COVID-19 Pandemic Detrimentally Affects Craving and Quality of Life in Patients Under Medication-Assisted Treatment with Buprenorphine and Methadone: The Issue of Medication Dose DOI Creative Commons
Christonikos Leventelis, Petros Barmpas,

Ioannis A. Nellas

et al.

Psychiatry International, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. 867 - 882

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has increased the vulnerability and decreased retention in treatment of patients receiving medication-assisted (MAT). Therefore, aim present study was to investigate impact on craving quality life (QoL) MAT reveal potential role medication dose. Thus, 562 volunteers were divided into control group (n = 100) comprising healthy without prior contact with substances abuse, experimental 462), which included MAT, who stratified sub-groups under methadone buprenorphine. groups further two sub-groups, based whether participants infected by SARS-CoV-2 or not. heroin questionnaire (HCQ), Nottingham health profile (NHP) instrument used for assessment QoL evaluation respectively. had higher levels compared their non-infected counterparts, restriction measures reduced mainly patients. Furthermore, low high largely associated medium It appears that focused interventions modifications doses could lead better clinical outcomes programs relapse prevention.

Language: Английский

What are C-tactile afferents and how do they relate to “affective touch”? DOI Creative Commons
Annett Schirmer, Ilona Croy, Rochelle Ackerley

et al.

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 151, P. 105236 - 105236

Published: May 16, 2023

Since their initial discovery in cats, low-threshold C-fiber mechanoreceptors have become a central interest of scientists studying the affective aspects touch. Their pursuit humans, here termed C-tactile (CT) afferents, has led to establishment research field referred as "affective touch", which is differentiated from "discriminative touch". Presently, we review these developments based on an automated semantic analysis more than 1000 published abstracts well empirical evidence and solicited opinions leading experts field. Our provides historical perspective update CT research, it reflects meaning discusses how current insights challenge established views relation between CTs We conclude that support gentle, touch, but not every touch experience relies or must necessarily be pleasant. Moreover, speculate currently underappreciated signaling will prove relevant for manner unique fibers humans connect both physically emotionally.

Language: Английский

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Covid-19 psychological pressures, depression and FOMO: the mediating role of online social support and emotional regulation DOI Creative Commons

Yuting Dong,

Min Chen, Zhigang Wu

et al.

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: March 2, 2024

Abstract Background The spread of the coronavirus has led to significant anxiety among university students, resulting in various mental health problems that could potentially impact their academic performance. Method To examine mediating role emotional regulation and online social support relationships between COVID-19 psychological pressures, depression, fear missing out (FoMO) young adult a cross-sectional research design was employed using an survey. sample consisted 521 full-time students from China, currently enrolled undergraduate postgraduate programs. Results Findings revealed more than half (55.09%, n =287) experienced pressures. These pressures directly contributed increased levels depression ( β = 0.339, p < .001) 0.236, .001). Moreover, exhibited partial effects on association out. results indicated were linked higher depressive symptoms greater students. Conclusions However, provision timely adequate support, as well implementation strategies, mitigated negative pandemic students' well-being. Consequently, this reduced

Language: Английский

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Self-identified causes of longing for touch in adults: An exploratory study DOI Creative Commons

Birgit Hasenack,

Tilman Brand,

Anouk Keizer

et al.

Personality and Individual Differences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 237, P. 113053 - 113053

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Language: Английский

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The relation between longing for touch and the implicit evaluation of images of touch DOI

Birgit Hasenack,

H. Chris Dijkerman,

Anouk Keizer

et al.

Acta Psychologica, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 255, P. 104947 - 104947

Published: April 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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Longing for touch and vicarious perception of CT-optimal touch in clinical outpatients DOI

Birgit Hasenack,

Barbara Montagne,

Anouk Keizer

et al.

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The Well-Being of Companion Animal Caregivers and Their Companion Animals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Scoping Review DOI Creative Commons
Samantha K. Brooks, Neil Greenberg

Animals, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(20), P. 3294 - 3294

Published: Oct. 22, 2023

It is important to understand the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on animal caregivers and their companion animals in order inform responses future crises. Prior research inconsistent, with benefits companionship believed be overstated. In this scoping review, we searched four electronic databases hand-searched reference lists included studies. Over 4000 citations were found, 122 review. Reflecting pre-COVID literature, quantitative evidence association between psychological well-being during was mixed, numerous positive, negative, null findings reported. Studies highlighted pandemic, reported provide a routine, sense greater purpose, positive distraction from COVID-19, companionship, emotional support. However, participants also concerns about meeting animals' needs, fears catching or spreading virus, financial worries. Concerns what would happen if hospitalized led some delay testing treatment. Animals experienced (such as increased calmer mood) negative impacts clinginess separation anxiety). Companion should key consideration emergency preparedness plans.

