Loneliness and Well-Being in Children and Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Children, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(2), P. 279 - 279

Published: Jan. 31, 2023

Concerns have been raised about the loneliness and well-being of children adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which ongoing pandemic has impacted association between is unclear. Therefore, a systematic review empirical studies on was conducted examine (1) prevalence in adolescents, (2) associations indicators well-being, (3) moderators these associations. Five databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycInfo, Web Science, ERIC) were searched from 1 January 2020 28 June 2022 41 met our inclusion criteria (cross-sectional: n = 30; longitudinal: 11; registered PROSPERO: CRD42022337252). Cross-sectional rates varied, with some finding that over half experienced at least moderate levels loneliness. Longitudinal results reflected significant mean increases compared pre-pandemic levels. indicated higher significantly associated poorer including depression symptoms, anxiety gaming addiction, sleep problems. more complex than cross-sectional associations, varying by assessment timing factors statistical analyses. There limited diversity study designs samples, preventing thorough examination moderating characteristics. Findings highlight broader challenge child adolescent predates need for future research underrepresented populations across multiple timepoints.

Language: Английский

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Relationship between depression and quality of life among students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: April 25, 2023

Abstract The objectives of this systematic review were to estimate the prevalence depression and identify relationship between quality life (QOL) among high school university students. Literature search was performed in Scopus, Embase, PubMed, Scielo, CINAHL Web Science databases, following PRISMA methodology. results presented through descriptive approaches meta-analysis. Thirty-six studies met eligibility criteria, twenty-six included depressive symptoms 27% (95% CI 0.21–0.33) students, being students 25% 0.14–0.37) 0.20–0.34), respectively, most have shown that associated with low QOL. Among limitations study is difficulty generalizing found, considering large sample health New should be conducted severity, duration, patterns better understand

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Pandemic and International Students’ Mental Health in China: Age, Gender, Chronic Health Condition and Having Infected Relative as Risk Factors

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(13), P. 7916 - 7916

Published: June 28, 2022

International students in China were among the first group of individuals to be affected by COVID-19 pandemic. However, pandemic's impact on their mental health is underexplored. This study-utilizing web-based survey data (N = 381), presents preliminary reports using ANOVA and MIMIC analytic approaches. Following clinical demarcation 21-item version Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), we found 24.6%, 38.3%, 43.6% suffer mild extreme stress, anxiety, depression, respectively. Female reported significantly higher levels stress depression than males. Older students' more substantial younger students. Students who having a relative infected with virus (vs. those without) experienced anxiety stress. Those pre-existing chronic condition(s) also levels. Moreover, an exercise routine lower depression. Last, our model results indicate that foreign age, gender, status, constitute significant risk factors explaining variations experience psychological distress. Implications for international management have been thoroughly discussed.

Language: Английский

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Factors Influencing the Quality of Life and Mental Health of Brazilian Federal Education Network Employees: An Epidemiological Cross-Sectional Study

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. e42029 - e42029

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Understanding the aspects of quality life (QoL) and mental health can offer valuable insights into well-being educational employees. Therefore, this study assessed factors influencing QoL Brazilian Federal Network Employees. This cross-sectional epidemiological was conducted in 2022, with 1563 participants. We used WHOQOL-bref, DASS-21, BackPEI, PeNSE, a self-developed sociodemographic questionnaire. The results showed that female participants had poorer health, showing higher symptoms depression (p = 0.010) anxiety stress < 0.001), lower physical psychological domains 0.001) compared male older age group (>53 years) indicated environmental 0.015) domains, differences health-related younger group. Higher levels education were related to 0.001). consumption ultra-processed foods, sodas, sweets negatively associated as fried snacks, which 0.002), 0.006), Conversely, healthy foods (vegetables fruits) better all Regarding alcoholic beverages, 0.003) employees who consumed these for more than 3 days month. Furthermore, regular activity fewer spending 5 h or using computer 0.002) domains. current findings emphasize need intervention measures promote activity, food consumption, reduced screen time, awareness harm risky behaviors, such tobacco alcohol, enhance their health.

