How Does the Normalization Process After the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? A Longitudinal Study

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Abstract This study aims to investigate the effect of normalization process after pandemic on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) patients. During period, Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), Padua Inventory–Washington State University Revision, Fear COVID-19 (FCV-19S), and an interview form inquiring sociodemographic characteristics were applied participant patients with OCD. process, reevaluated about 1 year. A significant decrease was found in patients' FCV-19S PE-WSUR total scores along all subscale as well Y-BOCS scores. The associated OCD symptoms both during period. final a score 12 under be statistically significantly lower than others. shows that symptom severity fear decreased process. pandemic-related stress may have positively affected

Language: Английский

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Does self-compassion buffer the impact of fear of COVID-19 on health-related quality of life for people living with HIV?

Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Extant literature has consistently documented the adverse impact of fear COVID-19 on health-related quality life (HRQoL) people living with HIV (PLWHIV), as they are more prone to being infected this deadly disease than normal population. However, studies mechanism that could mitigate lacking. We investigated whether self-compassion buffer negative HRQoL among PLWHIV. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, 241 outpatients (41.5% male, 58.5% female) from two Nigerian healthcare facilities were conveniently sampled. Results showed heightened was associated poorer across four domains. Unexpectedly, neither predicted nor buffered HRQoL. Practical interventions should prioritize reducing and addressing broader psycho-social factors enhance in vulnerable

Language: Английский

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The negative and positive: perceptions regarding COVID-19 pandemic among an online sample of adults; qualitative study

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

Published: March 11, 2025

The novel coronavirus disease, which is a global public health issue, changed the regular lifestyle of globally causing multitude stressors. This study aimed to describe perception regarding COVID-19 pandemic among an online sample adults in Sri Lanka. A descriptive exploratory was conducted with purposive selected general Twelve in-depth interviews were using semi-structured interview guide until data saturation. analyzed thematic analysis. All participants below 50 years and educated upto advanced level. Seven themes identified based on interviews; (1) traditional views disease; (2) fear; (3) disrupted future plans; (4) impaired sense responsibilities; (5) intense work stress (6) time cherish, (7) anticipated adjustments for pandemics. People have experienced fear, uncertainty, distracted plans, due pandemic. However, they also enjoyed spending their family members during this period.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric Properties of Suboptimal Health Status Instruments: A Systematic Review

Journal of Personalized Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 299 - 299

Published: Feb. 8, 2023

Suboptimal health status (SHS) measurement has now been recognized as an essential construct in predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine. Currently, there are limited tools, ongoing debate about appropriate tools. Therefore, it is crucial to evaluate generate conclusive evidence the psychometric properties of available SHS This research aimed identify critically assess instruments provide recommendations for their future use. Articles were retrieved by following guidelines PRISMA checklist, robustness methods was assessed using adapted COSMIN checklist. The review registered PROSPERO. systematic identified 14 publications describing four subjective measures with established properties; these included Health Status Questionnaire-25 (SHSQ-25), Sub-health Measurement Scale Version 1.0 (SHMS V1.0), Multidimensional Questionnaire Adolescents (MSQA), Sub-Health Self-Rating (SSS). Most studies conducted China reported three reliability indices: (1) internal consistency measured Cronbach's α value ranged between 0.70 0.96; (2) test-retest reliability; (3) split-half coefficient values 0.64 0.98, 0.83 0.96, respectively. For validity coefficients case SHSQ-25 > 0.71, SHMS-1.0 from 0.87, SSS 0.74 0.96. Using existing well-characterized tools rather than constructing original beneficial, given that choice demonstrated sound norms. stood out being more suitable general population routine surveys, because short easy complete. a need adapt this tool translating into other languages, including Arabic, establishing norms based on populations regions world.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the impact of CO₂emissions on the COVID-19 pandemic by generalized linear mixed model approach with inverse Gaussian and gamma distributions

Open Chemistry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Abstract Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) rate within the atmosphere has been rising for decades due to human activities especially usage of fuel types such as coal, cement, flaring, gas, oil, etc. Especially in 2020, COVID-19 pandemic caused major economic, production, and energy crises all around world. As a result this situation, there was sharp decrease global CO emissions depending on used during pandemic. The aim study explore effects “CO types” “percentage deaths total cases” attributed using generalized linear model mixed (GLMM) approaches with inverse Gaussian gamma distributions, also obtain statistical inferences about 169 World Health Organization member countries that will disclose impact response variable is taken cases pandemic” calculated “(total deaths/total confirmed until December 31, 2020)*100.” explanatory variables are “production-based from different types,” measured tonnes per person, which “coal, oil.” study, according goodness-of-fit test statistics, “GLMM approach distribution” called “gamma regression model” determined most appropriate investigating main findings 1 t belonging “cement, oil” person cause increase by 2.8919, 2.6151, 2.5116, 2.5774, 2.5640%, respectively.

