Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
Insomnia
is
a
common
symptom
after
COVID-19
infection;
however,
its
current
evidence
was
among
hospitalized
patients.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
prevalence
of
insomnia
and
identify
association
with
depression
anxiety
non-hospitalized
recovered
population.
Journal of Sleep Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
31(1)
Published: July 9, 2021
Summary
The
outbreak
of
the
novel
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID‐19)
changed
lifestyles
worldwide
and
subsequently
induced
individuals’
sleep
problems.
Sleep
problems
have
been
demonstrated
by
scattered
evidence
among
current
literature
on
COVID‐19;
however,
little
is
known
regarding
synthesised
prevalence
(i.e.
insomnia
symptoms
poor
quality)
for
males
females
separately.
present
systematic
review
meta‐analysis
aimed
to
answer
important
question
during
COVID‐19
period
between
genders.
Using
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta‐Analyses
guideline
Newcastle–Ottawa
Scale
checklist,
relevant
studies
with
satisfactory
methodological
quality
searched
in
five
academic
databases
(Scopus,
PubMed
Central,
ProQuest,
Web
Science
,
EMBASE)
were
included
analysed.
protocol
project
was
registered
International
Prospective
Register
(PROSPERO;
identification
code
CRD42020181644).
A
total
54
papers
(
N
=
67,722)
female
subgroup
45
45,718)
male
pooled
meta‐analysis.
corrected
estimated
24%
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
19%–29%)
participants
27%
CI
24%–30%)
participants.
Although
both
gender
subgroups,
patients
COVID‐19,
health
professionals
general
population
showed
highest
problems,
it
did
not
reach
statistical
significance.
Based
multivariable
meta‐regression,
groups
had
higher
lockdown
period.
Therefore,
healthcare
providers
should
pay
attention
take
appropriate
preventive
action.
Medicina,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(3), P. 474 - 474
Published: March 13, 2024
Insomnia
and
circadian
rhythm
disorders
are
increasingly
common
in
modern
society
lead
to
significant
challenges
for
people’s
health
well-being.
Some
studies
suggests
that
men
women
differ
neurohormonal
secretion,
biological
processes,
brain
morphology.
Thus,
such
differences
may
affect
the
etiology,
manifestation,
course
of
sleep
disorders,
including
insomnia
rhythm.
This
systematic
review
aims
synthesize
existing
literature
on
sex
disorders.
PubMed,
MEDLINE,
Epistemonikos,
Cochrane
databases
were
searched
articles
published
from
inception
until
5
September
2023,
not
older
than
five
years.
We
performed
a
search
using
MESH
non-MESH
queries:
(sex
differences)
or
(male
female
(men
women)
AND
(insomnia)
(sleep
wake
disorder*)
(circadian
cycle
disruption)
disorder*).
Out
off
2833
screened,
11
included.
The
prevalence
is
higher
among
women,
their
more
regular
stable
compared
men.
Studies
evaluating
impact
stressful
situation
associated
with
lockdown
women’s
men’s
present
discordant
results
concerning
differences.
Women’s
was
found
be
less
fragmented
men’s.
However,
progression
peak
activity
time
age
pronounced
current
risk
factors
differently.
These
include
cerebrovascular
cardiometabolic
factors,
shift
work,
infections.
long-term
effects
seem
relevant
male
sex,
shortening
lifespan
women.
By
summarizing
analyzing
studies,
we
highlight
need
further
research
improve
understanding
interaction
between
sleep.
Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 587 - 587
Published: July 13, 2023
(1)
Background:
Earthquakes
are
natural
disasters
that
often
result
in
significant
loss
of
life
and
property.
The
objective
this
study
is
to
explore
the
frequency
symptoms
associated
with
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD),
levels
meaning
(ML),
perceived
social
support
(SS)
among
university
students
aftermath
earthquake
occurred
Turkey
Syria
2023.
(2)
Methods:
This
utilizes
a
cross-sectional
correlation
design
achieve
its
objectives
603
from
two
public
universities
using
an
online
survey
(via
Google
Forms).
was
launched
one
month
after
concluded
on
6
April
(3)
Results:
results
indicate
total
158
students,
constituting
26.20%
sample,
reported
extreme
PTSD.
also
184
(30.51),
140
(23.22%)
low
ML
SS,
respectively.
Female
were
significantly
more
vulnerable
experiencing
PTSD
symptoms,
as
well
difficulties
finding
SS.
Finally,
revealed
who
pursuing
postgraduate
studies
had
greater
likelihood
exhibiting
indicative
(4)
Conclusions:
It
recommended
provide
services
resources
for
symptoms.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 27, 2024
This
study
assessed
the
association
between
sociodemographic
factors
and
post-traumatic
stress
symptoms
(PTSS)
among
18-24-year-olds
during
first
wave
of
COVID-19
pandemic.
was
a
secondary
analysis
data
from
4508
individuals
collected
through
an
online
survey
conducted
June
January
2021.
PTSS
measured
as
dependent
variable
using
checklist
for
disorder
in
civilians.
Age,
birth
sex,
sexual,
level
education,
access
to
emotional
social
support,
distress
were
independent
variables.
