A novel machine learning-based prediction method for patients at risk of developing depressive symptoms using a small data DOI Creative Commons

Minyoung Yun,

Minjeong Jeon, Heyoung Yang

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(5), P. e0303889 - e0303889

Published: May 22, 2024

The prediction of depression is a crucial area research which makes it one the top priorities in mental health as enables early intervention and can lead to higher success rates treatment. Self-reported feelings by patients represent valuable biomarker for predicting they be expressed lower-dimensional network form, offering an advantage visualizing interactive characteristics depression-related feelings. Furthermore, form data expresses high-dimensional compact making easy use input machine learning processes. In this study, we applied graph convolutional (GCN) algorithm, effective tool handling data, predict depression-prone using self-reported log input. We took augmentation step expand initially small dataset fed resulting into GCN achieved high level accuracy from 86–97% F1 (harmonic mean precision recall) score 0.83–0.94 through three experimental cases. these cases, ratio depressive cases varied, scores were observed all This study not only demonstrates potential logs advance, but also shows promise sets prediction, critical given challenge obtaining large datasets research. combination algorithm promising approach warrants further investigation.

Language: Английский

Suicide before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis DOI Open Access
Yifei Yan, Jianhua Hou, Qing Li

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(4), P. 3346 - 3346

Published: Feb. 14, 2023

Synthesizing evidence to examine changes in suicide-related outcomes before and during the pandemic can inform suicide management COVID-19 crisis. We searched 13 databases as of December 2022 for studies reporting both pre- peri-pandemic prevalence suicidal ideation, attempts, or rate death by suicide. A random-effects model was used pool ratio peri- pre-pandemic ideation attempt (Prevalence Ratio—PR) (Rate Ratio; RR). identified 51, 55, 25 samples attempt, The increased significantly among non-clinical (PR = 1.142; 95% CI: 1.018–1.282; p 0.024; k 28) clinical 1.134; 1.048–1.227; 0.002; 23) samples, pooled estimates differed population study design. Suicide attempts were more prevalent 1.14; 1.053–1.233; 0.001; 30) 1.32; 1.17–1.489; 0.000; 25) participants. RR 0.923 (95% 0.84–1.01; 0.092; 25), indicating a nonsignificant downward trend. An upward trend observed pandemic, despite remaining stable. Our findings suggest that timely prevention intervention programs are highly needed adult patients. Monitoring real-time long-run risk evolves is warranted.

Language: Английский

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Excess mortality during the Coronavirus disease pandemic in Korea DOI Creative Commons
Changwoo Han, Hoyeon Jang, Juhwan Oh

et al.

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

Published: Sept. 2, 2023

Abstract Background Although the ongoing epidemics of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may have affected mortality trend nation, national level assessment excess (changes in overall entire population) is still scarce Korea. Therefore, this study evaluated during COVID-19 pandemic Korea using certified data. Methods Monthly and population data from January 2013 to June 2022 was obtained National Health Insurance Service database Statistics A quasi-Poisson interrupted time-series model adjusted for age structure, population, seasonality, long-term trends used estimate counterfactual projections (expected) (March 2020 2022). The absolute difference (observed—expected) ratio (observed / expected) were calculated. Stratified analysis based on years (years 2020, 2021, 2022), sex, groups (aged 0–4, 5–19, 20–64, ≥ 65 years) conducted. Results An 8.7% increase observed [absolute difference: 61,277 persons; (95% confidence interval (CI)): 1.087 (1.066, 1.107)]. gap between estimated became wider with continuation [ratio CI), year 2020: 1.021 (1.003, 1.040); 2021: 1.060 (1.039, 1.080), 2022: 1.244 (1.219, 1.270)]. across sex similar, adult [aged CI): 1.059 (1.043, 1.076)] elderly 65-, 1.098 (1.062, 1.135)] showed increased pandemic. Conclusions Despite Korea's successful quarantine policy response, continued epidemic has led an mortality. exceeded number deaths infection. Excess should be monitored impact a nation.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19, new challenges to human safety: a global review DOI Creative Commons
Saierdaer Aikebaier

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 14, 2024

In the context of sustainable human development, safety has gradually shifted from traditional state and political conflict to social horizontal inequality, pandemic exacerbated this variation risk. This narrative review includes literature 40 countries on five continents since 2020, explored tidy up impacts pandemics based three perspectives: personal safety, family refined macroscopic concept safety. The comprehensibility global conclusions is enhanced by combining it with Maslow’s hierarchy needs. Finally, some novel comparative results are included broaden understanding impact pandemic, help policymaker better understand changes a new perspective.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of the rate and pattern of suicide attempts and deaths by self-poisoning among Egyptians before and during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI
Amira Elsayed Elhawary, Heba Lashin,

Noha F. M. Fnoon

et al.

Toxicology Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(6), P. 1113 - 1125

Published: Oct. 30, 2023

Abstract Background Concerns about increased suicidal attempts, especially by self-poisoning as a consequence of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have been raised worldwide. Aim the study This aimed to evaluate rate and pattern suicide attempts deaths among patients admitted Tanta University Poisoning Control Center one year before following COVID-19 declaration in Egypt. It was conducted on medical records 3,200 poisoned patients, from March February 2021. Demographic, toxicological data patients’ outcomes were collected. Results During year, 63.8% total alleged self-poisoning. Adults significantly decreased 59% 52.3%, while adolescents 34.6% 41.7%. Monthly numbers self-poisoned during lockdown but 7% 26.5%, peak second wave well (increased 1.9% 21.2%). Suicidal females late reported rural areas (P = 0.025). The delay time longer, length hospital stay shorter, intensive care unit admission rates < 0.001, 0.026, <0.001, respectively). Phosphides most commonly used poison for committing this year. Conclusion Psychological support should be directed adolescents, Egypt help reduce any future pandemics lockdowns.

