The impact of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic on stress resilience and mental health: A critical review across waves

European Neuropsychopharmacology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 55, С. 22 - 83

Опубликована: Окт. 29, 2021

The global public health crisis caused by COVID-19 has lasted longer than many of us would have hoped and expected. With its high uncertainty limited control, the pandemic undoubtedly asked a lot from all us. One important central question is: how resilient we proved in face unprecedented prolonged coronavirus pandemic? There is vast rapidly growing literature that examined impact on mental both shorter (2020) (2021) term. This not only concerns pandemic-related effects resilience general population, but also challenged stress outcomes across more specific vulnerable population groups: patients with psychiatric disorder, diagnosed patients, care workers, children adolescents, pregnant women, elderly people. It challenging to keep up date with, interpret, this increasing scientific literature. In review, provide critical overview impacted human been shaped dominated wealth data which are, however, always highest quality heavily depend online self-report surveys. Nevertheless, it appears proven surprisingly over time, fast recovery measures. Still, groups such as adolescents personnel severely do exist. Large interindividual differences exist, for future pandemics there clear need comprehensively integratively assess start personalized help interventions tailored needs groups.

Язык: Английский

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The Efficacy of Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients With COVID-19: Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 23(5), С. e26883 - e26883

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2021

Background The prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms in patients with COVID-19 is higher than usual. Previous studies have shown that there are drug-to-drug interactions between antiretroviral drugs antidepressants. Therefore, an effective safe treatment method was needed. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) the first-line psychological clinical treatment. Computerized CBT (cCBT) proven to be alternative does not require face-to-face a therapist patient, which suited pandemic response. Objective This study aims evaluate efficacy cCBT program we developed improving among COVID-19. Methods We customized focused on COVID-19, then, assessed its effectiveness. Screening based depression or for who scored ≥7 Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD17) Anxiety (HAMA). A total 252 at five sites were randomized into two groups: + as usual (TAU; n=126) TAU without (n=126). group received intervention 1 week. primary measures HAMD17 HAMA scores. secondary outcome Self-Rating (SDS), (SAS), Athens Insomnia (AIS). Assessments carried out pre- postintervention. patients’ one centers again within month after postintervention assessment. Results displayed significantly decreased score HAMD17, HAMA, SDS, SAS, AIS compared (all P<.001). mixed-effects repeated model revealed significant improvement (HAMD17 SDS scores, both P<.001), (HAMA SAS insomnia (AIS score, P=.002) during follow-up periods group. Additionally, females (P=.14) those middle school education (P=.48) showed no differences when Conclusions findings this suggest nonpharmacological anxiety, depression, Further research warranted investigate long-term effects Trial Registration Chinese Clinical Registry ChiCTR2000030084; http://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx?proj=49952

Язык: Английский

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Mental disorder symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America – a systematic review and meta-analysis

Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 31

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022

There is a lack of evidence related to the prevalence mental health symptoms as well their heterogeneities during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Latin America, large area spanning equator. The current study aims provide meta-analytical on COVID-19 among frontline healthcare workers, general population and university students America.

Язык: Английский

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Associations of Sociodemographic Factors and Health Behaviors with the Emotional Well-Being of Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(11), С. 6160 - 6160

Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2021

This cross-sectional study utilizes data from a nationwide web-based survey aimed to identify the factors affecting emotional well-being of Brazilian adolescents aged 12–17 during period school closures and confinement. Data collection took place 27 June 17 September 2020. We used “virtual snowball” sampling method, students private public schools were included. A total 9470 analyzed. hierarchical logistic regression model was find associated with reporting at least two three self-reported problems—sadness, irritability, sleep problems. The main proximal factor loneliness (AdjOR = 8.12 p < 0.001). Problems related also played an important role. Regular intake fruits vegetables, as well physical activity, demonstrated positive influence on well-being, while excessive screen time 2.05, 0.001) alcohol consumption negatively affected outcomes 1.73, As for distal variables, less affluent most affected, males reported fewer problems than females. Uncertainty regarding disease in context socioeconomic vulnerability, together rises unhealthy behaviors isolation their immediate social circles, have adolescents’ status throughout COVID-19 pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Predictors of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Brazil during COVID-19

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(13), С. 7026 - 7026

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil is extremely severe, and has the third-highest number of cases world. goal study to identify prevalence rates several predictors depression anxiety during initial outbreak COVID-19. We surveyed 482 adults 23 Brazilian states online on 9-22 May 2020, found that 70.3% (

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress as a Function of Age and Gender in a Spanish Sample

