Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, anxiety, and depression

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: April 11, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone around the globe. Depending on country, there have been different restrictive epidemiologic measures and also long-term repercussions. Morbidity mortality of mental state every human being. However, social separation isolation due to considerably increased this impact. According World Health Organization (WHO), anxiety depression prevalence by 25% globally. In study, we aimed examine lasting effects general population.A cross-sectional study using an anonymous online-based 45-question online survey was conducted at Comenius University in Bratislava. questionnaire comprised five questions two assessment tools Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) Depression (SDS). results Scales were statistically examined association with sex, age, level education.A total 205 subjects participated no responses excluded. group, 78 (38.05%) participants male, 127 (61.69%) female. A higher tendency exhibited female (p = 0.012) age group under 30 years 0.042). education has identified as a significant factor for changes state, levels tended be worse 0.006).Summarizing pandemic, people feel worse, while females younger adults felt more anxiety.

Language: Английский

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Online food delivery companies' performance and consumers expectations during Covid-19: An investigation using machine learning approach

Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 68, P. 103052 - 103052

Published: June 15, 2022

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Related Fears of Patients Admitted to a Psychiatric Emergency Department during and Post-Lockdown in Switzerland: Preliminary Findings to Look Ahead for Tailored Preventive Mental Health Strategies

Medicina, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 57(12), P. 1360 - 1360

Published: Dec. 13, 2021

Background and Objectives: While the impact on mental health of 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) has been extensively documented, little is known about its influence subjective fears. Here, we investigate COVID-19 related restrictions fears patients admitted to a psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) during post-lockdown. Materials Methods: A retrospective study 1477 consultations at ED University Hospital Geneva (HUG) was performed using mixed-methods analysis. The first analysis section qualitative, aiming explore type fears, while second statistically compared (i) lockdown (16 March 2020-10 May 2020) (ii) post-lockdown (11 2020-5 July 2020). Fears were also explored among different patient-age sub-groups. Results: 334 expressed one/more Both in post-lockdown, mostly pertained "containment measures" (isolation, loneliness). When vs. "work status" (deteriorating, losing work) prevailed (p = 0.029) "hopelessness" (powerless feeling, inability find solutions) 0.001). "Self around COVID-19" (dying, getting sick) fear relatively more frequent youth 0.039), elderly < Conclusions: Collectively, these findings highlight that lockdown/post-lockdown periods generated temporally demographically distinct patterns, with special regard elderly, two particularly vulnerable populations when faced sudden unexpected dramatic events. For this reason, particular "front-line service" status makes it privileged observatory can provide novel insights. From perspective, latter be translated into pragmatic, personalized prevention strategies reinforce specific resilience resources mitigate current long-term pandemic's impact.

Language: Английский

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Global law, policy, and governance for effective prevention and control of COVID-19: A comparative analysis of the law and policy of Pakistan, China, and Russia

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

Published: Jan. 4, 2023

Global health governance is a developing system in this complex institutional regime. The local and regional policies sometimes challenge global due to diverse discourse various countries. In the wake of COVID-19, was reaffirmed as indifferent modules control eliminate pandemic; however, agencies later dissected their own opinion said that “countries must learn live with pandemic.” Given controversial statement, research focuses on strong effective Russian Federation, Pakistan, China. uses law results newly developed three countries formed under policies. conclusion based statement order pandemic, measures are required at each level.

Language: Английский

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The Influence of Socioeconomic and Educational Factors on the Level of Anxiety and Fear of COVID-19

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 99 - 99

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were reports of heightened levels anxiety and fear contagion in general population. Such psychological responses may be influenced by socio-environmental context which individuals reside. This study aimed to examine relationship between socioeconomic educational factors level related COVID-19. A multicenter, cross-sectional design was used, including patients aged 18 years or older who attended primary care physician consultations at various health centers Toledo, Spain, October 2020 January 2021. By means a non-probabilistic sampling, total 150 participants selected for study, with 146 them providing AMICO questionnaire The associated assessed using validated Anxiety Fear Assessment Scale (AMICO). significant linear revealed social class, employment status, levels. Specifically, as class decreased (p = 0.001) situation worsened (unemployment) 0.037), proportion reporting high increased. second phase more than half attending family medicine exhibited towards COVID-19, significantly lower unemployment.

