Daily routine disruptions and psychiatric symptoms amid COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data from 0.9 million individuals in 32 countries

BMC Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

There is currently a deficit of knowledge about how to define, quantify, and measure different aspects daily routine disruptions amid large-scale disasters like COVID-19, which psychiatric symptoms were more related the disruptions. This study aims conduct systematic review meta-analysis on probable positive associations between mental disorders COVID-19 pandemic factors that moderated associations.

Language: Английский

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Echoes of Strain: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study on the Impact of China’s Zero-COVID Policy on College Students’ Insomnia and Depressive Symptoms

Nature and Science of Sleep, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 81 - 96

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

In China, stringent and long-lasting infection control measures, which were called "dynamic zero-COVID policy", have significantly affected the mental health of college students, particularly concerning depressive insomnia symptoms. This study aims to investigate how symptoms evolved among Chinese students throughout pandemic, including beginning end dynamic policy period. We conducted a 2-years longitudinal survey involving 1102 collecting data at three key time points. Depressive assessed using Patient Health Questionnaire-9, measured with Youth Self-rating Insomnia Scale-8. Three contemporaneous symptom networks two cross-lagged panel constructed. current sample, prevalence clinically significant was 6.1%, 8.9%, 7.7% during first, second, third waves, respectively. The 8.1%, 13.0%, 14.1%. Over time, severity network density increased, persisting least one year after pandemic measures ended. "Difficulty initiating sleep" bridged disorders, while "anhedonia" played pivotal role in triggering sustaining other underscores lasting impact evolving on elucidating underlying interaction mechanisms. There is pressing need for more comprehensive evaluation implementation restrictive public policies, taking into account their potential long-term consequences.

Language: Английский

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The impact of COVID-19 on 2020 monthly incidence trends of primary brain and other CNS tumors

Neuro-Oncology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(4), P. 764 - 774

Published: Jan. 3, 2024

To mitigate disease spread, restrictions implemented in the United States surrounding COVID-19 pandemic created an environment that led to delays cancer diagnosis. The data needed accurately analyze impact of on brain and CNS tumor incidence has not been available until now. Utilizing from Central Brain Tumor Registry (CBTRUS) we analyzed primary other for first year pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Depression and Smartphone Addiction Among College Students: The Mediating Effect of Emotional Exhaustion

ALPHA PSYCHIATRY, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(2), P. 269 - 276

Published: May 2, 2024

Multiple studies claim that depression was a triggering factor for smartphone addiction among college students. But we still know very little about the underlying mechanisms of addiction. The aim to shed light on from perspective and emotional exhaustion, provide alternative paths university administrators address A total 2764 Chinese students participated in survey. They independently filled out self-assessment questionnaires including Cell Phone Addiction Scale, Beck Depression Inventory II, Emotional Exhaustion Scale. Subsequently, mediation analysis conducted using PROCESS macro developed by Hayes (v 4.0; Model 4). Statistical showed positively correlated with exhaustion addiction, all which were statistically significant. In addition, effect partially mediated exhaustion. impact had been preliminarily explored, certain value further understanding This study could references universities develop intervention measures

Language: Английский

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A national survey of pandemic fear and cyberchondria after ending zero-COVID policy: The chain mediating role of alexithymia and psychological distress

Comprehensive Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 133, P. 152505 - 152505

Published: June 6, 2024

More than half the domestic population in China were infected with COVID-19 two months after ending "zero-infection policy", which severely overwhelmed frontline healthcare providers stress and fear. However, there is no study to date investigating associations between nurses' fear of pandemic cyberchondria. This aimed 1) investigate correlations cyberchondria among nurses, 2) discover its potential mechanism. A cross-sectional sample nurses (N = 8161) was recruited from 98 hospitals across February 2023. Participants invited complete an online, self-rated standardized questionnaire focused on fear, alexithymia, psychological distress, Environmental, clinical socioeconomic information collected for adjustment while conducting chain mediation analysis. When other covariates controlled, it found that significantly contributed (b 0.58, 95%CI [0.56, 0.60], p < .001). The model suggested both alexithymia distress mediating factors higher perceived greater cyberchondria, suggests reducing about providing adequate support could reduce incidence As may be transdiagnostic mechanisms targeted interventions expression dysregulation emotional identification useful.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and risk factors for anxiety and depression among community dwelling patients with cervical spondylosis during the COVID-19 pandemic

