The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Anxiety: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(3), P. 2362 - 2362

Published: Jan. 29, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in negative mental health outcomes throughout the world, and its impact on social interactions relationships is likely to be evident problematic anxiety. This systematic review qualitatively synthesized data from studies that have reported effects of A search Web Science Core Collection, Embase, PsychINFO, Scopus, EBSCOhost, Cochrane Central Register Controlled Trials, Proquest Central—Dissertations Theses was conducted, with thirty-three meeting inclusion criteria. results suggest anxiety been heightened general population due pandemic, women low-income earners being especially vulnerable. Other contributing factors include impaired coping strategies, lower socio-emotional well-being, limited support networks, contraction SARS-CoV-2 virus. Individuals a Social Anxiety Disorder diagnosis may at risk deterioration general. Limitations literature reviewed predominance cross-sectional study designs, which limit causal inferences are limited. Additionally, associations inflated as many not accounted for mediating variables. Taken together, research suggests anxiety, either pre-pandemic or arising environment, contributed variety related

Language: Английский

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Exploring the COVID-19 pandemic’s influence on eating disorders: insights from an Italian residential center

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 26, 2025

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global mental health, exacerbating the prevalence and severity of Eating Disorders (EDs). This study evaluates changes in presentation EDs before after at Regional Residential Center “Mariconda” Salerno. Methods retrospective cohort analyzed records from 162 patients admitted to center between December 2018 2023. onset restrictions mid-2020 divided subjects into pre-COVID COVID groups. Data collected included age, gender, education level, previous hospital admissions, admission diagnoses, body mass index (BMI), comorbidity with other psychiatric conditions. Results Among subjects, 115 (71%) were during period. group was younger (mean age: 18.3 vs. 20.6 years, p = 0.009), had lower educational attainment (67% 49% below secondary school diploma, 0.025), a higher rate prior hospitalizations (49% 26%, 0.007), demonstrated severe comorbidities illnesses (94% 82%, 0.009) compared cohort. No significant differences observed gender distribution, initial diagnoses upon admission, or average length stay. Conclusion findings indicate that intensified EDs, particularly among individuals backgrounds. underscores urgent need for targeted, integrated treatment approaches context crises, including development strategies address increased comorbid conditions frequency readmissions this study. These results highlight necessity reinforcing multidisciplinary care models integrate medical, psychological, social support heightened complexity post-pandemic ED cases ensure more effective, long-term outcomes. Future research is essential explore effects on as well refine better those affected.

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on the Incidence of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa in Dutch Primary Care

International Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 26, 2025

This study examined the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on incidence rates anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia (BN) in Dutch primary care by comparing pre-pandemic (2015-2019) in-pandemic (2020-2022) periods. We hypothesized that AN BN would increase during pandemic. retrospective cohort used data from general practitioners' electronic health records Nivel Primary Care Database, representing ~0.8% population. Incident cases were identified using DSM-5 criteria. Incidence (IR) per 100,000 person-years calculated compared rate ratios (IRRs). Overall did not significantly (AN: IRR = 1.2, 95% CI 0.8-1.8; BN: 0.9, 0.5-1.8). Non-significant increases observed among females overall (+29%, 1.3, 0.9-2.0) 10- to 14-year-old (+28%, 0.4-3.7). The decreased aged 20-24 years 53.8 10.7 (IRR 0.2, 0.0-0.9). Contrary our hypothesis, we find increased non-significantly 29%. previously rising trend 1985-2019 have a significant sequel into era, although it 28%. remained stable young adult females.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of the First and Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Eating Symptoms and Dysfunctional Eating Behaviours in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(16), P. 3607 - 3607

Published: Aug. 17, 2023

Background: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the prevalence feeding eating disorder (FED) symptoms or dysfunctional behaviours (DEB) in general population during COVID-19 outbreak. Method: We searched eligible articles biomedical databases from 1 January 2020 31 March 2022. Prevalence rates FED DEB changes between pre-pandemic pandemic time correlation with psychological distress were pooled a using random-effects model. Heterogeneity tested I-squared (I2) statistics. A total 186 studies 406,076 participants met inclusion criteria. Results: more prevalent outbreak were: body image concerns (52%, 95% CI 0.38, 0.66), binge (40%, 0.25, 0.55), overeating = 0.32–0.48). Pooled data longitudinal (k 8) only showed significant difference weight gain time. Finally, increased levels 35) positively correlated some ED symptoms. Conclusion: This evidenced negative impact on population.

