The Influence of Socioeconomic and Educational Factors on the Level of Anxiety and Fear of COVID-19

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(1), С. 99 - 99

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were reports of heightened levels anxiety and fear contagion in general population. Such psychological responses may be influenced by socio-environmental context which individuals reside. This study aimed to examine relationship between socioeconomic educational factors level related COVID-19. A multicenter, cross-sectional design was used, including patients aged 18 years or older who attended primary care physician consultations at various health centers Toledo, Spain, October 2020 January 2021. By means a non-probabilistic sampling, total 150 participants selected for study, with 146 them providing AMICO questionnaire The associated assessed using validated Anxiety Fear Assessment Scale (AMICO). significant linear revealed social class, employment status, levels. Specifically, as class decreased (p = 0.001) situation worsened (unemployment) 0.037), proportion reporting high increased. second phase more than half attending family medicine exhibited towards COVID-19, significantly lower unemployment.

Язык: Английский

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The Relationship between Cyberchondria and Health Anxiety and the Moderating Role of Health Literacy among the Pakistani Public

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(9), С. 1168 - 1168

Опубликована: Сен. 2, 2024

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, current study examines association between cyberchondria and health anxiety in Pakistani population, with literacy as a moderator. This utilized cross-sectional research approach, data gathered through simple random sampling. The enlisted 1295 participants from Pakistan aged 18 70, 63% of whom were male 36% female. researchers found statistically significant positive link (β = 0.215; t 1.052; p 0.000). moderating influence suggests that has significantly negative effect on relationship −0.769; 2.097; 0.037). Moreover, females had higher scores than males. Health-related did not differ sexes, males greater females. These results emphasize critical role effects anxiety. Furthermore, they reveal gender differences both literacy.

Язык: Английский

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Significant alterations of colorectal cancer care in the COVID-19 pandemic with high adherence to quality criteria in German cancer centers (CC) ‒ data from the AIO CancerCOVID Consortium (AIO-YMO/KRK 520/ass)

Clinical Colorectal Cancer, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Factors affecting risk perception of COVID-19: differences by age and gender

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025

Introduction Addressing emerging infectious diseases is a major task in public health. This study investigated the factors influencing perception of risk related to COVID-19. Methods analyzed data from 2020 Social Survey conducted nationwide South Korea, targeting 34,909 individuals aged 13 years and older. Using an ordered logit regression model, we examined relationship between COVID-19 its predictors across age groups (20–44 years, 45–64 65 older) gender groups. The included analysis model were demographic factors, socioeconomic health quality life levels social trust, climate change factors. Results results demonstrated that was higher among older women compared with men. In young population group years), mental stress perception, but this not observed other adult (65 older), education level whereas group. male group, economic variables such as income employment status women, family-related marital housing type related. most subgroup analyses, lower or satisfaction associated perception. Discussion findings suggest authorities need tailor their responses based on different populations For high-risk it necessary provide reliable information reduce anxiety caused by excessive population, proactive regarding are needed.

Язык: Английский

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The continuous adverse impact of COVID-19 on temporomandibular disorders and bruxism: comparison of pre- during- and post-pandemic time periods

BMC Oral Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2023

Abstract Introduction Some of the conditions affected by COVID-19 pandemic were Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and bruxism. The present study compares effect on TMD bruxism (sleep awake) in three time periods: before (pre-COV), during (during-COV) after subsided (post-COVR). Material Methods A total 587 adult patients (108 pre-COV group, 180 during-COV group 252 post-COVR group) who arrived for a routine dental treatment between October 2018 January 2023 evaluated according to Axis I diagnosis Diagnostic Criteria (DC/TMD). Each patient received DC/TMD as follows: (i) Painful (defined presence at least one following - local myalgia, myofascial pain with referral, arthralgia or headache attributed TMD); (ii) Non painful disc displacement with/without reduction, degenerative joint disorders and/or dislocation), (iii) Possible sleep (SB) (iv) awake (AB). Statistical methods Logistic regression analyses conducted establish impact gender prospects TMD, non-painful SB AB. Results odds subjects be diagnosed era 3.3 times higher compared pre-pandemic period (pre-COV, 95% C.I. 1.438–7.585). 4 (95% 1.332–12.542). possible 2.7 1.258–5.889, p < 0.05) AB (post-COVR) 3.2 1.496–6.949). female either 3.7–4.4 higher, males. Conclusions indicate that regard adverse effects persist also subsides restrictions caused it are abolished. Apparently, females more seriously than

Язык: Английский

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Depressive and anxiety symptoms in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic among physicians in hospitals: results of the longitudinal, multicenter VOICE-EgePan survey over two years