Language: Английский

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Sleep, Mental Health, and the Need for Physical and Real-Life Social Contact with (Non-)Family Members during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Bayesian Network Analysis DOI Open Access
Aurore Roland, Louise Staring, Martine Van Puyvelde

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(13), P. 3954 - 3954

Published: July 5, 2024

Background/Objectives: The forced social isolation implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus was accompanied by a worsening mental health, an increase in insomnia symptoms, and emergence 'skin hunger'-an increased longing for personal touch. This study aimed enhance our understanding interconnection between sleep, need physical (NPC) real-life contact (NRL-SC). Methods: A total 2827 adults participated online survey during second lockdown. Bayesian Gaussian copula graphical model (BGCGM) Bayesian-directed acyclic graph (DAG) were estimated, mixed ANOVAs carried out. Results: NPC with non-family members (t(2091) = 12.55, p < 0.001, d 0.27) relational lifestyle satisfaction (t(2089) 13.62, 0.30) lower lockdown than before pandemic. In BGCGM, there weak positive edges PC RL-SC on one hand sleep health other. Conclusions: During lockdown, people craved less satisfied their Individuals greater reported poorer (i.e., worry, depression, fatigue).

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 and Human Touch, Two Sides of the Same Coin: An Opinion Article about Touch Deprivation and Future Directions DOI Creative Commons
Laura Clara Grandi, Stefania Bruni

BioMed, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 366 - 371

Published: Sept. 25, 2024

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced unprecedented social distancing measures, resulting in significant deprivation of physical contact. Objective. This opinion article explores the implications this tactile on psychological well-being, emphasizing its impact emotional and cognitive development. Physical contact, particularly touch mediated by C-tactile fibers, is essential for stability bonding. Methods. Drawing evidence from studies orphaned children primates, argues critical importance reintroducing contact to support mental health. Results. pandemic’s reduction has been associated with increased anxiety, depression, stress, notable declines mood heightened loneliness. Conclusions. While alternative methods such as virtual reality offer temporary solutions, stresses need safe, interactions restrictions ease. Future discourse should focus long-term effects explore effective strategies mitigating impacts similar scenarios.

Language: Английский

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Stroking and Leaning: The Give and Take of Social Touch Between Humans and Their Pets DOI Creative Commons

Clare Cham,

Vanessa Kaufmann,

Annett Schirmer

et al.

Anthrozoös, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 20

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

Affectionate interpersonal touch serves important social and affective functions. In this study, we asked whether the same holds for physical contact between pet owners their pets. An international sample of (n = 443) rated typicality different human behaviors. They then provided body maps typical behaviors reported duration behaviors, probability across situations, associated affect. Human–pet was characterized by a range tactile especially stroking leaning Touching took substantial time (∼42 min/day) occurred most often when were resting, after separation, during joint activities with pet. Some forms entailed physically intimate followed positive Although showed some differences, overall, owner touching similar reciprocal. Together, our data identify parallels human–pet establish interactions as an source affectionate experiences.

Language: Английский

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Longing for touch post-COVID-19: current observations and future directions DOI Creative Commons

Birgit Hasenack,

Larissa L. Meijer, Anna van Harmelen

et al.

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

Published: Dec. 13, 2023

Abstract Previous studies have reported an association between the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing regulations and longing for touch (LFT; i.e., a discrepancy actual frequency one’s desire to be touched). However, less is known about prevalence severity of LFT in general population absence regulations. The aim this study was therefore exploratively compare data collected during after pandemic. Pandemic online international sample (n = 1982), which matched subsample 115) used analyses. Post-pandemic one week restrictions were lifted Netherlands 60) when virtually no place 55). significantly higher pandemic than afterwards. Although there significant differences LFT, more participants high levels (score 75–100) We cautiously conclude that, although may peaked large portion desires experience interpersonal touch, even

Language: Английский

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