes na linha frente da covid-19 em serviços urgência, emergência terapia intensiva no Brasil, segundo ano pandemia. Estudo transversal, com uso questionário eletrônico, por meio do qual coletaram-se dados sobre trabalho, mental, além instrumento Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). A amostra (n=209) incluiu enfermeiros (28,7%), técnicos enfermagem (30,1%), fisioterapeutas (33%) médicos (8,2%). Os possuíam idade média 34,6 anos relataram uma carga horária 53,5 horas/semana. Verificou-se aumento das horas trabalhadas (62%) quantidade pacientes (84%). maioria relatou bom relacionamento o chefe (89%) satisfação (87%). prevalência sintomas estresse, ansiedade depressão foi superior 45%, predomínio graves ou extremamente graves. dor musculoesquelética fadiga 84,7% 83,3%, respectivamente. apresentaram volume exigência durante pandemia covid-19. Observou-se, ainda, intenso prejuízo à desses trabalhadores.

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Anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and professional quality of life among the hospital workforce during a global health pandemic

The Journal of Rural Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 38(4), P. 795 - 804

Published: March 21, 2022

Working in a hospital setting during global health pandemic can lead to increased levels of anxiety, stress, burnout, and depression. Anecdotal evidence exists, but there is little research utilizing clinically validated tools measure staff psychological distress.In Summer 2021, 771 North Dakota responded an electronic survey collecting demographic data employing behavioral screening assess depression, emotional distress, work-related quality life.Compassion satisfaction was significantly higher for those who worked rural areas than urban [t(769) = -1.99, P .0467]. The burnout rating 2.23, .0261)]. There no significant geographic variation or Anxiety, stress were all directly with COVID-19 patients did not, regardless location.Hospital caring experienced equitable (and high) depression anxiety. However, indicate that providers greater protective factors, resulting lower rates compassion satisfaction. Rural communities, hospitals, systems may have characteristics could be duplicated support well-being. Support promotion mental wellness must also come from the system, care policy leaders. If we do not our staff, will left community.

Language: Английский

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Indicadores de sofrimento e prazer em trabalhadores de saúde na linha de frente da COVID-19

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 30

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

to evaluate distress and pleasure indicators in health care workers on the front line of for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.an exploratory, analytical cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. The studied sample consisted 437 professionals invited by electronic means, who answered questionnaire sociodemographic information, occupational aspects clinical conditions. Distress at work were considered as outcomes, which analyzed multinomial logistic regression regarding associated independent variables.Most participants female (71.0%), nurses (55.6%), weekly working shift 40 hours more (75.8%); 61.6% suffered from mental distress. psychosocial characteristics high-strain low social support reported 23.8% 52.9% participants, respectively. In multiple analysis, lack high job strain, co-workers profession is also work.distress are strain among scenario.avaliar indicadores de sofrimento e prazer em trabalhadores saúde na linha frente do cuidado aos casos suspeitos ou confirmados COVID-19.estudo exploratório, analítico, transversal, com abordagem quantitativa. A amostra estudada foi constituída por profissionais da convidados meio eletrônico, que responderam ao questionário sobre informações sociodemográfica, aspectos ocupacionais condições clínicas. Foram considerados como desfechos o no trabalho, os quais foram analisados regressão logística quanto às variáveis independentes associadas.a maioria dos participantes era sexo feminino (71,0%), enfermeira (55,6%), jornada trabalho semanal horas mais (75,8%); 61,6% estavam mental. As características psicossociais alta exigência baixo apoio informadas, respectivamente, 23,8% 52,9% participantes. Na análise múltipla, falta estiveram associados colegas profissão também está associada trabalho.o estão desgaste entre cenário COVID-19.evaluar sufrimiento y placer en trabajadores la salud primera línea atención sospechosos COVID-19.estudio exploratorio, transversal con enfoque cuantitativo. La muestra estudiada estuvo conformada profesionales invitados medios electrónicos, respondieron el cuestionario información ocupacionales condiciones Se consideraron resultados trabajo, fueron analizados regresión cuanto las variables independientes asociadas.la mayoría los femenino enfermera tenía una laboral más presentaban En psicosociales del lo exigencia bajo apoyo social, respectivamente. análisis múltiple, angustia trabajo se asociaron laboral, poco compañeros profesión también asociada al trabajo.el asocian agotamiento escenario COVID-19.

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Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Their Associations With Quality of Life in a Nationwide Sample of Psychiatrists in China During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: June 23, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected wellbeing. However, the impact on mental health status of Chinese psychiatrists and their relationship with quality life (QOL) not been examined.

Language: Английский

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Gender-Specific Mental Health Outcomes in Central America: A Natural Experiment

International Journal on Data Science and Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 45 - 50

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions have had profound impacts on mental health worldwide, with varying effects across different demographics regions. Specifically, COVID lockdown measures are known to a disparate impact women. This study aims better understand this phenomenon by investigating the effect of stringency depression rates among men women in Republic Nicaragua Honduras. two neighboring countries serve as natural experiment: former noted for its relaxed approach pandemic, latter implementing stricter measures. Using Bayesian structural time series model, yearly were analyzed both countries, utilizing various weather indicators predictors, including rainfall average ground temperature data. In historically higher than men. difference between increased during intervention period (p < 0.001). However, absolute Honduras was significantly 0.001) at 0.39 (95% CI: 0.37, 0.41) compared Nicaragua, which 0.26 0.21, 0.31). These findings suggest that Honduras, prolonged lockdowns movement, may disproportionately affected women's health. results highlight importance considering women’s wellbeing when designing public policies, particularly crises like pandemic.

Language: Английский

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