Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study among Palestinian students (10–18 years)

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: Nov. 30, 2021

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic considers a threat to students’ well-being and mental health. current descriptive cross-sectional study aims identify psychological distress among school students during the lockdown period. Methods This was carried out in sample of 420 primary secondary from June 10 July 13, 2020, Gaza Strip Palestine. Data collected using an online questionnaire that included informed consent, socio-demographic questions, psychometric scale (DASS-21). Results results revealed most experienced moderate severe levels anxiety (89.1%) depression (72.1%), whereas less than half them (35.7%) stress. Stress, scores were significantly different across gender, age groups, family size, family's economic status. showed gender (β = -0.174, p < 0.001), −0.155, 0.001) level −0.147, 0.002) negative predictors correlated with Family size 0.156, played positive role It found −0.105, 0.031), −0.135, 0.006) −0.136, 0.005) anxiety, 0.139, 0.004) anxiety. For depression, −0.162, −0.160, −0.131, 0.007) −0.133, be predictor. Concerns about influence on economic, education, daily life positively stress, availability social support negatively correlated. Conclusion development health protocol for influenced is urgently needed maintain remain resilient dangerous times.

Language: Английский

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Is indoor and outdoor greenery associated with fewer depressive symptoms during COVID-19 lockdowns? A mechanistic study in Shanghai, China

Building and Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 227, P. 109799 - 109799

Published: Nov. 13, 2022

Language: Английский

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Stress of COVID-19 and mental health outcomes in Palestine: the mediating role of well‑being and resilience

Health Psychology Report, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 9(4), P. 398 - 410

Published: March 15, 2021

Introduction We tested the association between stress of COVID-19 and mental distress manifested by anxiety, depression, stress, whether well-being resilience mediate relationship two variables in a population Palestinian adults. Namely, we hypothesized that will be positively associated with health problems (anxiety, stress); negatively stress). Material methods Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale-21, Resilience Scale for Adults, WHO-5 Well-Being Index, Scales were administered to 860 participants via online survey. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied address study hypothesis. Results Participants recorded mild level high scores well-being. A conceptual model depicting COVID‑19 as predictor, an outcome variable, subjective mediators confirmed. Conclusions Palestinians are exposed environment characterized ongoing stressors. Conversely, capability conserve good levels protects them from even wake outbreak. On other hand, can considered new critical event demanding diminishing people’s resiliency recourses Palestine. Implications clinical practice research discussed.

Language: Английский

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Analysis of the current status of rehabilitation motivation and its influencing factors in older adults with stroke: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: April 27, 2023

Objective Among stroke patients, exercise adherence is an important factor in reducing the rate of physical disability and mortality. Rehabilitation after a safe effective measure to restore normal body functions, but analysis factors influencing patients’ motivation for rehabilitation not well established. Therefore, this study will explore older adults with so as reduce stroke. Method A convenience sampling method was used 350 patients ward tertiary care hospital Jinzhou, Liaoning Province. Patients’ general demographic data, Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support (PSSS), Questionnaire Exercise Adherence (EAQ), Tampa scale kinesiophobia (TSK-11), Motivation (MORE) were assessed. ANOVA or t-test analysis, correlation linear regression Results The results showed that at moderate level. social support, adherence, positively correlated ( r = 0.619, p &lt; 0.01; 0.569, 0.01), negatively −0.677, 0.01). Time stroke, location lesion, perceived are influential affecting recover. Conclusion In program adult healthcare providers should specify targeted measures according different degrees patient’s condition, improve effectiveness medical implementation.

Language: Английский

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Posttraumatic stress symptoms and postpartum anxiety among palestinian women: the mediating roles of self-esteem and social support

BMC Women s Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Aug. 9, 2023

Abstract Background Women are estimated to develop several mental disorders during pregnancy and/or for up a year postpartum, with anxiety and depression being the most common co-morbidities. Postpartum is less well studied compared postpartum in Palestinian context terms of risk factors, health outcomes protective factors. Purpose The aim current study was investigate whether self-esteem social support mediated association between posttraumatic stress symptoms among women. Methods Berlin Social Support Scales, Specific Anxiety Scale, Impact Event Rosenberg scale were administered 408 women recruited from centers northern West Banks/ Palestine using convenience sample. Results findings our revealed that positively correlated (r = .56, p < .01), negatively − .30, .27, .05). Moreover, .24, .25, .01). structural equation modeling (SEM) showed good fit hypothesized model. Conclusions Given this, it recommended conduct similar studies diverse samples society. It would also be useful professionals who work pregnant (i.e., providers, nurses, midwives, physicians) assess an effort identify may at greater developing anxiety. worthwhile implement interventions which serve enhance women’s sense this particularly stressful period.

