Efficacy of psychosocial interventions to reduce affective symptoms in sexual and gender minorities: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Abstract Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) individuals are more likely than cisgender heterosexuals to experience mental, physical, sexual health issues. A promising contemporary strategy address the issue of affective symptoms in gender minorities (SGM) is psychosocial intervention. Objective To systematically evaluate effect interventions on improvement SGM, provide a reference for implementation effective psychological SGM with symptoms. Methods Between date database construction until December 10, 2022, computerized search English-language literature published both nationally worldwide was done. 8 databases 3 additional gray were searched. We gathered randomized controlled trials that used SGM. risk bias included papers accordance Cochrane cooperation criteria, we Review Manager 5.4 software. In conjunction post-test follow-up data, mean differences standardized using Stata 12.0 Subgroup analysis investigate cause heterogeneity. The study conducted strictly PRISMA guidelines, it registered PROSPERO platform (CRD42023408610). Results This review covered 18 research, 14 studies meta-analysis. total 1194 cases, including 706 cases from control group 488 experimental group, these investigations. Compared intervention had significantly lower levels depression (standardized difference (SMD) = -0.17;95% CI [-0.30, -0.04]; p 0.012) anxiety (SMD -0.22; 95% [-0.41, 0.01), but no significant found distress -0.19; [-0.45,0.07]; 0.021). Conclusion According this study, helped lessen their distress. assess impact larger sample sizes numerous times should be

Language: Английский

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The negative impact of loneliness and perceived stress on mental health during two-month lockdown in Shanghai

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 335, P. 377 - 382

Published: May 20, 2023

Language: Английский

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Effects of COVID-19 e-mental health interventions: A systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Internet Interventions, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 39, P. 100802 - 100802

Published: Jan. 18, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on global mental health. E-mental health the potential to enhance quality of care and can be swiftly implemented large scale. We performed systematic review reviews, including meta-analyses, assess effects e-mental interventions. followed an established search, screening, coding, reporting protocol. Methodological was evaluated using Measurement Tool Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR-2) checklist. searches resulted in total 2341 articles. Of these, twelve meta-analytic reviews were included. findings indicated that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) psychoeducation most used intervention types. interventions delivered via various communication channels videoconferencing, telephone-based approaches, mobile applications. have demonstrated their effectiveness addressing prevalent issues, particularly anxiety, depression, stress. This study underscores importance enhancing accessibility efficiency reduce symptoms, providing valuable insights for policymakers clinicians challenges exacerbated by pandemics.

Language: Английский

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A qualitative study of older adults’ experiences during the early outbreak phase of the COVID-19 pandemic

HRB Open Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 51 - 51

Published: April 8, 2025

In March 2020 the Irish Government introduced restrictions to prevent transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) including 'cocooning', a measure for those over 70 years age minimise interactions with others by not leaving their homes. This study aimed explore experiences older adults during early outbreak phase COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland while ‘cocooning’ measures were place. Semi-structured telephone interviews conducted 38 recruited via convenience sampling procedure. Interviews between April 13th and May 5th, analysed using reflexive approach thematic analysis. Participants contributed analysis interview data. Older experienced context diverse life experiences, circumstances transitions retirement being family carer. Although faced many challenges losses weeks pandemic, they slow complain minimised difficulties. responded disruption stoicism commitment keep busy reinstate daily routine. knowledgeable about COVID reported adhering government-imposed main, this was linked very positive evaluations of, trust in, government response. Our findings resonate international research demonstrating active coping response adults’ help explain age-related differences psychological impact pandemic. Findings from challenge ageist assumptions that manifested illuminating heterogeneity experiences.

Language: Английский

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A New Measure for an Acceptable Level of Homogeneity in Meta-Informatics

Mathematics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(9), P. 1364 - 1364

Published: April 22, 2025

This paper addresses the challenges in assessing heterogeneity meta-analytic studies. The specifics include mental health research work. Three key statistical scores meta-analytics—Higgins’ I2, Birge’s H2, and newly developed S2 score—are discussed illustrated. critiques subjectivity of these introduces elasticity to enhance accuracy objectivity heterogeneity. integration into meta-informatic score measures how changes as new studies are added, improving interpretation results. Also, authors compute compare context research, offering a novel approach visualizing quantifying demonstrate improves assessment recommends use score, integrated with elasticity, for more reliable objective conclusions well other meta-analyses. rectified S2, overcomes issues I2 when chi-squared distribution fails due small sample sizes or negative values.

