Exploring the effects of COVID-19-related traumatic events on the mental health of university students in Brazil: A cross-sectional investigation

Acta Psychologica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 247, P. 104300 - 104300

Published: May 10, 2024

University students are vulnerable to mental health issues during their academic lives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, university faced distress due lockdowns and transition e-learning. However, it is not known whether these were also affected specifically by COVID-19-related traumatic events. This study examined impact of events on 2277 from two federal institutions higher education in Brazil. The completed an online questionnaire covering demographics, lifestyle habits, characteristics, events, depression, anxiety, stress symptoms. results showed that increased intensity was positively associated with stress, depressive symptoms, each specific type event In addition, we found a negative association between symptoms male sex age positive having or had history cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, disorders another disease diagnosed physician. conclusion, this emphasizes heightened risk face Women, young people who have most pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Physician Posttraumatic Stress Disorder During COVID-19

JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(7), P. e2423316 - e2423316

Published: July 24, 2024

Importance The COVID-19 pandemic placed many physicians in situations of increased stress and challenging resource allocation decisions. Insight into the prevalence posttraumatic disorder its risk factors during will guide interventions to prevent development. Objective To determine (PTSD) among examine variations based on factors, such as sex, age, medical specialty, career stage. Data Sources A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-analyses–compliant systematic review was conducted, searching MEDLINE, Embase, PsychInfo, from December 2019 November 2022. Search terms included MeSH (medical subject heading) keywords associated with population PTSD. Study Selection Peer-reviewed published studies reporting PTSD a probable diagnosis via validated questionnaires or clinician were included. reviewed by 6 reviewers. Extraction Synthesis random-effects meta-analysis used pool estimates calculate odds ratios (ORs) relevant physician characteristics. Main Outcomes Measures primary outcome interest physicians, identified standardized questionnaires. Results Fifty-seven total 28 965 participants 25 countries (of those that reported sex: 5917 11 239 [52.6%] male 5322 [47.4%] female; stage: 4148 186 [37.1%] trainees 7038 [62.9%] attending physicians). estimated pooled 18.3% (95% CI, 15.2%-22.8%; I 2 = 97%). Fourteen (22.8%) it found female more likely develop (OR, 1.93; 95% 1.56-2.39). Of 10 (17.5%) younger less Among 13 most common emergency department doctors. 16 (28.1%) stage, prone developing than attendings 1.33; 1.12-1.57). Conclusions Relevance In this examining COVID-19, symptoms consistent PTSD, higher older physiciansy, trainees, variation specialty. Targeted support well-being traumatic events like pandemics are required.

Language: Английский

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The prevalence and risk factors of PTSD symptoms among nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic—A systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 33(3), P. 523 - 545

Published: Dec. 7, 2023

Abstract Since the first reported outbreak in China, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) has raised serious concerns globally. The COVID‐19 pandemic caused a severe psychological impact on healthcare workers (HCWs), and especially nurses, who are most numerous exposed frontline group. This systematic review meta‐analysis aims to summarise extant literature effects of health particularly concerning prevalence risk factors for post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A search was conducted PubMed , Embase PsycInfo from March 2020 July 2023. Articles were included/excluded predetermined eligibility criteria. random‐effect performed using proportions determine pooled PTSD among nurses. Subgroup analyses also performed, heterogeneity across studies analysed meta‐regression. Relatively high rates nurse populations during twenty‐six different countries, Risk associated with include having prior mental co‐morbidities, being female, exposure/contact patients, insufficient protective conditions intensive workloads. overall 29.1% (95% C.I. = 23.5%, 35.5%) random‐effects model 55 studies. regression test funnel plot asymmetry indicated significant level publication bias is levels nurses observed Psychological, social administrative interventions should be implemented mitigate heavy distress

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of psychological and mental health symptoms among nursing professionals during the COVID‐19 pandemic in the Americas: Systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 33(3), P. 582 - 599

Published: Dec. 27, 2023

Abstract To assess the prevalence of mental health symptoms in nursing professionals during COVID‐19 pandemic on American continent. A systematic review and meta‐analysis observational studies that estimated was performed through bibliographic database searches. three‐level model used with inverse variance method, tau via restricted maximum likelihood logistic transformation, heterogeneity presented as 2 I . Of 7467 obtained, 62 were included meta‐analysis, which involved 52 270 professionals. The overall for at least one symptom 56.3% (50.4%, 62.1%; = 98.6%, p < 0.001). Eight found; among them, most prevalent burnout (52.1%, 37.1%, 88.8%; 98.5%, 0.001) fear 30.1%, 73.3%; 98.1%, continent high, strategies should be developed implemented by managers government agencies to promote well‐being, physical Studies like this are necessary highlight need efforts implementation promotion prevention actions organisations, leaders a view improving quality life workers.