A
multivariate
logistic
regression
determine
associations
variables
while
controlling
country
related
confounding
Females
(AOR:2.023),
sexual
minority
(AOR:1.868),
those
who
did
not
disclose
their
identify
(AOR:1.476),
with
poor
support
(AOR:4.699)
no
formal
education
(AOR:13.908),
only
primary
(AOR:4.521)
had
higher
odds
PTSS.
The
highlights
multifaceted
nature
pandemic
suggests
importance
promoting
young
people,
especially
females,
low
educational
status,
emotional/social
mitigate
probability
PTSS,
individuals.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Aim
This
study
explores
the
predictors
and
associated
risk
factors
of
sleep
quality,
quality
life,
fatigue,
mental
health
among
Turkish
population
during
COVID-19
post-pandemic
period.
Materials
methods
A
cross-sectional
survey
using
multi-stage,
stratified
random
sampling
was
employed.
In
total,
3,200
persons
were
approached.
Of
these,
2,624
(82%)
completed
questionnaire
package
consisting
socio-demographic
information,
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index
(PSQI),
WHO
Life
Brief
Version
(WHOQOL-BREF),
Fatigue
Assessment
Scale
(FAS),
Patients
Health
Questionnaire
(PHQ-15),
GAD-7
anxiety
scale,
21-item
Depression,
Anxiety,
Stress
(DASS-21).
Results
Significant
differences
between
genders
found
regarding
characteristics
(
p
<
0.01).
Using
PHQ-15
for
depressive
disorders,
significant
normal
high
severity
scores
(≥
10),
age
group
0.001),
gender
=
0.049),
educational
level
occupational
status
0.019),
cigarette
smoking
0.002),
waterpipe-narghile
0.039),
co-morbidity
0.003).
The
WHOQOL-BREF
indicated
strong
correlations
public
health,
physical
psychological
status,
social
relationships,
environmental
conditions,
disorders
Furthermore,
comparisons
prevalence
symptoms
sleeping
with
≥
10
fatigue
0.012),
depression
0.009),
0.032),
stress
0.045),
significantly
higher
condition
according
to
disorder
status.
Multiple
regression
analysis
revealed
that
DASS21
(WHOQOL-BREF)
0.007),
patient
depression-PHQ-15
0.011),
0.017),
0.041)
main
predictor
when
adjusted
age.
Conclusion
current
has
shown
depression,
anxiety,
stress,
fatigue.
addition,
insufficient
duration
unsatisfactory
seemed
affect
functioning.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Feb. 16, 2023
Background
The
latest
wave
of
the
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
in
Macau
began
on
18
June
2022
and
was
more
serious
than
previous
waves.
Ensuing
disruption
from
is
likely
to
have
had
a
variety
negative
mental
health
consequences
for
residents
including
increased
risk
insomnia.
This
study
investigated
prevalence
correlates
insomnia
among
during
this
as
well
its
association
with
quality
life
(QoL)
network
analysis
perspective.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
conducted
between
26
July
9
September
2022.
Univariate
multivariate
analyses
explored
Analysis
covariance
(ANCOVA)
examined
relationship
QoL.
Network
assessed
structure
“Expected
influence”
identify
central
symptoms
network,
flow
function
specific
that
were
directly
associated
stability
using
case-dropping
bootstrap
procedure.
Results
total
1,008
included
study.
overall
49.0%
(
n
=
494;
95%
CI
45.9–52.1%).
binary
logistic
regression
indicated
people
report
depression
(OR
1.237;
P
<
0.001)
anxiety
1.119;
0.001),
being
quarantined
COVID-19
1.172;
0.034).
An
ANCOVA
found
lower
QoL
(F
(1,1,008)
17.45,
0.001).
“Sleep
maintenance”
(ISI2),
“Distress
caused
by
sleep
difficulties”
(ISI7)
“Interference
daytime
functioning”
(ISI5)
most
model,
while
dissatisfaction”
(ISI4),
(ISI5),
strongest
associations
Conclusion
high
warrants
attention.
Being
having
psychiatric
problems
Future
research
should
target
linked
observed
our
models
improve
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 7, 2025
Objective
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
depression,
anxiety,
sleep
disorders,
and
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
among
healthcare
workers
(HCWs)
in
Huizhou
post-pandemic
period.
Methods
A
retrospective
multicentric
cross-sectional
was
conducted
from
April
25
May
25,
2023,
involving
4,618
HCWs
46
hospitals
Guangdong
Province,
China.
Psychological
well-being
measured
using
PHQ-9,
GAD-7,
Insomnia
Severity
Index
(ISI),
PTSD
scales.
Chi-square
test
multivariable
logistic
regression
were
used
identify
factors
associated
with
insomnia
PTSD.
Results
The
rates
of
insomnia,
45.0%,
59.4%,
40.5%,
10.5%,
respectively.
who
did
not
experience
negative
events
more
likely
show
anxiety
(OR=2.082,
95%CI:1.734-2.499),
depression
(OR=2.013,
95%CI:1.647-2.460)
95%CI:1.683-2.409).
Conclusion
There
a
high
prevalence
after
COVID-19
pandemic.