Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2, P. 254 - 254
Published: Dec. 31, 2023
Objectives:
Demonstrate
the
relationship
between
mental
disorders
and
alcohol
consumption
in
medical
students
at
a
university
Cajamarca,
Peru
2024.
Material
methods:
A
non-experimental
cross-sectional
study
was
carried
out.
sample
of
154
taken
to
whom
DASS-21
questionnaire
(Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Scales)
AUDIT
(Alcohol
Consumption
Related
Disorders
Identification
Test)
were
applied.
The
SPSS
v.27
program
used
data
analysis.
Descriptive
correlational
statistics
applied
using
Pearson's
chi
square.
Results:
No
significant
found
consumption.
96.8%
present
moderate
risk
consumption,
anxiety
medium
level
22.1%
depression
20.8%
stress
13.6%.
sex
(p=0.004),
financial
support
predisposition
suffer
(p=
0.041)
(p=0.053).
Conclusions:
0.546),
(p=0.194),
(p=0.673)
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Abstract
Investigating
the
relationship
between
alcohol
consumption
and
physical
performance,
we
used
data
from
2015–2018
Know
Your
Heart
study
on
4215
adults
aged
35–69
Arkhangelsk
Novosibirsk,
Russia.
We
classified
participants’
drinking
status
into
non-drinking,
non-problem
drinking,
hazardous
harmful
based
their
self-reported
behaviors.
To
evaluate
developed
a
Composite
Physical
Performance
Scale
(CPPS),
which
combined
results
of
three
functional
tests:
grip
strength
(GS),
closed-eyes
balance,
chair
rises
(CR).
applied
multivariable
linear
regression
to
assess
CPPS
score,
ordinal
logistic
explore
associations
tests
separately.
The
showed
that
was
associated
with
lower
scores
compared
drinking.
Among
men,
decrease
in
explained
by
all
equally
exceptionally
GS
among
women.
Non-drinking
also
decreased
CPPS,
linked
CR
only
revealed
reduced
performance
non-drinking
groups
Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40(2), P. 146 - 159
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Background:
An
increase
in
drinking
to
cope
with
anxiety
provoked
by
the
coronavirus
was
observed
during
first
few
months
of
COVID-19
pandemic.
Objective:
In
present
study,
we
examined
role
motives
anxiety-alcohol
link
one
year
into
Methods:
Using
a
cross-sectional
design,
collected
data
between
April
and
May
2021:
678
participants
located
Romania
or
Netherlands
completed
an
online
survey
on
alcohol
consumption
past
month
(assessed
using
simple
quantity-frequency
measure),
change
single
item
asking
whether
there
had
been
increase,
decrease
no
change),
Revised
Drinking
Motives
Questionnaire),
drinking-related
problems
Alcohol
Use
Disorder
Identification
Test),
COVID-19-related
Coronavirus
Anxiety
Scale).
Results:
Compared
before
pandemic,
while
42%
decreased
their
consumption,
15%
reported
increase.
Participants
clinically
relevant
(11%)
were
more
likely
drink
negative
affect,
enhance
positive
conform
others.
The
association
specifically
moderated
cope,
such
that
stronger
who
endorsed
this
motive
more.
Conclusion:
is
maladaptive
coping
strategy
for
individuals
high
levels
anxiety.
These
might
benefit
from
interventions
involving
learning
healthier
skills
deal
ongoing
Revista Brasileira de Educação Médica,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Abstract:
Introduction:
Health
Sciences
university
students
were
especially
affected
by
the
Sars-CoV-2
virus
pandemic.
The
anxieties
intrinsically
related
to
Covid-19
added
impacts
changes
that
have
taken
place
in
academic
institutions,
particularly
change
online
teaching,
a
methodology
can
generate
discomfort
for
students,
addition
several
obstacles
teaching
and
learning,
which
important
traumatic
effects
on
mental
health
of
this
population.
Objective:
To
assess
burden
caused
COVID-19
pandemic,
as
event
capable
triggering
psychiatric
disorders,
such
Post-Traumatic
Stress
Disorder
(PTSD),
students.
Methods:
This
is
cross-sectional
quantitative
study,
analytical-descriptive
nature,
carried
out
filling
an
anonymous
digital
form,
initiated
after
prior
approval
Research
Ethics
Committee.
subjects
Biological
at
State
University
located
southeastern
region
Brazil.
sample
consisted
618
Results:
forms
answered
attending
courses
Physical
Education
(28.8%),
Medicine
(25.4%),
Dentistry
(18.1%),
(15.2%)
Nursing
(12.5%).
presence
post-traumatic
stress
symptoms
assessed
Impact
Event
Scale
-
Revised
(IES-R)
obtained
prevalence
32.7%
(n
=
202)
among
from
courses.
Conclusions:
There
was
significant
impact
with
depressive
symptoms,
anxiety
above
those
found
scientific
literature
and,
consequently,
high
PTSD.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(19), P. 12801 - 12801
Published: Oct. 6, 2022
The
measures
taken
to
contain
the
COVID-19
pandemic
have
led
significant
changes
in
people's
daily
lives.
