Changes in alcohol use during COVID-19 and associations with contextual and individual difference variables: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 36(1), С. 1 - 19

Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2021

The present study meta-analyzed studies examining changes in alcohol consumption during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and systematically reviewed contextual individual difference factors related to these changes.

Язык: Английский

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Profiles of sleep changes during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Demographic, behavioural and psychological factors

Journal of Sleep Research, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 30(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 17, 2020

This study aimed to evaluate changes in sleep during the COVID-19 outbreak, and used data-driven approaches identify distinct profiles of sleep-related behaviours. Demographic, behavioural psychological factors associated with were also investigated. An online population survey assessing mental health was distributed between 3 April 24 June 2020. Retrospective questions estimate temporal from before outbreak. In 5,525 Canadian respondents (67.1% females, 16-95 years old: Mean ± SD = 55.6 16.3 years), wake-up times significantly delayed relative pre-outbreak estimates (p < .001, ηp2 0.04). Occurrences clinically meaningful difficulties increased 36.0% outbreak 50.5% (all p g ≥ 0.27). Three subgroups behaviours identified: "Reduced Time Bed", "Delayed Sleep" "Extended Bed". The Bed" had more adverse outcomes emergence new independently female sex, chronic illnesses, being employed, family responsibilities, earlier times, higher stress levels, as well heavier alcohol use television exposure. heterogeneity response pandemic highlights need for tailored interventions address problems.

Язык: Английский

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The new frontline: exploring the links between moral distress, moral resilience and mental health in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2022

Global health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, confront healthcare workers (HCW) with increased exposure to potentially morally distressing events. The pandemic has provided an opportunity explore links between moral distress, resilience, and emergence of mental symptoms in HCWs.A total 962 Canadian (88.4% female, 44.6 + 12.8 years old) completed online survey during first wave Canada (between April 3rd September 3rd, 2020). Respondents a series validated scales assessing perceived stress, anxiety, depression symptoms, resilience. were grouped based on patients who tested positive for COVID-19. In addition descriptive statistics analyses covariance, multiple linear regression was used evaluate if resilience moderates association events distress. Factors associated also assessed.Respondents working showed significantly more severe (F > 5.5, p < .020), higher proportion screened disorders (Chi-squared 9.1, = .002), compared not. Moral moderated relationship distress (p .001); those subgroup lowest had steeper cross-sectional worsening frequency increased. correlated lower (r .27, .001). independently stronger included: being male, older age, no disorder diagnosis, sleeping more, support from employers colleagues (B [0.02, |-0.26|].Elevated facing global crisis call development interventions promoting protective measure against adversities.

Язык: Английский

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Moral Injury and Moral Resilience in Health Care Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Palliative Medicine, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 25(5), С. 712 - 719

Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2021

Background: The 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic placed unprecedented strains on the U.S. health care system, putting workers (HCWs) at increased risk for experiencing moral injury (MI). Moral resilience (MR), ability to preserve or restore integrity, has been proposed as a resource mitigate detrimental effects of MI among HCWs. Objectives: objectives this study were investigate prevalence HCWs, identify relationship factors that predict MI, and determine whether MR can act buffer against it. Design: Web-based exploratory survey. Setting/Subjects: HCWs from research network in mid-Atlantic region. Measurements: Survey items included: our outcome, Injury Symptoms Scale-Health Professional (MISS-HP), predictors including demographics, derived Rushton Resilience Scale (RMRS), ethical concerns index (ECI). Results: Sixty-five percent 595 respondents provided COVID-19 care. overall clinically significant was 32.4%; nurses reporting highest occurrence. Higher scores each ECI significantly positively associated with higher symptoms (p < 0.05). related following: score, religious affiliation, having ≥20 years their profession. moderator effect experience MI. Conclusions: are during pandemic. offers promising individual impact Further is needed understand how cultivate MR, reduce ECI, other systems level prevent

Язык: Английский

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Emerging New Psychiatric Symptoms and the Worsening of Pre-existing Mental Disorders during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Canadian Multisite Study: Nouveaux symptômes psychiatriques émergents et détérioration des troubles mentaux préexistants durant la pandémie de la COVID-19: une étude canadienne multisite

