COVID‑19 and its consequences on mental health (Review)

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 21(3)

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2021

As one year is approaching since the beginning of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it important to acknowledge detrimental effect that having on mental health at individual, societal and public levels. The current review presents direct indirect psychological impact COVID-19 general public, as well vulnerable groups, including elderly, young, healthcare professionals, people with pre-existing issues, those infected by COVID-19, homeless refugees. Important findings are discussed in present review, social stigma older associated portraying limited severely mentally ill, alongside response systems globally this unparalleled crisis. lessons be learnt so far can help formulate individual recommendations, improved intervention prevention strategies.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 pandemic: health impact of staying at home, social distancing and ‘lockdown’ measures—a systematic review of systematic reviews

Journal of Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 43(3), С. e462 - e481

Опубликована: Март 23, 2021

Abstract Background To systematically review the evidence published in systematic reviews (SR) on health impact of staying at home, social distancing and lockdown measures. We followed a approach, line with PRISMA guidelines. Methods In October 2020, we searched databases Cochrane Database Systematic Reviews, Ovid Medline, Embase Web Science, using pre-defined search strategy. Results The literature yielded an initial list 2172 records. After screening titles abstracts, by full-text screening, 51 articles were retained included analysis. All them referred to first wave coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. direct that was covered greatest number (25) SR related mental health, 13 healthcare delivery 12 infection control. predominant areas indirect impacts studies relate economic impacts. Only three mentioned negative education. Conclusions focus so far has been uneven, receiving most attention. measures contain spread virus can be indirect, having both intended unintended consequences. Highlights

Язык: Английский

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Health care workers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

Human Resources for Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 20(1)

Опубликована: Март 24, 2022

Abstract Background COVID-19 has challenged health systems worldwide, especially the workforce, a pillar crucial for resilience. Therefore, strengthening system resilience can be informed by analyzing care workers’ (HCWs) experiences and needs during pandemics. This review synthesizes qualitative studies published first year of pandemic to identify factors affecting HCWs’ their support pandemic. was conducted using Joanna Briggs Institute methodology scoping reviews. A systematic search on PubMed applied controlled vocabularies. Only original presenting primary data were included. Results 161 papers that from beginning up until 28th March 2021 included in review. Findings presented socio-ecological model as an analytical framework. At individual level, impact manifested well-being, daily routine, professional personal identity. interpersonal relationships identified crucial. institutional decision-making processes, organizational aspects availability emerged important experiences. community morale, norms, public knowledge importance. Finally, at policy governmental response measures shaped The lack which investigate other HCWs than doctors nurses, non-hospital settings, low- lower middle income countries. Discussion shows HCWs, with multiple contextual impacting needs. To better understand experiences, comparative investigations are needed analyze differences across well within countries, including institutional, community, levels. Similarly, interventions aimed supporting prior to, after pandemics need consider circumstances. Conclusions Following context-sensitive approach empowering accounts multitude influence could contribute building sustainable workforce future

Язык: Английский

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The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder related symptoms in Coronavirus outbreaks: A systematic-review and meta-analysis

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 282, С. 527 - 538

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2021

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Pandemic and Overall Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals Globally: A Meta-Review of Systematic Reviews

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12

Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2022

Objective This meta-review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of overall mental health healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method We conducted literature search on Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and MEDLINE. A predefined eligibility criterion was used screen articles. The methodology quality eligible studies assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute checklist for systematic reviews. data were narratively synthesised in line with aim. Result Forty reviews (represented as K = 40), which reported from 1,828 primary ( N ) 3,245,768 participants, met inclusion criteria. findings pooled prevalence indicate that anxiety (16–41%, 30, 701), depression (14–37%, 28, 584), stress/post-traumatic stress disorder (18.6–56.5%, 24, 327) most prevailing pandemic-related conditions affecting workers. Other concerns included insomnia, burnout, fear, obsessive-compulsive disorder, somatization symptoms, phobia, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts. Considering regions/countries, highest United-Kingdom [22.3, 95% Confidence Interval (CI):7–38, 4] compared other countries, while Middle-East, (41, CI:16–60, 5) Eastern Mediterranean region (61.6, CI:56.4–66.8, 2) regions. significant risk factors include female gender, younger age, being nurse, frontline professional. most-reported coping strategies individual/group psychological support, family/relative training/orientation, adequacy personal protective equipment. Conclusion It concluded (nurses, doctors, allied health) have experienced various issues meta-review, therefore, recommends targeted interventions policies address specific support worldwide duration pandemic similar future crises. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD4202126200 , identifier: CRD42021262001.