This
paper
examines
substance
use
during
first
lockdown
(March-July
2020)
and
investigates
mental
health
burdens
users
with
increased
consumption
of
alcohol,
nicotine
or
tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC)
Germany
compared
unchanged
reduced
consumption.In
a
cross-sectional
online
survey,
2369
people
were
asked
about
their
Germany.Of
participants,
28.5%
alcohol
use,
28.8%
tobacco
products,
20.6%
THC-containing
products
pandemic.
groups
nicotine,
THC
reported
more
depressive
symptoms
anxiety.
Individuals
who
also
likely
experience
loneliness
suicidal
thoughts
often
stressed
due
social
distancing.Alcohol,
subgroup
consumers
problems
individuals
did
not
increase
consumption.
could,
therefore,
be
understood
as
dysfunctional
strategy
cope
negative
emotions
lockdown.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
brought
unprecedented
challenges
globally,
with
a
notable
surge
in
gender-based
violence
(GBV)
incidents.
This
descriptive,
exploratory
study
conducted
the
Golden
Valley
mining
community
Kadoma,
Mashonaland
West
Province,
Zimbabwe,
delves
into
faced
by
GBV
survivors
during
and
after
pandemic,
alongside
perceptions
of
post-COVID-19
era.
Guided
Bronfenbrenner's
Social-Ecological
Model
which
offers
insights
various
levels
influence
on
behavior
experiences,aiding
development
contextually
relevant
prevention
strategies.
used
qualitative
methods
such
as
interviews
focus
group
discussions,
there
were
24
participant
classified
random
convenient
sampling
techniques
including
traditional
leaders,
gbv
surviours
medical
personnel
male
female,
members.
research
followed
COREQ
guidelines
to
transparently
document
process
findings.
sheds
light
multifaceted
nature
exacerbated
societal
norms
economic
instability
low-income,
masculine-dominated
work
culture
experience
period.
Findings
underscore
urgent
need
for
comprehensive
programs,
effective
legislation,
engagement
address
post-pandemic
communities.
provides
valuable
lessons
enhancing
efforts
emphasizing
significance
survivor
voices
addressing
root
causes
GBV.
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.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 22, 2022
Survey
alcohol
use
and
misuse
among
Chinese
psychiatrists
during
the
Coronavirus
diseases
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic.We
conducted
a
large-scale,
nationwide
online
survey
of
regarding
their
pandemic.
The
Alcohol
Use
Disorder
Identification
Test-Concise
(AUDIT-C)
was
used
to
assess
misuse.Of
3,815
who
completed
survey,
misus
were
47.5%
8.2%,
respectively,
both
significantly
higher
in
males.
majority
(59%)
reported
no
change
pandemic,
one-third
(34.5%)
decrease,
6.5%
an
increase.
associated
with
middle-age
(OR
=
1.418),
male
sex
5.089),
Northeast
China
1.507),
cigarette-smoking
2.335),
insomnia
1.660),
regular
exercise
1.488).
A
master's
degree
0.714)
confidence
clinical
work
0.610)
less
misuse.
Those
decrease
pandemic
more
likely
be
2.011),
located
1.994),
feel
confident
1.624).
Increased
3.139).During
COVID-19
declined.
While
males
alcohol,
they
also
have
reduced
intake.
Age,
location,
lifestyle
factors
predicted
Further
examination
specific
that
may
help
guide
public
health
efforts
sustain
lower
rates
beyond
Revista Brasileira de Educação Médica,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Resumo:
Introdução:
Os
universitários
de
Ciências
da
Saúde
se
tornaram
especialmente
afetados
pela
pandemia
do
vírus
Sars-CoV-2.
As
angústias
intrinsicamente
relacionadas
à
Covid-19
foram
somadas
aos
impactos
referentes
às
mudanças
acontecidas
nas
instituições
acadêmicas,
particularmente
a
mudança
para
o
ensino
on-line,
uma
metodologia
que
pode
gerar
desconforto
estudantes,
além
vários
obstáculos
relacionados
ao
e
aprendizagem,
ter
repercussões
traumáticas
importantes
na
saúde
mental
dessa
população.
Objetivo:
Este
estudo
teve
como
objetivo
verificar
carga
provocada
Covid-19,
um
evento
traumático
ponto
desencadear
transtornos
psiquiátricos,
transtorno
estresse
pós-traumático
(Tept),
em
universitários.
Método:
Trata-se
transversal
quantitativo,
com
orientação
analítico-descritiva,
mediante
preenchimento
formulário
digital
anônimo,
iniciado
após
prévia
aprovação
Comitê
Ética
Pesquisa.
sujeitos
estudantes
Biológicas
universidade
estadual
localizada
Região
Sudeste
Brasil.
A
amostra
foi
constituída
por
618
estudantes.
Resultado:
Foram
respondidos
formulários
pelos
pertenciam
cursos
Educação
Física
(28,8%),
Medicina
(25,4%),
Odontologia
(18,1%),
(15,2%)
Enfermagem
(12,5%).
presença
sintomas
verificados
Escala
Impacto
Evento-Revisada
(IES-R)
obteve
prevalência
32,7%
(n
=
202)
entre
os
das
Saúde.
Conclusão:
Houve
impacto
significativo
dos
depressivos,
ansiedade
acima
encontrados
literatura
científica,
e,
consequentemente,
constatou-se
alta
Tept.