Language: Английский

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Insomnia and anxiety among COVID-19 patients in China: the chain mediating effect of psychological capital and self-esteem

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: April 1, 2024

Abstract Background The outbreak of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in 2019 has continued until now, posing a huge threat to the public’s physical and mental health, resulting different degrees health problems. As vulnerable segment public, anxiety is one most common problems among COVID-19 patients. Excessive aggravates psychological symptoms patients, which detrimental their treatment recovery, increases financial expenditure, affects family relations, adds medical burden. Objective This study aimed explore role capital self-esteem relationship between insomnia anxiety, thereby shedding light on mechanism effect Methods A cross-sectional was conducted from April May 2022 Fangcang hospital Shanghai, China. self-administered questionnaires were distributed 718 patients via cell phone using Internet platform “Questionnaire Star”, included Athens Insomnia Scale, Psychological Capital Questionnaire, Self-esteem Self-Rating Anxiety gender, age, marital status, education. Data analysis performed descriptive analysis, independent-samples t-test, one-way variance, Pearson correlation ordinary least-squares regression, bootstrap method. Results Education background had significant impact (F = 7.70, P < 0.001). Insomnia, capital, significantly correlated, respectively ( And Regression showed that direct negative predictive (β -0.70, 0.001) -0.13, positive 0.12, 0.61, Both effects -0.06, 0.05; β -0.72, results mediating significant, value 0.21. First, indirect consisting - 0.04, showing effect. Second, insomnia-self-esteem-anxiety 0.10, indicating Third, insomnia-psychological capital-self-esteem-anxiety 0.06, suggesting chain anxiety. Conclusions first associated with decrease followed by sequential self-esteem, turn increased Therefore, focusing improving can help alleviate caused It recommended care professionals increase through various methods counter

Language: Английский

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Illness attitudes and the flourishing of university students of South Korea in a pandemic: a cross-sectional descriptive study

Psychology Health & Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 15

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Since the onset of Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic in 2019, virus has continued to experience periodic resurgences, and evolution new variants remains unpredictable. The greatest anxiety Korean is now related novel diseases, with a significant increase from 2.9% 2018 32.8% 2022. Excessive health concerns during can lead negative behavior, highlighting their impact on well-being. This study aimed identify how illness attitudes perceived by students influence flourishing lives, examine effects health-promoting behaviors social support this relationship. A cross-sectional was conducted using self-report questionnaires 226 university aged 18 35 years. We found that mental issues among hinder growth both present future, while behavior act as sequential mediators between flourishing. Healthcare professionals should offer flexible interventions encourage even constrained environments collaboration within meaningful relationships also required.

Language: Английский

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Fear during crises: the roles of perceived risk, appraisal support and identity resilience

Journal of Risk Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 15

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Social support and mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comprehensive meta-analysis unveils limited protective effects

Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19

Published: March 1, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to mental health worldwide, exacerbating symptoms across various populations. This meta-analysis aims evaluate the relationship between social support and symptoms, specifically depression, general anxiety, stress, during pandemic. We conducted a comprehensive literature search that identified 210 studies involving total of 216,104 participants. Data were analyzed using robust variance estimation with random effects assess correlations while also examining potential moderating factors such as age, gender, sample types. Our analysis revealed negative correlation overall ( r = −0.259; 95% CI: −0.29, −0.24; p < 0.01). Notably, high-risk populations exhibited stronger association −0.302) compared students −0.263) population −0.219). Furthermore, depression −0.304) was significantly than for generalized anxiety −0.238) stress −0.220), underscoring critical role family this period. These findings suggest positively influences its effectiveness may be more limited anticipated. As continues impact well-being, there is an urgent need targeted strategies enhance in addressing challenges. research highlights importance prioritizing mechanisms public responses future crises.

Language: Английский

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Effect of insomnia on anxiety about COVID- 19 patients: the mediating role of psychological capital

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: April 14, 2025

The outbreak of Corona Virus Disease (COVID- 19) in 2019 has continued until now, posing a huge threat to the public's physical and mental health, resulting different degrees health problems. Previous studies have shown that insomnia is one main influences on anxiety. However, due specificity disease situation centralized treatment COVID- 19 patients mobile cabin hospitals, interventions are limited. Therefore, it necessary find complex mediating variables between anxiety provide new ideas for prevention intervention caused by patients. measurement tools were Athens Insomnia Scale, Psychological Capital Questionna-ire, Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0 software, mediator model established corrected Amos software. More than five this study had anxiety, total score significantly higher Chinese standard score. positively correlated with but negatively psychological capital; capital can act as factor relationship played role among patients, is, not only directly affected also indirectly through capital. It recommended care professionals increase various methods counter effects

Language: Английский

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