International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20(10), С. 5819 - 5819
Опубликована: Май 13, 2023
The
effects
of
the
pandemic
on
mental
health
can
be
studied
through
different
variables,
such
as
number
COVID-19
stressors,
stressor
types,
and
stress
responses.
Understanding
sources
strain
is
crucial
for
developing
effective
interventions.
present
study
analyzed
relationship
between
these
COVID-19-related
variables
positive
negative
health.
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
with
666
individuals
from
Portuguese
general
population,
mostly
females
(65.5%)
16–93
years
old.
They
completed
self-report
measures
regarding
responses
(IES-R),
(MHC-SF)
(BSI-18).
results
demonstrated
that
a
higher
COVID-19-experienced
stressors
more
were
related
to
worse
Regarding
experiences
not
infection
(e.g.,
tension
at
home)
presented
largest
strongest
predictor
(β
=
0.50)
−0.17).
predictors
explained
about
than
positive.
These
findings
support
idea
individual
appraisals
play
role
in
Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
31
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022
Abstract
Aims
Due
to
the
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
different
countries
implemented
quarantine
measures
limit
spread
of
virus.
Many
studies
analysed
mental
health
consequences
restrictive
confinement,
some
which
focused
their
attention
on
specific
populations.
The
general
public's
also
requires
significant
attention,
however.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
effects
COVID-19
population's
in
European
countries.
Risk
and
protective
factors
associated
with
psychological
symptoms
were
analysed.
Methods
A
systematic
search
was
conducted
four
electronic
databases
(PubMed,
PsycINFO,
Scopus
Google
Scholar).
Studies
published
up
until
20th
April
2021,
following
eligibility
criteria
selected
for
this
review.
One
thousand
three
hundred
thirty-five
(1335)
screened,
105
included.
Via
network
analysis,
current
investigated
pathways
that
underlie
possible
risk
outcomes.
Results
Anxiety,
depression,
distress
post-traumatic
are
frequently
experienced
during
often
changes
sleeping
eating
habits.
Some
socio-demographic
COVID-19-related
variables
found
be
an
individual's
wellbeing.
In
particular,
being
female,
young,
having
a
low
income,
unemployed
COVID-19-like
or
chronic
disorders,
most
common
symptoms.
Conclusions
pandemic
represented
unprecedented
threat
globally.
order
prevent
morbidity
offer
support
tailored
short-,
medium-
long-term
negative
outcomes,
it
is
essential
identify
direct
indirect
psychosocial
lockdown
measures,
especially
certain
vulnerable
groups.
addition
reduce
curve
viral
transmission,
policy
makers
should
urgently
take
into
consideration
provisions
alleviate
hazards
health.
Abstract
Background
The
Patient
Health
Questionnaire
(PHQ-9)
and
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
scale
(GAD-7)
are
self-report
measures
of
major
depressive
disorder
generalised
anxiety
disorder.
primary
aim
this
study
was
to
test
for
differential
item
functioning
(DIF)
on
the
PHQ-9
GAD-7
items
based
age,
sex
(males
females),
country.
Method
Data
from
nationally
representative
surveys
in
UK,
Ireland,
Spain,
Italy
(combined
N
=
6,054)
were
used
fit
confirmatory
factor
analytic
multiple-indictor
multiple-causes
models.
Results
Spain
had
higher
latent
variable
means
than
UK
Ireland
both
depression,
but
there
no
evidence
functioning.
Conclusions
scores
found
be
unidimensional,
reliable,
largely
free
DIF
data
four
large
samples
general
population
Spain.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
16(8), С. e0256041 - e0256041
Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2021
Despite
the
severe
psychological
impact
of
COVID-19
pandemic,
some
individuals
do
not
develop
high
levels
distress
and
can
be
termed
resilient.
Using
ecological
resilience
model,
we
examined
factors
promoting
or
hindering
in
pandemic.
Of
1034
participants
(49.9±16.2
years;
females
51.2%)
from
Italian
general
population,
70%
displayed
resilient
outcomes
30%
reported
moderate-severe
anxiety
and/or
depression.
