The association between psychological distress and alcohol consumption and physical activity: a population-based cohort study

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

Published: June 22, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures caused changes to daily life for most people. Heavy alcohol consumption physical inactivity are two important behavioral risk factors noncommunicable diseases worldwide. pandemic, with its social distancing measures, home office policies, isolation, quarantine requirements may have an impact on these factors. This three-wave longitudinal study aims investigate if psychological distress worries related health economy were associated levels in activity during the first years of Norway.We used data collected April 2020, January 2021, 2022 from online population-based survey. Alcohol status assessed at all three measuring points via Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT-C) International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF). COVID-19-related worries, office/study, occupational situation, age, gender, children below 18 living home, (measured Symptom Checklist (SCL-10)) included as independent variables model. A mixed model regression was presented coefficients 95% confidence intervals (CI).Analysis 25,708 participants demonstrates that substantial symptoms more often reported higher (1.86 units/week, CI 1.48-2.24) lower [-1,043 Metabolic Equivalents Task (METs) per week, -1,257;-828] baseline. Working/studying (0.37 0.24-0.50) being male (1.57 1.45-1.69) consumption. (-536 METs/week, -609;-463), older than 70 (-503 -650;-355) activity. differences between those highest lowest reduced over time (239 67;412), similarly intake among having not < (0.10 0.01-0.19).These findings highlight increases risks high symptoms, particularly increase understanding behavior.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Physical Activity among Medical Students from the Western Balkans

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(13), P. 7691 - 7691

Published: June 23, 2022

The student population includes young adults who need nutrition and regular physical activity (PA) for mental, cognitive, development. It is estimated that, globally, only 25-40% of the university involved in PA. To date, no research has been conducted Western Balkans to address PA medical students. aim this study was investigate prevalence factors influencing among students from Balkans. A cross-sectional included 2452 14 faculties five countries (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina, North Macedonia Serbia). There were significantly more engaged than those did not engage some type (daily) Gender, overweight or obesity, household income are associated with students' Students often daily have higher levels likely be males whose above average. In order improve health population, public authorities continuously introduce appropriate activities increase their level

Language: Английский

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Lifestyle, Physical Activity and Dietary Habits of Medical Students of Wroclaw Medical University during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(12), P. 7507 - 7507

Published: June 19, 2022

The new disease COVID-19, induced by SARS-CoV-2, causes acute respiratory infection. Many countries, including Poland, began to set a variety of different restrictions reduce the spread virus. Most students had problems with online lessons. study was conducted among second year medicine Medical University Wroclaw, and after entire process verification 200 respondents were accepted. research consisted completing same anonymous questionnaires twice in March October 2020. This finally allowed for critical assessment impact pandemic its on students’ daily lives. During classes, low levels physical activity persisted (p = 0.718), whereas time spent sitting increased < 0.001). Despite positive changes declared snacking 0.061), we observed significant drops index healthy diet 0.001) nutritional knowledge as well an increase consumption fast-food energy drinks 0.019). Reduced can cause decrease attention food preparation much more frequent fast-food.

Language: Английский

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A scoping review of the literature on the impact of the COVID-19 quarantine on the psychological wellbeing of medical students

BMC Medical Education, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Nov. 9, 2022

The goal of this study was to identify the nature and extent available published research on impact social isolation, psychological wellbeing medical students, who had quarantine due COVID-19 pandemic.Design. Scoping review.The PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews Meta-Analyses extension Reviews), guideline, used structure study. A search strategy carried out across six bibliographic databases. PubMed, Embase, ERIC, Scopus, Cochrane Database Reviews Web Science. following terms were used, "medical student*" AND "impact" "quarantine" "COVID-19". Searches initially confined articles (excluding conference abstracts) between 1 January 2019- 21 August 2021 but updated in September 2022 with original expanded include "isolation" or "lockdown" as well period extended 2022. secondary references conducted. Data from selected studies extracted, variables recorded; first author year publication, country study, design, sample size, participants, mode analysing mental health results studies.A total 223 identified 387 articles, Following exclusion duplicates application agreed inclusion criteria, 31 full-text final review, most which cross sectional studies. Sample sizes ranged 13 4193 students a variety self-administered questionnaires measure wellbeing. Overall, 26 showed that negative well-being students. However, two no impact, three an improvement.The evidence is growing. Quarantine because pandemic may have not certain. There therefore need more further evaluate question.

Language: Английский

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Relación de la Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés Académico con el Consumo de Tabaco y Alcohol en Estudiantes de Medicina: Revisión Sistemática

Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(6), P. 7962 - 7981

Published: Jan. 24, 2024

El alcohol y el tabaco son drogas legales, de consumo recreativo, que están al alcance toda la población mayor edad. La literatura refiere los estudiantes medicina no libres su consumo, ha sido tema investigación para autores. objetivo presente revisión sistemática fue identificar las investigaciones originales publicadas en últimos cinco años, sobre relación depresión, ansiedad estrés académico con medicina, finalidad conocer cuáles medidas e instrumentos han utilizado medir estas variables. búsqueda se realizó solo base datos PubMed evitar registros duplicados. Para evaluar calidad metodológica, extracción información bajo lineamientos declaración PRISMA. Se incluyeron ocho artículos esta revisión. país mayores publicaciones Francia. medida utilizada obtener autoinforme. instrumento coincide menos cuatro es AUDIT. En todos reportó tabaco. Aunque importante, realizado asociaciones diferentes variables a parte interés.

