Peruvian university students’ mental health in crisis: assessing anxiety, depression, fear, and stress during the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: March 27, 2025

Background The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has created global fears over possibility of another third world war. Populations both close to far from can be affected it mental health outcomes devastating. We aimed assess levels anxiety, depression, fear, stress among Peruvian university students facing potential war-related consequences. Methods This web-based observational study conducted in 2022 included 494 randomly selected students. Participants were 18 years age, with a balanced representation gender geography. Anxiety, stress, fear war evaluated using validated instruments, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Results Of participants, 58.3% women, an average age 26.4 ± 8.1 years. Symptoms depression 49.2, 49, 47.8, 47.8%, respectively. Women more affected, 54.2% reporting high 53.5% ( p < 0.001). most vulnerable group for anxiety younger aged 18–20, 44.3% presenting mild Conclusion These findings highlight urgent need interventions students, particularly women who face heightened vulnerability crises such as wars pandemics. Further studies should explore additional influencing factors, pre-existing conditions, academic challenges, regional disparities, address these issues better.

Language: Английский

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Geospatial analysis of cardiovascular mortality before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru: analysis of the national death registry to support emergency management in Peru

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: June 3, 2024

Background COVID-19 has led to significant global mortality, with Peru being among the countries most affected. While pre-existing comorbidities have been linked cases, exact distribution of fatalities within country remains unclear. We aimed assess deaths attributed cardiovascular diseases (CVD) before and during pandemic across various regions provinces in Peru. Methods An observational georeferencing study was designed. faced four waves over three years, variable impacts its (Coast, Highlands, Jungle). Deaths related diseases, such as heart failure (HF), arrhythmia, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), strokes, coronary syndrome, were examined primary variables. The period spanned pre-pandemic years (2017–2019) (2020–2021), utilizing death data from National Death Information System (SINADEF). analysis conducted using ArcGIS v10.3. Results A total 28,197 recorded period, increases (2020–2021). Cardiovascular disproportionately higher pandemic, totaling 19,376 compared 8,821 ( p < 0.001). AMI HF leading causes showing (5,573 2,584 deaths) (12,579 5,628 deaths), respectively. due CVD predominantly affected individuals aged 60, between two periods (7,245 vs. 16,497 deaths, = 0.002). Geospatial revealed regional disparities highlighting like Lima Callao critical areas. substantial increase showed distinctive patterns provinces. Conclusions identified higher-risk areas can guide specific interventions mitigate impact future health crises. Understanding dynamic relationship pandemics is crucial for effective public strategies.

Language: Английский

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A systematic review of mental health in rural Andean populations in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Aug. 17, 2023

Background COVID-19 has been causing mental health problems around the world, with rural and indigenous peoples likely to be most affected. This systematic review synthesizes critically analyzes existing literature on disorders in Andean population Latin America. Methods A narrative synthesis was carried out following PRISMA guidelines. We searched nine databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Cochrane, Scielo, LILACS, Latindex), five public prepublication servers (SocArXiv, medRxiv, bioRxiv, SportRXiv, Preprints), ALICIA, Google Scholar for articles that included analysis using data collected from These were eligible inclusion. Articles Non-Latin American populations (including European or African migrants) studies conducted prior pandemic (since declaration national lockdown) excluded. Results total 23,761 retrieved, 14 which met inclusion requirements. Most cross-sectional ( n = 12) related anxiety 9), depression 8), stress 5). The 5,976 dwellers four countries America also gray 7) allowed quantification adults adolescents/children 4). Only one study multinational, quality publications varied. Despite high frequency anxiety, depression, symptoms among during COVID-19, published research is very limited. found preliminary evidence (45%), (27.6%), (33.1%) associated restrictions across countries. Measures other psychiatric problems, such as distress suicidal ideation, cannot estimated. Conclusion Regional-wide investigating changes context are warranted inform culturally adapted prevention strategies. limited a may subject publication bias. Systematic registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=320489 .

Language: Английский

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Assessing empathy in healthcare services: a systematic review of South American healthcare workers’ and patients’ perceptions

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Nov. 24, 2023

Background Empathy in healthcare service refers to the ability of workers (HCWs) put themselves patients’ shoes, which is necessary ensure a good physician-patient relationship and provide quality care. Various studies have shown that empathy varies depending on country, instrument used, evaluator, HCW’s specialty. This systematic review aims estimate levels among HCWs South American countries between 2000 2019. Methods We conducted searches 15 databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, EMBASE, Scielo, PsycoInfo, ScientDirect, Latindex, LILIACS), four preprint servers (medRxiv, bioRxiv, SportRxiv, Preprints), other search engines such as Dimensions (20), Google Scholar, Yahoo!, Alicia CONCyTec (c). followed PRISMA guidelines, this study was registered PROSPERO (CRD42023454007). Results Out 18,532 documents identified from November 10 28, 2021, articles were included (n = 2,487 participants, 1989 patients). Among focusing self-evaluated empathy, relied Jefferson Scale for medical professionals (JSE-HP). However, assessments patients employing Patient’s Perceptions Physician (JSPPPE) Consultation Relational (CARE) scale suggested high found both perceived empathic care provided, often at medium or regular level. Surgery residents presented lower compared obstetrics-gynecology pediatrics physicians. Conclusion crucial determining patient satisfaction during services provided by HCWs. Therefore, it important support so various stressful situations they encounter their work daily life do not negatively influence approach patients.

