Climate Changes, Natural Resources Depletion, COVID-19 Pandemic, and Russian-Ukrainian War: What Is the Impact on Habits Change and Mental Health?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(19), С. 11929 - 11929

Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2022

Climate Change, Natural Resources Depletion, COVID-19, and Wars are some of the great challenges our time. The consequences will affect psychological well-being could have a harmful impact on mental health. This study aimed to assess level preoccupation fears surrounding issues 21st-century implication for general population from Central/Southern Italy among different age groups. A questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics, topics formulated ad-hoc about preoccupation, fears, habits, willingness change habits in future related challenges, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 (DASS-21) was administered online. sample 1831 participants (61% F; mean 47.71 ± 17.30) obtained. Results showed young adults older adults, respectively, reported greater less well-being. Young higher scores changing future, while lowest except also controlling gender. this variable, as well correlations between many variables described, rely specificity age, challenges. Moreover, main concerns were based both In conclusion, various stresses discussed relationship with personal well-being, it is important consider potential global health resulting these stressors.

Язык: Английский

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Factors Indicating Media Dependency and Online Misinformation Sharing in Jordan

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(2), С. 1474 - 1474

Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2023

Although social media is a vital platform in our life, it blamed for poor efforts to moderate content included mis/disinformation and fake news. This could have an impact on its legacy sustainability society the long term. research examined role of spreading misinformation during COVID-19 outbreak Jordan. A cross-sectional design questionnaire (350 responses) was used. The results revealed that played key updating users with information. However, availability remained highly prevalent. Respondents they relied heavily information gathering knowledge sharing about updates. behavioural intention prominent significant these two reasons. Their linked unchecked information, suggesting online Jordan needs greater regulation reduce spread misinformation.

Язык: Английский

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The “loneliness epidemic”, intersecting risk factors and relations to mental health help-seeking: A population-based study during COVID-19 lockdown in Canada

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 320, С. 7 - 17

Опубликована: Сен. 2, 2022

Язык: Английский

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The Prevalence of Fear of Childbirth and Its Association With Intolerance of Uncertainty and Coping Styles Among Pregnant Chinese Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2022

Fear of childbirth (FOC) is one the most common psychological symptoms among pregnant women and significantly relates to cesarean section, anxiety, depression. However, it not clear prevalence risk factors FOC Chinese since outbreak COVID-19 pandemic.The objective this study was examine associations between coping styles, intolerance uncertainty, FOC.From December 2021 April 2022, a cross-sectional survey conducted in two hospitals China through convenient sampling. The 969 women, which included Childbirth Attitude Questionnaire (CAQ), Intolerance Uncertainty Scale-12 (IUS-12), Simplified Coping Style (SCSQ).The total 67.8%. percentages with mild (a score 28-39), moderate (40-51), severe (52-64) were 43.6, 20.2, 4.0%, respectively. regression results indicated that primiparas, unplanned pregnancy, few spousal support, negative styles significant FOC. Women who adopt positive strategies experienced lower level fear.These findings suggest cultivating obtaining sufficient information may be helpful for mothers' mental health. Regular screening assessment perinatal symptoms, such as high uncertainty should adopted reduce fear childbirth.

Язык: Английский

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General Mental Health, Loneliness, and Life Satisfaction in the Context of COVID-19 Policies: A 2-Year Cohort Study in the Netherlands, April 2020–January 2022

Public Health Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 138(5), С. 812 - 821

Опубликована: Июль 5, 2023

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health, understanding who been most and why is incomplete. We sought to understand changes in health context of transmission numbers (social) restrictions whether varied among population groups.We analyzed data from 92 062 people (aged ≥16 years able read Dutch) participated Corona Behavioral Unit cohort study at National Institute for Public Health Environment, Netherlands, April 17, 2020, through January 25, 2022. Participants self-reported well-being multiple rounds surveys. used a multivariable linear mixed-effects model analyze loneliness, general life satisfaction.As strictness prevention measures social increased, people's feelings loneliness increased satisfaction decreased. As were relaxed, decreased improved. Younger 16-24 y) versus older ≥40 y), with low (vs high) education levels, living alone together) more likely have negative outcomes. observed that trajectories over time differed considerably only by age, participants aged substantially than restrictions. These patterns consistent across waves SARS-CoV-2 infection.Our findings suggest imposed Dutch government during period associated reduced well-being, especially younger people. However, appeared resilient as they recovered periods when relaxed. Monitoring supporting particular reduce may help intense

Язык: Английский

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Differential Effects of Pandemic-Related Stressors on Mental Health by Age and Sex

