Symptoms and levels of ICD-11 Prolonged Grief Disorder in a representative community sample of UK adults

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 58(10), P. 1535 - 1547

Published: April 11, 2023

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) is a new disorder included in ICD-11 (WHO, 2018). There growing body of literature surrounding the prevalence and correlates PGD symptoms as assessed using various measures. This study was first to assess levels measured by International Scale (IPGDS), self-report scale directly aligned with definition PGD, among United Kingdom adult general population, identify correlates.Participants 2025 adults who participated Wave 5 COVID-19 Psychological Research Consortium Study (C19PRC-UK). Prevalence rates were estimated based on two commonly used algorithms defined 'strict' 'moderate'. Sociodemographic, loss-related, mental health (i.e., anxiety, depression, treatment seeking, loneliness) strict moderate then examined multinomial logistic regressions.It found that 2.4% (n = 43) participants met probable caseness for criteria while 7.9% 140) criteria. Multinomial regression analysis results showed, predicted, income, time since bereavement, death child, religiosity, depression associated both PGD. Correlates country residence, urbanicity, younger age bereaved, loneliness.This highlights some are reported although relatively few meet clinical significance. The routine assessment following bereavement discussed development appropriate interventions recommended.

Language: Английский

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A gateway conspiracy? Belief in COVID-19 conspiracy theories prospectively predicts greater conspiracist ideation

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(10), P. e0275502 - e0275502

Published: Oct. 26, 2022

A primary focus of research on conspiracy theories has been understanding the psychological characteristics that predict people’s level conspiracist ideation. However, dynamics ideation—i.e., how such tendencies change over time—are not well understood. To help fill this gap in literature, we used data from two longitudinal studies (Study 1 N = 107; Study 2 1,037) conducted during COVID-19 pandemic. We find greater belief at baseline predicts both endorsement a novel real-world theory involving voter fraud 2020 American Presidential election 1) and increases generic ideation period several months (Studies 2). Thus, engaging with appears to act as gateway, leading more general Beyond enhancing our knowledge ideation, work highlights importance fighting spread theories.

Language: Английский

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Modifiable risk factors of vaccine hesitancy: insights from a mixed methods multiple population study combining machine learning and thematic analysis during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: March 12, 2025

Abstract Background Vaccine hesitancy, the delay in acceptance or reluctance to vaccinate, ranks among top threats global health. Identifying modifiable factors contributing vaccine hesitancy is crucial for developing targeted interventions increase vaccination uptake. Methods This mixed-methods multiple population study utilized gradient boosting machines and thematic analysis identify predictors of during COVID-19 pandemic. Predictors were investigated 2926 Norwegian adults ( M age = 37.91, 79.69% female), before predictive utility these variables was an independent sample 734 UK 40.34, 57.08% female). Two teams authors conducted machine learning analyses, blind each other’s analytic procedures results. Results The model performed well discerning hesitant n 248, 8.48% 109, 14.85%, Norway UK, respectively) from uptaking individuals 2678, 91.52% 625, 85.15%), achieving AUC 0.94 (AUPRC: 0.72; balanced accuracy: 86%; sensitivity 0.81; specificity 0.98) sample, 0.98 0.89; 89%; 0.83; 0.97) out-of-sample replication UK. mixed methods investigation identified five categories risk tied including illusion invulnerability, doubts about efficacy, mistrust official entities, minimization societal impact COVID-19, health-related fears vaccination. portrayal rare incidents across alternative media platforms as fear amplifiers, mainstream media’s stigmatizing presentation unvaccinated individuals, provided additional motives underlying polarization. further revealed information overload, needles, previous negative experiences, not getting healthcare follow-up after if needed, aversion due (psychiatric) illness (e.g., eating disorders) hesitance. Conclusions influential consistent two European samples, highlighting their generalizability populations. These offer insights that could be adapted by public health campaigns mitigating misconceptions related toward increasing Moreover, results highlight responsibility, mediators perception vaccines, minimize polarization provide accurate portrayals vaccine-related incidents, reducing aggravating reactance

Language: Английский

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The Structure of Benevolent Childhood Experiences: A Latent Class Analysis and Association with Mental Health Outcomes and Psychological Factors in a Large Adult UK Sample

Adversity and Resilience Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Predicting resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United Kingdom: Cross-sectional and longitudinal results

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(5), P. e0283254 - e0283254

Published: May 11, 2023

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted psychological wellbeing of some people, there is evidence that many have been much less affected. The Ecological Model Resilience (EMR) may explain why individuals are not resilient whilst others are. In this study we test EMR in a comparison UK survey data collected from Psychological Research Consortium (C19PRC) longitudinal representative sample United Kingdom (UK) adult population and an Italian arm study. We first compare third wave study, July/August 2020, with equivalent stage Italy July 2020. Next, using C19PRC Waves 1, 3 5, between March 2020 April 2021 identify proportion people who were resilient. Finally, examine which factors, drawn EMR, predict non-resilient outcomes. find 72% was resilient, line cross-sectional logistic regression model, age self-esteem significantly associated resilience death anxiety thoughts , neuroticism loneliness Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms related to Non-Resilient analysis, at Wave 80% Resilient. Service use belonging wider neighbourhood self-rated health openness externally generated Resilient contrast, PTSD effectively explained results. There variables amenable intervention could increase face similar future challenges.

