Cohort profile: The Corona Behavioral Unit cohort, a longitudinal mixed-methods study on COVID-19-related behavior, well-being and policy support in the Netherlands

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(7), P. e0289294 - e0289294

Published: July 31, 2023

This 'cohort profile' aims to provide a description of the study design, methodology, and baseline characteristics participants in Corona Behavioral Unit cohort. cohort was established response COVID-19 pandemic by Dutch National Institute for Public Health Environment (RIVM) regional public health services. The aim investigate adherence support prevention measures, psychosocial determinants behaviors, well-being, vaccination, media use. also examined specific motivations beliefs, such as which were collected through either closed-ended items or open text responses. In April 2020, 89,943 aged 16 years older recruited from existing nation-wide panels. Between May 2020 September 2022, 99,676 additional online social platforms mailing lists higher education organizations. Participants who consented initially invited every three weeks (5 rounds), then six (13 since summer 2022 12 (3 rounds). To date, 66% female, 30% 39 younger, 54% completed two more questionnaires, with an average 9.2 (SD = 5.7) questionnaires. has published detailed insights into longitudinal patterns related preventive well peoples' mental wellbeing relation stringency these measures. results have informed policy making communication Netherlands throughout pandemic. data will continuously be used examine outcomes scientific analyses, inform future preparedness plans.

Language: Английский

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Outpatient mental health care during high incidence phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany – changes in utilization, challenges and post-COVID care

European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Abstract Background As only a few studies have examined the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health outpatient system so far, aim COVID Ψ Outpatient Survey was to gain insight from providers in Germany regarding changes utilization; associated problems and challenges; telemedicine services; interactions with inpatient nursing home experiences post-COVID syndromes. Methods Between July September 2021, we invited 351 randomly selected specialists take part online survey via e-mail. Additionally, extended an invitation professional associations encourage their members participate. N = 105 physicians most regions took survey. Results participants reported utilization during high incidence phases (HIP) using pre-formulated categories: For first HIP spring 2020, 31% decrease > 20% 5% increase patient contacts. third 4% contacts, while 30% 20%. Participants chose “patient’s fears infection” “providers protection measures” as reasons for decreases, “pandemic related anxieties”, “economic stressors”, “capacity reductions system” increases contact. Many introduced services. A majority consultations syndromes already 2021. Conclusions The hinted at utilization, multiple but well good-practice-solutions pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Spiritual Needs and Loneliness Among Acutely Hospitalized Patients with Chronic Illnesses: An Observational Study Across Three Waves of the COVID-19 Epidemic in Taiwan

Medicina, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 61(4), P. 770 - 770

Published: April 21, 2025

Background and Objectives: Spirituality loneliness are widely recognized as important aspects of holistic healthcare. This observational study was conducted among hospitalized patients with chronic illnesses in a medical ward during three waves the epidemic Taiwan, from April 2022 to March 2023, examine changes spiritual needs loneliness. Materials Methods: These were classified first wave (outbreak period, July 2022); second (mitigation August November third (December 2023). The Spiritual Needs Scale Loneliness used assess enrolled across different epidemic. Results: We found that higher outbreak period (F = 9.847, p < 0.001) compared other periods. In addition, conclusion 45.764, two Age (r 0.261, Charlson comorbidity index 0.193, 0.01) significantly positively correlated needs. Furthermore, number daily confirmed COVID-19 cases −0.392, negatively Conclusions: Hospitalized experienced heightened outbreak, while increased waned. study’s prospective design is strength, but incorporating additional temporal measures between periods would have enhanced findings.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the mediating role of ethical issues and healthcare between the metaverse and mental health in Pakistan, China, and Saudi Arabia

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: March 21, 2024

Abstract This article examines the mediating role of ethical issues and healthcare on relationship between Metaverse mental health. It also investigates impact healthcare. is based quantitative methodology. Using a purposive sampling technique, close-ended questionnaire was used to collect data from 392 nurses doctors across Pakistan, China, Saudi Arabia. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling technique for analysis. findings show significant results do not support In addition, positive Similarly, study has many implications technology developers, scientists, policymakers, providers.

Language: Английский

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Social Class and Well-being Trajectories during COVID-19: A 4-year Longitudinal Study Revealed a Steeper Decline among Higher-class Individuals in South Korea

Social Indicators Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

Abstract Little research has examined the role of social class in long-term impact COVID-19 pandemic on mental well-being. This 4-year longitudinal study South Korea ( N = 86,872; 875,967 responses) assessed well-being before (January 2019 to January 2020) and during 2020 2023) determine whether change this period differed by class. We expanded investigation consider transitions class, distancing measures, mechanisms underlying changes according pandemic. In particular, we moderating effects within-person using conducting multilevel modeling-based analyses four approaches. First, found that, while higher-class individuals maintained an average that was higher than lower-class individuals, they also experienced a steeper decline over course Relative their pre-COVID-19 levels, significant decrease first, second, third years COVID-19, showing no sign recovery until neared its end. Second, pattern persisted without regard for critical following pandemic: remaining both periods declines relative baseline. Third, faced larger difficulties maintaining well-being, particularly with respect less affected. Fourth, perceived daily life mediated observed difference declines, greater lives due did, resulting Taken together, these findings indicate transformed components are essential psychological health well-off, providing novel insights into power experiences going beyond absolute gap been well-established cross-sectional studies. indicates need class-targeted interventions policies support across all socioeconomic strata future crises.

