The Role of Coping in the Wellbeing and Work-Related Quality of Life of UK Health and Social Care Workers during COVID-19

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 815 - 815

Published: Jan. 19, 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a global pandemic in early 2020. Due to the rapid spread of virus and limited availability effective treatments, health social care systems worldwide quickly became overwhelmed. Such stressful circumstances are likely have negative impacts on workers’ wellbeing. current study examined relationship between coping strategies wellbeing quality working life nurses, midwives, allied professionals, workers who worked UK during its first wave COVID-19. Data were collected using an anonymous online survey (N = 3425), regression analyses used examine associations demographic characteristics with staff life. results showed that positive strategies, particularly active help-seeking, associated higher better Negative such as avoidance, risk factors for low worse point importance organizational management support times, which could include psycho-education training about might take form workshops designed equip skills.

Language: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on mental health in Germany: longitudinal observation of different mental health trajectories and protective factors

Translational Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: July 17, 2021

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting measures can be regarded as a global stressor. Cross-sectional studies showed rather negative impacts on people’s mental health, while longitudinal considering pre-lockdown data are still scarce. present study investigated the impact of related lockdown in German sample, assessed since 2017. During lockdown, 523 participants completed additional weekly online questionnaires e.g., COVID-19-related general stressor exposure. Predictors for distinct trajectories health outcomes were determined, using multilevel models latent growth mixture models, respectively. Positive appraisal, social support, adaptive cognitive emotion regulation positively, whereas perceived stress, daily hassles, feeling lonely negatively to entire sample. Three subgroups (“recovered,” 9.0%; “resilient,” 82.6%; “delayed dysfunction,” 8.4%) with different responses initial identified. Subgroups differed stress COVID-19-specific positive appraisal. Although most remained mentally healthy, observed resilient group, we also inter-individual differences. Participants’ psychological state deteriorated over time delayed dysfunction putting them at risk disorder development. Consequently, services should especially identify allocate resources vulnerable individuals.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the effect of national government physical distancing measures on depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic through meta-analysis and meta-regression

Psychological Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 51(6), P. 881 - 893

Published: March 2, 2021

Abstract Background COVID-19 physical distancing measures can potentially increase the likelihood of mental disorders. It is unknown whether these are associated with depression and anxiety. Objectives To investigate meta-analytic global levels anxiety during pandemic how implementation mitigation strategies (i.e. public transportation closures, stay-at-home orders, etc.) impacted such Data sources PubMed, MEDLINE, Web Science, BIOSIS Citation Index, Current Content Connect, PsycINFO, CINAHL, medRxiv, PsyArXiv databases for prevalences; Oxford Covid-19 Government Response Tracker containment closure policies indexes; Global Burden Disease Study previous eligibility criteria Original studies conducted pandemic, which assessed categorical anxiety, using PHQ-9 GAD-7 scales (cutoff ⩾10). Participants interventions General population, healthcare providers, students, patients. National measures. appraisal synthesis methods Meta-analysis meta-regression. Results In total, 226 638 individuals were within 60 included studies. prevalence both was 24.0% 21.3%, respectively. There differences in reported across regions countries. Asia (17.6% 17.9%), China (16.2% 15.5%) especially, had lowest Regarding impact on health, only closures increased especially Europe. Limitations Country-level data anxiety/depression may not necessarily reflect local city-specific) contexts. Conclusions implications key findings Mental health concerns should be viewed as a delayed consequence but also concurrent epidemic. Our provide support policy-makers to consider real-time enhanced services, initiatives foster positive outcomes.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Interrelation of Physical Activity, Screen Time and Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents in Germany: Results of the Motorik-Modul Study

Children, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 8(2), P. 98 - 98

Published: Feb. 2, 2021

Reduced physical activity (PA) and prolonged screen time (ST) negatively influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL), a protective factor against illness mortality. Studies addressing the relationship between PA, ST, mental health in youth are scarce, especially times with high burdens like COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose this examination was to investigate whether HRQoL before predict during Participants from Motorik-Modul Study (MoMo;

Language: Английский

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Teachers’ Mental Health and Self-Reported Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ecuador: A Mixed-Methods Study

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: Volume 14, P. 933 - 944

Published: July 1, 2021

Purpose: This study assessed the psychological distress, life satisfaction, and perceived stress of Ecuadorian teachers who adopted online learning in response to COVID-19 pandemic. It also aimed qualitatively report coping strategies used maintain their mental health well-being. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from June mid-August 2020. Results: In total, 394 completed questionnaire, those, 320 an optional open-ended question included survey. More than half participants reported taking care children under 11 years and/or adults over 65 years. At time study, most were teaching higher education settings. Age significantly correlated with all variables, females presented levels stress, home responsibilities distress as well stress. Teachers had previous training experience lower satisfaction. The seeking social support, exercising, engaging leisure activities. Conclusion: results provide useful information help develop initiatives that promote teacher Future studies should consider using a more diverse sample dedicate attention work-family conflicts structural inequalities may have toll on teachers' performance. Keywords: education, lockdown, teaching, self-care,

Language: Английский

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