COVID-19-related social isolation and symptoms of depression and anxiety in young men in Poland: Does insomnia mediate the relationship?

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(5), P. e0285797 - e0285797

Published: May 18, 2023

The need for physical distancing due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts forced prolonged social isolation, which may affect sleep and lead mental health problems. Previous research has shown that young adults are particularly vulnerable psychological stress caused by the negative impact of pandemic, greater frequency severity Therefore, main goal present study was examine whether insomnia could constitute a mediation mechanism explains relationship between isolation experienced during pandemic outcomes (depression anxiety) reported up 1.5 years later. conducted among (M±SD; 24.08±3.75) men (N = 1025) in Poland. Data were collected means self-report questionnaires, including Social Isolation Index , Athens Insomnia Scale State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) Beck’s Depression (BDI-II) . results show mediates relationships both anxiety depression. current findings emphasize role emotional states. From clinical perspective, suggest implementing therapeutic components address treatment programs prevent development depression symptoms men.

Language: Английский

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Fear of COVID-19 and Vaccine Hesitancy among Pregnant Women in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(10), P. 1700 - 1700

Published: Oct. 11, 2022

Introduction: Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to anxiety and stress, the COVID-19 pandemic has definitely contributed in this group. Researchers continue their work on vaccine formulations reduce spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus minimise impact pandemic. Despite increased prevalence severity among pregnant during pandemic, attitudes towards vary. The aim study was assess levels experienced by due vaccination. Materials methods: A total 595 voluntarily participated study. respondents were divided into two groups: group (n = 288), which consisted who at time survey, control 307), included reproductive age (18–49 years). used a diagnostic survey method with web-based questionnaire consisting author’s following standardised tools: Scale Measure Perception Vaccines Acceptance (VAC-COVID-19 SCALE), Fear (FCV-19S), Drivers Vaccination (DrVac-COVID19S) Coronavirus Anxiety (CAS). Results: level COVID-related differed depending tool used. Mild reported for CAS, while FCV-19S showed its moderate levels. Both high scores VAC-COVID-19 DrVac-COVID19S. mean 41.44 44.26 group, DrVac-COVID19S 51.25 55.85 age. This indicates acceptance positive toward vaccinations. Conclusions: coronavirus anxiety. Women both mostly

Language: Английский

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Association of social support with depression and anxiety among the migrant population of Henan, China: Based on a large cross-sectional study

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 342, P. 116246 - 116246

Published: Oct. 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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A 50-state survey study of thoughts of suicide and social isolation among older adults in the United States

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 334, P. 43 - 49

Published: April 20, 2023

Language: Английский

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The role of self-compassion in loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic: a group-based trajectory modelling approach

Cognition & Emotion, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(1), P. 103 - 119

Published: Oct. 26, 2023

Research has suggested an increase in loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, but much of this work been cross-sectional, making causal inferences difficult. In present research, we employed a longitudinal design to identify trajectories within period twelve months pandemic Belgium (N = 2106). We were particularly interested potential protective role self-compassion these temporal dynamics. Using group-based trajectory modelling approach, identified groups individuals following low (11.0%), moderate-low (22.4%), moderate (25.7%), moderate-high (31.3%), and high (9.6%) levels loneliness. Findings indicated that younger people, women, with poor quality relationships, health anxiety, stress related COVID-19, all had higher probability belonging highest groups. Importantly, also found people two three facets (self-kindness common humanity) lower Ultimately, demonstrated reflecting associated life satisfaction greater depressive symptoms. discuss possibility increasing may be used promote better mental similarly challenging situations.

Language: Английский

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The Association of Age With Depression, Anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain: The Role of Loneliness and Prepandemic Mental Disorder

Psychosomatic Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 85(1), P. 42 - 52

Published: Sept. 30, 2022

ABSTRACT Objective Older adults may be at lower risk of common mental disorders than younger during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Previous research has shown differences by age in psychosocial well-being pandemic and have highlighted moderating effect prepandemic on that association. In this line, we examined association with self-reported symptoms loneliness, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, as well potential roles loneliness between disorder symptoms. Methods Cross-sectional data 2000 Spain interviewed telephone COVID-19 (February–March 2021) were analyzed. Depression, stress measured eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire, seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, four-item checklist for Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition), respectively. Loneliness was three-item University California Los Angeles Scale. Several regression models constructed to assess factors related disorders. Results According cutoff points used, 12.4% participants revealed 11.9% 11.6% stress. Age negatively loneliness. associated higher levels This stronger without older them. The those mediated Conclusions Interventions focused could alleviate impact health.

Language: Английский

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Household composition and anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: A population-based study

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(11), P. e0277243 - e0277243

Published: Nov. 3, 2022

Introduction Household composition may be an important factor associated with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic as people spend more time at home due to physical distancing and lockdown restrictions. Adults living children–especially women–may particularly vulnerable they balance additional childcare responsibilities homeschooling work. The objective of this study was examine association between household symptoms explore gender effect modifier. Methods Data were derived from seven waves a national online survey Canadian adults aged 18+ years May 2020 March 2021, which used quota sampling by age, gender, region proportional English-speaking population (n = 7,021). Multivariable logistic modified least-squares regression models used. Results Compared those alone, significantly greater odds observed among single parents/guardians (aOR 2.00; 95%CI: 1.41–2.84), adult(s) child(ren) 1.39; 1.10–1.76), only 1.22; 1.00–1.49). Gender significant modifier on additive scale (p 0.0487) such that stronger men than women. Conclusion Additional tailored supports are needed address men–during future infectious disease events.

Language: Английский

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The mediating role of loneliness in the association between exposure to terror and psychological distress in older adults

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 170, P. 195 - 199

Published: Dec. 23, 2023

Language: Английский

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Measurement invariance of the GAD-5 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale in a Mexican general population sample

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Oct. 10, 2022

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the measurement invariance by sex, age, and educational level an online version Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale in a five-item (GAD-5). Configural, metric, scalar, strict were evaluated using data from 79,473 respondents who answered mental health questionnaire during COVID-19 pandemic Mexico. sex variable classified as male or female; age categorized minors, youth, young adults, older adults; divided into basic, upper secondary, higher, graduate education. To test for configural invariance, confirmatory factor models constructed. For metric equality restrictions established loadings between construct its items; scalar intercepts; variance implied additional restriction residuals. Statistical analysis performed R software with lavaan package. results show that respect level, confirmed (ΔCFI < 0.002; ΔRMSEA 0.015). However, showed significant differences regarding fit model > We conclude GAD-5 presents groups. scale does not demonstrate invariance. discuss implications suggest result could be related evaluation sociodemographic variables.

Language: Английский

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Nursing researchers' concern about research activities during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A secondary analysis of longitudinal survey data in Japan

Research in Nursing & Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 47(5), P. 522 - 531

Published: June 1, 2024

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively affected research activities across various fields. This study aimed to determine nursing researchers' concerns about during the COVID-19 in Japan and subsequent changes brought on by it. For this study, we conducted descriptive statistics text mining analyses using data from two surveys Academy of Nursing Science (JANS) early days (first survey: mid-2020) after 2 years (second 2022). Concerns were observed 89% 80% researchers first second surveys, respectively. Furthermore, "Difficulty collecting data" "Content quality your research" stronger survey. Text revealed that survey, they concerned environmental restrictions when proceeding with pandemic, which was unfamiliar at time. In overcoming stages shifted anxiety future, such as degree acquisition, employment career advancement, results. current highlights among regarding have evolved over time pandemic. Academic societies must flexibly construct support measures for a new infectious occurs. Such should be sensitive prevailing social circumstances evolving needs researchers.

Language: Английский

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