BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Given
the
worldwide
reach
of
COVID-19,
media
coverage
has
amplified
psychological
and
social
effects
this
pandemic
causing
a
widespread
fear.
Despite
substantial
research
on
short-term
impact
its
long-term
consequences
mental
health
remain
relatively
unexplored.
This
aims
to
develop
validate
Post-Pandemic
Fear
Viral
Disease
(PPFVD)
scale
see
relationship
with
general
anxiety
disorder
among
Pakistani
population.A
cross-sectional
online-based
survey
was
conducted
457
respondents
in
August
September
2022.
We
adopted
modified
fear
coronavirus
(FCV-19
S)
consisting
seven
items
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
(GAD)
questionnaire
measure
disorder.
Confirmatory
factor
analysis
applied
using
maximum
likelihood
estimation
method.
Scale
dimensions
item
reliability
were
tested
for
their
validity
goodness
fit.
SPSS
AMOS
used
data
management
analyses.All
inter-item
correlations
found
be
significant
ranged
between
0.30
0.70.
The
value
Cronbach's
alpha
0.887,
indicating
good
reliability.
Corrected
item-total
0.632
0.754.
Factor
loadings
from
0.664
0.810,
internal
consistency.
Overall,
these
results
clearly
demonstrate
that
one-factor
solution
model
PPFVD
presents
fit
data.
composite
(CR
=
0.747)
also
good.The
COVID-19
negatively
affected
people
globally.
measurement
can
trusted
test
post-pandemic
situation.
Prospective
might
instrument
newly
emerging
scenarios
it
diverse
ethnic
groups.
Interactive Journal of Medical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. e52287 - e52287
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Health
locus
of
control
(HLOC)
is
a
theory
that
describes
how
individuals
perceive
different
forces
influence
their
lives.
The
concept
can
affect
an
individual's
likelihood
to
commit
behaviors
related
health.
This
study
explores
the
literature
on
relationships
between
HLOC
and
medical
behavioral
interventions.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 3468 - 3468
Published: June 14, 2024
Background:
Social
rhythm
dysregulation
has
been
identified
as
a
determining
factor
in
bipolar
disorder
(BD)
relapses.
It
directly
impacts
individuals'
quality
of
life
(QoL).
This
study
aims
to
present
preliminary
data
on
the
efficacy
an
e-health
psychoeducational
intervention
for
BD
improving
clinical
outcomes.
Methods:
used
open-label,
crossover,
randomized
controlled
trial
design.
The
inclusion
criteria
consisted
diagnosis,
affiliation
with
Consultation
Psychiatry
and
Psychosomatic
Center
at
University
Hospital
Cagliari,
Italy,
age
over
18,
obtaining
informed
consent.
Anxiety
depressive
symptoms,
QoL,
social
biological
rhythms
were
measured
using
standardized
instruments
validated
Italian.
Results:
A
total
36
individuals
included
experimental
group
(EG)
18
control
(CG).
final
sample
25
EG
14
CG.
statistically
significant
improvement
QoL
was
found
post-treatment
(p
=
0.011).
Significant
correlations
between
biorhythms
T0
0.0048)
T1
0.0014).
Conclusions:
shows
that,
during
extreme
distress,
psychoeducation
people
could
significantly
improve
perception
QoL.
results
must
be
confirmed
by
studies
conducted
larger-sized
samples.
Chinese Journal of Communication,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 22 - 41
Published: July 12, 2023
During
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
governments
across
globe
enacted
recommendations
and
restrictions
to
contain
spread
of
COVID-19.
This
study
examines
influence
media
exposure
Nanshan
Zhong,
one
China's
top
respiratory
experts
who
has
been
a
leading
figure
in
combating
on
Chinese
young
adults'
compliance
with
governmental
restrictions.
Based
social
cognitive
theory,
we
undertook
serial
mediation
model
which
Zhong
was
associated
via
wishful
identification
individual
responsibility.
We
also
examined
whether
indirect
relationship
more
substantial
for
adults
higher
levels
self-influencer
congruence.
Analysis
data
from
465
provided
tentative
support
hypothesized
relationships.
The
results
show
that
positively
related
directly
or
indirectly
(1)
(2)
responsibility
sequentially.
In
addition,
associations
were
contingent
is
stronger
those
findings
have
important
implications
communication
research
health
education
promotion
intervention
designs.