Language: Английский

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“FREED instils a bit of hope in the eating disorder community… that things can change.”: an investigation of clinician views on implementation facilitators and challenges from the rapid scaling of the First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders programme

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

Published: March 26, 2024

Introduction First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders (FREED) is the leading eating disorder (ED) early intervention model young people. Research has shown that it reduces duration of untreated illness, improves clinical outcomes, and cost savings. However, less known about experience implementing FREED. This study aimed to investigate views experiences adopting, implementing, sustaining FREED from perspective staff. Methods Seven focus groups were conducted involving 26 clinicians. Thematic analysis was used, with Non-Adoption, Abandonment Challenges Scale-up, Spread Sustainability (The NASSS framework) framework being applied organise subthemes determine facilitators barriers. The also used rate complexity themes as either simple (straightforward, predictable, few components), complicated (multiple interrelating or complex (dynamic, unpredictable, not easily divisible into constituent components). Results There 16 identified under seven broader representing each domain framework. Key barriers areas included factors related EDs an illness (e.g., high acuity prevalence), organisational staffing shortages, lack managerial/team support). positive clinician/adopter attitudes, a supportive national network, ability be flexible/adaptable over time. Conclusion appears desirable Wider team managerial support perceived particularly important its successful implementation, network supervision. include issues ED acuity/prevalence. These implementation need managed investment continued expand improve further.

Language: Английский

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A systematic review of eating disorders and family functioning

Clinical Psychology Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 112, P. 102462 - 102462

Published: June 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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Eating disorders: etiology, risk factors, and suggestions for prevention

Current Opinion in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 37(6), P. 381 - 387

Published: Aug. 22, 2024

The incidence of eating disorders has increased worldwide. This narrative review gives an overview research on etiology and risk factors published in 2022-2024.

Language: Английский

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Eating Disorders in Youth with Chronic Health Conditions: Clinical Strategies for Early Recognition and Prevention

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(17), P. 3672 - 3672

Published: Aug. 22, 2023

Youth with chronic health conditions face an elevated risk of eating disorders and disordered behaviors. Contributors to this phenomenon may include the unique threats faced by vulnerable population their body image, relationships food eating, mental self-esteem. However, youth also experience more severe medical complications mortality from disorder behaviors because additional risks conveyed underlying conditions. In review, clinical strategies are provided support through early recognition prompt referral treatment, which is important for a better prognosis. Suggestions given mitigate developing proactively addressing factors offering thoughtful anticipatory guidance that promotes positive relationship eating.

Language: Английский

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Estimated prevalence of DSM‐5 eating disorders in Norwegian adolescents: A community based two‐phase study

International Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 56(11), P. 2062 - 2073

Published: Aug. 2, 2023

Abstract Objective Little is known about the prevalence of DSM‐5 eating disorders (EDs) in adolescents. In Norway, most recent community‐based study adolescents was published more than 20 years ago. The aim this to assess EDs Norwegian using a two‐phase design. Method A total 1558 upper secondary school students (827 girls and 730 boys) (ages 16–19) were screened for at‐risk ED pathology Eating Disorder Examination–Questionnaire short version (EDE‐QS). sub‐sample 99 (87 12 subsequently participated clinical interview Assessment (EDA‐5). Results common, with 19.9% participants scoring at or above applied EDE‐QS cut‐off. estimated any 9.4% sample, 16.4% girls. number boys who took part diagnostic low, thus, data from not analyzed separately. Prevalence estimates AN, BN, BED, OSFED 2.7%, 1.1%, 1.9%, 10.7%. Atypical AN frequently assigned diagnosis Discussion Sampling biases limit generalizability results. Additional population‐based studies are warranted youth. Public Significance Statement study, adolescents, aged 16–19, pathology. subsample completed criteria. showed that one five displayed problematic behaviors cognitions. rate 9.4%.

Language: Английский

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The implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating disorder features and comorbid psychopathology among adolescents with anorexia nervosa and matched controls: a comparative cohort design study

Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(1)

Published: Feb. 12, 2024

Abstract Purpose To examine implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating disorder (ED) features and psychopathology in female adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN). Method In total 79 females first-onset AN (aged 12–22 years) were included followed up across a period 1 year. We assessed participants recruited pre-pandemic ( n = 49) to those peri-pandemic 30). Pre- 37) 38) age-, education-matched typically developing (TD) girls 75) used as reference cohort. ED at baseline. After year follow-up association between timing clinical course was assessed. Analyses covariance differences psychopathology. Results Peri-pandemic experienced less symptoms baseline compared participants. particular, they dissatisfied their body shape, interpersonal insecurity. addition, group met fewer DSM-IV criteria for comorbid disorders, especially anxiety disorders. contrast, had smaller BMI increase over time. TD girls, there no pre- group. Conclusion Overall, severely ill, participants, which may be explained by social pressure peer contact, more protective parenting style during pandemic. Conversely, favorable course, reduced access health care facilities Level evidence III: Evidence obtained from well-designed cohort or case–control analytic studies.

Language: Английский

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