International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(24), P. 16629 - 16629
Published: Dec. 10, 2022
Nursing
homes
for
the
elderly
in
Spain
have
experienced
high
rates
of
infection
and
mortality
from
COVID-19,
although
varied
one
region
to
another.
Madrid
is
where
most
institutionalized
older
adults
died
coronavirus.
However,
there
little
known
about
psychosocial
environmental
factors
involved
incidence
COVID-19
among
institutionalised
population
this
region.
This
article
describes
protocol
a
study
on
nursing
during
SARS-CoV-2
pandemic
Autonomous
Community
(hereafter:
Region
or
Region)
provides
information
design,
measures
used,
characteristics
studied.
A
questionnaire
life
was
designed
total
447
persons
over
60
years
age
without
cognitive
impairment—220
private
227
public
homes—participated
by
answering
questions
different
topics:
personal
situations
pandemic,
feelings
methods
coping,
residential
environment,
health,
quality
life,
ageism,
self-perception
ageing.
The
person
profile
discussed
an
old
woman,
widowed,
children,
with
low
level
education,
multimorbidity,
who
perceived
her
health
positively.
Most
participants
were
very
concerned
its
effects.
In
fact,
38%
had
been
diagnosed
whom
20%
admitted
hospital
suffered
negative
impacts,
such
as
pain
neurological
problems.
addition,
70%
residents
remained
confined
their
rooms,
which
increased
perceptions
loneliness
social
isolation.
worst-rated
aspects
home
resulted
restrictive
imposed
pandemic.
research
offers
useful
material
understanding
consequences
perspective
population,
could
provide
insights
designing
policies.
Epidemiology and Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
44, P. e2022018 - e2022018
Published: Jan. 18, 2022
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
the
prevalence
and
risk
factors
poor
mental
health
in
general
Korean
population
during
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
Journal of Leisure Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
54(2), P. 157 - 179
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
This
study
explored
how
changes
in
stress,
anxiety
about
COVID-19,
and
leisure
participation
affected
individuals'
well-being
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
The
included
two
waves
of
data
collection
from
454
participants
aged
30–49
years
South
Korea;
occurred
peaks
pandemic
2020.
A
series
analyses
was
used
to
examine
associations
patterns,
demographic
characteristics,
anxiety,
results
indicated
that
participants'
patterns
shifted
participating
more
home
outdoor
between
In
addition,
activities
found
contribute
better
well-being.
An
improved
understanding
various
aspects
life
is
important
for
effective
development
help
people
overcome
life's
difficulties
after
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(3), P. 3012 - 3012
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Both
periodontitis
and
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pose
grave
threats
to
public
health
social
order,
endanger
human
life,
place
a
significant
financial
strain
on
the
global
healthcare
system.
Since
COVID-19
pandemic,
mounting
research
has
revealed
link
between
periodontitis.
It
is
critical
comprehend
immunological
mechanisms
of
two
illnesses
as
well
their
interaction.
Much
evidence
showed
that
there
are
many
similar
inflammatory
pathways
COVID-19,
such
NF-κB
pathway,
NLRP3/IL-1β
IL-6
signaling
pathway.
Common
risk
factors
gender,
lifestyle,
comorbidities
contribute
severity
both
diseases.
Revealing
internal
relationship
diseases
conducive
treatment
in
an
emergency
period.
also
maintain
good
oral
hygiene
positive
attitude
during
treatment.
This
review
covers
four
main
areas:
mechanisms,
common
factors,
association
diseases,
possible
interventions
potential
targets.
These
will
provide
ideas
for
drug
development
clinical
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 224 - 224
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Objective:
There
have
been
consistent
concerns
about
a
greater
impact
of
COVID-19
on
the
mental
health
younger
people
and
females.
We
aimed
to
explore
potential
synergistic
effect
various
pandemic-related
stressors
with
age
sex
general
Canadian
household
population
during
pandemic.
Methods:
Using
cross-sectional
data
from
Statistics
Canada
2022
Mental
Health
Access
Care
Survey
(MHACS),
frequencies
for
major
depressive
episode
(MDE),
generalized
anxiety
disorder
(GAD),
psychological
distress,
demographic
factors
were
estimated.
Odds
ratios
estimated
using
binary
logistic
regression
models.
These
estimates
used
replicate
bootstrapping
procedure
recommended
by
Canada.
Finally,
Relative
Excess
Risk
due
Interaction
(RERI)
models
each
outcome
evaluate
interactions
stressor
an
additive
scale.
Results:
Past-12-month
MDE
GAD,
more
prevalent
in
young
Overall,
confirmed
be
associated
these
outcomes.
greater-than-additive
between
difficulty
accessing
healthcare,
loneliness,
physical
problems,
relationship
challenges,
work
stress;
severe
illness
loved
one,
stress,
LGBTQ2+
status,
marital
job/income
loss,
financial
difficulties.
Generally,
evidence
synergy
was
found
stressors.
Conclusions:
Greater-than-additive
may
indicate
vulnerabilities
within
females
people.
Future
pandemics,
via
corresponding
stressors,
increased
vulnerability
females,
youth,
especially
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 25, 2025
Abstract
Retirement
has
been
associated
with
cognitive
decline
beyond
normal
age-related
decline.
However,
there
are
many
individual
differences
in
retirement
that
can
influence
cognition.