Language: Английский

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Associations between mental health and lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in a general Japanese population: NIPPON DATA2010

Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 30(0), P. 28 - 28

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Deterioration in lifestyle associated with poor mental health could be an important concern during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, few studies have investigated association between status and changes pandemic nationwide Japanese general population. This cross-sectional study was conducted using data among 1,546 participants of follow-up NIPPON DATA2010 2021. Recent status, as assessed Kessler 6 (K6) scale, compared to before were determined self-reported questionnaires. Some such decreased physical activity defined undesirable, whereas others alcohol drinking desirable. The divided into three groups based on K6 scores: K6<5, 5≤K6<9, K6≥9 groups. odds ratios (ORs) 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for each change that K6<5 group estimated after adjusting possible confounders. ORs all undesirable significantly high, especially increased (OR 4.64; CI, 2.71-7.93), 4.63; 3.29-6.52). Among desirable changes, OR 5≤K6<9 high eating home cooking. Poor showed a significant activity, population COVID-19

Language: Английский

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Digital Psychological Interventions for Adults in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Health Psychology Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: April 24, 2025

This study evaluates the effect of digital psychological interventions on anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms in adults affected by pandemic. A systematic search across five databases, from 1 January 2020 to 6 March 2024, identified 36 studies encompassing 8,662 participants. Compared with all control conditions, random-effects meta-analyses indicated that significantly reduced anxiety (g = -0.374; 95% CI, -0.529 -0.218), depression -0.568; -0.776 -0.360), -0.452; -0.608 -0.295). Smaller sizes were observed when compared active controls than inactive controls. Notable heterogeneity three outcomes was observed. Publication bias noted symptoms. Several moderators controls, including participant type for (psubgroup 0.005), region 0.000). Larger sample (b 0.0004; p 0.028) related stronger effects year positively correlated 0.1573; 0.032). supports efficacy alleviating during pandemic, offering insights developing targeted mental health strategies future public crises.

Language: Английский

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The Mental Health Impacts of a Pandemic: A Multiaxial Conceptual Model for COVID-19

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(11), P. 912 - 912

Published: Nov. 8, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted the mental health of general population and particularly vulnerable individuals groups. A wealth research allows for estimating this impact identifying relevant factors contributing to or mitigating it. current paper presents synthesizes evidence into a multiaxial model impacts. Based on existing research, we propose four axes: (1) Exposure COVID-related events; (2) Personal social vulnerability, such as previous problems belonging group; (3) Time, which accounts differential impacts throughout development pandemic; (4) Context, including healthcare public policies, representations illness influencing individual emotional reactions behaviors. These axes help acknowledge complexity communities' are pragmatic in prioritizing factors. can provide information (i.e., more exposure is harmful) account interactions (e.g., an early phase differs from later stage). This contributes reflections informs response next pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Sleep Disturbance and Immunological Consequences of COVID-19

Patient Preference and Adherence, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 667 - 677

Published: March 1, 2023

Abstract: The overarching importance of sleep was further emphasized during the pandemic COVID-19. subjects infected by COVID-19 frequently experience disturbances; some are long-lasting problems and decrease quality life. Insomnia is most studied disorder associated with affects patients who have experienced an infection general population. Good important in maintaining mental physical health, including immune system functions. interconnections between insomnia, system, complex. triggers numerous dysregulations makes individuals more vulnerable to respiratory infections. This narrative review overviews influence on through disorders. Keywords: COVID-19, circadian rhythms, immunity, deprivation, disorders

Language: Английский

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COVID-19-related mental health difficulties among marginalised populations: A literature review

Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Dec. 9, 2022

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative consequences on the mental health of population, which been documented. Marginalised groups that are at risk poor overall have particularly impacted. purpose this review is to describe impact marginalised group (i.e. persons who socio-economically disadvantaged, migrants and members ethno-racial minorities, experience homelessness) identified interventions could be well-suited prevent address difficulties. We conducted a literature systematic reviews difficulties since beginning epidemic appropriate among published from January 1, 2020 May 2, 2022, using Google Scholar PubMed (MEDLINE). Among 792 studies by keywords, 17 met our eligibility criteria. Twelve examining in one or several during five can mitigate were retained review. was severely affected pandemic. Most frequently reported included symptoms anxiety depression. Additionally, there appear effective for populations, should disseminated large scale psychiatric burden these population level.

Language: Английский

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