Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in University Students in Paraguay during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(19), P. 12930 - 12930

Published: Oct. 9, 2022

We aimed to determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress in university students Paraguay during COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 293 from four universities 2021. The DASS-21 mental health scale used measure outcomes (depression, stress) evaluate their association with socio-educational variables. total 77.1% participants were women 136 (46.4%) between 21 25 years old. 74.7%, 87.4%, 57%, respectively. found that being a woman studying at public positively associated stress. Receiving training increases problems. In conclusion, high levels Being woman, university, receiving on factors higher presenting all problems evaluated. Furthermore, aged 31 over had depression

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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Association between love breakup and suicidal ideation in Peruvian medical students: a cross-sectional study during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Jan. 29, 2024

We aimed to determine the association between a major romantic breakup and suicidal ideation in medical students from three universities Peru. A cross-sectional study was conducted during first pandemic wave 2021 on northern The outcome ideation, measured with question nine of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7) Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) were also used assess mental health symptoms. exposure experience love pandemic. In addition, its other covariates (age, sex, family members infected COVID-19, deceased insomnia, anxiety, among others) examined. Out 370 students, 19.5% reported (95%CI: 15.5-23.8), 34.3% had 29.4-39.4). Having associated higher prevalence (PR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.32-1.67, p < 0.001). Moderate insomnia 2.56, 1.70-3.87, 0.001) anxiety symptoms 1.94, 1.10-3.44, = 0.023) ideation. Our provides evidence significant This finding emphasizes need for further research better understand this inform development effective suicide prevention policies education.

Language: Английский

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Marital status and living apart affect sleep quality in male military personnel: a study of the China’s Navy during COVID-19

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

Published: July 27, 2023

Marital status is a robust sociodemographic predictor of sleep. Having to live apart from spouse may have different implications than those cohabitants or singles, especially in military personnel. Further research on this group will help provide knowledge advance and facilitate early targeted interventions.An online questionnaire study was conducted July November 2021. A total 1,832 male personnel completed the questionnaire. The marital measured by self-reported single choice question. Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) Dysfunctional Beliefs Attitudes about scale (DBAS-16) were used measure sleep-related outcomes. Inverse probability weighting (IPW) applied reduce effects confounding. Logistic regression analyze relationship between explore impact living together not.After inverse weighting, prevalence poor quality, sleepiness dysfunctional beliefs 16.1, 20.1 7.1%, respectively. One-way ANOVA results for means both groups statistically significantly different, except latency disturbance dimensions PSQI. Participants who married more likely (OR: 1.408, 95% CI: [1.10, 1.80]), daytime 1.560, [1.27, 1.92]) develop attitudes 2.497, [1.65, 3.80]) unmarried. analysis showed that odds developing DBAS participants but bigger unmarried 1.548 3.991, respectively.), while there no significant differences 0.738, p = 0.050). Age protective factor development bad outcomes, family economic an independent risk factor.Marital appear important beliefs. effect not should be considered separately as

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Association between Working Time and Burnout Syndrome in Peruvian Military during the Second Epidemic Wave of COVID-19

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(20), P. 13614 - 13614

Published: Oct. 20, 2022

There is scant evidence on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic burnout in front-line military personnel and how working time may influence this condition. We aimed to determine association between Burnout syndrome personnel. A cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary data among 576 from Lambayeque, Peru during second wave 2021. used Maslach Inventory instrument measure Syndrome. evaluated its with work time, measured as number months that member worked pandemic. The prevalence 9%. Of total sample, 39.1% 10.3% presented depersonalization emotional exhaustion, respectively. Military for more than 18 had a 104% higher (PR: 2.04, 95%CI: 1.02–4.10). Exposure prolonged increased This information helps understand potential effects population provides insight into members would need rest prevent syndrome.

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity in Piura, Peru, in the context of post-earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic

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

Published: July 17, 2023

Introduction Piura, located in a seismic zone, faces challenges related to food security. The aim of this study was analyze aspects insecurity the region following 6.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred 2021, within context COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A secondary analysis performed 177 people exposed Piura. Food assessed with Household Insecurity Access Scale. Its association insomnia, resilience, anxiety/depressive symptoms, and general variables were determined using generalized linear models. Results observed 31.1% (95% CI: 24.3–38.4) participants. This prevalence higher mild (PR: 1.73, 95% 1.12–2.70) moderate 1.55, 1.09–2.22) anxiety severe depressive symptoms 2.74, 1.24–6.03), previous exposure El Niño Phenomenon 1.72; 1.06–2.81). An income than 5000 Peruvian soles (approximately 1300 US dollars) associated lower 0.22, 0.13–0.40). Conclusions Overall, three out 10 individuals experienced after 2021 may be aggravated by mental disorders, phenomenon, Our contributes field exploring range unique context: post-earthquake during health emergency Peru. These findings enhance our understanding at regional level highlight need for preventive security programs events.

