medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 17, 2022
Abstract
Objectives
The
mental
health
impacts
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
continue
to
be
documented
worldwide
with
systematic
reviews
playing
a
pivotal
role.
Here
we
present
updated
findings
from
our
review
and
meta-analysis
on
among
hospital
healthcare
workers
during
COVID-19.
Methods
We
searched
MEDLINE,
CINAHL,
PsycINFO,
Embase
Web
Of
Science
Core
Collection
between
1st
January
2000
17
th
February
2022
for
studies
using
validated
methods
reporting
prevalence
diagnosed
or
probable
disorders
in
pandemic.
A
proportions
odds
ratio
was
performed
random
effects
model.
Heterogeneity
investigated
test
subgroup
differences
95%
prediction
intervals.
Results
included
401
studies,
representing
458
754
participants
across
58
countries.
Pooled
depression
28.5%
(95%CI:
26.3-30.7),
anxiety
28.7%
26.5-31.0),
PTSD
25.5%
22.5-28.5),
alcohol
substance
use
disorder
25.3%
13.3-39.6)
insomnia
24.4%
19.4-29.9).
Prevalence
rates
were
stratified
by
physicians,
nurses,
allied
health,
support
staff
students,
which
varied
considerably.
There
significantly
higher
women,
those
working
high-risk
units
providing
direct
care.
Limitations
Majority
used
self-report
measures
reflected
rather
than
actual
diagnosis.
Conclusions
These
have
enhanced
understanding
at-risk
groups
hospitals.
Targeted
research
towards
these
risks
are
recommended
mitigate
any
long-term
consequences.
Public Health Nursing,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
40(1), P. 80 - 89
Published: Sept. 7, 2022
This
study
investigated
the
effects
of
occupational
stress,
anxiety,
depression,
and
sleep
disturbance
on
level
fatigue
among
public
health
nurses
(PHNs).The
had
a
cross-sectional,
correlational
survey
design.A
total
198
PHNs
were
enrolled
from
30
healthcare
centers/offices.
Data
collected
between
May
July
2021
using
structured
questionnaire
to
investigate
general
characteristics,
disturbance,
participants.
Descriptive
statistics
multiple
regressions
used
determine
its
influencing
factors
PHNs.The
participants
showed
high
stress
levels
due
lack
rewards.
The
percentage
with
mild-to-severe
anxiety
those
who
identified
themselves
as
poor
sleepers
44.9%,
50.5%,
70.2%,
respectively.
High
(β
=
.23,
p
<
.001),
.21,
.20,
.016),
depression
.17,
.043),
being
younger
-.15,
.004),
regular
worker
.13,
.017)
fatigue.Individual
efforts
organizational
interventions
enhance
quality
are
needed
relieve
PHNs.
Further,
support
can
be
considerate
young
workers,
alleviate
their
stress.
Moreover,
should
managed
efficiently
reduce
fatigue.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Sept. 14, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
been
recognized
as
an
international
public
health
emergency.
aim
of
our
study
was
to
identify
contributors
nurses'
depression.This
survey-based
conducted
in
the
Pomeranian
Medical
University
Hospital
no.
1
Szczecin
and
involved
207
nurses.
following
standardized
research
instruments
were
applied:
World
Assumptions
Scale,
Athens
Insomnia
Impact
Event
Scale
-
Revised,
Patient
Health
Questionnaire-9,
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder,
Perceived
Stress
a
questionnaire
own
authorship.The
showed
that
72.95%
subjects
experienced
severe
stress,
40.58%
suffered
from
insomnia.
In
addition,
65.7%
respondents
had
anxiety
symptoms
varying
degrees
severity,
62.8%
depressive
mild
severity.
mean
score
on
IES-R
scale,
reflecting
psychological
impact
pandemic,
34.25.
affected
medical
staff,
particularly
through
increased
stress
symptoms.
levels
insomnia
significantly
affect
prevalence
depression
among
nurses.The
It
is
important
conduct
further
after
ended.
Minerva Cardiology and Angiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
71(5)
Published: Oct. 28, 2022
Since
its
outbreak,
the
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
has
profoundly
changed
world
we
were
acquainted
with.
After
first
known
contact
with
humankind
in
Wuhan,
China,
December
2019,
reckless
spread
of
such
pathogen
put
healthcare
system
to
test,
leading
harmful
consequences
affecting
human
lives
every
aspect.
As
February
2022,
death
toll
amounts
almost
6
million
deaths,
but
pathogenic
profile
SARS-CoV-2
goes
way
beyond
mere
biological
interaction
between
viral
particle
and
our
organism.
People
had
deal
severe
psychological
impact
caused
by
only
available
weapon
fight
this
infection,
i.e.,
social
distancing.
The
been
strained
repercussions
still
are
unaware
nowadays.
Healthcare
professionals
among
most
hit
categories,
not
because
quarantine
above
all
for
situations
they
bear
day,
constantly
facing
desperation,
death,
isolation,
rage.
In
circumstances,
media
represented
a
powerful
shelter,
giving
people
ability
keep
feel
connected
even
if
miles
apart.
country,
power
communication
was
strongly
emphasized
launching
an
Italian
Facebook
group
called
"Memedical,"
where
members
can
share
ironic
memes
closer
give
glimmer
happiness
challenging
moment.
Our
review
highlights
severity
pandemic's
impact,
deteriorating
global
population's
physical
mental
health,
shows
how
wise
use
benefit
quality
life.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 17, 2022
Abstract
Objectives
The
mental
health
impacts
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
continue
to
be
documented
worldwide
with
systematic
reviews
playing
a
pivotal
role.
Here
we
present
updated
findings
from
our
review
and
meta-analysis
on
among
hospital
healthcare
workers
during
COVID-19.
Methods
We
searched
MEDLINE,
CINAHL,
PsycINFO,
Embase
Web
Of
Science
Core
Collection
between
1st
January
2000
17
th
February
2022
for
studies
using
validated
methods
reporting
prevalence
diagnosed
or
probable
disorders
in
pandemic.
A
proportions
odds
ratio
was
performed
random
effects
model.
Heterogeneity
investigated
test
subgroup
differences
95%
prediction
intervals.
Results
included
401
studies,
representing
458
754
participants
across
58
countries.
Pooled
depression
28.5%
(95%CI:
26.3-30.7),
anxiety
28.7%
26.5-31.0),
PTSD
25.5%
22.5-28.5),
alcohol
substance
use
disorder
25.3%
13.3-39.6)
insomnia
24.4%
19.4-29.9).
Prevalence
rates
were
stratified
by
physicians,
nurses,
allied
health,
support
staff
students,
which
varied
considerably.
There
significantly
higher
women,
those
working
high-risk
units
providing
direct
care.
Limitations
Majority
used
self-report
measures
reflected
rather
than
actual
diagnosis.
Conclusions
These
have
enhanced
understanding
at-risk
groups
hospitals.
Targeted
research
towards
these
risks
are
recommended
mitigate
any
long-term
consequences.