Language: Английский

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Epidemiology of Suicide Mortality in Paraguay from 2005 to 2019: A Descriptive Study

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Suicide is an important public health problem, fundamentally affecting the younger population and responding to multiple biological, psychological, social causes. The objective of this study was characterize changes suicide mortality, methods years potential life lost during 2005 2019 in Paraguay. This observational, descriptive used data from Vital Statistics Information Subsystem Ministry Public Health Social Welfare. average mortality rate 4.9 per 100,000 inhabitants, with increase 4.2 between 200-2009 5.8 2014 2019. more common men (75%) than women. In men, highest observed among 20-24 years-old whereas women age most affected were 15–19-year-old group. method for strangulation. frequent places occurrence at home (73%). seasonality showed a slight spring-summer months compared autumn winter (53% vs 47%). statistically significantly increased from2005 measures need be implemented investigate underlying reasons implement interventions decrease

Language: Английский

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Quality of life in families under quarantine: a cross-sectional study in seven countries during the first outbreak of COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Sept. 5, 2023

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted human well-being worldwide in unforeseen ways. In early 2020, the spread of virus left its mark on every affected country, impacting mental health by limiting daily activities and causing fatalities amidst public strategies to mitigate impact. influence quality life (QoL) may vary between countries, underscoring need examine effects individuals families during mandatory home quarantine. We aimed assess QoL isolation lockdown. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from February May 2020. included adult partners (≥18 years) Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Japan, Peru, Russia, Venezuela. Using 26-item World Health Organization Quality Life Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire we impact their partner/family member’s QoL. Results survey completed 466 participants (mean age = 38.59 ± 13.75 years; females 298) 76% worked mostly as professionals South America (69.2%), Europe (18.4%), Asia (12.4%). WHOQOL-BREF mean score 38.38 11.55 (range 22.8–43.4). average (41.9 1.2) significantly higher than that European countries (30.9 11.5) ( p 0.002). social relations dimension only one with values close 100 83.3) 6/7 evaluated where Spain had a low (41 33.12). Women slightly lower men, but it not significant (40.2 8.8 vs. 41.5 9.9, 0.354), while found differences overall young older, employment type < 0.05). According family structure, nuclear siblings’ 0.024). Conclusion Families seven three continents reported poor first outbreak COVID-19. scenario dramatically weakened 3/4 dimensions, relationships have remained high. It is important fully address this reduced after several waves infection provide comprehensive support post-COVID future.

Language: Английский

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Post-recovery quality of life (QoL) of the healthcare professionals affected by COVID-19: a longitudinal study in Bangladesh

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Nov. 21, 2024

The study investigated the enduring impacts on quality of life (QoL) healthcare workers (HCWs) recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) over 12 months. was conducted among 371 HCWs November 2021 to January 2022, using WHOQOL-BREF tool evaluate disparities in participants' QoL scores between two interviews. Descriptive statistics, paired-sample analyses, Generalized Estimation Equation (GEE) analysis, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed R Studio (version 2022.07.1). average physical domain score notably declined interviews, contrasting with substantial rises other (p < 0.001). After adjusting for factors, changes individuals' considerably linked multiple characteristics, including older age, female, higher education, monthly income, married, active smokers, number comorbidities, hospital admission during COVID-19 pandemic. According occurrence new chronic illnesses related lower (AOR: 2.42, 95%CI 1.10, 5.35). Similarly, a reduced psychological correlated family income > 60000 BDT 3.26, 1.39, 7.65), past smoking status 3.42, 1.21, 9.67) re-infection 3.94, 1.91, 8.16). Meanwhile, being married 3.55, 1.47, 8.57), having at least one 2.07, 1.17, 3.69), 2.81, 1.37, 5.79) significant social scores. Subsequently, compared nonsmokers, smokers 2.12, 1.0, 4.49) had drastically decreased environmental months recovery, overall improved all domains interviews except domain. Participants' marital status, history, onset diseases, accountable altering index HCW.

Language: Английский

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Epidemiology of Suicide Mortality in Paraguay from 2005 to 2019: A Descriptive Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(3), P. 277 - 277

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

Suicide is an important public health problem, fundamentally affecting the younger population and responding to multiple biological, psychological, social causes. The objective of this study was characterize changes in suicide mortality, methods, years potential life lost from 2005 2019 Paraguay. This observational, descriptive used data Vital Statistics Information Subsystem Ministry Public Health Social Welfare. average mortality rate 4.9 per 100,000 inhabitants, with increase 4.2 between 2009 5.8 2014 2019. more common men (75%) than women. In men, highest observed among those 20–24 old, whereas women, ages most affected were 15–19-year-old age group. most-used method for hanging. frequent place occurrence at home (73%). seasonality showed a slight spring–summer months compared autumn–winter (53% vs. 47%). statistically significantly increased measures need be implemented investigate underlying reasons implement interventions decrease

Language: Английский

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