Language: Английский

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Crossroads of well-being and compliance: a qualitative cohort study of visitor restriction policy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Netherlands, May 2020-December 2021

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Jan. 13, 2024

In this qualitative study we observed in-depth the impact of visiting restriction policy (VRP, i.e. number visitors allowed at home) on well-being and compliance during COVID-19 pandemic to regulate infection rates.

Language: Английский

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Longitudinal trajectories of psychosocial functioning in patients with pre-existing mental disorders after one year of COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 172, P. 200 - 209

Published: Feb. 15, 2024

Aims of the present study were to prospectively assess psychosocial functioning trajectories during COVID pandemic and possible impact sociodemographic variables, as well COVID-19 pandemic-related factors, on these trajectories, in a sample patients with pre-existing severe mental disorders. Moreover, we aimed at identifying predictors impairment over period 9 months pandemic. Patients recruited 3rd wave (T0, March-April 2021) while strict containment measures applied Italy, reassessed after 3 (T1, June-July 2021), 6 from T1 (T2- November-December 4th A 300 subject (out 527 subjects baseline) completed T2 evaluation. assessed by: Work Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS) for functioning, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item (GAD-7) anxiety symptoms, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) depressive symptoms Impact Events Scale-Revised, post-traumatic symptoms. Cluster analyses identified 4 functioning: High, Stable Functioning group (N = 77), Improvement 62), Progressive Impairment 83) Persistent Severe 78) respectively. We found that higher WSAS score T0 (B 0.43, p < .001), PHQ scores baseline >10 2.89, .05), not living alone was be protective factor -2.5, .05). Results provides insights into vulnerability individuals psychiatric disorders times crisis. Study findings can contribute better understanding specific needs this population inform interventions support strategies.

Language: Английский

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Adolescent’s health and well-being into the COVID-19 pandemic: A two-wave prospective investigation – The HUNT Study

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 30, 2024

Purpose Using data on Norwegian adolescents, this study aimed to explore changes in mental health, quality of life, somatic health complaints and loneliness into the COVID-19 pandemic, also considering according socioeconomic position (SEP). Methods The involved a cross-sectional comparative design with from Young-HUNT4 (2017–2019) (n = 4347) Young-HUNT COVID (May/June 2021) 2033), aged 16–19 years. Additionally, longitudinal 1565), 13–15 years, follow-up were explored. impact SEP was investigated through regression analyses investigating prevalence high low groups. Results In comparison, boys girls reported higher levels distress (boys only) pandemic compared before, while general life remained stable. Longitudinally, all factors changed adversely except for boys. Comparing younger (13–15 years) older (16–19 adolescents Young-HUNT4, demonstrated same adverse pattern as sample. Poor poor more prevalent group. group, distress, worsened improved during period. Conclusion Except boys, did not deteriorate period, although increased both sexes. seemed cope better than where well-being even improved.

Language: Английский

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Intersectional inequalities in mental health by education, income, gender, and age before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands: a longitudinal study

International Journal for Equity in Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

Language: Английский

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Outpatient Mental Health Care During the First Three High Incidence Phases of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany - Results from the COVID Ψ Outpatient Survey

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 13, 2023

Abstract Background Internationally, the COVID-19 pandemic went along with significant shifts in utilization of mental healthcare inpatient and outpatient offerings. As only a few studies have examined situation health systems Europe so far, COVID Ψ Outpatient Survey surveyed providers Germany regarding changes utilization; associated problems, challenges contributing factors; telemedicine services; interactions nursing home experiences post-COVID syndromes. Methods N = 105 specialists all regions took part online survey. It consisted combination pre-formulated free text responses. Results For first high incidence phase (HIP) spring 2020, 31% survey participants reported decrease > 20% 5% an increase contacts. third HIP 2021, 4% number contacts, while 30% indicated 20%. Often suggested reasons for initial decreases were patients fears infection protection measures, later increases lockdown-related anxieties economic stressors, capacity reductions system. The related both system to multiple complications. Telemedicine offerings introduced by many already summer 2021 majority consultations Conclusions hints at utilization, problems but as well good-practice-solutions during pandemic. future crises better surveillance is recommended.

Language: Английский

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