The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 66(9), С. 815 - 826

Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused global disruptions with serious psychological impacts. This study investigated the emergence of new psychiatric symptoms and worsening pre-existing mental disorders during COVID-19 pandemic, identified factors associated worsening, assessed changes in health service use.An online survey was circulated between April 3 June 23, 2020. Respondents were asked to complete questionnaires based on 2 time referents: currently (i.e., outbreak) month preceding outbreak. A total 4,294 Canadians 16 99 years age subdivided presence self-reported diagnoses.The proportion respondents without prior history who screened positive for generalized anxiety disorder depression increased by 12% 29%, respectively, Occurrences clinically important anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation relative pre-outbreak estimates significantly higher those diagnoses. Furthermore, 15% 19% reported alcohol or cannabis use. Worse estimate female sex, younger age, lower income, poorer coping skills, multiple comorbidities, previous trauma exposure, deteriorating physical health, family relationships, exercising. Reductions care ideation.The decline access call urgent development adapted interventions targeting both conditions affected pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Systematic Review

Current Psychiatry Reports, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 23(11)

Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Systematic Review

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Март 25, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions may contribute to a deterioration in mental health; individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) be particularly affected. This systematic review aimed investigate the effects of current on people diagnosed OCD, whether pandemics affect development OCD symptoms.We conducted search using NCBI PubMed, SCOPUS, Google Scholar February 9, 2021. Research articles related or other were attempted identified pre-defined terms. Case reports, clinical guidelines, letters, research including ≥100 participants included; reviews excluded. adheres PRISMA guidelines Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used assess quality included articles.A total 79 full-text assessment. Of these, 59 articles, two six case 12 letters. examined symptoms adult patients general population, pregnant women, healthcare workers, students, young adults, children, adolescents. Only one study previous identified.This found that both without prior generally experienced worsened landscape during pandemic. However, responses are heterogeneous many factors than seemed symptoms. To prevent impairment new cases, close monitoring education public is essential. Literature still limited; thus, multinational cross-cultural, longitudinal studies warranted gain further insights this topic.

Язык: Английский

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Challenges facing essential workers: a cross-sectional survey of the subjective mental health and well-being of New Zealand healthcare and ‘other’ essential workers during the COVID-19 lockdown

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(7), С. e048107 - e048107

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2021

Objectives To compare psychological outcomes, experiences and sources of stress over the COVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand essential workers (healthcare ‘other’ workers) with that nonessential work roles. Design Online cross-sectional survey. Setting Conducted level 4 April/May 2020. Participants Findings from employed participants (2495) are included this report; 381 healthcare workers, 649 1465 workers. Primary secondary outcome measures Measures distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)), anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)), well-being (WHO-5), alcohol use, subjective stress. Differences between categories were quantified as risk ratios or χ 2 tests. Results After controlling for confounders differed groups those at 71% (95% CI 1.29 to 2.27) 59% 1.25 2.02) greater respectively, moderate levels (GAD-7 ≥10), than work. Those 19% 1.02 1.39) poor (WHO-5 <13). There was no evidence differences across roles (K10 ≥12) increased use. Healthcare reported workload (p<0.001) less uncertainty about finances employment (p<0.001). decreased social contact. No difference by category health concerns reported; 15% had participants’ own 33% other people’s health. Conclusions During pandemic lockdown, (those providing work) compared work, also being well-being. This highlights need recognise challenges vital workforce face pandemics.

Язык: Английский

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Obsessive-compulsive symptoms and the Covid-19 pandemic: A rapid scoping review

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 132, С. 1086 - 1098

Опубликована: Ноя. 3, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and Related Factors of Depression, Anxiety, Acute Stress, and Insomnia Symptoms Among Medical Staffs Experiencing the Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic in Xinjiang, China

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9

Опубликована: Май 17, 2021

The prevalence and related factors of mental health impact among medical staffs who experienced the second wave COVID-19 pandemic in China is unknown. Therefore, this survey was conducted to investigate depressive, anxiety, acute stress, insomnia symptoms Kashi, Xinjiang, during pandemic. A cross-sectional online working First People's Hospital Xinjiang. questionnaire collected demographic data self-design questions Impact Events Scale-6, Insomnia Severity Index, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7, Perceived Social Support Scale, Chinese Big Five Personality Inventory-15, Trait Coping Style Questionnaire were used measure psychological or characteristics. Binary logistic regression carried out examine associations between socio-demographic depression, insomnia. In total, from 123 participants finally included, which rate 60.2, 49.6, 43.1, 41.1%, respectively. model revealed that minority ethnicity, being worried about infection, spending more time on following information, neurotic personality positively associated with symptoms, while extraversion personality, higher education level, better social support negatively associated. our study, high Several found be conditions. These findings could help identify at risk for problems helpful making precise intervention policies resurgence. Our study may pave way research into Xinjiang

Язык: Английский

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