Smartphone overuse, depression & anxiety in medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 17(8), С. e0273575 - e0273575

Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2022

Medical students have made particular use of smartphones during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although higher smartphone overuse has been observed, its effect on mental disorders is unclear. This study aimed to assess association between and in Peruvian medical

Язык: Английский

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Mental health symptoms one year after acute COVID-19 infection: Prevalence and risk factors

Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 16, С. 38 - 46

Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2022

Emerging evidence suggests that mental health symptoms in COVID-19 survivors are higher than expected, possibly indicating such more likely to develop post-infection just persist as a residual component of the acute phase. It is thus imperative investigate potential development post-COVID syndrome longer-term and identify its risk factors.A prospective study investigated associated with determinants over 12-month period following disease onset all consecutive adult inpatients outpatients attending tertiary referral hospital from March May 2020.A total 479 patients (female, 52.6%) were followed-up for 12 months after onset. Of them, 47.2% still presenting at least one symptom. While most subsided compared (all p < 0.001), significant increase was observed only psychiatric disorders (10.2%) lack concentration focus (20%; 0.001). Patients related multiple body systems contracting ≤ 0.034) suffer domain-related follow-up. Also, post infection found those suffering (p = 0.005).Findings this may have important public implications, they underlie increased need support survivors.Nuevas evidencias sugieren que los síntomas de salud en supervivientes son mayores lo esperado, posiblemente indica es más probable dichos se desarrollen después la infección vez sólo persistir como componente fase aguda. Por tanto, imperativo investigar el posible desarrollo un síndrome largo plazo e identificar sus factores riesgo.Un estudio prospectivo investigó asociados y determinantes durante periodo meses tras inicio enfermedad todos pacientes adultos consecutivos con COVID-19, hospitalizados ambulatorios, acudieron tercer nivel entre marzo mayo 2020.Un (mujeres, 52,6%) fueron seguidos del COVID-19. De ellos, 47,2% seguía presentando al menos síntoma. Mientras mayoría disminuyeron comparación (todos 0,001), observó aumento significativo solamente trastornos psiquiátricos (10,2%) falta concentración enfoque 0,001). Los presentaban relacionados múltiples sistemas cuerpo contraer 0,034) tenían probabilidades sufrir dominio seguimiento. Además, encontró mayor riesgo presentar sufrían 0,005).Los resultados este pueden tener importantes implicaciones para pública, ya subyacen necesidad apoyo

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The level of education is associated with an anxiety-depressive state among men and women – findings from France during the first quarter of the COVID-19 pandemic

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

Опубликована: Июль 21, 2023

It is widely recognised that the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted individuals' mental health. However, little emphasis been put on possible influence of socio-economic factors in relationship. In context pandemic, our objectives were (i) to assess relationship between education level and health French adults, (ii) study economic, social, COVID-19-related men women respectively.Data are from 32,581 individuals representative population who responded weekly survey "Baromètre COVID-19" April 7th May 31st 2020. Education was self-reported (university degree, high school qualification, vocational certificate/qualification, no diploma). Anxiety-depressive state derived four items related frequency occurrence depressive anxiety symptoms, summarized an overall validated anxiety-depressive score. Multivariate linear regression analyses carried out with nested adjustments variables contexts state.In total, 45% reported symptoms (53% versus 36% men). Among men, those a certificate/qualification diploma had greater risk having higher compared university degree (βVocational = 0.16 [0.04; 0.27]; βNo 0.75 [0.43; 1.07]) while among women, increased as decreased (βBaccalaureate 0.37 [0.25; 0.49]; βVocational 0.41 [0.28; 0.54]; 0.8 [0.49; 1.12]). For both health, partly attenuate these associations social marginally modified After accounting for confounders intermediate variables, absence remained associated whole educational gradient persisted women.In France, at end first wave COVID-19, lower state. This association more pronounced highlighting process inequality possibly gender. should be considered future prevention public interventions.