The Journal of Psychology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
157(8), P. 496 - 515
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Stemming
on
the
theoretical
framework
of
individualism-collectivism,
this
study
aims
to
interpret
COVID-19
prevention
behaviors
in
young
adults
light
cultural
orientations,
hypothesizing
mediating
role
two
pandemic
affects
(i.e.,
fear
for
consequences
and
psychological
distress
during
pandemic).
Participants
were
296
living
Italy
(Mage
=
23.96,
SDage
3.04;
79.7%
women),
who
completed
an
online
anonymous
survey.
Data
gathered
from
December
2020
May
2021.
A
path
analysis
model
explored
direct
indirect
relationships
among
variables.
Psychological
significantly
reduced
compliance
with
measures,
whereas
fears
increased
it.
The
collectivistic
orientations
(Vertical
Collectivism
Horizontal
Collectivism)
positively
predicted
via
increasing
fears.
egalitarian
dimensions
(Horizontal
Individualism
positive
predictors
reducing
pandemic.
Finally,
Vertical
was
a
risk
factor
that
negatively
both
directly
indirectly,
distress.
results
provide
new
insights
into
emotional
mechanisms
link
individualism
collectivism
behaviors,
interesting
implications
public
health
policies,
prevention,
future
research.
The Journal of Sex Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
61(5), P. 750 - 766
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
The
present
study
describes
changes
in
young
adults'
sexual
behaviors
during
the
early
COVID-19
pandemic.
Latent
class
growth
analyses
(LCGAs)
conducted
with
four
waves
of
data
collected
between
July
2019
to
May
2020
N
=
775
college
students
(Mage
18.61,
SD
0.33;
50.3%
female,
90.2%
White)
revealed
presence
high-
and
low-risk
classes
separate
models
for
oral,
vaginal,
anal
risk
taking.
As
anticipated,
vaginal
oral
taking
declined
spring
2020.
Membership
high-risk
trajectories
was
attributable
high
COVID-19-related
financial
problems,
debut,
low
self-control,
being
a
romantic
relationship.
Other
factors
demographic
control
variables
were
not
linked
trajectory
membership.
Thus,
while
many
changed
pandemic,
their
perceptions
experiences
predictive
The Open Public Health Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: March 27, 2024
Background
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
a
significant
impact
on
people's
physical,
mental,
and
emotional
health.
People
perceive
diseases
differently
depending
their
view
of
the
source
Objective
During
outbreak
among
Iranian
population,
this
study
examined
relationship
between
health
locus
control
perceptions
risk.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
using
validated
scales
was
conducted
to
assess
perception
total
480
survey
responses
were
analyzed
descriptively
inferentially
SPSS
software.
Results
mean
age
participants
22.93
±
5.42
years.
score
risk
(CV-19RP)
for
all
131.61
(13.49).
Also,
69.74
(10.58),
scores
its
subdomains,
PHLC,
IHLC,
CHLC,
23.70
(5.51),
27.60
(4.03),
18.4
(5.39),
respectively.
There
is
positive
correlation
r=
0.366
(p<0.001).
subdomains
PHLC
0.385
(p<0.001)
IHLC
0.251
had
with
CV-19RP
score.
However,
CHLC
0.141
(p=0.02)
no
Conclusion
In
present
study,
we
found
direct
Most
respondents
believed
activities
internal
factors
caused
higher
those
who
believe
affected
by
others.
To
improve
community
achieve
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs),
key
stakeholders
must
implement
number
strategies.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 18, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
long-lasting
consequences
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
on
psychological
well-being
young
people
have
become
an
emerging
research
topic,
which
still
raises
several
questions
for
post-pandemic
interventions
at
individual
and
community
levels.
This
investigated
relationship
between
life
events
occurrence
binge
eating
behaviors
in
adults,
hypothesizing
indirect
effects
emotional
impact
social
anxiety.
Methods
Data
collection
was
conducted
November
December
2021
Italy,
involving
286
adults
aged
18
to
30
years
(Mage
=
20.20;
SDage
2.43;
69.6%
women)
who
completed
online
anonymous
survey.
Participants
reported
pandemic-related
stressors
experienced
last
year
(i.e.,
adverse
events;
number
days
quarantine),
these
experiences
previous
week
intrusive
thoughts;
avoidance
thoughts),
anxiety
symptoms,
frequency
episodes.
A
serial
mediation
model
tested
line
with
hypotheses.
