Influence of the Risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Stigma and Social Support on Quality of Life of COVID-19 Survivors

Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 29(4), P. 484 - 494

Published: Nov. 30, 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD risk), social stigma, and support on quality life COVID-19 survivors.Methods: Data were collected from 180 survivors who discharged hospital September 1 December 31, 2021. Structured questionnaires used assess variables. Collected data analyzed using SPSS/WIN 27.0, with independent t-test, one way analysis variance, Pearson’s correlation, hierarchial multiple regression.Results: Subjects' correlated PTSD (r=-.52, p<.001), stigma (r=-.16, p=.029), (r=.26, p=.001). Factors influencing gender (β=.26, p=.001), occupation (β=-.24, (β=-.48, (β=.19, p=.004), explanatory power approximately 37% (F=14.03, p<.001).Conclusion: This found that in lowered their life, increased life. Therefore, it is necessary develop various intervention programs improve by reducing provide a system.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Risk Perception and Loneliness among Korean Adults: The Mediating Effects of Social Distancing and Social Connectedness

Health & Social Care in the Community, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2023, P. 1 - 11

Published: Feb. 8, 2023

This study examined the complex associations among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) risk perception, social distancing, connectedness, and loneliness, as well mediating effects of distancing connectedness in these younger, middle-aged, older Korean adults. We used multigroup structural equation modeling to analyze results a cross-sectional survey 2,400 adults aged 20 years or older. found statistically significant age group differences mean values COVID-19 loneliness. The younger showed all major variables model, while their counterparts demonstrated association between perception Social mediated effect on loneliness only for group. In addition, we middle-aged groups. Our findings imply that have impacted adults’ mental health during pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Self-Injurious Behavior Rate in the Short-Term Period of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korea

Journal of Korean Medical Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 37(6)

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

The objective of this study was to investigate the trend self-injurious behavior (SIB) among persons who were directly impacted by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), especially those with pre-existing mental disorders.Using National Health Insurance Service-COVID-19 database cohort, monthly SIB rate calculated COVID-19 subgroups (i.e., positive for test, negative and non-COVID-19 test [control]). In addition, moderated regression analysis utilized examine statistical difference (suicide attempt non-suicidal self-injury using ICD-10 code) between without disorder.A total 328,373 included in cohort study. Of these, 212,678 had been tested COVID-19, 7,713 them confirmed positive. During pandemic peak, "negative COVID-19" group showed a large increase (P = 0.003) rates compared control group, "positive decreasing trend, but not significant 0.314). Among disorders an increasing disorders, however statistically insignificant 0.137).Our results suggest that people are at high risk during peak pandemic. Therefore, screening suicide psychological interventions is needed these high-risk groups.

Language: Английский

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A cross-sectional study on the psychological changes of medical personnel in hospitals who experienced special COVID-19 situations

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 19, 2022

Abstract COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in psychological problems; health professionals with higher exposure risk of infection suffer changes. This study aimed investigate the level anxiety, anger, and depression among COVID-related special circumstances. A mass outbreak occurred a general hospital Korea. In total, 149 frontline non-frontline involved this were surveyed. Their assessed using State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory, General Anxiety Disorder-7, Korean Screening Tool for Depressive disorders. By occupation, showed relatively anxiety than non-health professionals. type work, staff staff. The results confirmed that healthcare underwent changes during pandemic. It is important raise awareness on post-traumatic stress disorder affecting

Language: Английский

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Factors Associated With Depressive Symptoms in Individuals Who Have Experienced COVID-19 Self-Quarantine

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

Published: April 27, 2022

The purpose of this study was to identify the factors associated with depressive symptoms in individuals who have experienced self-quarantine because coronavirus disease exposure or infection using Lazarus and Folkman's stress, coping, adaptation theory, George's Social Antecedent Model Depression. This a cross-sectional that used data from 2020 Korean Community Health Survey. A complex sample design analyze data. Descriptive statistics, Rao-Scott X2 test, logistic regression analysis were conducted symptoms. Approximately 5.3% subjects had age, level education, household income, changes daily life due disease, whether someone provided assistance during self-quarantine, perceived health status, hospital consultation findings will be utilized as basic for development programs alleviate prevent individuals.

Language: Английский

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Rethinking urban spatial resource allocation during public health emergencies: assessing comfortable quarantine environment in Guangzhou Hotels

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: April 10, 2024

In response to public health emergencies, many regions have requisitioned daily travel hotels as temporary quarantine places. However, few previous studies examine this policy and reflect on the rationality of urban spatial resource allocation utilization in terms comfort during quarantine. This study uses a hybrid multi-attribute decision-making model, based collection 438 pieces evaluation data about isolation Guangzhou, build an framework for environment. Then, ANP-V technique complete performance selected cases combines epidemic spread Guangzhou explore improvement strategies local government prevention utilization. Based results study, decision-makers can optimize future resources minimize negative impact personal emergency period.

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial Factors and Quality of Life in Older Adults Discharged After Isolation Due to COVID-19 Infection

Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 50(8), P. 29 - 36

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Purpose: To identify the impact of psychosocial factors on quality life (QoL) older adults hospitalized and isolated after contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Method: Data were collected between April 30 June 18, 2022, from 117 discharged who in isolation for COVID-19 treatment a tertiary hospital South Korea. Results: Of participants, 33.3% at high risk posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), 21.4% participants identified as having severe depressive symptoms. Participants' QoL negatively correlated with PTSS, symptoms, fear social stigma. Depressive primary factor significantly affecting (β = −0.682, p < 0.001), explanatory power regression model was 41.2%. Conclusion: enhance have experienced hospitalization due to COVID-19, identifying pertinent factors, especially is necessary. [ Journal Gerontological Nursing, 50 (8), 29–36.]

Language: Английский

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Self-Quarantine in South Korea in 2021

SAGE Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(4)

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

This study explored the psychological changes, adaptation processes, and paradigm shifts experienced during self-quarantine. It collected data through in-depth interviews with 19 participants. Using phenomenological method, it observed that negative changes—such as fear, remorse, a sense of claustrophobia, uncertainty—and health-related anxiety were common Additionally, when looking at life self-quarantine, was confirmed there restrictions on leisure pursuits, recovery period, social support. Finally, possible to establish new experiences shift toward digital in limited circumstances. The results provide fundamental by phenomenologically analyzing change under unique pandemic

Language: Английский

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Stigma Experience and Mental Health of Vulnerable Groups: Focusing on the COVID-19 Period

Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 63(4), P. 225 - 225

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Psychological Changes of Medical Personnel in Hospitals Who Experienced Special COVID-19 Situations

INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 60

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increase in mental health issues; Psychological changes occur professionals who are more susceptible infection. purpose of this study was investigate professionals’ levels anxiety, rage, and depression COVID-related special circumstances. A general hospital Korea experienced a widespread outbreak. There total 149 involved frontline non-frontline surveyed. State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory, General Anxiety Disorder-7, Korean Screening Tool for Depressive Disorders were utilized the evaluation their depression. found be significantly higher among by occupation than non-health professionals. Frontline workers depressed workers, according type work. These psychological can cause PTSD, so it is necessary check care working medical institutions event mass infections. issues have been confirmed through studies related occurrence infections such as SARS MERS that PTSD. findings proved had impact on healthcare workers. During pandemic, critical raise awareness post-traumatic stress disorder

Language: Английский

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