Язык: Английский

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Predictors and rates of PTSD, depression and anxiety in UK frontline health and social care workers during COVID-19

European journal of psychotraumatology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2021

: Studies have shown that working in frontline healthcare roles during epidemics and pandemics was associated with PTSD, depression, anxiety, other mental health disorders.

Язык: Английский

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What We Have Learned from Two Decades of Epidemics and Pandemics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Psychological Burden of Frontline Healthcare Workers

Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 90(3), С. 178 - 190

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2021

In light of the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and potential future infectious outbreaks, a comprehensive understanding negative effects epidemics pandemics on healthcare workers’ mental health could inform appropriate support interventions. Thus, we aimed to synthesize quantify psychological psychosomatic symptoms among frontline medical staff. We searched four databases up March 19, 2020 additional literature, with daily search alerts set until October 26, 2020. Studies reporting and/or workers caring for patients severe acute respiratory syndrome, H1N1, Ebola, Middle East or COVID-19 were eligible inclusion. Two reviewers independently conducted search, study selection, quality appraisal, data extraction, synthesis involved third reviewer in case disagreement. used random modeling estimate overall prevalence rates psychological/psychosomatic I2 statistic. included 86 studies, from 75,991 participants. Frontline staff showed wide range symptoms, including concern about transmitting virus family (60.39%, 95% CI 42.53–76.96), perceived stress (56.77%, 34.21–77.95), concerns own (45.97%, 31.08–61.23), sleeping difficulties (39.88%, 27.70–52.72), burnout (31.81%, 13.32–53.89), depression (25.72%, 18.34–33.86), anxiety (25.36%, 17.90–33.64), posttraumatic disorder (24.51%, 18.16–31.46), issues (23.11%, 15.98–31.10), somatization (14.68%, 10.67–19.18). found consistent evidence pervasive profound impact large-scale outbreaks workers. As CO­VID-19 crisis continues unfold, guaranteeing easy access structures entire workforce is vitally important.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of anxiety in health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid systematic review (on published articles in Medline) with meta-analysis

Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 107, С. 110244 - 110244

Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Religious Coping, Depression and Anxiety among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Malaysian Perspective

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(1), С. 79 - 79

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2021

Anxiety and depression have been prevalent among Healthcare Workers (HCWs) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to evaluate prevalence of anxiety HCWs amid pandemic their association with religious coping. A cross-sectional design was applied. The scales utilized were Malay versions Brief Religious Coping Scale (Brief RCOPE M) Hospital Depression (HADS M). In total, 200 recruited. scored higher in positive coping (mean: 21.33) than negative 10.52). 36.5% 29.5%. Both significantly associated (p < 0.01) 0.05, p 0.01). Positive predicted reduction (adjusted b = −0.15, 0.001) log-transformed score −0.019, 0.025). Negative increment 0.289, 0.052, 0.001). is vital reducing Strategies which increase reduce must be emphasized boost mental health HCWs.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(4), С. 1435 - 1435

Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a great impact on healthcare workers (HCWs) that includes negative mental health outcomes, such as post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms. In this cross-sectional study, we report outcomes among HCWs in Cyprus. Data were collected between 3 May 27 2020, with the use of an online questionnaire included demographics (sex, age, occupation, education, work sector, years experience), 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) which assesses symptoms, Impact Events Scale Revised (IES-R), measures stress disorder (PTSD) the-10 item Perceived Stress (PSS-10) quantifies responses. Participants (42% physicians, 24% nurses, 18% physiotherapists, 16% classified “other”) 58% female gender aged 21–76. A total 79 (18.6%) 62 (14.6%) reported clinically significant (PHQ-9 ≥ 10) (IES-R > 33) symptoms respectively. Nurses more likely than physicians to suffer from depression (adjusted prevalence ratio 1.7 (1.06–2.73); p = 0.035) PTSD 2.51 (1.49–4.23); 0.001). Even country rather low spread COVID-19, Cyprus, substantial burden, nurses reporting increased compared other HCWs.

Язык: Английский

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