Results
Both
quarantine
were
significantly
positively
related
via
sequential
(1)
thoughts
(2)
Conclusion
Our
findings
provide
support
youths’
mental
health,
cascade
anxiety,
eating,
interesting
implications
research,
practice,
public
health
policies.
Journal of Health Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
impact
of
family
financial
status
on
Chinese
children's
health-related
traits
and
their
behavior
in
controlling
COVID-19.
When
children
were
7
years
old,
guardians
provided
information
status.
reached
10
they
completed
questionnaires
concerning
own
health
consciousness
At
age
11,
during
COVID-19
pandemic
2020,
filled
out
perceived
vulnerability
to
disease
control
behavior.
The
findings
revealed
that
higher
is
associated
with
better
health,
particularly
among
from
financially
challenged
families.
Additionally,
a
greater
perception
linked
increased
behaviors,
high
affluent
These
results
contribute
our
understanding
how
personal
interact
shape
response
pandemic.
Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
The
long-lasting
consequences
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
on
psychological
well-being
young
people
have
become
an
emerging
research
topic,
which
still
raises
several
questions
for
post-pandemic
interventions
at
individual
and
community
levels.
This
investigated
relationship
between
life
events
occurrence
binge
eating
behaviors
in
adults,
hypothesizing
indirect
effects
emotional
impact
social
anxiety.
Data
collection
was
conducted
November
December
2021
Italy,
involving
286
university
students
aged
18
to
30
years
(Mage
=
20.20;
SDage
2.43;
69.6%
women)
who
completed
online
anonymous
survey.
Participants
reported
pandemic-related
stressors
experienced
last
year
(i.e.,
adverse
events;
number
days
quarantine),
these
experiences
previous
week
intrusive
thoughts;
avoidance
thoughts),
anxiety
symptoms,
frequency
episodes.
A
serial
mediation
model
tested
line
with
hypotheses.
Both
quarantine
were
significantly
positively
related
via
sequential
(1)
thoughts
(2)
Our
findings
provide
support
adults'
mental
health,
cascade
anxiety,
eating.
study
has
interesting
research,
practice,
public
health
policies
implications.
explores
people's
one
following
outbreak.
Specifically,
we
administered
questionnaires
living
Italy.
Two
investigated:
spent
during
past
year,
amount
caused
by
pandemic.
Among
(i.e.
thoughts,
about
pandemic),
symptoms
withdrawal
fear
negative
evaluations),
incontrollable
overeating
episodes).
Some
conditions,
such
as
prolonged
isolation
contagion,
might
triggered
vulnerable
individuals,
been
a
dysfunctional
response
feelings.
results
confirmed
that
higher
had
individuals'
well-being.
they
led
more
intrusive,
undesired,
pandemic,
turn
increased
sequentially
contributed
explaining
frequent
These
indications
researchers,
professionals,
policymakers.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 8, 2023
Abstract
Background:
Given
the
worldwide
reach
of
COVID-19,
media
coverage
has
amplified
psychological
and
social
effects
this
pandemic
causing
a
widespread
fear.
Despite
substantial
research
on
short-term
impact
its
long-term
consequences
mental
health
remain
relatively
unexplored.
This
aims
(i)
to
develop
validate
Post-Pandemic
Fear
Viral
Disease
(PPFVD)
scale
(ii)
investigate
presence
fear
viral
diseases
association
with
general
anxiety
disorder
among
Pakistani
population.
Methods:
A
cross-sectional
online-based
survey
was
conducted
457
respondents
in
August
September
2022.
We
adopted
modified
coronavirus
(FCV-19S)
consisting
seven
items
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
(GAD)
questionnaire
measure
disorder.
Confirmatory
factor
analysis
applied
using
maximum
likelihood
estimation
method.
Scale
dimensions
item
reliability
were
tested
for
their
validity
goodness
fit.
SPSS
AMOS
used
data
management
analyses.
Results:
All
inter-item
correlations
found
be
significant
ranged
between
0.30
0.70.
The
value
Cronbach’s
alpha
0.887,
indicating
good
reliability.
Corrected
item-total
0.632
0.754.
Factor
loadings
from
0.664
0.810,
internal
consistency.
Overall,
these
results
clearly
demonstrate
that
one-factor
solution
model
PPFVD
presents
fit
data.
composite
(CR=0.747)
also
good.
Conclusions:
COVID-19
negatively
affected
people
globally.
measurement
can
trusted
test
post-pandemic
situation.
Prospective
might
instrument
newly
emerging
scenarios
it
diverse
ethnic
groups.