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(10), С. 5253 - 5253

Опубликована: Май 14, 2021

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly altered daily lives population with dramatic effects caused not only by health risks coronavirus, but also its psychological and social impact in large sectors worldwide population. present study adapted Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI) to Spanish population, 1094 adults (mean age 52.55 years, 241 males) completed version a cross-sectional online survey. To analyze factorial structure reliability CPDI, we performed an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) followed confirmatory (CFA) on sample. gender degree distress were analyzed using scores CPDI as dependent variables. Results showed that, after rotation, first (Stresssymptoms) accounted for 35% total variance second (COVID-19 information) 15%. Around 25% (n = 279) participants experienced mild moderate symptoms, 16% 179) severe distress, about 58% 636) no symptoms. Women more than men (p<0.01), decreased (p<0.01). We conclude that seems promising screening tool rapid detection potential peritraumatic stress pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Moving toward Digital Transformation by Force: Students’ Preferences, Happiness, and Mental Health

Electronics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(10), С. 2187 - 2187

Опубликована: Май 11, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated and, somehow, forced the process of digital transformation within higher education sector. Due to pandemic, online modes course delivery have become only available way teaching in almost all parts world. We conducted a study Mexico know about students’ preferences for these class schedules, exams and assignments, styles during this health crisis. Furthermore, research sought impact digitalization on mental happiness. To conduct conjoint analysis, we collected survey-based data from 219 undergraduate Mexican students. most preferred attributes students classes were “having short (50 min)”, “possibility 70% pre-exam assignments 30% final exam”, humorous professor classes”. In terms health, prevalence “moderate” anxiety depression was 21.8%, “severe” 14.9%. happiness, male with shorter per day felt level

Язык: Английский

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Meta-Regression on the Heterogenous Factors Contributing to the Prevalence of Mental Health Symptoms During the COVID-19 Crisis Among Healthcare Workers

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Март 18, 2022

This paper used meta-regression to analyze the heterogenous factors contributing prevalence rate of mental health symptoms general and frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) in China under COVID-19 crisis.We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Web Science, Medrxiv pooled data using random-effects meta-analyses estimate rates, ran tease out key sources heterogeneity.The results uncovered several predictors heterogeneity rates among published studies, including severity (e.g., above severe vs. moderate, p < 0.01; moderate mild, 0.01), type (PTSD anxiety, = 0.04), population (frontline HCWs, sampling location (Wuhan Non-Wuhan, study quality (p 0.04).The findings provide evidence on guide future research evidence-based medicine specific directions.https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=220592, identifier: CRD42020220592.

Язык: Английский

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The Mental Health of Healthcare Staff Working During the COVID-19 Crisis: Their Working Hours as a Boundary Condition

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Год журнала: 2021, Номер Volume 14, С. 1073 - 1081

Опубликована: Май 1, 2021

Healthcare staff operate at the forefront of fight against COVID-19 and hence face enormous physical mental pressures. We aim to investigate healthcare staff's health issues associated predictors during pandemic. Specifically, this paper aims identify some unique in Iran, second country after China experience a major crisis.An online survey 280 all 31 provinces Iran assessed distress (K6), depression, anxiety (PHQ-4) April 5-20, 2020 crisis.Nearly third surpassed cutoff for distress, symptoms. Females or more educated were likely distress. Those who unsure whether they had depression The number cases among worker's colleagues friends positively predicted Amongst staff, doctors less than radiology technologists Technicians obstetrics experienced fewer age weekly working days interacted such that is asignificant predictor younger but not older staff.The identification can guide organizations screen workers are be mentally vulnerable ongoing

Язык: Английский

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Effect of Anxiety About COVID-19 Infection in the Workplace on the Association Between Job Demands and Psychological Distress

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9

Опубликована: Окт. 13, 2021

Purpose: There is limited information about the association between workplace psychosocial factors and general worker mental health status during COVID-19 pandemic. In present study, we examined how anxiety being infected by in affected job demands psychological distress (PD). Method: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted December 2020. The final analyzed sample 27,036. dependent variable of PD assessed using Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6). Job were Content Questionnaire. Feelings participants' responses to following question: "Do you feel workplace?" We used a two-level regression adjusting for prefectural level: each individual-level at level 1 nested into prefecture 2, stratified presence anxiety. Results: total 50.5% participants felt anxious workplace. interaction significant. positively associated with PD. analysis, associations stronger among employees who experienced infection than those did not. Conclusion: may be strengthened

Язык: Английский

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