A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal cohort studies comparing mental health before versus during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 296, С. 567 - 576

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Lifestyle and mental health disruptions during COVID-19

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 118(9)

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2021

Significance COVID-19 has affected daily life in unprecedented ways. Drawing on a longitudinal dataset of college students before and during the pandemic, we document dramatic changes physical activity, sleep, time use, mental health. We show that biometric time-use data are critical for understanding health impacts COVID-19, as pandemic tightened link between lifestyle behaviors depression. Our findings also suggest puzzle: Disruptions to activity strongly associated, but restoration through short-term intervention does not help improve These results highlight large impact both well-being offer directions interventions aimed at restoring

Язык: Английский

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Socio-demographic factors associated with self-protecting behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic

Journal of Population Economics, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 34(2), С. 691 - 738

Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2021

Abstract Given the role of human behavior in spread disease, it is vital to understand what drives people engage or refrain from health-related behaviors during a pandemic. This paper examines factors associated with adoption self-protective health behaviors, such as social distancing and mask wearing, at start Covid-19 pandemic USA. These not only reduce an individual’s own risk infection but also limit disease others. Despite these dual benefits, universal assured. We focus on socioeconomic differences explaining behavior, relying data collected April 2020 early stages The include information income, gender race along unique variables relevant current pandemic, work arrangements housing quality. find that higher income larger changes behaviors. gradients are partially explained by fact less more likely report circumstances make adopting difficult, inability tele-work. Both USA elsewhere, policies assume compliance measures—or otherwise do account for costs doing so—are unlikely be effective sustainable.

Язык: Английский

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Changes in Physical Activity Patterns Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(4), С. 2250 - 2250

Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2022

With the outbreak of Corona Virus Disease 19 (Covid-19) in late 2019, governments increasingly imposed containment strategies, including social distancing as well restricted population movement, potentially having negative impacts on mental and physical health. A growing number studies have examined impact pandemic different facets activity (PA); an overview combining these (mixed) results, however, is missing. Thus, objective this systematic review meta-analysis was to investigate whether which extent PA changed from before during Covid-19 pandemic, taking age, gender, measurement method into account. The literature search conducted using PubMed, Web Science, Scopus. Results main characteristics were descriptively synthesized analyzed a quantifying effects divided by age groups, with additional subgroup analyses being narratively synthesized. Overall, 57 total sample size 119,094 participants (N between 10 60,560 subjects) 14 countries worldwide aged four 93 years included. Thirty-two revealed significant decline PA, whereas only five found increase pandemic. Fourteen mixed results. decreased all independent gender. Most self-reported device-based methods showed reduction PA. However, not be groups. Nevertheless, declining trend should noted strive enable within periods restrictions, or promote alternatives such digital training avoid health consequences population.

Язык: Английский

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Will Nothing Be the Same Again?: Changes in Lifestyle during COVID-19 Pandemic and Consequences on Mental Health

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(16), С. 8433 - 8433

Опубликована: Авг. 10, 2021

Social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected lifestyles: from sedentary behaviors to reduced physical activity, disrupted sleep patterns altered dietary habits. As a consequence, serious mental and emotional responses have been registered. There was significant decline in other meaningful activities of daily living, leisure, social education. In children, collateral effects include inadequate nutrition with risk both overweight underweight, addiction screens, lack schooling, psychosocial difficulties. Older adults are frequently unable adapt lockdown measures suffer depression cognitive complaints. Recent studies focusing on changes lifestyle during Covid-19 consequences health identified PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Embase, ScienceDirect. All available literature retrospectively reviewed. The results present narrative review suggest that distress seems be linked not only personality characteristics but also several components (sleep disruption, eating habits, activity). This aims explore major quality life impact these health, inform clinicians policymakers about elements may reduce negative psychological quarantine period imposed this worldwide crisis. is an urgent need for tailored preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic interventions general population higher groups.

Язык: Английский

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Health, psychosocial, and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with chronic conditions in India: a mixed methods study

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 21(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2021

Abstract Background People with chronic conditions are disproportionately prone to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but there limited data documenting this. We aimed assess health, psychosocial and economic impacts of on people in India. Methods Between July 29, September 12, 2020, we telephonically surveyed adults ( n = 2335) across four sites Data participants’ demographic, socio-economic status, comorbidities, access health care, treatment satisfaction, self-care behaviors, employment, income were collected using pre-tested questionnaires. performed multivariable logistic regression analysis examine factors associated difficulty accessing medicines worsening diabetes or hypertension symptoms. Further, a diverse sample 40 participants completed qualitative interviews that focused eliciting patient’s experiences during lockdowns analyzed thematic analysis. Results One thousand seven hundred thirty-four individuals survey (response rate 74%). The mean (SD) age respondents was 57.8 years (11.3) 50% men. During India, 83% reported healthcare, 17% faced difficulties medicines, 59% loss income, 38% lost jobs, 28% reduced fruit vegetable consumption. In final-adjusted model, rural residence (OR, 95%CI: 4.01,2.90–5.53), having (2.42, 1.81–3.25) (1.70,1.27–2.27), (2.30,1.62–3.26) significantly medicines. (3.67,2.52–5.35), job (1.90,1.25–2.89) Qualitative suggest most experienced distress due had in-patient services. Conclusion conditions, particularly among poor, rural, marginalized populations, have healthcare been severely both socially financially pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Correlates of COVID-19 vaccination intentions: Attitudes, institutional trust, fear, conspiracy beliefs, and vaccine skepticism

Social Science & Medicine, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 302, С. 114981 - 114981

Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2022

Successful campaigns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic depend, in part, on people's willingness be vaccinated. It is therefore critical understand factors that determine vaccination intentions. We applied a reasoned action approach - theory of planned behavior explore these factors. used data from an online survey adults (18–74 years; n = 5044) conducted Germany between April 9 and 28, 2021 found attitudes toward getting vaccinated predicted intentions, while normative control beliefs did not. In turn, positive were supported by trust science fear whereas negative associated with acceptance conspiracy theories skepticism regarding vaccines general. advise policymakers, physicians, health care providers address hesitancy emphasizing support vaccinated, such as prevention serious illness, death, long-term detriments, opposed exerting social pressure or pointing ease

Язык: Английский

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College Students’ Sense of Belonging and Mental Health Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Adolescent Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 70(2), С. 228 - 233

Опубликована: Дек. 7, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Changes in Youth Mental Health, Psychological Wellbeing, and Substance Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Review

Adolescent Research Review, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 7(2), С. 161 - 177

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2022

Язык: Английский

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The Effects of Playing Video Games on Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness, and Gaming Disorder During the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic: PRISMA Systematic Review

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 25(6), С. 334 - 354

Опубликована: Май 31, 2022

During the initial phases of COVID-19 pandemic, playing video games has been much more than just a pastime. Studies suggested that for many individuals have helped to cope with such difficult life experience. However, other research indicates gaming may had harmful effects. Within this context, systematic review aimed describe literature on effects during early stages crisis stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and disorder (GD), examining study characteristics outcomes. A search was made following Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analysis guidelines. It preregistered in International Platform Registered Review Protocols (INPLASY)—INPLASY202180053. The databases were PsycINFO, Web Science, Medline. string was: [(“video game*”) OR (“computer (“gaming”)] AND [(“COVID-19”)]. Twenty-four studies met inclusion criteria. Four explored pandemic depression. investigated while 18 game disorder. Video games, especially augmented reality online multiplayer ones, mitigated loneliness among adolescents young adults stay-at-home restrictions. case at-risk (i.e., particularly male youths), detrimental

Язык: Английский

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