Language: Английский

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Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance amongst parents of children under 18 years of age in Ireland

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 40(43), P. 6196 - 6200

Published: Sept. 7, 2022

Language: Английский

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Testing the latent structure of ICD‐11 prolonged grief disorder symptoms in the U.K. adult population: An exploratory structural equation modeling approach

Journal of Traumatic Stress, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(6), P. 1077 - 1089

Published: Sept. 13, 2023

The latent structure of ICD-11 prolonged grief disorder (PGD), as measured using the International Prolonged Grief Disorder Scale (IPGDS), was assessed in a large general population sample bereaved adults from United Kingdom. Data were derived Wave 5 COVID-19 Psychological Research Consortium Study (C19PRC-UK). Exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) used to assess IPGDS. Identified factors explored relation known correlates (i.e., gender, age bereaved, income, bereavement timeframe, deceased) and functional impairment. Three factors-Loss, Emotional Numbing, Reactivity-emerged best-fitting ESEM model, χ2 (92, N = 1,763) 273.70, p < .001, CFI .97, TLI .96, RMSEA .048, SRMR .020. All significantly associated with βs -.15--.20, deceased, -.22--.31. Lower income predicted both Loss Numbing; younger Reactivity; female gender unique predictor Loss. Functional impairment only β .89. findings highlight multidimensional PGD. However, patterns factor/cross-factor loadings observed present study indicate that "simple" not attainable. Associations between covariates attest discriminant validity factors, association Numbing may afford clinicians an opportunity better understand target most disruptive features grief.

Language: Английский

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Perceived manageability of debt and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A UK population analysis

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(9), P. e0274052 - e0274052

Published: Sept. 21, 2022

Objectives This study examined the association between perceived manageability of debt and risk depression, anxiety, mental health help-seeking among a nationally representative sample adults living in United Kingdom (UK). Methods Data was derived from COVID-19 Psychological Research Consortium (C19PRC) Study Wave 6 (August/September 2021) which psychological, social, economic effects pandemic on UK adult population. Bivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine different levels (i.e., “easily manageable”, “some problems”, “quite serious “very “cannot manage at all”) related outcomes. Results Almost quarter (24%, n = 494) reported management problems, associated with higher help-seeking. After adjusting for demographic variables (e.g. income, receipt benefits), analysis demonstrated dose-response increasing problems Specifically, adjusted odds ratios anxiety ranged 2.28 (‘some problems’) 11.18 (‘very problems’), depression 2.80 16.21 (‘cannot all’), 1.69 3.18 (‘quite problems’, ‘very problems’). Conclusion highlights that represent robust predictor mental-health help seeking.

Language: Английский

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An 18‐month follow‐up of the Covid‐19 psychology research consortium study panel: Survey design and fieldwork procedures for Wave 6

International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 32(2)

Published: Oct. 10, 2022

Abstract Objectives Established in March 2020, the C19PRC Study monitors psychological and socio‐economic impact of pandemic UK other countries. This paper describes protocol for Wave 6 (August–September 2021). Methods The survey assessed: COVID‐19 related experiences; experiences common mental health disorders; characteristics; social political attitudes. Adult participants from any previous wave ( N = 3170) were re‐invited, sample replenishment procedures helped manage attrition. Weights calculated using a raking algorithm to ensure on‐going original panel (from baseline) was nationally representative terms gender, age, household income, amongst factors. Results 1643 adults re‐interviewed at (51.8% retention rate). Non‐participation higher younger adults, those born outside UK, living cities. Of recruited baseline, 54.3% 1100) participated 6. New respondent 415) entered this wave, resulting cross‐sectional 2058 adults. procedure re‐balanced longitudinal within 1.3% population estimates selected socio‐demographic characteristics. Conclusions outlines growing strength publicly available data COVID‐19‐related interdisciplinary research.

Language: Английский

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The network structure of psychopathological and resilient responses to the pandemic: A multicountry general population study of depression and anxiety

Journal of Traumatic Stress, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 37(1), P. 126 - 140

Published: Nov. 13, 2023

Commonly identified patterns of psychological distress in response to adverse events are characterized by resilience (i.e., little no distress), delayed that increases over time), recovery followed a gradual decrease and sustained remaining stable time). This study aimed examine these during the COVID-19 pandemic. Anxiety depressive symptom data collected across four European countries first year pandemic were analyzed (N = 3,594). Participants categorized into groups based on described patterns. Network connectivity clustering then estimated for each group compared. Two thirds (63.6%) sample displayed pattern. The network (16.3%) showed higher than (10.0%) group, p .031; however, resilient (10.1%) .016. Regarding clustering, more clusters emerged three) two). These results replicate findings was most common mental health pattern year. Moreover, they suggest high may be indicative time, whereas fewer Although exploratory, perspective provides useful tool examining complexity responses and, if replicated, could identifying indicators protection against or vulnerability future distress.

Language: Английский

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