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, smoking, alcohol use, and mental well-being—A longitudinal study of nursing students at Wroclaw Medical University in Poland

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

Published: Nov. 16, 2023

Introduction From the moment first cases of coronavirus disease were detected in December 2019 until announcement and duration pandemic, it was a negative experience for people around world various spheres life. In connection with it, there have been many changes our daily lives related to lifestyle, physical activity, or mental sphere. The aim following paper is determine correlation between COVID-19 pandemic alcohol drinking, smoking, exercise, lifestyle among nursing students Poland. Methods study conducted at Wroclaw Medical University before during pandemic. survey consisted completing same anonymous online questionnaires five times by research group. majority respondents women age 18 30 years old significance level data analysis set p &lt; 0.05. Results discussion October 2020, we recorded large number experiencing anxiety/fear being more stressed. Between measurements, highest average addiction ( 0.001) 2021 (8.71). Moreover, percentage who felt as increased = 0.021). As continued, systematic decline activity 0.001). conclusion, had serious impact on students.

Language: Английский

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Effect of the COVID-19 Emergency State in the Latvian General Population with Depression and Distress on Changes of Patterns of Smoking and Psychoactive Substance Use

Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences Section B Natural Exact and Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 78(1), P. 85 - 90

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Abstract The World Health Organisation warned that the COVID-19 pandemic could have psychiatric consequences, such as elevated levels of depression and increased alcohol psychoactive substance use. On 12 March 2020, Latvia declared a state emergency, which was repealed on 10 June 2020. A nationwide representative online study in general population conducted from 7 to 27 July Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale used determine presence distress/depression. structured questionnaire sample included 2608 respondents. In population, prevalence distress estimated be 5.7% (95% CI 4.92–6.71) 7.82% 6.85–8.91), respectively. Patients with smoked more tobacco than respondents without During there were changes smoking habits patients depression, contrast reported depressive symptoms, tendency smoke either (28% vs. 7.4%) or less (22% 9.7%). healthy (30.9% 7.4%). significantly likely consume during an emergency (14.0% 17.7%). use (18.0% 10.6%). There no statistically significant difference other substances among those who depressed distress. Participants change their smaller amounts compared participants symptoms. consumed larger participants.

Language: Английский

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Fear of COVID-19, healthy eating behaviors, and health-related behavior changes as associated with anxiety and depression among medical students: An online survey

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Sept. 23, 2022

Background Medical students' health and wellbeing are highly concerned during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined impacts of fear (FCoV-19S), healthy eating behavior, health-related behavior changes on anxiety depression. Methods We conducted an online survey at 8 medical universities in Vietnam from 7th April to 31st May 2020. Data 5,765 students were collected regarding demographic characteristics, FCoV-19S, behaviors, score (HES), anxiety, Logistic regression analyses used explore associations. Results A lower likelihood depression found with a higher HES (OR = 0.98; 95%CI 0.96, 0.99; p 0.042; OR 0.021), those unchanged or more physical activities pandemic 0.54; 0.44, 0.66; &lt; 0.001; 0.44; 0.37, 0.52; 0.001) as compared none/less activity, respectively. reported FCoV-19S 1.09; 1.07, 1.12; 1.06; 1.04, 1.08; 0.001), smoked unchanged/more 6.67; 4.71, 9.43; 6.77; 4.89, 9.38; stopped/less smoke, In addition, male had 0.79; 0.65, 0.029) female ones. Conclusions During pandemic, cigarette smoking adverse psychological health. Conversely, staying physically active having behaviors could potentially prevent depressive symptoms.

Language: Английский

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Exhaled Carbon Monoxide Level and Practices among Tobacco and Nicotine Adult Users in Klang Valley, Malaysia

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(5), P. 4443 - 4443

Published: March 2, 2023

Tobacco and nicotine derivatives uses are multiple in nature. These include conventional cigarettes (CCs), heated tobacco products (HTPs), electronic (ECs). This study aims to determine the practices, dependency profile, association with exhaled carbon monoxide (eCO) level, pulmonary function (PF) among adult product users non-smokers. cross-sectional involved smokers, users, non-smokers from two public health facilities Kuala Lumpur December 2021 April 2022. Data on socio-demography, smoking anthropometry, eCO monitor, spirometer measurements were recorded. Out of 657 respondents, 52.1% non-smokers, 48.3% CC only poly-users (PUs) (27.3%), EC-only (20.9%), HTP-only (3.5%). EC use was prevalent younger aged, tertiary educated, females; HTP those an older age common lower educated males. The highest median (in ppm) seen as follows: (13.00), PUs (7.00), (2.00), least observed (1.00), which is significantly different across groups (p < 0.001). Comparison practice between showed significant differences initiation 0.001, youngest PUs), duration longest exclusive users), cost per month users) attempt quit had quit), while there no difference Fagerström score groups. Among 68.2% successfully switched CCs ECs. findings suggest that exhaling less CO. these a targeted approach may manage addiction. Switching higher current (from using CCs), hence emphasizing need switching encouragement total abstinence later on. Lower levels PU group, (as compared CC-only high rate indicate reducing through alternative modalities such ECs HTPs.

Language: Английский

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Internet Addiction and Physical Activity among Polish and Portuguese Students in the Final Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(16), P. 5204 - 5204

Published: Aug. 10, 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the level Internet addiction and physical activity, as well relationship between internet among Polish Portuguese students in final year COVID-19 pandemic.A web-based online survey conducted Poland Portugal (398 respondents) aged 17 26 October 2022. assessed by Kimberly Young questionnaire Portuguese. activity measured international Portuguese.In population, majority respondents were mildly addicted internet. average reported 9.3-23.5% respondents. higher men. Those who had suffered from (especially more than once) physically active showed a tendency towards addiction.Internet is problem that has be monitored given attention, particularly male students. results presented provide first statistical insight into both countries form basis for further studies. They also highlight severity point need early preventive protective interventions against problematic use. It appears effective strategies should include promoting benefits activity.

Language: Английский

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