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(2), P. e13497 - e13497

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

The emergence of COVID-19 and its unfavorable consequences lead to disease fear other related mental health problems for individuals worldwide. This study aimed analyze the prevalence relevant factors anxiety depression among community dwelling cervical spondylosis (CS) patients, explore relationship between depression, so as provide scientific basis improving their health.A community-based cross-sectional was conducted a cohort 556 CS patients by using convenient sampling. These participants were asked complete demographic questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), Fear (FCV-19S). Chi-square test used determine differences categorical variables. Binary stepwise logistic regression predictors depression.The median HADS-A score 5 (interquartile interval 2-7), HADS-D 4 2-8). In this study, 25.0% 26.6%, respectively. Gender comorbid chronic diseases depressive symptoms. addition, patients.Approximately one quarter suffering or anxiety. Our findings could development psychological crisis intervention strategies under public emergencies in future.

Language: Английский

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Effects of COVID-19 Fear and Anxiety on Symptoms Severity, Sleep Quality, and Mood in Patients with Fibromyalgia in Ismailia

Suez Canal University Medical Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(3), P. 0 - 0

Published: March 1, 2024

Background: Those who have fibromyalgia may be more sensitive to pain than those don't. Some SARS-CoV-2 virus carriers will develop serious illnesses and need medical care. Therefore, people with are likely experience worry anxiety when COVID-19 illness first manifests. Aim: To determine the effects of fear on symptoms severity, sleep quality, mood in patients Suez Canal university prevalence university. Patients Methods: Following clearance from Research Ethics Committee, this cross-sectional investigation was conducted rheumatology outpatient clinics at University Hospital. There were 43 research. evaluate symptom intensity, mood, given revised impact questionnaire (FIQR), pittsburg quality index (PSQI), hospital depression scale (HADS). Additionally, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) dread (FCV-19S) used measure severity dread. Results: We found that most our had no or towards begin with. This could attributed fact about 50% living rural areas, around 65% low socioeconomic status, also illiterate only a high school degree. Conclusion: In contrast anxiety, which does not affect patients, has small but substantial these variables.

Language: Английский

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How Health Anxiety is Associated with Perceived Risk of Reinfection Among COVID-19 Infected People After the Epidemic Control Measures Lifted in China: A Multiple Mediating and Multi-Group Analysis

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 4157 - 4170

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Background: After the lifting of epidemic control measures in China at end 2022, number COVID-19 infections has increased dramatically. Such an upsurge may intensify people's health anxiety and raise concerns about risk reinfection. While numerous studies have shown correlation between them during COVID-19, research on their underlying mechanism remains limited. Purpose: This study aims to test relationship perceived reinfection among infected people from different occupational backgrounds. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted December 24th 28th, after were lifted. total 1122 Chinese individuals with (67.91% females, M age = 28.13) completed anxiety, reinfection, fear online information seeking (OHIS), missing out (FOMO). Data analyzed using multiple-mediation model multi-group analysis. Results: Health OHIS FOMO positively significantly related each other ( r ranged 0.25 0.77, all p < 0.001). Fear β 0.27, 0.01), 0.10, 0.001), − 0.05, 0.01) fully mediated path chaining mediation is also significant. Discrepancies models surfaced across three types work groups. Conclusion: Findings suggest play significant mediating roles explaining Interventions reduce should aim improve quality individuals' literacy pandemic. Keywords: FOMO, seeking,

Language: Английский

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Investigation of the relationship between disasters and sleep problems in adolescents

International Journal of Environmental Health Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34(7), P. 2714 - 2723

Published: Oct. 15, 2023

This study was conducted to determine relationship between disasters and sleep problems in adolescents. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 407 adolescents aged 10-18 years were included. The data collected with Descriptive Characteristics Form, Disaster Fear Bergen Insomnia Scale. 86.5% of the had experienced at least one disaster. It found that 67.3% after disasters. A positive correlation mean scores Form addition, Scale who earthquakes, pandemic disease, traffic accidents, floods statistically higher than those did not (p < 0.05). By screening for have planning implementing appropriate interventions, are already risk can develop healthy habits prevent physiological, mental, cognitive due problems.

Language: Английский

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