Post‐traumatic stress symptoms during the first and second COVID‐19 lockdown in Greece: Rates, risk, and protective factors

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 31(1), P. 153 - 166

Published: Oct. 17, 2021

The aim was to (i) compare the rates of perceived stress, post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and other potential correlates (i.e., resilience, social support, coping strategies, loneliness) in general population between two COVID-19 lockdowns Greece (ii) explore risk protective factors PTSS. Online data were collected amid first (timepoint 1-T1) second lockdown 2-T2) by 1009 352 participants, respectively. PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 Perceived Stress Scale measured levels PTSS stress. Brief Resilience Scale, COPE, revised UCLA Loneliness ENRICHD Social Support Instrument loneliness, Higher reported during T2, compared T1. Clinically significant presented 26.1% 35.5% participants T1 loneliness use maladaptive strategies lower resilience adaptive also found. During both lockdowns, predicted reduced denial self-blame. associated with younger age, female gender, being single, not having children, evaluation pandemic as a crisis. findings highlight public mental health concerns lockdowns. Understanding against focusing on vulnerable populations should be prioritized governments worldwide development evidence-based interventions.

Language: Английский

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Risk and protective factors of depression in the general population during the COVID-19 epidemic in Korea

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Sept. 8, 2021

Abstract Background The risk of depression has risen in the general population during COVID-19 epidemic. This study was conducted to explore and protective factors associated with among uninfected by COVID-19. Methods A cross-sectional 1,500 representative South Korean citizens aged 19–65 years through an anonymous online survey. Depression defined as a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score 10 or higher. Other questionnaires included one measuring psycho-behavioural social changes, stress, due COVID-19, six-item version Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6), three-item UCLA loneliness scale. Results Of 1492 participants not infected 312 (20.9%) exhibited depression. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that positively COVID-19-related stress variables such disturbances eating sleeping, younger age, smoking, underlying mental illness, scale scores. In contrast, exercise three more times per week GQ-6 scores were inversely Conclusion During pandemic, maintaining daily routines including eating, regular focusing on gratitude may be important for prevention addition, attention should paid vulnerable populations, young people, those illnesses, smokers, who might susceptible

Language: Английский

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Depressive symptomatology in Brazil: perspectives of statistical and psychometrics analyses of the PHQ-9 at four time-points (2020–2023) in the COVID-19 pandemic

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

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

The present research assessed the psychometric properties of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) through an examination its internal structure, invariance analysis, and standardization. Social distribution analyses measure were conducted using linear binomial logistic regression. sample consisted 10,069 adults from all 27 states in Brazil. data obtained four collections across different years COVID-19 pandemic (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), independent samples. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) indicated that is unidimensional with satisfactory fit indices. model was invariant relation to variables investigated at levels (configural, metric, scalar, strict). standardization supported hypothetical cut scores indicating severity depressive symptoms, categorized as very low (0 6), (7 13), moderate (14 19), high (20 23), (≥ 24). We found sex/gender, skin color/ethnicity, age, education level, year predictors symptoms adjusted regression analysis. showed higher chances for a positive screening diagnosis depression, Odds Ratio follows: 2021 (OR adj = 1.275) 2023 1.409), women 1.900), Pardos individuals 1.252), up school 1.272), being northeast region resident 2.127), younger people 1.716). findings this study indicate suitability PHQ-9 assessing depression population recommend use monitoring coming Clinical implications include developing interventions address psychological impact any future health crises.

Language: Английский

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Depressive symptoms are associated with mortality among patients with hip fractures in Japan: A prospective cohort study

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 8, 2025

Background Patients with hip fractures are increasing in Japan, and lack of activities due to the can significantly affect their mental health. However, association between depressive symptoms mortality patients remains unclear because conflicting evidence. This study aimed evaluate whether Japanese after fracture surgery patient survival rates. Methods Data were obtained from a cohort on postoperative fragility at Teikyo University Hospital that included individuals who underwent May 2018 November 2020. Depressive assessed using Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 score. Logistic regression analysis Cox proportional hazards model used analyze effect survival. Results In total, 175 included, whom 130 (76.2%) female, mean age 79.8 (± 10.3) years. A high PHQ-9 score was associated worse 6-month (odds ratio 1.15 [1.05–1.27], p = 0.004; hazard 1.11 [1.00-1.23], 0.057). Conclusions Postoperative prognosis fractures.