Subclinical
depressive
symptoms
common
late
life
and
general
memory
a
bias
towards
remembering
negative
events
(i.e.,
better
for
vs.
positive
or
neutral
stimuli),
opposition
to
reported
positivity
stimuli)
aging.
Furthermore,
job
stress
is
often
major
contributor
decisions
may
impact
cognition
post-retirement.
Here,
we
aimed
examine
how
subclinical
working
retired
older
adults
impacted
emotional
memory.
We
found
retired,
but
not
working,
greater
showed
enhanced
impaired
Second,
moderately
high
current
overall
weaker
bias,
while
retrospective
worse
stronger
bias.
These
findings
suggest
have
differing
impacts
on
depending
status.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
The
present
research
assessed
the
psychometric
properties
of
Patient
Health
Questionnaire-9
(PHQ-9)
through
an
examination
its
internal
structure,
invariance
analysis,
and
standardization.
Social
distribution
analyses
measure
were
conducted
using
linear
binomial
logistic
regression.
sample
consisted
10,069
adults
from
all
27
states
in
Brazil.
data
obtained
four
collections
across
different
years
COVID-19
pandemic
(2020,
2021,
2022,
2023),
independent
samples.
Confirmatory
Factor
Analysis
(CFA)
indicated
that
is
unidimensional
with
satisfactory
fit
indices.
model
was
invariant
relation
to
variables
investigated
at
levels
(configural,
metric,
scalar,
strict).
standardization
supported
hypothetical
cut
scores
indicating
severity
depressive
symptoms,
categorized
as
very
low
(0
6),
(7
13),
moderate
(14
19),
high
(20
23),
(≥
24).
We
found
sex/gender,
skin
color/ethnicity,
age,
education
level,
year
predictors
symptoms
adjusted
regression
analysis.
showed
higher
chances
for
a
positive
screening
diagnosis
depression,
Odds
Ratio
follows:
2021
(OR
adj
=
1.275)
2023
1.409),
women
1.900),
Pardos
individuals
1.252),
up
school
1.272),
being
northeast
region
resident
2.127),
younger
people
1.716).
findings
this
study
indicate
suitability
PHQ-9
assessing
depression
population
recommend
use
monitoring
coming
Clinical
implications
include
developing
interventions
address
psychological
impact
any
future
health
crises.
BMC Health Services Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
During
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
youth
in
Ontario,
Canada
experienced
a
steep
rise
mental
health
concerns.
Preventative
intervention
programs
can
address
psychological
impact
of
pandemic
on
and
build
resiliency.
Co-design
approaches
to
developing
such
actively
involve
young
people,
resulting
solutions
tailored
their
unique
needs.
The
current
paper
details
co-design
approach
creating
Online
Mental
Health
Program
for
Youth
(POMHPY)-a
virtually
delivered
program
designed
Ontario
ages
12
25
that
promotes
mental,
physical,
social
wellbeing.
Participatory
Action
Research
(PAR)
framework
guided
development
initiative.
Literature
reviews
were
conducted
identify
existing
evidence-based
targeting
youth.
perspectives
primarily
gathered
via
Advisory
Group,
comprising
Resilience
Coordinator
Engagement
Lead,
who
contributed
literature
review,
surveys,
focus
groups,
assets.
Community
insights
through
Reference
Group
(CRG)
meetings,
which
engaged
participants
from
local
provincial
organizations,
as
well
individuals
either
directly
representing
or
affiliated
at
arm's
length
with
A
review
highlighted
importance
regular
physical
activity,
connectedness,
good
sleep
hygiene,
healthy
family
relationships
emotional
Survey
findings
informed
session
length,
duration,
delivery,
activities.
Focus
groups
expanded
survey
provided
an
in-depth
understanding
preferences
delivery.
CRG
meetings
captured
community
refinements
better
meet
needs
As
such,
POMHPY
was
collaborative
effort
among
researchers,
youth,
partners.
highlight
value
PAR-informed
youth-targeted
online
wellbeing
programs,
providing
actionable
iterative
improvements
future
pilot
testing.
6-week
program,
led
by
facilitators,
will
teaching
social,
wellness
strategies
skills
various
evidence-based,
interactive
Psychology in the Schools,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 5, 2025
ABSTRACT
Throughout
the
COVID‐19
pandemic,
teachers
risked
their
physical
and
mental
health
to
continue
providing
educational
services
students.
This
study
examined
prevalence
of
distress
risk
factors
among
a
sample
from
mid‐Atlantic
United
States.
PreK‐12
educators
(
N
=
1295)
completed
online
cross‐sectional
quantitative
surveys
between
October
2020
January
2021.
After
obtaining
descriptive
statistics
on
rates
posttraumatic
stress,
depression,
anxiety,
risky
alcohol
use,
insufficient
sleep,
logistic
regressions
were
conducted
examine
for
screening
positive
clinically
meaningful
distress.
The
majority
respondents
(65%)
screened
significant
at
least
one
condition,
with
specific
as
follows:
traumatic
stress
(51%),
depression
(36%),
anxiety
(50%),
use
(34%),
sleep
(56%).
Teachers
(vs.
other
school
personnel)
had
significantly
higher
chance
positive.
Greater
chances
was
also
associated
having
an
immunocompromising
medical
teaching
remotely,
working
more
hours,
being
younger,
female,
and/or
racial
ethnic
minoritized‐identifying
educator.
K‐12
high
distress,
increased
by
in
educational,
demographic,
dimensions
that
have
implications
policy
intervention.
