The Elephant in the Room: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Stressful Psychological Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mental Healthcare Workers DOI Creative Commons
Alessandra Minelli, Rosana Carvalho Silva, Sergio Barlati

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Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 408 - 408

Published: March 19, 2022

Despite extensive research on COVID-19's impact healthcare workers, few studies have targeted mental health workers (MHWs) and none investigated previous traumatic events. We psychological distress in MHWs after the first lockdown Italy to understand which COVID-19, sociodemographic, professional variables represented greater effects, role of trauma. The survey included sociodemographic questions, COVID-19 variables, questionnaires Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5), Impact Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 (DASS-21). On 271 who completed (73.1% female; mean age 45.37), we obtained significant effects contagion fear, experience patients' death, increased workload, worse team relationship during wave. Nurses were more affected showed post-traumatic stress symptoms, assessed by IES-R, depressive, anxiety, DASS-21. strongest risk factors age, role, relationship, separation from family members. Previous severe human suffering unwanted sexual experiences negatively impacted IES-R DASS-21 scores. Being a psychiatrist or psychologist/psychotherapist good relationships protective factors. Recent but also stressful events might represent relevant distress, reducing resilience skills. Identifying vulnerable categories may help development dedicated measures prevent emotional burden support health. Highlights: Psychological pandemic is frequent nurses, depression, symptoms. recent are should guide intervention strategies.

Language: Английский

COVID-19 and common mental health symptoms in the early phase of the pandemic: An umbrella review of the evidence DOI Creative Commons
Anke B. Witteveen, Susanne Y. Young, Pim Cuijpers

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PLoS Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(4), P. e1004206 - e1004206

Published: April 25, 2023

Background There remains uncertainty about the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on mental health. This umbrella review provides a comprehensive overview association between and common disorders. We qualitatively summarized evidence from reviews with meta-analyses individual study-data in general population, healthcare workers, specific at-risk populations. Methods findings A systematic search was carried out 5 databases for peer-reviewed prevalence depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during published December 31, until August 12, 2022. identified 123 which 7 provided standardized mean differences (SMDs) either longitudinal pre- to or cross-sectional compared matched pre-pandemic data. Methodological quality rated Assessment Multiple Systematic Reviews checklist scores (AMSTAR 2) instrument generally low moderate. Small but significant increases and/or health were reported people preexisting physical conditions, children (3 reviews; SMDs ranged 0.11 0.28). Mental depression significantly increased periods social restrictions (1 review; 0.41 0.83, respectively) anxiety did not (SMD: 0.26). Increases larger longer-lasting 0.16 0.23) than those (2 reviews: 0.12 0.18). Females showed increase males review: SMD 0.15). In disorders, any patient group, adolescents, students, no found SMD’s ranging −0.16 0.48). 116 pooled rates PTSD 9% 48% across Although heterogeneity studies high largely unexplained, assessment tools cut-offs used, age, sex gender, COVID-19 exposure factors be moderators some reviews. The major limitations are inability quantify explain included shortage within-person data multiple studies. Conclusions small consistent deterioration particularly early has been population chronic somatic Also, associations stronger females younger age groups others. Explanatory individual-level, exposure, time-course scarce inconsistencies For policy research, repeated assessments panels including vulnerable individuals recommended respond current future crises.

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Prevalence of anxiety and depression in South Asia during COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Md Mahbub Hossain,

Mariya Rahman,

Nusrat Fahmida Trisha

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Heliyon, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 7(4), P. e06677 - e06677

Published: April 1, 2021

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted biopsychosocial health and wellbeing globally. Pre-pandemic studies suggest a high prevalence of common mental disorders, including anxiety depression in South Asian countries, which may aggravate during this pandemic. This systematic meta-analytic review was conducted to estimate the pooled countries pandemic.MethodWe systematically searched for cross-sectional on eight major bibliographic databases additional sources up October 12, 2020, that reported or any countries. A random-effects model used calculate proportion depression.ResultsA total 35 representing 41,402 participants were included review. The 31 with sample 28,877 41.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 34.7–48.1, I2 = 99.18%). Moreover, 34.1% CI: 28.9–39.4, 99%) among 37,437 28 studies. Among India had higher number studies, whereas Bangladesh Pakistan depression. No identified from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives. Studies heterogeneity, publication bias confirmed by Egger's test, varying rates across sub-groups.ConclusionSouth have depression, suggesting heavy psychosocial burden Clinical public interventions should be prioritized alongside improving social determinants these Lastly, low heterogeneity requires further research exploring epidemiology COVID-19, inform better policymaking practice Asia.

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The global prevalence of depression and anxiety among doctors during the covid-19 pandemic: Systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Open Access
Gary Johns, Victoria Samuel,

L. Freemantle

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Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 298, P. 431 - 441

Published: Nov. 13, 2021

Language: Английский

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The use of mental health promotion strategies by nurses to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression during the COVID-19 outbreak: A prospective cohort study DOI Open Access
Lara Guedes de Pinho, Tânia Correia, Francisco Sampaio

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Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 195, P. 110828 - 110828

Published: Feb. 4, 2021

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The role of social support and resilience in the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare workers in Spain DOI Open Access

Esther Ortiz-Calvo,

Gonzalo Martínez‐Alés, Roberto Mediavilla

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Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 148, P. 181 - 187

Published: Dec. 14, 2021

Language: Английский

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Anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in hospital staff: systematic review plus meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Samira Raoofi, Fatemeh Pashazadeh Kan, Sima Rafiei

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BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 127 - 135

