Treatment access gap during the COVID-19 Pandemic: impact on problematic alcohol use and the moderating roles of perceived stress and resilience DOI Creative Commons

Rhianna R. Vergeer,

Jeremy W. Luk, B Stangl

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

Objective The COVID-19 pandemic may have interfered with individuals’ access to alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment, but limited research has documented the impact of treatment interference on drinking behavior. This study’s purpose was examine associations AUD problematic use, and moderating roles perceived stress resilience. Method A cross-sectional survey design employed. Data were drawn from baseline assessment National Institute Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism Pandemic Impact Study. Between June 2020 March 2021, 288 participants (48.6% female, 51.4% male) responded key measures interest by phone and/or through an online survey. Study hypotheses tested using multiple linear regression models adjusted for demographic characteristics (age, sex, race, ethnicity, years education, household income, marital status), study enrollment phase, history AUD. Results Self-reported positively associated as measured Use Disorders Identification Test ( b = 2.05, p < 0.001). Significant moderation effects indicated association between stronger at a high level 3.08, 0.001) attenuated resilience -0.13, 0.874). Conclusions indicate interruption support systems highlight need continued treatment. Fostering positive coping strategies help individuals mitigate risks amidst public health crisis.

Language: Английский

Disparities in group-based medical mistrust and associations with mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI
Jeremy W. Luk,

L. Sewell,

B Stangl

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Associations of substance use and positive coping behaviors with sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons

Jessica Laudie,

B Stangl, Tommy Gunawan

et al.

Frontiers in Sleep, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

Background The COVID-19 pandemic may have negatively impacted individuals' sleep quality. In this study, we examined changes in quality from before to during the by history of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and investigated cross-sectional associations substance positive coping behaviors with domains. Methods Data were drawn NIAAA Pandemic Impact on Alcohol Study which enrolled participants June 2020 December 2022. Participants ( N = 373, 50.9% male, mean age 43.7, 37.3% AUD history) reported their using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for month prior past time assessment. Multilevel modeling linear regression analyses conducted. Results Individuals worse overall than those without both pandemic. an increase PSQI scores (worsened quality) across time. due associated Conversely, (e.g., take care body, make relax, connect others, multiple healthy behaviors) better Conclusions history, use, correlated These findings offer insight into behavioral targets improve context significant stress exposure can help preparedness future public health crises.

Language: Английский

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History of Alcohol Use Disorder and Housing Instability as Predictors of Fatigue and Mental Health Problems During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Noa Leiter, Jeremy W. Luk, B Stangl

et al.

Prevention Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Abstract Mental health and alcohol problems are significant public concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Housing instability symptoms of fatigue understudied aspects This study examined history Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), infection, housing as correlates fatigue, anxiety, depression symptoms. Data were drawn from 250 adults enrolled in an online survey within NIAAA Pandemic Impact on Study between April 6 June 2 2022. Participants completed self-report measures stability, mental Multivariable analyses controlling for age, sex, race, ethnicity, household income conducted. Individuals with a AUD reported higher anxiety symptoms, depressive when compared to those no AUD. “other” arrangements (not renting or owning) pandemic relative homeowners. who worried about not having place live past months physical individuals without worry. History infection was neither associated nor instability, captured by worry arrangements, greater problems, even after income. uniquely contributed warranting further research targeted prevention intervention efforts.

Language: Английский

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Drinking motives link positive and negative life events to problematic alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study DOI

Daniel W. Geda,

B Stangl,

A. Arsenault

et al.

Alcohol and Alcoholism, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 59(6)

Published: Sept. 21, 2024

Abstract Purpose Stressful life events are associated with problematic drinking, and alcohol misuse has been exacerbated during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. While coping motives may account for this association, positive (PLEs) enhancement understudied. To address these gaps, we examined associations of history use disorder (AUD), negative (NLEs), PLEs tested as mediators. Methods The sample included baseline follow-up data from 241 participants enrolled in National Institute on Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Study. Endorsements past year NLEs their were examined. Among 202 current drinkers, path analyses mediational pathways via motives. Results top two change work conditions (21.6%) taking a vacation (20.3%). social activities (36.5%) major recreation (26.6%). Individuals AUD those who experienced more reported higher motives, which use. lower was Conclusions Besides also pandemic interventions targeting reward- relief-driven drinking patterns be beneficial to individuals NLEs. More research is needed study help inform development strength-based interventions.

Language: Английский

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The Influence Mechanism of Social Support And Health Literacy on Chinese Residents' Physical and Mental Health DOI

Shengtao Ren

American Journal of Health Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48(5), P. 234 - 248

Published: Oct. 30, 2024

Objectives: Earlier available studies focus primarily on the prime factors as determinants explaining life background of patients with chronic diseases. However, a gap is yet to be filled in exploring mediating role health literacy not only between mental but also for physical health. Methods: Therefore, present study aims examine direct effect social support and its two dimensions A convenient sampling technique has helped researchers achieve valid sample 318 community members villages, towns, cities both recovery. Results: The results via hypotheses testing through Smart PLS 4 version state following: (1) significantly improves recovery does play such (2) (3) demonstrates partial mediation association (4) conversely, it reflects full Conclusion: To promote health, society members, friends, family relatives are suggested strengthen phenomenon support. An improvement persons who want improve their may provide substantial results.

Language: Английский

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The Influence Mechanism of Social Support and Health Literacy on Chinese Residents' Physical and Mental Health DOI

Shengtao Ren

American Journal of Health Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48(5), P. 1 - 14

Published: Oct. 30, 2024

Aim: Earlier studies focus primarily on the prime factors as determinants explaining life background of patients with chronic diseases. However, a gap is yet to be filled in exploring health literacy's mediating role between mental and physical health. Therefore, present study aims examine direct effect social support literacy its two dimensions Methodology: A convenient sampling technique has helped researchers achieve valid sample 318 community members villages, towns, cities recovery. Results: The results via hypotheses testing through Smart PLS 4 version state that (1) significantly improves recovery but does not play such (2) both (3) partially mediates association (4) conversely, it reflects full Suggestion: To promote health, society members, friends, family relatives are suggested strengthen phenomenon support. Improving persons who want improve their may also provide substantial results.

Language: Английский

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Treatment access gap during the COVID-19 Pandemic: impact on problematic alcohol use and the moderating roles of perceived stress and resilience DOI Creative Commons

Rhianna R. Vergeer,

Jeremy W. Luk, B Stangl

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

Objective The COVID-19 pandemic may have interfered with individuals’ access to alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment, but limited research has documented the impact of treatment interference on drinking behavior. This study’s purpose was examine associations AUD problematic use, and moderating roles perceived stress resilience. Method A cross-sectional survey design employed. Data were drawn from baseline assessment National Institute Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism Pandemic Impact Study. Between June 2020 March 2021, 288 participants (48.6% female, 51.4% male) responded key measures interest by phone and/or through an online survey. Study hypotheses tested using multiple linear regression models adjusted for demographic characteristics (age, sex, race, ethnicity, years education, household income, marital status), study enrollment phase, history AUD. Results Self-reported positively associated as measured Use Disorders Identification Test ( b = 2.05, p < 0.001). Significant moderation effects indicated association between stronger at a high level 3.08, 0.001) attenuated resilience -0.13, 0.874). Conclusions indicate interruption support systems highlight need continued treatment. Fostering positive coping strategies help individuals mitigate risks amidst public health crisis.

Language: Английский

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