COVID-19 and common mental health symptoms in the early phase of the pandemic: An umbrella review of the evidence

PLoS Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(4), P. e1004206 - e1004206

Published: April 25, 2023

Background There remains uncertainty about the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on mental health. This umbrella review provides a comprehensive overview association between and common disorders. We qualitatively summarized evidence from reviews with meta-analyses individual study-data in general population, healthcare workers, specific at-risk populations. Methods findings A systematic search was carried out 5 databases for peer-reviewed prevalence depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during published December 31, until August 12, 2022. identified 123 which 7 provided standardized mean differences (SMDs) either longitudinal pre- to or cross-sectional compared matched pre-pandemic data. Methodological quality rated Assessment Multiple Systematic Reviews checklist scores (AMSTAR 2) instrument generally low moderate. Small but significant increases and/or health were reported people preexisting physical conditions, children (3 reviews; SMDs ranged 0.11 0.28). Mental depression significantly increased periods social restrictions (1 review; 0.41 0.83, respectively) anxiety did not (SMD: 0.26). Increases larger longer-lasting 0.16 0.23) than those (2 reviews: 0.12 0.18). Females showed increase males review: SMD 0.15). In disorders, any patient group, adolescents, students, no found SMD’s ranging −0.16 0.48). 116 pooled rates PTSD 9% 48% across Although heterogeneity studies high largely unexplained, assessment tools cut-offs used, age, sex gender, COVID-19 exposure factors be moderators some reviews. The major limitations are inability quantify explain included shortage within-person data multiple studies. Conclusions small consistent deterioration particularly early has been population chronic somatic Also, associations stronger females younger age groups others. Explanatory individual-level, exposure, time-course scarce inconsistencies For policy research, repeated assessments panels including vulnerable individuals recommended respond current future crises.

Language: Английский

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Impact de la COVID-19 sur la santé publique en Afrique subsaharienne

Bulletin de l Académie Nationale de Médecine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 207(2), P. 150 - 164

Published: Jan. 6, 2023

Language: Английский

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Self-Compassion during COVID-19 in Non-WEIRD Countries: A Narrative Review

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(14), P. 2016 - 2016

Published: July 13, 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacted people's mental health negatively worldwide, including in non-WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich and Democratic) countries. Self-compassion, kindness understanding towards oneself difficult times have received increasing attention the field of health. Self-compassion is strongly associated with good various populations. This narrative review aimed to synthesise evidence on self-compassion countries during COVID-19 pandemic. MEDLINE PsycINFO were searched for empirical studies. was consistently positive too. However, how, what degree, each component impacts remains be evaluated across different cultures. Future research such as multi-national intervention studies, or network meta-analysis, needed advance our how improves

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of probable depression and anxiety symptoms in Mozambique: A secondary data analysis

PLOS mental health., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. e0000169 - e0000169

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

There is limited research at the national level in Mozambique that examines prevalence and correlates of depression anxiety. Therefore our study examined probable anxiety symptoms among women men country. We used 2022–23 Demographic Health Survey, specifically drawing on some socio-demographic mental health variables measured by PHQ-9 GAD-7 applied multivariate logistic regression analysis. Our findings revealed high levels anxiety, is, 10% (95% CI = 9%-12%) 11% 10%-12%), respectively, for women. Among women, those from poorer (aOR 0.68, 95% 0.48, 0.97; aOR 0.66, 0.91), middle 0.55, 0.88, 0.81; 0.58, 0.40, 0.83), richer 0.63, 0.41, 0.94; 0.43, 0.91) richest households 0.39, 0.24, 0.65; 0.27, 0.67) were all less likely to report respectively. Furthermore, employed 0.65, 0.53, 0.80; 0.83) had a reduced probability indicating they men, 2% 2%-3%) reported While with secondary-level educational attainment 3.20, 1.19, 8.62) more depression, this was not case where no education 0.13, 0.02, 0.78) primary 0.09, 0.80) disorders compared their colleagues highest attainment. Finally, rural areas 0.22, 0.74) relative urban counterparts although significant disorders. Mental policy needs pay critical attention groups such as older age cohorts, formerly married, Muslim people lower socioeconomic status.