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

Опубликована: Окт. 10, 2023

Abstract Background This longitudinal, multicenter web-based study explored the trajectories of depressive and anxiety symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic among physicians over two years. Methods At four measurement points between 4/2020 5/2022 (Patient Health Questionnaire-2, PHQ-2) (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-2, GAD-2) in German hospitals were assessed. Time, gender age effects analyzed with linear mixed regression models. Comparisons norm values for population also performed frequencies probable depression are reported. Results The (N = 340) showed a significant increase from T1 (M 1.35, SD 1.33) to T4 1.64, 1.34) (p < .001) 1.42) T2 1.59, 1.43) .024). main effect was only .001): women demonstrated higher scores than men. A class difference observed symptoms: youngest group (18–40 years) revealed oldest (> 50 years, p .003). As compared general population, reported significantly elevated PHQ-2 (T1: M 1.33; T2: 1.53, 1.37; T3: 1.55, 1.40; T4: GAD-2 1.42; 1.43; 1.61, 1.57; 1.49, 1.46) all (all .001). (PHQ-2 ≥ 3) (GAD-2 were: 14.1% 17.0% (T1), 16.5% 21.9% (T2), 17.8% 22.6% (T3) 18.5% 17.3% (T4), respectively. Conclusions Mental distress has increased course age-related differences. Possible causes should be regular monitoring mental health prevention programmes established. Trial registration registered on ClinicalTrials (DRKS-ID: DRKS00021268) 9.4.2020.

Язык: Английский

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Pandemic KAP framework for behavioral responses: initial development from lockdown data

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 43(26), С. 22767 - 22779

Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Geschlechtsspezifische Unterschiede und Ungleichheiten der COVID-19 Pandemie: Eine Synthese systematischer Reviews unter Einbeziehung sexueller und geschlechtlicher Minderheiten

PPmP - Psychotherapie · Psychosomatik · Medizinische Psychologie, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 74(02), С. 57 - 69

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

Zusammenfassung Ziel der Studie Schon zu Beginn Pandemie zeigte sich, dass das Geschlecht eine maßgebliche Rolle bei Art und Weise spielt, wie Menschen von COVID-19 betroffen waren, wobei Betrachtung Geschlechtseffekten Aspekte Personen aus sexuellen geschlechtlichen Minderheiten (SGM) insgesamt weniger untersucht wurden. dieser Übersicht ist daher Synthese systematischer Reviews Meta-Analysen zum Thema COVID-19, unter Berücksichtigung SGM. Methodik Die narrative Ergebnisse basiert auf einer Literaturrecherche in PubMed. Eingeschlossen wurden systematische und/oder ab 2019 mit einem erkennbaren Geschlechtervergleich oder SGM-Bezug klinischen Outcome. Suche ergab 2 658 Treffer, 29 für die inhaltliche inkludiert. Davon konnten wir 23 Geschlechtervergleichen 8 Bezug SGM identifizieren. Männer zeigten im Vergleich Frauen höhere Prävalenz, einen höheren Schweregrad Mortalität COVID-19. psychischen Folgen haben Männern stärker betroffen. Es gibt Hinweise darauf, ein höheres Risiko Long-COVID-19 haben. erlebten während COVID-19-Pandemie verstärkt psychische Gesundheitsprobleme zur Gesamtbevölkerung. Diskussion zeigt biologische soziale Risiken unterschiedlicher Infektionsanfälligkeit Manifestation Erkrankung führten auch Unterschiede zwischen begründeten. Einblicke Krankheitslast fehlen. Dies deutet Unterrepräsentation bezogenen Forschung. Trotz Fülle an COVID-19-Publikationen Geschlechtereffekte oft nicht explizit ausreichend untersucht. Schlussfolgerung Zukünftige Studien sollten Geschlechterunterschiede Bedarfe Anliegen weitere Störungen bislang wenig untersuchte Entitäten untersuchen, um Erkenntnisse präventive Maßnahmen adäquate Behandlungen alle, künftige Pandemien, liefern.

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Have the effects of Covid‐19 been overcome? Levels of Covid‐19 fear, Covid‐19 anxiety and hopelessness in young adolescents: A structural equation modeling

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 37(2)

Опубликована: Март 15, 2024

Abstract Objective This research aimed to determine the level of fear, anxiety, and hopelessness Covid‐19 in young adolescents’ post period. Design Samples Young adolescents 17–24 age group were included this study, which was conducted a descriptive‐cross‐sectional design. Measurements Sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire form Coronavirus (Covid‐19) Fear Scale, Anxiety Beck Hopelessness Scale used collect data. Results 90.8% participants had been vaccinated, 26.9% previously caught Covid‐19, 10.3% those who disease severe course. 10.7% take medicines, 56.4% family history 18.7% lost relative as result found. The anxiety higher among women, first‐grade students, did not receive vaccine, have before, due Covid‐19. Conclusion It is thought that increase awareness about improves preventive health behaviors enables development positive related disease.

Язык: Английский

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Did the COVID-19 pandemic change the importance of health for life satisfaction? Evidence from France

Economics & Human Biology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 56, С. 101468 - 101468

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025

COVID-19 has brought health protection to the top of political agenda in many countries, at cost reduced freedoms, social relationships, and economic opportunities. This context may have led individuals pay more attention their attach greater importance it life satisfaction. paper examines possibility an increase correlation between satisfaction after onset pandemic using repeated cross-sectional data France 2016 2021 original jittering strategy smooth ordinal variables regression models subjective well-being. The estimates show increased for women aged 50 over, but no change men. However, observed older disappears by second half 2021. These results are robust several sensitivity analyses lead conclusion that did not significantly permanently personal

Язык: Английский

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