A
binary
regression
model
revealed
that
were
mostly
(e.g.,
trait
resilience,
conscientiousness)
together
with
social
distancing.
Conversely,
included
COVID-19-anxiety,
COVID-19-related
PTSD
symptoms,
intolerance
uncertainty,
loneliness,
living
children,
higher
education,
regions
where
virus
was
starting
to
spread.
In
conclusion,
pandemic
explained
64%
variance
identified
outcomes.
Critically,
these
findings
inform
interventions
supporting
by
strengthening
associated
resilience.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
19(2), С. 1018 - 1018
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2022
General
population,
frontline
healthcare
workers
(HCWs),
and
adult
students
in
Spain
are
at
risk
of
anxiety,
depression,
insomnia
symptoms
during
the
COVID-19
crisis.
A
meta-analysis
individual
studies
on
these
would
provide
systematic
evidence
to
aid
policymakers
researchers
focusing
prevalence,
risk,
best
interventions.
Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
30
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2021
To
assess
whether
there
is
a
change
in
the
prevalence
of
depression
and
suicidal
ideation
after
strict
lockdown
measures
due
to
first
wave
COVID-19
pandemic
Spain;
which
are
factors
associated
with
incidence
depressive
episode
or
during
lockdown.
European journal of psychotraumatology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2021
:
It
has
been
suggested
that
resilience
is
best
conceptualized
as
healthy
and
stable
functioning
in
the
face
of
a
potentially
traumatic
event.
However,
most
research
on
this
field
focused
self-reported
resilience,
other
patterns
response
when
facing
adversity,
cross-sectional
designs.
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
31(1), С. 153 - 166
Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2021
The
aim
was
to
(i)
compare
the
rates
of
perceived
stress,
post-traumatic
stress
symptoms
(PTSS)
and
other
potential
correlates
(i.e.,
resilience,
social
support,
coping
strategies,
loneliness)
in
general
population
between
two
COVID-19
lockdowns
Greece
(ii)
explore
risk
protective
factors
PTSS.
Online
data
were
collected
amid
first
(timepoint
1-T1)
second
lockdown
2-T2)
by
1009
352
participants,
respectively.
PTSD
Checklist
for
DSM-5
Perceived
Stress
Scale
measured
levels
PTSS
stress.
Brief
Resilience
Scale,
COPE,
revised
UCLA
Loneliness
ENRICHD
Social
Support
Instrument
loneliness,
Higher
reported
during
T2,
compared
T1.
Clinically
significant
presented
26.1%
35.5%
participants
T1
loneliness
use
maladaptive
strategies
lower
resilience
adaptive
also
found.
During
both
lockdowns,
predicted
reduced
denial
self-blame.
associated
with
younger
age,
female
gender,
being
single,
not
having
children,
evaluation
pandemic
as
a
crisis.
findings
highlight
public
mental
health
concerns
lockdowns.
Understanding
against
focusing
on
vulnerable
populations
should
be
prioritized
governments
worldwide
development
evidence-based
interventions.
Journal of Attention Disorders,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
26(5), С. 735 - 746
Опубликована: Июнь 29, 2021
Objective:
The
COVID-19
outbreak
created
numerous
multidimensional
stressors,
to
which
people
show
different
levels
of
vulnerability.
current
paper
examines
whether
symptoms
ADHD
are
associated
with
poorer
adaptation.
Method:
After
the
first
quarantine
in
Israel,
2,055
adults
participated
an
online
survey.
Participants
completed
scales
probing
adaptation
indicators:
financial
status,
adherence
preventive
measures,
mental
health,
and
related
perceptions.
Background
including
level
ADHD,
were
collected.
Results:
Adaptation
indicators
negatively
correlated
ADHD.
Financial
decline
explained
a
small
portion
link
between
decreased
health.
risk-taking,
anti-social,
pro-social
behavior
partially
non-adherence
measures.
perceptions
also
that
link.
Conclusion:
This
study
suggests
more
vulnerable
challenges
by
pandemic
therefore
deserve
special
attention
care.