Language: Английский

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Relationship between self-care activities, stress and well-being during COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-cultural mediation model

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(12), P. e048469 - e048469

Published: Dec. 1, 2021

To examine the mediation role of self-care between stress and psychological well-being in general population four countries to assess impact sociodemographic variables on this relationship.Cross-sectional, online survey.A stratified sample confined (N=1082) from Ibero-American countries-Chile (n=261), Colombia (n=268), Ecuador (n=282) Spain (n=271)-balanced by age gender.Sociodemographic information (age, gender, country, education income level), related COVID-19 lockdown (number days quarantine, number people with whom individuals live, absence/presence adults minors charge attitude towards search COVID-19), Perceived Stress Scale-10, Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale-29 Self-Care Activities Screening Scale-14.Self-care partially mediates relationship during confinement total (F (3,1078)=370.01, p<0.001, R2=0.507) each country. On other hand, among evaluated variables, only affects relationship.The results have broad implications for public health, highlighting importance promoting people's active their own care health behaviour improve if management social determinants are jointly addressed first. The present study provides first transnational evidence earlier stages lockdown, showing that higher perception stress, less activities adopted, turn lower beneficial effects well-being.

Language: Английский

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The effects of fear of COVID-19, loneliness, and resilience on the quality of life in older adults living in a nursing home

Geriatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 42(6), P. 1422 - 1428

Published: Sept. 27, 2021

Language: Английский

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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries: A Structural Equations Modeling Approach

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 9(10), P. 1167 - 1167

Published: Oct. 12, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (VH) has caused concerns due to the possible fluctuations that may occur directly impacting control of pandemic. In this study, we aimed estimate prevalence and factors associated with VH in Portuguese-speaking countries. We developed a web survey (N:6,843) using an online, structured, validated questionnaire. used Measurement Models, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Structural Equation Confirmatory Analysis for data analysis. The overall countries was 21.1%. showed statistically significant direct effect VH: vaccine-related conspiracy beliefs (VB) (β = 0.886), perceived stress (PS) 0.313), Misinformation (MIS) 0.259) individual responses (CIR) -0.122). MIS CIR greater among men PS VB women; youngest oldest. No discrepant differences were identified analyzed education strata. conclusion, found related strongly influence decision hesitate (not take or delay vaccine). Specific characteristics gender, age group, social cognitive vulnerabilities, added knowledge acquired, poorly substantiated and/or misrepresented about vaccine, need be considered planning vaccination campaigns. It is necessary respond timely, fast, accurate manner challenges posed by hesitancy.

Language: Английский

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Gender Differences in the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of Italian Academic Workers

Journal of Personalized Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 613 - 613

Published: April 11, 2022

The 2020 pandemic for coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection has required strict measures virus spreading reduction, including stay-at-home orders. To explore gender differences in mental health status after the first wave of and teleworking, we analyzed frequency distribution emotions coping strategies facing stratified by using data from an online survey conducted at University Salerno, Italy, between 11 May 10 June 2020. questionnaire included 31 items on demographics, COVID-19 emergency, gender-based violence, with multiple-choice answers some questions. Females felt significantly sadder (p = 0.0019), lonelier 0.0058), more fearful 0.0003), insecure 0.0129) than males, experienced sleep disorders 0.0030), were likely to sanitize surfaces compared males < 0.0001). Our results show awareness concerns about that differently influenced mood, as females frightened worried males.

Language: Английский

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The role of emotion regulation and intolerance to uncertainty on the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and distress

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 42(23), P. 19658 - 19669

Published: April 25, 2022

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing negative consequences on mental health around the globe. To date, research what psychological factors could influence individuals’ distress still scarce. current study aims to test a multiple mediation model examine role of Intolerance Uncertainty (IU) and emotional regulation (i.e., expressive suppression cognitive reappraisal) as joint factors, which can increase understanding due outbreak. An online survey measuring fear COVID-19, IU, regulation, was administered 3863 Italian adults (females 73.3%; M age = 36.44; SD 14.74) during lockdown. Results showed that IU partially mediated effect depression, anxiety stress. Moreover, individuals with difficulties in managing uncertainties their may be at risk for heightened use depression. However, both higher lower level High reappraisal has mediational relationship between distress. Findings suggest should targeted informing development tailored treatments reduce

Language: Английский

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