Assessment of Anxiety, Stress, and Depression Among COVID-19 Survivors After 40 Months in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: An Online Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 3, 2024

Background and aims: COVID-19 survivors often experience significant pervasive psychological distress. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence demographic factors affecting anxiety, stress, depression levels among in Kurdistan region of Iraq. Method: online cross-sectional was conducted from August 1, 2023 December 17, 2023, Iraq, including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok. Purposive sampling used collect data using an survey. The survey included information Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21). Statistical analysis performed Stata version 12 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX), with frequency percentage for categorical variables mean standard deviation quantitative variables. Ordinal regression analyses were assess associations between mental health outcomes. A p-value less than 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: total 783 participants enrolled study. score anxiety 11.62 ± 4.71, indicating moderate levels. For depression, 11.54 5.21, mild levels, 14.0 5.78, normal Younger individuals (15-27) showed higher stress (Estimate: 18.96, P=0.001) 2.79, compared older age groups. Males reported significantly lower -1.01, P=0.001), -1.29, -0.72, females. Participants a diploma had 0.65, P=0.004) 0.77, P=0.002) those only elementary education. Conclusions: found survivors, To address these issues, it is recommended that policymakers develop targeted interventions. Healthcare providers should focus on early identification treatment, providing personalized counseling support enhance coping mechanisms overall well-being. By implementing measures, outcomes Iraq can be improved.

Language: Английский

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Advocating for Life: A Hospital's Guide to Suicide Prevention

Journal of Clinical Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

With a global increase in adolescent suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs), this study addresses the need for enhanced advocacy initiatives within psychiatric inpatient settings. This study, conducted Midwest region of United States, sampled diverse group healthcare professionals from hospitals, including nurses, nurse practitioners, therapists, techs, psychologists. Specifically, used reflexive thematic analysis to gather insights into existing state efforts, focusing on their alignment with needs patients barriers effective implementation. Preliminary findings revealed significant gap hospital-wide programs tailored adolescents facing STBs. Participants stressed more personalized, dynamic strategies that go beyond traditional models, suggesting move toward integrated, patient-driven approaches. details several limitations current care practices, stressing paradigm shift suicide prevention strategies. Our results advocate an approach actively involves journey.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of Knowledge and Practice Regarding Psychological First Aid Among Secondary School Students in Erbil City

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 16, 2024

Secondary school students in Erbil City face various stressors and challenges that may impact their mental well-being. This study aimed to assess the knowledge practical application of psychological first aid (PFA) among these students.

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial and Sexual Aspects of Female Genital Circumcision in a Sample of Kurdish Women in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 19, 2024

Female genital circumcision (FGC), a prevalent practice in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, has significant psychosocial and sexual implications for affected women. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate these impacts among circumcised non-circumcised Kurdish

Language: Английский

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Sleep Disturbances Among Pregnant Women Attending a Maternity Teaching Hospital in Erbil, Iraq

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 8, 2024

Background and aim Sleep disturbances during pregnancy are a common occurrence can significantly impact both maternal fetal health. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the severity of sleep among pregnant women attending Erbil Maternity Teaching Hospital in Erbil, Iraq. Method This cross-sectional was conducted from July 15, 2023, August 2024, at using convenience sampling. Data were gathered self-structured questionnaire that included demographic information 20-item disturbance assessment. Statistical analysis performed Stata version 12 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX), parametric tests such as t-test, ANOVA, multiple linear regression used examine relationships between variables. A p-value less than 0.001 considered statistically significant. Results total 300 participants enrolled study. The mean score 47.58 ± 9.83, indicating most experienced mild disturbances. did not differ by age, education level, occupation, or residency. However, economic status associated with levels, lower-income experiencing more severe (p = 0.02). Conclusions found disturbances, lower being significant predictor issues. Healthcare providers policymakers recommended develop targeted interventions address unique needs women, particularly those groups, improve quality overall health outcomes.

Language: Английский

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A Narrative Review of the Factors Affecting the Mental Health of Adolescents and Young People During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 13, 2024

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, led to a worldwide pandemic. There were unprecedented changes in mental health of children, adolescents, and youth age group 8-18 years as result COVID-19. The objective this review is identify direct indirect factors that influenced these changes. We identified three main groups could have impacted young people during pandemic: (i) familial factors, (ii) social educational (iii) positive variables. Our suggests COVID-19 pandemic negatively children adolescents through stressors like isolation, parental unemployment loss, disrupted routines. As result, sadness, hopelessness, depression, generalized anxiety all increased significantly among pandemic, coupled with simultaneous increase substance use, suicide attempts, violence. However, also offered some variables such reduced bullying, more family time, improved relationships for those adequate socioeconomic resources. complex affecting underscore necessity additional research comprehend their individual effects. advocate collaborative youth-centered initiatives involving organizations, experts, policymakers, healthcare systems, other community stakeholders effectively tackle challenges.

Language: Английский

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Factors Contributing to Educational Failure Among Secondary School Students in Erbil City

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 15, 2024

Background and aim Educational failure among secondary school students in Erbil City is influenced by a complex interplay of factors. This study crucial as it aims to conduct an in-depth investigation into the various factors contributing educational City. Specifically, seeks explore how students' attitudes toward learning influence their academic performance, including levels engagement, motivation, perceptions school. Additionally, examine impact teacher-related factors, such teaching quality, classroom management, teacher-student relationships, on success. Furthermore, will assess role resources, availability materials facilities, extracurricular activities overall outcomes. Methods cross-sectional was conducted from March 15, 2023, June 5, 2024, nine high schools A total 280 participated study, using purposive sampling. The questionnaire comprised demographic information self-structured with 30 items assessing attitude teacher potential activity Statistical analysis performed IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 28 (Released 2021; Corp., Armonk, New York, United States), frequency percentage used qualitative variables mean standard deviation quantitative variables. Results study. scores were 1.57 ± 0.37 1.42 0.43 1.18 0.35 indicating that had most significant performance. Among these, support special needs (262 (93.6%)), strict internal rules (250 (89.3%)), career counseling services (239 (85.4%)) reported major Attitude attending being pleasure (224 (80.0%)) seeking assistance teachers (217 (77.5%)) significant, while lesser impact, maintaining order classrooms (252 (90.0%)) marking absent names (93.6%)) minor Conclusions showed main causes failure, followed School least impact. Policymakers healthcare providers should prioritize targeted interventions improve infrastructure, needs, enhance services. efforts be made promote positive bolster training better address challenges.

Language: Английский

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The Psychological Impact of Diabetes as a Risk Factor for Erectile Dysfunction at the Layla Qasim Center in Erbil City, Iraq

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 10, 2024

Background Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that can lead to various complications, including erectile dysfunction (ED). Therefore, this study aimed investigate the relationship between ED and psychological factors (anxiety, stress, depression) in Erbil City, Iraq. Methodology Using purposive sampling method, cross-sectional was conducted from June 15th November 27th, 2023, at Layla Qasim Center City. The questionnaire included demographic information, Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale - 21 Items for assessing depression, anxiety, International Index of Erectile Dysfunction Questionnaire. Statistical analysis performed using Stata version 12 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX, USA). Significance levels were considered p-values <0.05. Results A total 403 participants study. mean score depression 9.95 ± 4.99, indicating moderate depression. more severe, with 9.25 4.25, while stress 11.63 3.91. scores indicated mild-to-moderate ED, 13.46 4.30. There significant negative correlation (r = -0.11, p < 0.001), anxiety -0.16, -0.13, 0.001). Conclusions demonstrated among diabetic patients. Policymakers healthcare providers should develop targeted interventions address support

Language: Английский

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