The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence and risk factors of workplace violence among healthcare workers in China

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: July 25, 2022

Background The pandemic of COVID-19 has significantly increased the burden on healthcare workers and potentially affect their risk workplace violence (WPV). This study aimed to explore prevalence factors WPV among during peaking remission in China. Methods Using snowball method, a repeated online questionnaire survey was conducted Chinese from March 27th April 26th 2020 2021, respectively. Data included workers' socio-demographic occupational characteristics, psychological status, violence. Results A total 3006 samples 3465 2021 were analyzed. In 2020, witnessing colleagues suffering 64.2% 79.7% Compared with decreased by 11.0% 14.4% Logistic regression showed that influenced males, long working experience, psychiatric department, direct contact patients, self-discovery medical errors, moral injury, depression, anxiety (minimum OR = 1.22, maximum 2.82). While departments, 1.33, 3.32); protective holding master's degree (OR 0.78) other departments 0.54). Conclusion retains common effects workers, though after baptism pandemic, decreased; however, part influencing changed. addition, seriously affected mental health effect problems should also attract more attention.

Language: Английский

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Stress levels, psychological symptoms, and C-reactive protein levels in COVID-19: A cross-sectional study

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 330, P. 216 - 226

Published: March 10, 2023

Language: Английский

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Relationship between resilience and self-efficacy among Iranian nurses: a cross-sectional study during the post-Corona era

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: April 16, 2024

Abstract Background Resilience and self-efficacy play an influential role in nurses’ clinical performance, which are considered resources for improving adaptability promoting work engagement. This study aimed to determine the relationship between resilience among nurses at Shahroud University of Medical Sciences hospitals during post-Corona era. Methods cross-sectional was conducted on 280 all departments. Nurses with a bachelor science nursing or higher degree least one year full-time experience were included using convenience sampling method. Participants completed three-part tool, demographic information form, Connor-Davidson Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale. The data analyzed descriptive statistics inferential tests (multivariate linear regression backward method). Results In this study, reported low levels (63.64 ± 15.66) high (63.01 9.57). Among five subscales, highest mean item score associated “spiritual influences” (2.80 out 4), while lowest “trust one’s instincts tolerance negative affect” (2.36 4). Furthermore, multivariate model results indicated that accounted 33.6% variance ( P < 0.001 β = 0.952). Conclusion According present it is suggested psychological capabilities, such as self-efficacy, should be increased improve address stressful conditions environment.

Language: Английский

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Evolution of Well-Being and Associated Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 53(1), P. 1 - 10

Published: Jan. 5, 2025

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic was a global public health crisis with an unparalleled impact worldwide, presenting significant challenge for both physical and mental health. main objective of this study to analyze the risk depression during how affected by sociodemographic factors, fatigue, perception, trust in institutions, perceived self-efficacy. Methods: A cross-sectional conducted Region Murcia through two online surveys completed 1000 people June 2021 (Round 1) March 2022 2). Risk measured using 5-item World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5) questionnaire, descriptive, bivariate, multivariate regression analyses were performed identify factors associated depression. Results: In Round 1, 35.2% sample presented depression, which increased 39.1% 2. Those at greater women, individuals lower socioeconomic status, those less family support, higher contracting disease, levels fatigue. Conclusions: Identifying vulnerable populations facing issues can help authorities institutions that are responsible managing crises develop implement inclusive strategies interventions tailored population's needs.

Language: Английский

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The Relevance of Insomnia Among Healthcare Workers: A Post-Pandemic COVID-19 Analysis

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 1663 - 1663

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Background: Insomnia significantly impairs healthcare worker (HCW) well-being, particularly amid COVID-19 sequelae and shift work demands. We aimed to assess the prevalence of insomnia among HCWs, identify those needing clinical intervention, analyze as a potential risk factor, explore associations with psychiatric comorbidities. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was administered at University Salamanca Care Complex (CAUSA) from March 2023 January 2024. Validated scales (Insomnia Severity Index, Patient Health Questionnaire-4, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-2) were used measure insomnia, depression, anxiety. Participants scoring ISI ≥ 7 invited for Occupational Medicine follow-up. Descriptive inferential analyses performed. Results: Overall, 1121 HCWs participated (mean age 44.59 ± 11.78, 78.3% women). The mean score 10.5 5.8 (subclinical insomnia), 22.7% reporting moderate 3% severe insomnia. Depression anxiety affected 28.4% 33% respondents, respectively. Shift workers had poorer sleep 11.3 0.9 vs. 8.8 0.3, p < 0.001). Individuals 3.1 times more likely have than who did not 13.89 5.9 10.33 5.7, Over one-quarter reported least monthly use or medications. Conclusions: remains prevalent influenced by work, sequelae, mental health factors. Targeted, multidisciplinary interventions, e.g., workplace policy changes, programs, schedule adjustments) are urgently needed safeguard reduce burnout, maintain quality patient care. Ensuring adequate is central minimizing errors preserving professional performance. Future studies should investigate impact coordinated strategies effectively address