Language: Английский

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The Emotions, Coping, and Psychological Well-Being in Time of COVID-19: Case of Master’s Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(10), P. 6014 - 6014

Published: May 15, 2022

Background: Master’s students have been affected by COVID-19 and the changing study conditions due to lockdown. The aim was uncover changes in emotions, coping strategies, psychological well-being during a pandemic. Methods: Ryff scale, multidimensional emotion questionnaire, Brief COPE scale. Participants: sample of 118 master’s after first wave 128 second wave. Results: After COVID-19, happy, enthusiastic, inspired scores construct components increased statistically significantly (p < 0.05), but sad, afraid, angry, ashamed, anxious decreased 0.05). wave, commonly used planning, positive reframing, self-blame, humor, acceptance which are classified as problem-focused emotion-focused strategies. 0.05) better than that many indicators. Environment mastery skills did not change significantly. Significant associations were revealed between same well-being, emotion, Conclusions: This showed improved their adaptive abilities probably environment long-term exposure coronavirus disease, most indicators

Language: Английский

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The role of burnout and coping in the quality of life among disaster emergency volunteers during the Cianjur earthquake

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 105, P. 104362 - 104362

Published: March 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Coping mechanisms during the COVID‐19 pandemic and lockdown in metropolitan Johannesburg, South Africa: A qualitative study

American Journal of Human Biology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 35(12)

Published: July 10, 2023

Abstract Background The COVID‐19 pandemic has caused prolonged stress on numerous fronts. While the acute health impacts of psychosocial due to are well‐documented, less is known about resources and mechanisms utilized cope in response stresses during lockdown. Objective aim this study was identify describe coping adults stressors 2020 South African Methods This included ( n = 47: 32 female; 14 male; 1 non‐binary) from greater Johannesburg region Africa. Interviews with both closed open‐ended questions were administered query topics regarding pandemic. Data coded thematically analyzed experiences. Results Adults engaged a variety strategies ensued ability access or engage multiple either enhanced constrained by financial familial situations. Participants seven major mechanisms: interactions family friends, prayer religion, staying active, resources, mindset reframing, natural remedies, following prevention protocols. Conclusions Despite faced lockdown, participants relied which helped preserve their well‐being overcome pandemic‐related adversity. impacted support. Further research needed examine potential these may have people's health.

Language: Английский

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Elevated depressive symptoms among newer and younger healthcare workers in Japan during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Neuropsychopharmacology Reports, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 41(4), P. 544 - 547

Published: Nov. 3, 2021

Abstract Aim Depression is a frequent outcome of long‐term stress, but no studies have examined depression rates among Japanese healthcare workers fighting the COVID‐19 pandemic. Therefore, we conducted web‐based interview hospital employees to assess prevalence and factors. Methods This observational cohort study was from July August, 2020, as part mandatory health checkup Juntendo University Hospital (Tokyo, Japan). A total 4239 participants completed questionnaire on medical history current status. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Scale (CES‐D) used self‐assessment, with score ≥16 considered indicate depression. Results Among all employees, proportion 31.3% in highest measured last 10 years substantially greater than pre‐pandemic value 2019 (27.5%). 2020 significantly higher new recruits more 2 experience (47.0% vs 29.9%, respectively, P < .0001) (26.4%, .0001). When subdivided by occupation, nurses demonstrated rate (43.2%), followed paramedics (35.1%) clerks (31.6%), whereas residents (22.9%), doctors (20.4%), teaching staff (18.0%), part‐time (15.3%) reported lower rates. positive CES‐D correlated age ( Conclusions Younger newer independent occupation. mental programs focusing these vulnerable groups need be established.

Language: Английский

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Symptoms and risk factors of depression and PTSD in the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal survey conducted from 2020 to 2022 in Japan

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

Published: March 20, 2023

The present study aimed to explore changes in depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the general population during prolonged COVID-19 pandemic investigate risk factors adaptive/nonadaptive strategies.A web-based longitudinal survey was conducted across five timepoints from 2020 2022 Japan. Depressive symptoms were measured using Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), PTSD Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IESR), coping strategies Brief Coping Orientation Problems Experienced (Brief COPE). Higher scores PHQ-9 IESR indicate more score COPE that these means are used very frequently.A total 1,366 participants (mean age = 52.76, SD 15.57) analyzed. Regarding levels depression, lower than 2021 (all p < 0.01). PTSD, females (p 0.001). Being younger (β -0.08 - 0.13, both 0.01) engaging self-blame 0.12 0.18, increased regardless sex. For males, not working 0.09, 0.004) having suffered an economic impact 0.07, 0.003) for depressive symptoms, active -0.10, 0.005) associated with decreased symptoms. females, substance use 0.032) behavioral disengagement 0.10, 0.006) did show symptoms.Levels might have early stages January 2022. Although males need improve their situation decrease adaptive be difficult identify due sexes. In addition, a event but traumatic population, at least

Language: Английский

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Préserver la santé mentale des jeunes pendant la crise du COVID-19

˜Les œréponses de l’OCDE face au coronavirus (Covid-19), Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 12, 2021

La crise du COVID‑19 a eu un effet significatif sur la santé mentale des jeunes. prévalence symptômes anxieux et dépressifs augmenté de manière spectaculaire chez les jeunes reste plus élevée qu'avant que celle observée dans d'autres classes d'âge, en dépit réouverture partielle l'économie. Plusieurs facteurs entrent jeu détérioration : perturbations l'accès aux services mentale, large impact fermetures d'établissements scolaires, disproportionné marché travail S'ils bénéficient d'un accompagnement adapté d'interventions précoces, situation détresse psychologique pourraient être mesure rebondir au sortir COVID‑19. Il conviendra pour cela développer l'aide existante matière systèmes éducatifs, entreprises santé, d'adopter politiques globales aider à poursuivre leurs études ou trouver, conserver, emploi.

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