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Eating Disorders in Military First Line of Defense against COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study during the Second Epidemic Wave in Peru

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(4), P. 2848 - 2848

Published: Feb. 6, 2023

Few studies have evaluated eating disorders in military personnel engaged defense activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to determine prevalence and factors associated with from Lambayeque, Peru. A secondary data analysis was performed among 510 second epidemic wave of used Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) assess disorders. explored associations insomnia, food insecurity, physical activity, resilience, fear COVID-19, burnout syndrome, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress selected sociodemographic variables. were experienced by 10.2% participants. higher having 7 12 months (PR: 2.97; 95% CI: 1.24–7.11) 19 or more 2.62; 1.11–6.17) working first line against 2.20; 1.26–3.85), syndrome 3.73; 1.90–7.33) 1.13–7.83). low found personnel. However, prevention this problem should be focused on at-risk groups that experience mental health burdens.

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Food insecurity and the risk of sleep disorders in people living with HIV/AIDS as a neglected health concern: A national survey in Iran

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(13), P. e33467 - e33467

Published: June 22, 2024

Food insecurity (FI) and sleep problems are major modifiable health issues among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH), there is limited knowledge about their prevalence this underrepresented population. Our study aimed to assess the relationship between FI as important environmental factors affecting PLWH in Iran.The national survey was conducted on 1185 confirmed HIV-positive patients who attended consulting centers 15 geographically diverse provinces Iran, during 2021–2022. Standard questionnaires were used measure (Insomnia, Obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA), Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS), Poor quality), a logistic regression model association odds of experiencing problems.About 764 (The = 64.47%) participants had insecure status, mean score 11.73 (SE 0.34). Those higher insomnia, EDS, poor quality (54.84%, 31.79%, 55.17%, respectively) compared those without (30.69%, 17.03%, 40.42%, respectively). increased being at risk for Insomnia (OR 2.39, 95% CI: 1.81–3.15), EDS 1.44, 1.04–2.01), 1.79, 1.29–2.48) multiple model. The results highlight strong broad range PLWH. Considering impact impaired PLWH, more attention needed at-risk groups screening intervention purposes.

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Prevalence and factors associated with fear of COVID-19 in military personnel during the second epidemic wave in Peru

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: March 7, 2024

Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, mounting workload and heightened stress may contribute to exacerbated mental health challenges, including an increased fear of COVID-19, among military personnel. Despite potential influence these factors, there remains a scarcity studies addressing issues, particularly within this specific population. We aimed determine prevalence factors associated with members. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2 9, 2021, during second wave pandemic in Lambayeque region, Peru. The outcome variable assessed using Fear Scale. association resilience (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, abbreviated as CD-RISC), food insecurity (Household Food Insecurity Access HFIAS), physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, IPAQ-S), eating disorder (Eating Attitudes Test-26, EAT-26), other socio- demographic variables assessed. Results Among 525 participants, median age 22, 95.8% were male, 19.2% experienced COVID-19. higher (PR=1.03; 95% CI: 1.01-1.06), religion (PR=2.05; 1.04-4.05), (PR=2.95; 1.99-4.36), having relative (PR=2.13; 1.09-4.17). Overweight (PR=0.58; 0.37-0.90) high level (PR=0.63; 0.43-0.93) lower Discussion Two out ten personnel afraid Our results highlight need for targeted interventions contributing personnel, emphasizing significance support preventive measures

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Mental Health and Other Factors Associated with COVID‐19 Vaccination Intention toward Children of Military Parents in Lambayeque, Peru

The Scientific World JOURNAL, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

There is evidence that vaccine acceptability strongly associated with mental health. However, no studies assessing intention to vaccinate (ITV) toward children of military parents have been documented. The current research aimed establish the prevalence and factors ITV against COVID-19 in Lambayeque-Peru, 2021. Analysis was conducted dependent variable reported by parents. independent variables were history health, searching for health support, food insecurity, resilience, anxiety, depression, burnout, posttraumatic stress, suicidal risk. Prevalence ratios 95% confidence intervals estimated. Of 201 personnel evaluated, 92.5% male, 82.5% Catholic faith, median age 40.9% respondents seeking help during pandemic. It anxiety (20.3%), depression (6.5%), stress disorder (6.5%). Most (93%). In multiple models, we found Catholics had a 23% higher where PR = CI (PR 1.23; CI: 1.01-1.50). Likewise, support increased 8% 1.08; 1.00-1.15). Seeking belonging faith Peruvian personnel. Finding experiencing burnout syndrome, having relative who suffers from problems, being part religion willingness immunize members.

Language: Английский

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