Язык: Английский

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Effects of interpersonal sensitivity on depressive symptoms in postgraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic: Psychological capital and sleep quality as mediators

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2023

This study aimed to examine depressive symptoms associated with interpersonal sensitivity, sleep quality, and psychological capital among postgraduate students during static campus management after the COVID-19 pandemic in China.Research data were obtained (10-19 April 2022) reappearance of cities eastern China. We collected through an online questionnaire, anonymous self-reported questionnaire included Patient Health Questionnaire, sensitivity subscale Symptom Checklist-90, Psychological Capital Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. analysis variance was performed using t-test ANOVA. The PROCESS macro used determine relationship between depression, together independent serial mediating role quality.A total 2,554 this study. prevalence mild, moderate, severe 30.97, 6.58, 1.45%, respectively. Interpersonal significantly (direct effect = 0.183, p < 0.001). Between symptoms, quality played a single (indirect 0.136 0.100, 0.001, respectively) chain 0.066, 0.001).Interpersonal has significant influence on depression Chinese graduate students. may not only independently mediate but also co-play chain-mediating pathway from depression. Positive interventions guidance be beneficial alleviating symptoms.

Язык: Английский

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Physical activity as a mediator of stress, anxiety and depression on well-being in physical education teachers

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

The teaching profession is currently at high psychological risk, with a large number of teachers showing levels anxiety, depression and stress.It has been shown that through the practice physical activity occurrence these disruptive states can be prevented.The main purpose this research to develop evaluate multi-group equation model effect stress on wellbeing as function weekly time.An ex post facto, descriptive comparative study presented in sample 4117 teachers.The instruments used for data collection were Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale, Psychological Well-being Scale questionnaire collect sociodemographic variables.The results show leading an active lifestyle helps reduce well-being.The conclusion being physically well-being.

Язык: Английский

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Unintended Consequences of COVID-19 Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) for Population Health and Health Inequalities

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(7), С. 5223 - 5223

Опубликована: Март 23, 2023

Since the start of COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, governments around world have adopted an array measures intended to control transmission SARS-CoV-2 virus, using both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs). NPIs are public health that do not rely on vaccines or medicines include policies such as lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, school closures, travel restrictions. Although intention was slow viral transmission, emerging research indicates these also had unintended consequences for other aspects health. Hence, we conducted a narrative review studies investigating NPIs, with particular emphasis mental lifestyle risk factors non-communicable diseases (NCD): physical activity (PA), overweight obesity, alcohol consumption, tobacco smoking. We reviewed scientific literature combinations search terms ‘COVID-19′, ‘pandemic’, ‘lockdowns’, ‘mental health’, ‘physical activity’, ‘obesity’. were found considerable adverse health, activity, obesity. The impacts consumption varied greatly within between studies. variability different groups implies increased inequalities by age, sex/gender, socioeconomic status, pre-existing lifestyle, place residence. In conclusion, proper assessment use attempts spread should be weighed against potential Our findings relevance future preparedness response teams.

Язык: Английский

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Green and blue spaces, COVID-19 lockdowns, and mental health: An Australian population-based longitudinal analysis

Health & Place, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 83, С. 103103 - 103103

Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2023

Australia experienced some of the world's longest and most stringent lockdowns during COVID-19 pandemic. While lockdown measures had consequences for mental health, investigation is lacking on potential green blue space coverage within people's local environments to ameliorate impact with varied lengths using longitudinal cohorts. This study examined durations population health tests effect modification neighbourhood inland coastal in metropolitan areas. We merged population-based data more than 11,000 individuals collected over a ten-year period from 2012 2021 national land use describing coverage. used fixed models estimate relationship between (with different staggered introduction) controlling sociodemographic, geographical confounders, tested significance space. Results show that extended led considerably larger decreases (COVID-y1: -2.66, 95%CI: -3.43, -1.89; COVID-y2: -2.65, -3.33, -1.97) relative short lockdowns. The was smaller where spaces were available. Effect statistically significant space, negative effects observed there sizeable coverage, particularly long -2.69, -3.63, -1.76 <5%; -3.27, -4.70, -1.84 5%-10%; -0.60, -2.03, 0.83 ≥30%; -2.74, -3.62, -1.87 <5%, -2.95, -3.98, -1.92 -2.08, -3.28, -0.88 ≥30%). Findings support consideration nature exposure improve wellbeing resilience when designing response future public emergencies.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19-induced neuropsychiatric symptoms can persist long after acute infection: a 2-year prospective study of biobehavioral risk factors and psychometric outcomes

Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 8

Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2024

Abstract Objectives: To assess the prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms 2 years after COVID-19 acute phase and to identify biobehavioral risk factors. Methods: This 2-year prospective study assessed adult individuals with via face-to-face interview laboratory testing at onset, telephone follow-up. Data collected included severity management as well depression, anxiety, insomnia, cognitive failure, fatigue follow-up using standardized assessment tools. Results: Out 1,067 screened patients, 230 completed (female, 53.5%; aged>40, 80.9%; native Italian, 94.9%; medical comorbidity, chronic medication, 46.3%; moderate severe COVID-19, 24.9%; hospital admission, 28.7%; ICU, 5.2%). At follow-up, 9.1% had 11.3% 18.3% 39.1% fatigue, clinical relevance. Headache (OR = 2.49, 95% CI 1.01–6.16, p 0.048), dyspnea 2.55, 1.03–6.31, 0.043), number 1.23, 1.01–1.51, 0.047) onset were associated anxiety follow-up; was depression 2.80, 1.22–6.41, 0.015); comorbidities insomnia 1.48, 1.06–2.08, 0.022); female gender 2.39, 1.14–5.00, 0.020) 1.20, 1.02–1.42, 0.026) failure 1.33, 1.03–1.73, 0.029) 1.19, 1.04-1.37, 0.013) raised interleukin 6 levels ( OR 4.02, 1.42–11.36, 0.009) Conclusions: survivors, especially if female, preexisting health problems, a more phase, may present long-lasting sequalae, urging interventions sustain recovery particularly in these higher individuals.

Язык: Английский

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Housing Environmental Enrichment, Lifestyles, and Public Health Indicators of Neurogenesis in Humans: A Pilot Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(12), С. 1553 - 1553

Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2024

Background: In response to the rising mental health concerns and cognitive decline associated with human brain’s neurogenesis, which continues until tenth decade of life but declines age is suppressed by poor environments, this pilot study investigates how physical environments may influence public proxy measures neurogenesis in humans. This focuses on residential environment where people spend most their time place, exploring dependency depression, anxiety, impairment variations spatial lifestyle variables. Methods: A total 142 healthy adults England completed a survey consisting PHQ-8, GAD-7, CFI questionnaires other questions developed capture variance factors such as spent at home, house type layout complexity, spaciousness, activity, routine novelty, perceived loneliness. Results: Extensive home has adverse effects all measures, while multi-storey houses perform better than single-story positive correlations activity novelty. Separate regression models salient dependent variable reliably reveal that getting out explains 20.5% depression symptoms. At scale house, explain 16.5% variance. Both percentages are closer effect loneliness, we found 26.6% depression. Conclusions: The built appears be significantly changes function symptoms neurogenesis. shows equally important social enrichment, offering critically needed insights for neuroarchitecture brain research interested health.

Язык: Английский

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Depressive symptomatology in Brazil: perspectives of statistical and psychometrics analyses of the PHQ-9 at four time-points (2020–2023) in the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025

The present research assessed the psychometric properties of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) through an examination its internal structure, invariance analysis, and standardization. Social distribution analyses measure were conducted using linear binomial logistic regression. sample consisted 10,069 adults from all 27 states in Brazil. data obtained four collections across different years COVID-19 pandemic (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), independent samples. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) indicated that is unidimensional with satisfactory fit indices. model was invariant relation to variables investigated at levels (configural, metric, scalar, strict). standardization supported hypothetical cut scores indicating severity depressive symptoms, categorized as very low (0 6), (7 13), moderate (14 19), high (20 23), (≥ 24). We found sex/gender, skin color/ethnicity, age, education level, year predictors symptoms adjusted regression analysis. showed higher chances for a positive screening diagnosis depression, Odds Ratio follows: 2021 (OR adj = 1.275) 2023 1.409), women 1.900), Pardos individuals 1.252), up school 1.272), being northeast region resident 2.127), younger people 1.716). findings this study indicate suitability PHQ-9 assessing depression population recommend use monitoring coming Clinical implications include developing interventions address psychological impact any future health crises.

Язык: Английский

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