Language: Английский

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Nightmare frequency is a risk factor for suicidal ideation during the COVID‐19 pandemic DOI
Courtney J. Bolstad, Brigitte Holzinger, Serena Scarpelli

et al.

Journal of Sleep Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(5)

Published: Feb. 17, 2024

Summary The association between nightmare frequency (NMF) and suicidal ideation (SI) is well known, yet the impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on this relation inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate changes in NMF, SI, their during pandemic. Data were collected 16 countries using a harmonised questionnaire. sample included 9328 individuals (4848 women; age M[SD] = 46.85 [17.75] years), 17.60% reported previous COVID‐19. Overall, SI was significantly 2% lower vs. before, consistent across genders ages. Most countries/regions demonstrated decreases pandemic, with Austria (−9.57%), Sweden (−6.18%), Bulgaria (−5.14%) exhibiting significant declines but Italy (1.45%) Portugal (2.45%) non‐significant increases. Suicidal more common participants long‐COVID (21.10%) short‐COVID (12.40%), though did not vary by history. Nightmare increased 4.50% higher those (14.50% 10.70%), infection (23.00% 8.10%), (18.00% 8.50%). NMF stronger than prior ( r s 0.18 0.14; z 2.80). Frequent nightmares likelihood reporting (OR 1.57, 95% CI 1.20–2.05), while frequent dream recall served protective effect 0.74, 0.59–0.94). These findings have important implications for identifying at risk suicide may offer potential pathway prevention.

Language: Английский

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Performance Assessment of Large Language Models in Medical Consultation: A Comparative Study (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Sujeong Seo, K.-J. Kim, Heyoung Yang

et al.

JMIR Medical Informatics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13, P. e64318 - e64318

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Background The recent introduction of generative artificial intelligence (AI) as an interactive consultant has sparked interest in evaluating its applicability medical discussions and consultations, particularly within the domain depression. Objective This study evaluates capability large language models (LLMs) AI to generate responses depression-related queries. Methods Using PubMedQA QuoraQA data sets, we compared various LLMs, including BioGPT, PMC-LLaMA, GPT-3.5, Llama2, measured similarity between generated original answers. Results latest general GPT-3.5 exhibited superior performance, generating inquiries from set. Conclusions Considering rapid advancements LLM development years, it is hypothesized that version upgrades LLMs offer greater potential for enhancing their ability “knowledge text” biomedical with fine-tuning field. These findings are expected contribute significantly evolution AI-based counseling systems.

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Mental health and psychological resilience amid the spread of the Omicron variant: a comparison between China and Korea DOI Creative Commons
Chenyuan Qin, Minjung Lee, Jie Deng

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Besides physical health risks, large public events also exert negative impacts on people's mental health. We aimed to explore the prevalence and correlates of distress its association with psychological resilience among countries amid Omicron wave. conducted cross-sectional surveys simultaneously in China South Korea from March 15 30, 2023. Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scale were used measured distress. Self-reported rates anxiety depressive symptoms 3,000 Chinese participants 24.5% 30.5%, while above-mentioned 17.2%and 34.4% 1,000 Korean participants. had a marginally higher BRS score. Psychological was inversely associated symptoms. Similar results can be observed Korea. Results remained robust all models. populations reported high variations different characteristics, indicating practical implications for developing tailored policies services context events.

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Youth-targeted Alcohol Control Policies and Adolescent Suicide: An Interrupted Time-series Analysis DOI Creative Commons
Yoonjoo Choi,

Taiyue Jin,

Juhee Seo

et al.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 268, P. 112557 - 112557

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Development and validation of short-term, medium-term, and long-term suicide attempt prediction models based on a prospective cohort in Korea DOI
Jeong Hun Yang,

R Kang,

Dae Hun Kang

et al.

Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 106, P. 104407 - 104407

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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What was associated with suicide planning in middle-aged and older adults during the COVID-19 lockdown? DOI Creative Commons
Gyeong A Kang, Ju Young Yoon,

Ji Hye Shin

et al.

Archives of Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 83(1)

Published: April 4, 2025

Abstract Backgrounds During the lockdown period, challenges faced and their consequences differed by age group, making it necessary to understand factors influencing suicidal behaviors, such as suicide planning, across different ages. This study aimed identify risk for planning in middle-aged older adults. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was performed combining KNHANES 2020–2021 data people aged 40 with National Mental Health Statistics on number of mental health professionals per capita. Logistic regression conducted demographic, behavior, status, access that affected dividing participants into (40–64 years old) adult (65 old or older) groups. Results The proportion among adults 1.21% 1.36%, respectively. plans who had attempted 20.52% 14.09% In both groups, a diagnosis depression high stress were consistently associated planning. current smoking (OR = 2.27, p 0.023) unmet healthcare needs 2.32, 0.024) increased living alone 2.72, 0.002) this risk. Conclusion prevalence attempts higher those plan than without plan. For is important provide care at prevention, especially depressive disorders levels. Additionally, providing alternative management resources smokers monitoring isolated could be effective prevention strategies.

Language: Английский

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