Evaluating the sociodemographic, anthropometric and lifestyle parameters, depression, quality of life, cognitive status, physical activity, and Mediterranean diet adherence of older adults in pre- and post-Covid-19 periods: a comparative cross-sectional study

Psychology and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 39(13), P. 2013 - 2038

Published: May 10, 2024

Ojective: Covid-19 pandemic has exerted deleterious effects on several aspect of mental health worldwide. The detrimental medical complications, the increased prevalence morbidity and rapid international spread have resulted in urgent public concerns political measures across world. This comparative, cross-sectional study aims to assess changes that were established sociodemographic, anthropometric lifestyle parameters aspects older adults due by comparing pre-Covid period with post-Covid period. Methods: Qualified questionnaires applied for assessing depression, quality life, cognitive status, Mediterranean Diet (MD) adherence, as well 3388 pre- Results: independently affected type residence, smoking habits, BMI WHR risk physical activity levels, MD adherence. Conclusions: Covid −19 persistent daily life Future strategies policies should develop healthcare programs provide psychological nutritional counseling support minimize pandemic.

Language: Английский

Covid stories: A narrative exploration of experiences of the pandemic among members of an academic research group

Human Systems Therapy Culture and Attachments, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(3), P. 142 - 162

Published: April 22, 2024

A narrative longitudinal study of experiences and lessons learnt by an English academic research group during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members acted as both participants researchers. Each member wrote their own accounts personal pandemic at two timepoints. Key included, Resilience, Redemption, Self-Discovery, Personal strategies, Academic skills, Realisation, Acceptance, Resignation. At timepoint one, stories were generally progressive best described a journey. Performative aspects found to include defended elements experienced ‘holes’ in narratives. two, narratives characterised sense heaviness ‘stuckness’ but developing openness discussions emerged. The process was be therapeutic supporting create shared meaning events related pandemic, also identity, bond.

Language: Английский

Analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on major depressive disorder in adults: a systematic review

Brazilian Journal of Health Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(4), P. e71835 - e71835

Published: Aug. 12, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a multifaceted impact on people's daily lives and adversely affected the population's mental health in several aspects. Therefore, objective of this study is to analyze prevalence major depressive disorder adults, aiming summarize current literature provide broader understanding topic pre- post-pandemic scenarios. For purpose, review was conducted between October 2023 February 2024, based articles published databases. PRISMA method PECO strategy were employed alongside GRADE methodology evidence. found that while disorders varied geographically, there significant global increase due pandemic. After worldwide peak diagnoses, incidence rates tend stabilize; however, it important note some sequelae may persist more vulnerable individuals or those who have contracted COVID-19. In summary, adverse effects following evident, with system responses influencing how countries addressed increase, underscoring importance prioritizing as public issue.

Language: Английский