The prevalence and risk factors of mental problems in medical students during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 321, С. 167 - 181

Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2022

This meta-analysis and systematic review aimed to evaluate the global prevalence risk factors of mental problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, stress, sleep disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), burnout, psychological distress, suicidal ideation) among medical students during COVID-19 pandemic. We searched PubMed, Embase, Web Science, psycARTICLES, PsycINFO, CNKI, Wan Fang for studies on from January 1, 2020, April 2022. The pooled was calculated by random-effect models. performed a narrative identify factors. included 201 (N = 198,000). depression (41 %, 95 % CI, 37–45 %,), anxiety (38 %,95 34 %–42 %), (34 27 (52 44 %–60 distress (58 51 %–65 PTSD 22 %–46 ideation (15 11 %–18 %) burnout 25 %–50 high. major were being female, junior or preclinical students, exposure COVID-19, academic psychiatric physical disorders history, economic trouble, fear education impairment, online learning infection, loneliness, low activity, social support, problematic internet smartphone use, young age. Most cross-sectional. Few provided reasonable response rate, suggesting potential selection bias. study demonstrated high calling health services. Our findings are valuable college authorities high-risk provide targeted intervention.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 and common mental health symptoms in the early phase of the pandemic: An umbrella review of the evidence

PLoS Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(4), С. e1004206 - e1004206

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2023

Background There remains uncertainty about the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on mental health. This umbrella review provides a comprehensive overview association between and common disorders. We qualitatively summarized evidence from reviews with meta-analyses individual study-data in general population, healthcare workers, specific at-risk populations. Methods findings A systematic search was carried out 5 databases for peer-reviewed prevalence depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during published December 31, until August 12, 2022. identified 123 which 7 provided standardized mean differences (SMDs) either longitudinal pre- to or cross-sectional compared matched pre-pandemic data. Methodological quality rated Assessment Multiple Systematic Reviews checklist scores (AMSTAR 2) instrument generally low moderate. Small but significant increases and/or health were reported people preexisting physical conditions, children (3 reviews; SMDs ranged 0.11 0.28). Mental depression significantly increased periods social restrictions (1 review; 0.41 0.83, respectively) anxiety did not (SMD: 0.26). Increases larger longer-lasting 0.16 0.23) than those (2 reviews: 0.12 0.18). Females showed increase males review: SMD 0.15). In disorders, any patient group, adolescents, students, no found SMD’s ranging −0.16 0.48). 116 pooled rates PTSD 9% 48% across Although heterogeneity studies high largely unexplained, assessment tools cut-offs used, age, sex gender, COVID-19 exposure factors be moderators some reviews. The major limitations are inability quantify explain included shortage within-person data multiple studies. Conclusions small consistent deterioration particularly early has been population chronic somatic Also, associations stronger females younger age groups others. Explanatory individual-level, exposure, time-course scarce inconsistencies For policy research, repeated assessments panels including vulnerable individuals recommended respond current future crises.

Язык: Английский

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Curcumin: Overview of Extraction Methods, Health Benefits, and Encapsulation and Delivery Using Microemulsions and Nanoemulsions

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 24(10), С. 8874 - 8874

Опубликована: Май 17, 2023

Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid found in rhizomes of turmeric. Due to its therapeutic action against cancer, depression, diabetes, some bacteria, and oxidative stress, it has been used widely medicine since ancient times. low solubility, human organism cannot completely absorb it. Advanced extraction technologies, followed by encapsulation microemulsion nanoemulsion systems, are currently being improve bioavailability. This review discusses different methods available for curcumin from plant material, identification resulting extracts, beneficial effects on health, techniques into small colloidal systems that have over past decade deliver this compound.

