The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Interrelationships Among Mental Health, Nutritional Status and Lifestyle Factors of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Pre- and Post-Covid Periods

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(2), С. 249 - 249

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to detrimental effects on diverse aspects of the mental and physical health general population worldwide. elderly are more susceptible infection compared younger age groups. In this aspect, purpose current survey is evaluate effect interrelationships among sociodemographic anthropometric characteristics, depressive behavior, quality life, cognition status, activity nutritional status older adults. present study constitutes a comparative, cross-sectional 4162 adults (mean ± standard deviation: 72.13 8.1 years 75.22 8.2 in pre- post-COVID-19 periods, respectively, male/female ratio almost 1:1). We used validated questionnaires assess depression, function, pre-Covid post-Covid periods. Relevant were also for collecting data, while data measured using protocols. finds that influenced, an independent manner, residence location, smoking overweight/obesity abdominal obesity, levels elderly. was related employment living as well family economic status. Nevertheless, above three relationships insignificant multivariate analysis. exerted deleterious several elderly, which appeared strongly persist period. Future prospective population-based well-organized surveys should be conducted establish whether there causality long-term

Язык: Английский

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Did Religion Help Me?: Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Grenada

Journal of Religion and Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 3, 2025

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationship between religious (positive and negative) coping coronavirus anxiety among churchgoers (N = 215) in Grenada during height pandemic, whether age, gender or religion predicted both phenomena. Brief Religious Coping Scale (BCOPE) (CAS) were used measure anxiety, respectively. Pearson' correlation coefficient revealed a moderate, positive coping, which statistically significant (r .463, p < .001; r .569, .001). regression analysis for predicting found that age (β .386, .001) .172, .001 toward explaining variance anxiety. Results also showed −.456, .001); β −.326, has significant, negative association with coping. importance providing strategies congregants instrumental emotional support, especially females, is discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Social, personal and medical factors influencing treatment delay for patients with primary glaucoma during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(3), С. e096469 - e096469

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Primary glaucoma patients faced many difficulties that affected their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Glaucoma often starts with prescription eye-drops. However, delays in ophthalmic therapy occur due to poor awareness of dangers glaucoma, which subsequently leads irreversible visual field defects and eventual blindness. This study aimed explore social, personal medical factors contributed barriers primary pandemic, overarching goal providing insights develop measures can identify process prevent consequent adverse outcomes. We adopted a phenomenological approach used purposive sampling recruit 122 into our study. Face-to-face, semistructured, one-on-one interviews were conducted private office. The data analysed using Colaizzi's seven-step method. In cases where classification was difficult, consensus reached among three researchers who formed core assessment team. A total experienced delayed pharmaceutical outbreak. Delays longer females over 75 years old, highlighting significant issue for particularly older females. Coding transcripts yielded themes (eight subthemes): (1) impact social support on treatment: (a) inability seek alone (b) online reservation payment requirements; (2) reasons (c) fear being infected COVID-19, (d) or coming contact patients, (e) busy work life; (3) resources (f) abnormal diagnosis processes, (g) insufficient manpower (h) communication from staff. To medication potential damage health crises, it is essential further personalised strategies coping pandemics. Special attention should be given facing life burdens, such as elderly females, efforts made increase risks glaucoma. Future studies could feasibility more appointment scheduling options, reduce alleviate patient anxiety.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 stress syndrome in the German general population: Validation of a German version of the COVID Stress Scales

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18(2), С. e0279319 - e0279319

Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2023

The COVID Stress Scales (CSS) are a new self-report instrument for multidimensional assessment of psychological stress in the context pandemic. CSS have now been translated and validated over 20 languages, but German version has not yet available. Therefore, aim was to develop CSS, test its factor structure, reliability, validity, compare it with international studies. In an online survey (08/2020–06/2021), N = 1774 individuals from general population (71.5% female; M age 41.2 years, SD 14.2) completed as well questionnaires on related constructs psychopathology. After eight weeks, participants were asked participate again purpose calculating retest reliability ( 806). For version, 6-factor structure good model fit (Root Mean Square Error Approximation, RMSEA 0.06) confirmed, six subscales: Danger, Socio-Economic Consequences, Xenophobia, Contamination, Traumatic Stress, Compulsive Checking. Internal consistencies ranged ω .82–.94 (except Checking .70), r tt .62–.82. Convergent discriminant validity confirmed version. Related such health anxiety, xenophobia, obsessive-compulsive behavior, posttraumatic disorder symptoms correlated moderately respective subscale lower other scales. With anxiety depression, showed strongest correlation. Overall, there high degree agreement comparison. can help identify pandemic-related derive appropriate interventions.

Язык: Английский

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Determinants of self-reported health status during COVID-19 lockdown among surveyed Ecuadorian population: A cross sectional study

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18(3), С. e0275698 - e0275698

Опубликована: Март 8, 2023

To examine the associations of sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors with depression, anxiety, self-reported health status during COVID-19 lockdown in Ecuador. We also assessed differences these between women men.We conducted a cross-sectional survey July to October 2020 adults who were living Ecuador March 2020. All data collected through an online survey. ran descriptive bivariate analyses fitted sex-stratified multivariate logistic regression models assess association explanatory variables status.1801 1123 men completed Their median (IQR) age was 34 (27-44) years, most participants had university education (84%) full-time public or private job (63%); 16% poor self-perception. Poor self-perceived associated being female, having solely healthcare system access, perceiving housing conditions as inadequate, cohabitants requiring care, difficulties coping work managing household chores, infection, chronic disease, depression symptoms significantly independently status. For women, self-employment, very high cope COVID-19, disease increased likelihood men, inadequate housing, presence any status.Being Ecuadorian population.