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(3), С. 224 - 224

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025

Objective: There have been consistent concerns about a greater impact of COVID-19 on the mental health younger people and females. We aimed to explore potential synergistic effect various pandemic-related stressors with age sex general Canadian household population during pandemic. Methods: Using cross-sectional data from Statistics Canada 2022 Mental Health Access Care Survey (MHACS), frequencies for major depressive episode (MDE), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), psychological distress, demographic factors were estimated. Odds ratios estimated using binary logistic regression models. These estimates used replicate bootstrapping procedure recommended by Canada. Finally, Relative Excess Risk due Interaction (RERI) models each outcome evaluate interactions stressor an additive scale. Results: Past-12-month MDE GAD, more prevalent in young Overall, confirmed be associated these outcomes. greater-than-additive between difficulty accessing healthcare, loneliness, physical problems, relationship challenges, work stress; severe illness loved one, stress, LGBTQ2+ status, marital job/income loss, financial difficulties. Generally, evidence synergy was found stressors. Conclusions: Greater-than-additive may indicate vulnerabilities within females people. Future pandemics, via corresponding stressors, increased vulnerability females, youth, especially

Язык: Английский

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Suicide Risk and Living Alone With Depression or Anxiety

JAMA Network Open, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 8(3), С. e251227 - e251227

Опубликована: Март 26, 2025

Importance Living alone and mental health disorders, including depression anxiety, are associated with high suicide risk, but their combined impact remains underexplored. Objective To examine the association of living arrangements or anxiety risk. Design, Setting, Participants This population-based cohort study used data from Korean National Health Insurance Service database January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2021, that included adults aged 20 years older who participated in General Screening Program Korea 2009. Individuals incomplete those died by within first year were excluded minimize possibility reverse causation. Data analyzed 28, 2023, 27, 2024. Exposures arrangements, categorized as (≥5 years) others, determined using International Statistical Classification Diseases Related Problems, Tenth Revision codes. Main Outcomes Measures The primary outcome was death suicide, identified through national records. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models estimate adjusted hazard ratios (AHRs) 95% CIs for Results 3 764 279 (mean [SD] age, 47.2 [14.0] years; 55.8% male). Of these individuals, 112 460 (3.0%) had depression, 232 305 (6.2%) 319 993 (8.5%) lived alone. Compared individuals neither nor alone, both exhibited a 558% increased risk (AHR, 6.58 [95% CI, 4.86-8.92]). 290% 3.91 2.96-5.16]), 90% 1.90 1.48-2.43]). AHRs higher between among middle-aged (aged 40 64 men compared other demographic groups. Conclusions Relevance In this an particularly men. These findings underscore importance preventing illness, such while addressing critical factor assessments conditions.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the effect of loneliness on fear: Implications for the effect of COVID-19-induced social disconnection on anxiety

Behaviour Research and Therapy, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 153, С. 104101 - 104101

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2022

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in many disruptions to daily life, including an abrupt increase social disconnection. As measures were put place combat spread COVID-19, people across globe began living states limited contact, fostering feelings isolation and loneliness. Previous literature suggests that these increases disconnection can profound effects on both physical mental health, perhaps especially case fear disorders. combination feeling disconnected from others high level threat experienced due created conditions under which dysfunctional persistent fears likely develop. Building current understanding harmful well-being general as well specific implications for fear, here we present findings three preliminary investigations are first directly examine loneliness how learned maintained. Results this work show impairs process by extinguished, is central regulation treatment disorders, provide insight into potential avenues mitigate such effects.

Язык: Английский

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How loneliness linked to anxiety and depression: a network analysis based on Chinese university students

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

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2023

Abstract Background There is conclusive evidence of a multifaceted and bidirectional relationship between loneliness depression anxiety. Nonetheless, more extensive research needed to examine their relationships at granular level. This study employed network analysis approach identify the pathological mechanisms underpinning those important bridge nodes as potential targets for intervention. Methods 941 University students were included in this study. The ULS-6 (the short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale) was used assess loneliness, PHQ-9 (Patient Health questionnaire-9) GAD-7 (Generalized anxiety disorder 7-item) scales symptoms We constructed two structures loneliness-anxiety loneliness-depression computed expected influence each symptom. In addition, we showed flow “Suicide” containing loneliness. Results All edges positive both networks strongest present within communities. overall connection stronger compared results demonstrated that item “People are around me but not with me” identified symptom networks. Furthermore, directly connected five four items connections being it “Feeling worthlessness” “Psychomotor agitation/retardation”. Conclusions Our findings provide nuanced explanation link me”, which had effect on enhancing Clinical improvements based impact intervention discussed.

Язык: Английский

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The Resilience of South African School Teachers in the Time of COVID-19: Coping with Risk of Infection, Loneliness, and Anxiety

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(4), С. 3462 - 3462

Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated an overall increase in the global prevalence of mental health disorders and psychological distress. However, against this backdrop, there was also evidence adaptation coping, which suggested influence protective factors. current study aims to extend previous research on role factors by investigating health-sustaining mediating roles resilience relationship between perceived vulnerability disease, loneliness, anxiety. Participants consisted a convenience sample schoolteachers (N = 355) who completed Perceived Vulnerability Disease Questionnaire, short form Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, University California, Los Angeles Loneliness trait scale Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety through online link created with Google Forms. results path analysis indicated significant negative associations both loneliness These indicate resilience. In addition, mediated relationships germ aversion infectability, one hand, anxiety, other hand. findings confirm that can play substantial counteracting impact health.

Язык: Английский

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