Язык: Английский

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Burnout status of healthcare workers in the world during the peak period of the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have a high workload and been exposed to various psychosocial stressors. This study aimed evaluate health during pandemic in world. The method used this research is qualitative with literature review approach. data sources were taken from Scopus database using keywords "health workers," "burnout," AND "coronavirus" time range of 2020 April 25, 2022. From determination range, 150 documents emerged. revealed that Pearson correlation between total burnout scale scores on workers, professionals, exhaustion, mental, stress, personal, depression, symptoms, emergency, system, job, impact indicated overall associated depression anxiety. Stress symptoms had values ranging 0.84 0.73. Job significant relationship exhaustion at 0.89; r = 0.73), impacting score 0.66. At same time, fulfillment professional interpersonal disengagement showed impact. Overall, participants care worldwide experienced levels psychological distress. We also found dealing patients more likely experience than staff who not personally involved medical work. Furthermore, will be follow-up Work Ability Index (WAI) measure work ability satisfaction.

Язык: Английский

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An umbrella review and meta-analysis of 87 meta-analyses examining healthcare workers' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) experienced several changes in their work (e.g., longer hours, new policies) that affected mental health. In this study, an umbrella review and meta-analysis of meta-analyses was conducted to examine prevalence various health problems by HCWs during pandemic. We a systematic searching PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Scopus databases (PROSPERO: CRD42022304823). performed summarize different examined whether these differed as function job category, sex/gender, sociodemographic index (SDI), across time. Eighty-seven were included meta-analysis, including 1846 non-overlapping articles 9,400,962 participants. The overall ratio for outcomes ranged from 0.20 PTSD (95 % CI: 0.16-0.25) 0.44 burnout 0.32-0.56), with ratios depressive symptoms, anxiety psychological distress, perceived stress, sleep problems, insomnia symptoms falling between ranges. Follow-up analyses revealed little variation sex. Prevalence high Administrators policymakers worldwide need address growing through institutional policies wellness programming.

Язык: Английский

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Global prevalence of self-harm during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Май 5, 2023

Abstract Background COVID-19 and its transmission mitigation measures have caused widespread mental health problems. Previous studies suggested that psychological, economic, behavioral, psychosocial problems associated with the pandemic may lead to a rise in self-harm. However, little is known about prevalence of self-harm worldwide during COVID-19. Therefore, quantitative synthesis needed reach an overall conclusion regarding pandemic. Methods By using permutations COVID-19, or relevant search terms, we searched following electronic databases from November 2019 January 2022: Web Science, PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane Database Systematic Reviews, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang systematically reviewed evidence according MOOSE guidelines. We employed Cochran’s chi-squared test (Cochran’s Q), I 2 subgroup analysis assess address heterogeneity. Sensitivity was conducted by eliminating each included study individually then combining effects. Results Sixteen met inclusion exclusion criteria were identified, sample sizes ranging 228 49,227. The methodological quality mostly at medium level. random effect model, pooled 15.8% (95% CI 13.3–18.3). Based on analysis, characteristics more likely higher self-harm: Asia prior July 2020, cross-sectional studies, samples recruited hospitals schools, adolescents, females, purpose (NSSI), symptoms restriction experiences. Conclusions provided first meta-analytic estimated based large different countries populations. not encouraging requires attention intervention. Further high-quality prospective research are order determine greater accuracy because clear heterogeneity across studies. In addition, this also provides new directions for future research, including identification high-risk groups self-harm, formulation implementation prevention intervention programs, long-term impact