Language: Английский

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Fear of COVID and Physical Health Among People Living with HIV in China: Mediation Effects of HIV Stigma, Social Support, and Substance Use

AIDS and Behavior, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(S1), P. 115 - 122

Published: June 7, 2023

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has uniquely impacted people living with HIV (PLWH) worldwide. negative impacts on PLWH’s mental health from fear of are labeled as “a double stress.” association between and (internalized) stigma been found among PLWH. Studies that explore the relationships physical outcomes few, especially In this study, we explored relationship PLWH mediated effects stigma, social support, substance use. A cross-sectional online survey ( n = 201) November 2021 to May 2022 was carried out in Shanghai, China. data socio-demographics, COVID-19, health, HIV-related perceived use were gathered analyzed by structure equation modeling (SEM). SEM analysis, showed a significant indirect effect β =-0.085) which primarily stigma. final model had good fit. Fear 0.223) majority being direct 0.262) small via β= -0.039). Furthermore, =-0.382), -0.340), support -0.042). This is one first studies how contracting can affect coping behaviors (e.g., using substances obtaining support) used combat well achieve better

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Pandemic and Posttraumatic Growth in Residents of a Continuing Care Retirement Community: A Mixed Methods Study

Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 50(6), P. 25 - 33

Published: May 30, 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacted life for older adults living in residential settings, affecting their psychosocial well-being. Risk COVID-19 is associated with increasing age and pre-existing health conditions. current study aimed to describe the challenges of post-traumatic growth (PTG) residents a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) South Florida.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of COVID-19 fear and its association with quality of life and network structure among Chinese mental health professionals after ending China’s dynamic zero-COVID policy: a national survey

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

Published: Oct. 30, 2023

Background China recorded a massive COVID-19 pandemic wave after ending its Dynamic Zero-COVID Policy on January 8, 2023. As result, mental health professionals (MHPs) experienced negative consequences, including an increased level of fear related to COVID-19. This study aimed explore the prevalence and correlates among MHPs following end Policy, association with quality life (QoL) from network analysis perspective. Methods A cross-sectional national was conducted across China. The were examined using both univariate multivariate analyses. An covariance (ANCOVA) determine relationship between QoL. Central symptoms identified through “Expected Influence” model while specific directly correlated QoL “flow function.” Results total 10,647 Chinese included. overall (FCV-19S score ≥ 16) 60.8% (95% CI = 59.9–61.8%). binary logistic regression found that more likely be married (OR 1.198; p < 0.001) having infection 1.235; 0.005) quarantine experience 1.189; 0.001). Having better economic status (good vs. poor: OR 0.479; 0.001; fair 0.646; 0.410; 0.617; significantly associated lower risk fear. ANCOVA showed had [ F 228.0, 0.001]. “Palpitation when thinking about COVID-19” most central symptom in model, “Uncomfortable strongest (average edge weight −0.048). Conclusion high China’s Policy. Developing effective prevention intervention measures target as well our structure would important address improve

Language: Английский

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Factors associated with perceived fear of future pandemics and/or epidemics: a cross-sectional study in Cyprus

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

Published: July 27, 2023

Abstract This study aims to understand the levels of fear experienced by individuals regarding future pandemics and/or epidemics among general population Cyprus and comprehensively examine diverse factors that influence this perceived fear. The cross-sectional was conducted from October 1st, 2022, February 19th, 2023. A proportionate quota sampling method used for recruitment, recruiting a fixed number participants each age group, sex, place residence. collected information on sociodemographic health-related characteristics, health literacy, trust, COVID-19 vaccination information, using self-administered questionnaire. survey included 1075 participants, with 53.7% them reporting pandemics. Logistic regression analysis revealed women (OR = 2.37, 95% CI 1.78, 3.16) vaccinated against 1.57, 1.02, 2.43) were significantly more likely experience Moreover, higher trust 1.04, 1.06) literacy 1.05, 1.03, 1.08) associated an increased likelihood fearing Conversely, unemployment 0.30, 0.13, 0.65) having postgraduate education decreased 0.56, 0.34, 0.90). linear model older (β − 0.10, 0.14, 0.05) negatively score being in vulnerable group 2.02, 0.75, 3.28) at least one chronic disease 1.76, 0.68, 2.84) showed positive associations findings emphasize need relevant authorities prioritize mental disseminate manner avoids spreading panic, particularly groups.

Language: Английский

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Psychological distress and fear of COVID-19 in cancer patients and normal subjects—A cross-sectional study

Journal of Health Science Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9, P. 72 - 81

Published: July 17, 2024

Objectives The aim of this study is to evaluate fears, worries, and anxiety among cancer patients healthy subjects. Material Methods current included two groups (SGs) with 195 respondents, 93 colorectal (CCSG-1) 102 control subjects (CSSG-2). purpose was estimate the levels post-traumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety, fear COVID-19 during pandemic. Results In our analysis, we found a slightly higher level stress disorder in group than group. Furthermore, showed no significant difference between terms impact infection. Then, evaluated relationship depression posttraumatic-stress (PTSD) (scales) total score scale (FCV-19S) both through multiple linear regression analysis. We reported that each explicative variable had moderate influence on group, while PTSD comparison depression. Conclusion Our results indicate psychological vulnerability strict lockdown. Specifically, highlight suffers negative their mental state. With regard noted distress did not increase manner A possible explanation can be they are more worried about delay treatment due emergency. However. efforts necessary better understanding well-being improve interventions treatments. public health

Language: Английский

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