Language: Английский

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Creative strengthening groups as a potential intervention to enhance job satisfaction and reduce levels of burnout in healthcare professionals: results from the randomized controlled trial UPGRADE

BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: April 17, 2025

Abstract Background Healthcare professionals often face substantial work-related burdens. A large body of evidence has shown that poor working conditions can lead to low levels job satisfaction, increased emotional stress and burnout. While symptom targeted interventions take effect after symptoms become manifest, preventive are required reduce the risk diseases. Therefore, UPGRADE-trial aimed evaluate effectiveness Creative Strengthening Groups as a potential intervention enhance satisfaction health. The German Innovation Fund (Innovationsfonds) funded project. Methods We conducted randomized controlled trial randomly assigned healthcare either or control group. - consisted two one-day classes. evaluated primary outcome further outcomes using standardized questionnaires. collected data at baseline well three six months. study was between October 2019 March 2023, including pandemic period. Results enrolled 196 participants (intervention n = 88, 108) with mean age 46.2 ± 12.1 years (84.5% female). 43.7% were nursing professionals. Job in group from 55.47 10.23 57.07 11.65 months decreased 56.29 19.69 53.47 20.09. difference groups did not reach statistical significance. Additionally, change patient-related significantly differed (intervention: -3.9 12.16 vs. control: 5.17 17.43; p =.027) personal burnout -5.25 13.1 4.35 16.24; =.011). Within group, we observed greater improvement concerning staff geriatric care than hospitals (-15.27 13.5 +3.28 13.7; =.003). Conclusion Though Covid-19 worsened for professionals, our results indicate work related Notably, due overall workload restrictions, high number continually participate both classes some return all As long Germany facing exceedingly bad conditions, it is very difficult support their resources such self-efficacy, self-esteem, optimism by health promotion interventions. Trial registration been registered Clinical Trials Register (DRKS; ID: DRKS00020908). Date Registration: 2020-03-16.

Language: Английский

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Association between ultra-processed food-related knowledge and intake behavior and anxiety among Chinese college students

Nutrition and Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 15, 2025

Background: The rising popularity of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the corresponding increase in anxiety among college students is a growing concern, though association between two remains to be fully explored. Aim: study aims investigate relationship Chinese students’ UPF-related knowledge intake behavior anxiety, determine extent which are related demographic characteristics. Methods: This cross-sectional included 1156 undergraduates whose were assessed using structured questionnaire, levels reflected accuracy identifying UPFs from 16 food items, indicated types UPF past week; while was verified Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. Logistic regression models performed explore outcome anxiety. Results: College who take fewer per week associated with lower (adjusted odds ratio = 0.285; 95% confidence interval: 0.184–0.440). Further analysis revealed that sex, grade, major, growth environment significantly levels. Conclusion: Fewer students, it also proposed majors, environment. Improving healthy eating habits needs emphasized reduce symptoms.

Language: Английский

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Goat and cow milk differ in altering the microbiota composition and neurotransmitter levels in insomnia mouse models

Food & Function, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(14), P. 6526 - 6540

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Goat milk dramatically enhanced the ability of mice to fall asleep when it was used treat PCPA-induced insomnia, in addition altering their fecal microbiota and neurotransmitter levels. Cow had a similar effect, but with less an impact.

Language: Английский

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Loneliness during the last phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain: A longitudinal study of group-based trajectories, risk factors, and consequences in mental health

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 326, P. 115327 - 115327

Published: June 30, 2023

Language: Английский

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Digital Therapeutics for Insomnia: Assessing the Effectiveness of a Computerized Home-Based Cognitive Stimulation Program

Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(2)

Published: Feb. 14, 2023

Background: Sleep disturbances represent a major health burden today, affecting up to one-third of the population worldwide. Computerized cognitive stimulation has been proven as an effective approach in diminishing negative symptomatology and improving quality life range medical conditions. Given its nature enhancing neural networks, such those involved stimulus monitoring inhibitory processes, computerized is arising potential tool overcome underlying deficits found among patients suffering from insomnia. In current study, we report results Phase 1 2 clinical trials home-based program. Methods: The intervention followed with online supervision by psychologist. training activities were gamified tasks that had designed improve executive functions, focus on inhibition skills. Insomnia Severity Index Pittsburgh Quality scales used main assessment measures. Data Behavior Rating Inventory Executive Function, Beck Depression Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Penn State Worry Questionnaire also recorded before after intervention. During 15 consecutive days, participants performed alternate days total 7 sessions (each lasting 45 minutes). Results: Twelve insomnia administered After seven sessions, mean changes sleep quality, depressive anxiety symptoms, worry thoughts, everyday function found, significant improvements these domains full absence safety issues. Conclusions: insomnia, demonstrated mood, performance over 15-day protocol. No relevant side effects reported. long-term effectiveness still unknown. Clinical Trial Registration: study protocol reviewed published ClinicalTrials.gov, assigning it code NCT05050292 https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05050292?term=NCT05050292&draw=2&rank=1.

Language: Английский

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