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and Related Factors of Depression Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings From the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Journal of Korean Medical Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 38(10)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly altered the daily lives of people in unprecedented ways, causing a variety mental health problems. In this study, we aimed to evaluate prevalence depression among Korean adults during COVID-19 and explore factors associated with depressive mood using data from Korea National Health Nutrition Survey (KNHANES).We analyzed participants aged ≥ 19 years KNHANES 2018 (n = 5,837) 2020 5,265) measure compare before pandemic. Depression was defined as score 10 on Patient Questionnaire-9. Furthermore, performed multivariate logistic regression analysis investigate independent predictors pandemic.The notably higher than pre-pandemic period (5.2% vs. 4.3%, P 0.043). model, female sex (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.63; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.10-2.41), age < 50 (19-29 years: aOR, 7.31; CI, 2.40-22.21; 30-39 7.38; 2.66-20.47; 40-49 4.94; 1.84-13.31 compared 80 years), unemployment (aOR, 2.00; 1.41-2.85), upper-middle class household income 1.83; 1.18-2.85 upper-class income), being beneficiary Medicaid 2.35; 1.33-4.14), poor self-rated 4.99; 1.51-3.47 good health), current smoking 2.29; 1.51-3.47) were found be significant risk for pandemic.Depression significantly more prevalent era. Therefore, attention should paid individuals vulnerable pandemics. Implementing psychological support public policies developing interventions prevent adverse outcomes COVID-19-related considered.

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health Risk Factors and Coping Strategies among Students in Asia Pacific during COVID-19 Pandemic—A Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(15), С. 8894 - 8894

Опубликована: Июль 22, 2022

The impact of COVID-19 has forced higher education institutes to go into lockdown in order curb the situation. This sudden change caused students within institutions forgo traditional face classroom settings and attend immediate online classes. review aims summarize evidence social demographic mental health impacts pandemic on Asia Pacific region identify coping mechanisms adopted during these times. A systematic literature search was conducted using three databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus), out which 64 studies met inclusion/exclusion criteria. findings revealed that groups most at risk were female students, those who final years their (i.e., almost graduating), postgraduate as well studying medical fields (nursing, dental, medicine, sciences etc.). majority identified relying mobile devices extended screen time cope with pandemic. Having proper support, be it through a network friends or positive family cohesion, can good buffer against COVID-19. Students are consequences due By reducing time, finding healthier system, increasing availability support community, actively engaging beneficial activities may able alleviate general negative emotions, specifically

Язык: Английский

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Mental health status and its associated factors among female nurses in the normalization of COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control in China

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2023

Objective To investigate mental health status and its associated factors among female nurses in the normalization of COVID-19 epidemic prevention control China. Methods Random cluster sampling was applied to recruit 740 The respondents completed survey with mobile devices. Demographic questionnaire, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Insomnia Severity Index, Impact Event Scale-Revised were used assess demographic Information, anxiety, depression, insomnia PTSD symptoms, respectively. identified by binary logistic regression analysis. Results prevalence anxiety depression 7.9 17.8%, an factor (OR = 6.237, 95%CI 6.055–23.761, P &lt; 0.001) 9.651, 5.699–22.370, 0.001), while 11.995, 2.946–13.205, 11.291, 6.056–15.380, Being married a protective 0.811, 1.309–6.039, 0.01). Conclusion Female showed problems health. Insomnia, marital hospital management should pay more attention unmarried groups, strive improve sleep quality reduce their stress caused traumatic events.

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Interrelationships Among Mental Health, Nutritional Status and Lifestyle Factors of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Pre- and Post-Covid Periods

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(2), С. 249 - 249

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to detrimental effects on diverse aspects of the mental and physical health general population worldwide. elderly are more susceptible infection compared younger age groups. In this aspect, purpose current survey is evaluate effect interrelationships among sociodemographic anthropometric characteristics, depressive behavior, quality life, cognition status, activity nutritional status older adults. present study constitutes a comparative, cross-sectional 4162 adults (mean ± standard deviation: 72.13 8.1 years 75.22 8.2 in pre- post-COVID-19 periods, respectively, male/female ratio almost 1:1). We used validated questionnaires assess depression, function, pre-Covid post-Covid periods. Relevant were also for collecting data, while data measured using protocols. finds that influenced, an independent manner, residence location, smoking overweight/obesity abdominal obesity, levels elderly. was related employment living as well family economic status. Nevertheless, above three relationships insignificant multivariate analysis. exerted deleterious several elderly, which appeared strongly persist period. Future prospective population-based well-organized surveys should be conducted establish whether there causality long-term

Язык: Английский

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