Language: Английский

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Scientific output of undergraduate research supervisors: the role of sex-related, academic career, and subject areas in a Brazilian public institution

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: March 28, 2025

Introduction This research explores how various characteristics influence supervisors’ output and engagement. It focuses on undergraduate (UR) programs at a Brazilian federal educational institution. The study examines academic curricula, including the number of publications impact their productions, looks for possible inequalities. Accordingly, it analyzes sex-related, path, subject areas productivity UR supervisors in this Methods A case approach was employed, utilizing quantitative methods data collection. Data collected diverse variables, such as education, trajectory, publications, patents, supervisory roles, by examining administrative records registered Lattes Curriculum platform. Descriptive inferential statistics, non-parametric tests correlation analyses, were employed analysis, offering insights into contributions level. Results included 307 (59.0% men), primarily Agrarian Sciences (51.5%), aged 37–46 years, holding doctorate degrees (78.8%). Notably, area had highest mean experience supervision (51.5%). Statistical analyses revealed significant differences among based between activities, more prominently outputs measures ( p &lt; 0.001) master’s studies supervisions. On average, 2.19 articles per year, with higher Health followed Biological field. positive difference (18.0%) supervisor participation found males females, men having rate (14.7%), consistent previous studies. Conclusion investigation emphasizes addressing sex disparities promoting scientific to enhance indicators through public policies. analysis provides valuable fostering policies directed toward institutions. Ethics disclosure Research Committee approved study, ensuring confidentiality participant compliance ethical standards.

Language: Английский

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Panorama of Undergraduate Research in Brazil: Profile, Scientific Production, and Perceptions

Publications, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 30 - 30

Published: May 26, 2023

Undergraduate Research (UR) is an institutional program that introduces undergraduate students to scientific research. The selects research projects proposed by advisors and for execution. Despite the importance of knowing stages activities in research, only a few studies have evaluated data on this subject. Therefore, study aims outline overview UR Brazilian educational institution, considering profiles advisors, students’ productions, perceptions about experience both. was mixed-approach case conducted through questionnaire interviews. sample consisted 213 167 supervisors. results show largest group were aged 21 22 (46.6%) supervisors 33 38 years (38.9%). Regarding productions students, those who participated twice or more had higher indicators compared participating first time. Students’ their evolution mostly positive, with greater number responses classified as very good good. Thus, satisfaction researchers being part perceived need improve production mediated stimulating writing articles, abstracts, books, well participation events patent development, shown. We conclude promote integral development academic, scientific, personal, professional terms, which ultimately reflect critical emancipatory actions society.

Language: Английский

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A probabilistic reliable linguistic PROBID method for selecting electronic mental health platforms considering users’ bounded rationality

Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 125, P. 106716 - 106716

Published: July 8, 2023

Language: Английский

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Barriers to Physical Activity among Full-Time Students: A Case Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(19), P. 11896 - 11896

Published: Sept. 21, 2022

(1) Background: Physical inactivity is a major public health problem that affects significant number of adolescents throughout the world. Attaining regular physical activity challenge for who study full-time. This aimed to examine associations between barriers activity, levels, and time exposed sedentary behavior during coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among adolescent full-time students at an institute professional technical education. (2) Methods: We employed mixed methods in this case study, which enrolled 119 (52.9% whom were female). More specifically, we applied Barriers Activity Questionnaire International conducted semi-structured interviews. Our statistical analysis was based on Poisson regression with robust variance, our qualitative content analysis. (3) Results: The frequently presented “low” level (44.4%, n = 52). following associated low activity: lack (prevalence ratio (PR) 1.546; confidence interval (CI) 1.111–2.151), motivation (PR 1.573; CI 1.102–2.245), preference other activities 1.521; 1.073–2.155), facilities close home 1.576; 1.077–2.307), laziness 1.463; 1.031–2.076), no way getting facility 1.619; 1.005–2.606). (4) Conclusions: observed psychological, cognitive, emotional, environmental dimensions levels activity. reported barrier contributed negatively their behaviors.

Language: Английский

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Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in High School Students: A Quasi Experimental Study via Smartphone during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Children, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 479 - 479

Published: March 1, 2023

The objective of this study was to evaluate whether exposure information about physical activity and its barriers can increase the level reduce time exposed sedentary behaviors in high school students involved integrated professional technological education during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This quasi experimental conducted with students, divided into two groups: Intervention Group (IG; n = 59) Control (CG; 54). Physical behavior were identified measured using International Activity Questionnaire pre-and post-intervention for both groups. IG received educational material thrice a week four weeks. focus importance need behavior. results revealed that showed an average daily reduction 47.14 min behaviors, while CG 31.37 min. Despite this, intervention not effective improving levels mean significant (p 0.556). ineffective increasing practice reducing

Language: Английский

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Association between childhood trauma and mental health disorders in adolescents during the second pandemic wave of COVID-19, Chiclayo-Peru

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

Published: June 22, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected mental health, with children and adolescents being particularly vulnerable. Evidence on the association between childhood trauma health outcomes in schoolchildren during is limited. This study aimed to evaluate this relationship Chiclayo city, northern Peru, second wave of COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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