Published: July 26, 2021

Background This study was conducted to systematically review the existing literature examining prevalence of anxiety among hospital staff and identifying contributing factors address complications this disorder develop effective programmes for reducing mental health problem. Methods We searched electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web Science Google Scholar from January 2020 February 2021. To perform meta-analysis, random effects model used. assess statistical heterogeneity included studies, I 2 index used, 95% CI estimated. Data analysis performed by R software. Results In final analysis, 46 articles with total sample size 61 551 members were included. Accordingly, healthcare workers (HCWs) 26.1% (95% 19% 34.6%). The rates in technicians medical students 39% 13% 73%) 36% 15% 65%), respectively, indicating a much higher than other members. Furthermore, positive significant relationship between HCWs their age approved (p<0.001). rate women 37.7% 25.4% 51.8%) men 27.2% 18.2% 38.6%). Conclusion findings show moderately high staff. Due problem technicians, frontline workers, it is highly suggested that institutions offer these working groups order appropriately manage during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Intention to leave among nurses during the COVID‐19 outbreak: A rapid systematic review and Meta‐Analysis DOI
Fadime Ulupınar, Yasemin Erden

Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 33(1), P. 393 - 403

Published: Nov. 27, 2022

Abstract Aims and Objectives The COVID‐19 pandemic has caused an increase in the workload of nurses changes working conditions. Stress during had a negative effect on nurses' intention to leave. This study aimed determine current rate leave job among outbreak by conducting rapid systematic review meta‐analysis. Methodology/Methods procedure was conducted PRISMA criteria. researchers searched PubMed Web Science databases for studies providing intent leave, published until 31 December 2021. Heterogeneity assessed using I 2 test, publication bias measured Egger's test. Results estimated overall profession 31.7% (95% CI: 25%–39%) with significant heterogeneity (Q test: 188.9; p = 0.0001; : %95.2; Tau 0.225). Additionally, regression test suggested no estimating pooled outbreak. No Patient or Public Contribution Since research is meta‐analysis study, literature model used. Ethics committee approval not obtained because did directly affect humans animals. Conclusion showed that approximately one‐third thoughts about intending their job. findings indicate need strategies involving precautions solutions minimise psychological impacts nurses. Relevance Clinical Practice In this period when global nurse crisis exists, it great importance institutions retain workforce. There urgent prepare cope better pandemic. Identification risk factors could be weapon giving healthcare systems ability response way against following waves near future.

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of professionals in 77 hospitals in France DOI Creative Commons
Alicia Fournier, Alexandra Laurent, Florent Lheureux

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. e0263666 - e0263666

Published: Feb. 16, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant re-organisation of healthcare delivery in hospitals, with repercussions on all professionals working healthcare. We aimed assess the impact mental health care institutions and identify individual environmental factors influencing risk disorders. From 4 June 22 September 2020, a total 4370 responded an online questionnaire evaluating psychological distress, severity post-traumatic stress symptoms, factors, coping strategies. About 57% suffered from 21% showed symptoms potential stress. Professionals radiology, those quality/hygiene/security nurses' aides were most affected groups. media focus crisis, high workload prevalent followed by uncertainty regarding possibility containing epidemic, constantly changing hygiene recommendations/protocols, lack personal protective equipment. use strategies, notably positive thinking, helped mitigate relation between perceived had far-reaching negative for professionals, some sectors more markedly affected. To prevent disorders during public support services management strategies within hospitals should take account importance thinking social support.

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Mental Health Changes in Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies DOI
Saltanat Umbetkulova, Akbota Kanderzhanova, Faye Foster

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Evaluation & the Health Professions, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 47(1), P. 11 - 20

Published: May 4, 2023

This study provides an overview of research findings on long-term effects healthcare workers mental health and factors associated with positive or negative changes. Medline PubMed databases were searched for observational longitudinal studies 18 papers included in the review (PROSPERO: CRD42021260307). 12 articles indicated changes over time six revealed a trend variety outcomes (anxiety, depression, insomnia, others). Female sex, younger age, nursing occupation, frontline work, longer working hours concerns about contracting COVID-19 identified to be Conversely, supportive environment, access psychological resources, provision sufficient personal protective equipment availability tests linked Therefore, our can assist governmental institutional authorities effective interventions improve care workers.

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Psychological Toll of the COVID-19 Pandemic: An In-Depth Exploration of Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia and the Influence of Quarantine Measures on Daily Life DOI Open Access
Musheer A. Aljaberi, Mohammed A. Al‐Sharafi, Md Uzir Hossain Uzir

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Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(17), P. 2418 - 2418

Published: Aug. 29, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, on a global scale, has prompted multifaceted challenges, including notable psychological toll the general population. This study uses mixed-method approach for nuanced exploration of these experiences. Using phenomenological strategy, qualitative responses from 999 participants were analyzed regarding their pandemic-induced anxiety and influence quarantine measures lives. Quantitative measures, revised Impact Event Scale (IES-R), patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), seven-item generalized disorder assessment (GAD-7), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), used to quantify trauma, depression, anxiety, insomnia attributed COVID-19. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was utilized quantitative data analysis. anxiety-related mainly clustered into four themes: life threats, support shortage, economic consequences, disruptions family social life. Subthemes that addressed perceived effects encapsulated academic professional lives, familial relationships, psychopathological stress, movement limitations. findings analysis revealed significant associations between COVID-19-related trauma symptoms insomnia, as indicated by coefficients exceeding 0.10 (all z-values > 1.96; p-values < 0.05). In conclusion, underscore COVID-19’s role in escalating influenced various factors, its disruptive daily due measures. strong pandemic urgency comprehensive public interventions alleviate impacts.

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