Language: Английский

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Tonic immobility triggered by COVID-19-related trauma is associated with long-term PTSD symptoms

Journal of Anxiety Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 105, P. 102894 - 102894

Published: June 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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Machine learning applied to fMRI patterns of brain activation in response to mutilation pictures predicts PTSD symptoms

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

Published: May 19, 2023

Abstract Background The present study aimed to apply multivariate pattern recognition methods predict PTSD symptoms from whole-brain activation patterns during two contexts where the aversiveness of unpleasant pictures was manipulated by presence or absence safety cues. Methods Trauma-exposed participants were presented with neutral and mutilation fMRI collection. Before presentation pictures, a text informed subjects that fictitious (“safe context”) real-life scenes (“real context”). We trained machine learning regression models (Gaussian process (GPR)) in real safe contexts. Results GPR model could brain responses context but not one. regions highest contribution occipito-parietal regions, including superior parietal gyrus, inferior supramarginal gyrus. Additional analysis showed accurately predicted clusters symptoms, nominally intrusion, avoidance, alteration cognition. As expected, we obtained very similar results as those predicting total symptoms. Conclusion These are innovative showing applied can only also more aversive context. Furthermore, this approach able identify potential biomarkers for PTSD, especially regions.

Language: Английский

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Machine learning applied to fMRI patterns of brain activation in response to mutilation pictures predicts PTSD symptoms

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Oct. 5, 2023

The present study aimed to apply multivariate pattern recognition methods predict posttraumatic stress symptoms from whole-brain activation patterns during two contexts where the aversiveness of unpleasant pictures was manipulated by presence or absence safety cues.Trauma-exposed participants were presented with neutral and mutilation functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) collection. Before presentation pictures, a text informed subjects that fictitious ("safe context") real-life scenes ("real context"). We trained machine learning regression models (Gaussian process (GPR)) PTSD in real safe contexts.The GPR model could brain responses context but not context. regions highest contribution occipito-parietal regions, including superior parietal gyrus, inferior supramarginal gyrus. Additional analysis showed accurately predicted clusters symptoms, nominal intrusion, avoidance, alterations cognition. As expected, we obtained very similar results as those predicting total symptoms.This is first show applied fMRI data collected an aversive can only also more Furthermore, this approach able identify potential biomarkers for PTSD, especially occipitoparietal regions.

Language: Английский

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The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on mental health of healthcare workers

Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 72(3), P. 131 - 133

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a health crisis around the world. Health professionals are frequently exposed to stressors that put them at high risk for development or progression of disabling mental disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To understand how have affected healthcare workers, our group conducted longitudinal and nationwide survey. We investigated occurrence traumatic events related association between exposure these PTSD symptomatology. Importantly, we also factors might increase decrease PTSD. Depression symptoms were investigated. results first wave project published in series three articles, each focused on different protective factors. showed female sex, young age, lack adequate personal equipment, social isolation previous history illness consistent predictors symptoms. Healthcare workers who reported levels peritraumatic tonic immobility, defensive response is involuntary, reflexive, evoked by an intense inescapable threat, exhibited probability being diagnosed with On other hand, professional recognition had negative relationship depression symptoms, emerging as significant factor psychological health. identification situations crucial guide adoption long-term measures work environments will enhance professionals.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the Impact of Homogenous Vaccines on Clinical Symptoms and Risk Factors Following the SARS-CoV-2 Infection

International Journal of Enteric Pathogens, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 108 - 115

Published: July 29, 2023

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is significant due to its global impact on public health and life situations. It has led widespread infections strained healthcare systems, causing loss of life. underscored the urgent need for effective measures control spread protect communities worldwide. Objectives: main goal this research was evaluate clinical symptoms, risk factors, manifestations linked among vaccinated worker (HCW) population under study. Materials Methods: study comprised HCWs with respiratory symptoms who received three doses vaccination homogeneously. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing conducted nasopharyngeal nasal swab samples using a one-step RT-PCR. enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay also evaluated immunoglobulin G antibody levels. Results: Among most commonly reported general fatigue, fever, cough were prevalent, divided by vaccine type. Furthermore, associated concerns about transmission other family members, anxiety, depression found be prominent. Conclusion: findings highlight that type manifestations. Additionally, result reveals contribution occupational roles experiences during pandemic. emphasize tailored support systems address diverse challenges faced HCWs, such as transmission, stress.

Language: Английский

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