Language: Английский

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Depression and anxiety in peruvian military personnel during the pandemic context: a cross-sectional study

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

Published: April 13, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased workload and stress could have mental health problems (anxiety depression) in military personnel. However, number of studies members is scarce, especially regard to health. The objective this study was determine prevalence factors associated with depression anxiety Peruvian

Language: Английский

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Symptoms and risk factors of depression and PTSD in the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal survey conducted from 2020 to 2022 in Japan

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

Published: March 20, 2023

The present study aimed to explore changes in depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the general population during prolonged COVID-19 pandemic investigate risk factors adaptive/nonadaptive strategies.A web-based longitudinal survey was conducted across five timepoints from 2020 2022 Japan. Depressive symptoms were measured using Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), PTSD Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IESR), coping strategies Brief Coping Orientation Problems Experienced (Brief COPE). Higher scores PHQ-9 IESR indicate more score COPE that these means are used very frequently.A total 1,366 participants (mean age = 52.76, SD 15.57) analyzed. Regarding levels depression, lower than 2021 (all p < 0.01). PTSD, females (p 0.001). Being younger (β -0.08 - 0.13, both 0.01) engaging self-blame 0.12 0.18, increased regardless sex. For males, not working 0.09, 0.004) having suffered an economic impact 0.07, 0.003) for depressive symptoms, active -0.10, 0.005) associated with decreased symptoms. females, substance use 0.032) behavioral disengagement 0.10, 0.006) did show symptoms.Levels might have early stages January 2022. Although males need improve their situation decrease adaptive be difficult identify due sexes. In addition, a event but traumatic population, at least

Language: Английский

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Positive and negative experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic among lonely and non-lonely populations in Germany

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: March 2, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing an epidemic of loneliness. Previous studies have shown the differences in positive and negative experiences lonely non-lonely people a non-pandemic setting. However, it unclear how drastic alteration may influence peoples' reactions beliefs, especially among those who feel lonely. Our study aims to examine people. We undertook cross-sectional online survey general population Germany ( N = 1,758) from May 2020 2022. assessed their feelings loneliness with short eight-item UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-8), experience living as well psychological distress regarding Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI). found individuals (ULS-8 score ≥ 16) reported fewer pandemic, for example, less time loved ones [ z (1, 756) −2.5, p 0.012] sense togetherness −2.39, 0.017] compared individuals. Meanwhile, they experienced more experiences, worry fear 6.31, &lt; 0.001] Interestingly, were likely view conspiracy than −3.35, 0.001]. results give insight into attribution bias affect during highlight raise question beliefs. For preparedness response, decision-makers focus on interventions foster social cohesion, empower people, build resilience, most importantly provide timely care.

Language: Английский

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Mapping post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and quality of life among residents of Wuhan, China after the COVID-19 outbreak: A network perspective

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 318, P. 80 - 87

Published: Aug. 27, 2022

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of suicide ideation among HIV/AIDS patients in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Feb. 23, 2023

Objective A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the prevalence of suicide ideation among HIV/AIDS patients in China. Methods Systematic search CNKI, Wanfang, China biology medicine database, Weipu, EMBASE, Web science PubMed for studies related patients. The incidence HIV / AIDS investigated by meta-analysis. Results total 16 were included ( n = 6,174). suicidal 30.6% (95%CI: 21.4–39.9%). results subgroup analysis showed that male 36.1%, which higher than female (32.8%), homosexual (39.7%) heterosexual (27.1%), 2013–2021 survey (35.2%) 2003–2012 (26.5%), unmarried (39.6%) married (34.5%), diagnosed &gt;1 year (28.4%) &lt;1 (27.6%), depression (34.3%) without (20.5%) CD4 cell counts ≤200 cells/ul group (20.6%) those &gt;400 (19.8%). Conclusion is relatively high.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Pandemic and Food Insecurity Fuel the Mental Health Crisis in Africa

International Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 68

Published: Jan. 12, 2024

Objective: Providing country-level estimates for prevalence rates of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), COVID-19 exposure and food insecurity (FI) assessing the role persistent threats to survival—exemplified by FI—for mental health crisis in Africa. Methods: Original phone-based survey data from Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Tanzania Uganda (12 consecutive cross-sections 2021; n = 23,943) were analyzed estimate GAD. Logistic regression models mediation analysis using structural equation identify risk protective factors. Results: The overall GAD 2021 was 23.3%; 40.2% 17.0% 18.0% Tanzania, 19.1% Uganda. Both (OR adj. 1.4; CI 1.3–1.6) FI adj 3.2; 2.7–3.8) are independent significant predictors Thus, impact on considerably stronger than that exposure. Conclusion: Persistent survival play a substantial health, specifically High anxiety population requires programs reduce violence enhance social support. Even during pandemic, addressing as key driver should be prioritized policymakers.

Language: Английский

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