Язык: Английский

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Relationship between COVID-19 Pandemic Confinement and Worsening or Onset of Depressive Disorders

Brain Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(6), С. 899 - 899

Опубликована: Июнь 2, 2023

Several studies indicate that the pandemic and associated confinement measures may have had an impact on mental health, producing onset or persistence of symptoms such as stress, anxiety, depression, fear. This systematic review aims to identify factors influencing worsening depressive during COVID-19-related confinement. Our search produced 451 articles from selected databases, 398 which were excluded based established criteria, while 53 for review. Most reported increase in prevalence general population first weeks The predominant risk with appearance included female sex, low educational level, young age, economic difficulties, comorbidities, a history previous episodes. People pre-existing diagnosis disorder generally experienced their most reviewed studies. Moreover, symptomatology persisted at higher levels post-confinement, without significant improvement despite relief measures. Therefore, ongoing evaluations post-pandemic are necessary advance knowledge relationship between pandemics allowing accurate conclusions associations be made.

Язык: Английский

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The level of health anxiety before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18(5), С. e0285799 - e0285799

Опубликована: Май 24, 2023

Concerns about disease and an increase in health anxiety levels are expected consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there have been few longitudinal studies general population during this time period. The aim study was to examine before pandemic adult, working Norway.This included 1012 participants aged 18-70 years with one or more measurements (1402 total) from pre-pandemic period (2015 March 11, 2020) and/or (March 12, 2020 31, 2022). Health measured revised version Whiteley Index-6 scale (WI-6-R). We estimated effect on scores a estimation equation analysis, age, gender, education, friendship were subgroup analyses.We found no significant change compared our population. A sensitivity analysis restricted two showed similar results. Moreover, not any analysis.Health remained stable, observed between first 2 Norway.

Язык: Английский

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Psychological distress among individuals with a suicide attempt or suicidal ideation and suicide attempts patterns: first two years of the pandemic

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Март 8, 2024

Background The COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions may have led to increased stress, particularly in people with mental health problems. Since stress factors play important role the emergence of suicide attempts (SA) suicidal ideation (SI), they been exacerbated by pandemic, which could an number attempts. Thus, we first investigated whether affected personal experiences appraisal coping potential individuals without SA SI. In a second step, analyzed frequency dynamics SAs patients admitted psychiatric university clinic over period four years. Methods We examined resources inpatients recruited between March 2021 February 2022 (n=38), SI (n=27), mood disorder or (n=45). study, time course prospectively recorded attempt (n=399) January 1 st 2018 December 31 using interrupted time-series Poisson regression models. Results There was significant main effect group (F[2,107]=6.58, p=0.002) regarding psychological levels, significantly higher groups than control group. No differences were found before during pandemic. However, had impact on seasonal pattern SAs. Conclusions levels SI, be do not necessarily result SA. did affect overall 2020 2021, but interfered occurrence. Effective intervention strategies should include programs strengthen resilience who are susceptible

Язык: Английский

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An umbrella review of the prevalence of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: Call to action for post-COVID-19 at the global level

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024

Pandemics can lead to mental health problems such as depression. This meta-analysis of meta-analyses aimed estimate the precise prevalence depression during COVID-19 pandemic. Web Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Embase were searched for published using relevant keywords, depression, prevalence, COVID-19, up March 18, 2024 according PRISMA guidelines. Relevant journals well search engine Google Scholar manually discover more articles. The AMSTAR tool was used quality assessment. A random-effects model analysis. All analyses conducted STATA 17 software. Of 535 records, 82 included. results showed that overall 30% [95% CI: 29–32] with a high heterogeneity (I2: 90.98%). highest population group found in medical students (40% [30–49]), specific groups [3–78]), patients (36% [27–45]). meta-regression based on different times between start last date articles (week) each past week Covid-19 increases by almost 0.00021% -0.00025, 0.00068], P-value: 0.36, but "time" is not significant predictor an increase pandemic, particularly among students. Policy makers should pay attention these those who are at greater risk. Primary interventions policies necessary support individuals

Язык: Английский

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Analysis of Happy Toy Creation the Best Suited to Reduce the Daily Stress of Chinese Single Adults

Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2023

Affected by COVID-19, many SMEs have closed down, and adults are facing unemployment, the working also an increasingly fast pace higher intensity of work. Many face stress in daily life. There is need to create happy toys order reduce China adults' stress. The purpose this study analyze best available toy creations for single adults. This was conducted as a systematic literature review synthesis method evaluate trend, identify gaps recommend future approach solve. that focus on function, types, design requirements. Results would include types creation criteria variable results expected lead After introducing background problem, paper will present Happy requirements describe research methodology before presenting results. contributes toys. Chinese society.

Язык: Английский

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