A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of stigma in infectious diseases, including COVID-19: a call to action

Molecular Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 27(1), С. 19 - 33

Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2021

Infectious diseases, including COVID-19, are crucial public health issues and may lead to considerable fear among the general stigmatization of, discrimination against, specific populations. This meta-analysis aimed estimate pooled prevalence of stigma in infectious disease epidemics. We systematically searched PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, MEDLINE, Web Science, Cochrane databases since inception June 08, 2021, reported towards people with diseases SARS, H1N1, MERS, Zika, Ebola, COVID-19. A total 50 eligible articles were included that contributed 51 estimates 92722 participants. The overall across all populations was 34% [95% CI: 28−40%], enacted (36% 28−44%]) perceived (31% 22−40%]). patients, community population, care workers, 38% 12− 65%], 36% 28−45%], 30% 20−40%], respectively. participants from low- middle-income countries 37% 29−45%], which is higher than high-income (27% 18−36%]) though this difference not statistically significant. similar trend also observed individuals lower education (47% 23−71%]) compared level (33% 23−4%]). These findings indicate a significant concern, effective comprehensive interventions needed counteract damaging effects infodemics during epidemics, reduce disease-related stigma.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety and suicidality among Chinese high school E-learning students during the COVID-19 lockdown

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 42(34), С. 30653 - 30664

Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2022

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Induced Economic Slowdown and Mental Health Issues

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Март 4, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has pressed a pause button on global economic development, and induced significant mental health problems. In order to demonstrate the progressed relationship between pandemic, slowdown, burden, we overviewed global-level gross domestic product changes problems variation since outbreak of COVID-19, reviewed comprehensively specific sectors influenced by including international trade, worldwide travel, education system, healthcare individual employment. We hope provide timely evidence help with promotion policymakers’ effective strategies in mitigating losses pandemic; suggest different governments or policy makers countries share information experience dealing COVID-19-induced slowdown promote vaccine popularization plan protect every against coronavirus essentially; appeal collaboration minimize stigmatization related adverse consequences increase wellbeings people all over world.

Язык: Английский

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The trend of suicide and self-harm in the Chinese population from 2018 to 2022 based on ambulance medical emergency cases: a retrospective study

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025

Objective This study investigates the trends of suicide and self-harm in Nanjing, China, through 4 years data collection, aiming to provide valuable information for developing effective prevention strategies. Methods descriptive analyzed Nanjing Emergency Medical Center (NEMC) ambulance records from (2018–2022) investigate events. Out 689,305 records, 4,261 cases were included after exclusions. The categorized incidents into 4,103 events 158 cases. Descriptive statistics content analysis conducted identify characteristics themes related these events, with age groups defined according American Association standards. Results highlights drug poisoning as leading method, accounting 63.56% It notes significant by age, gender, season, males showing higher rates self-harm. emphasizes need targeted strategies, particularly focusing on drug-related suicides among adults adolescents, well prevalence various self-harming behaviors. Conclusion To reduce suicide, interventions must be strengthened women, who experience rates. Key strategies include regulating pesticides psychotropic drugs, increasing access mental health resources, launching community awareness campaigns. Additionally, training healthcare providers promoting family education can enhance support women facing challenges.

Язык: Английский

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Neuropsychiatric manifestations of COVID-19, potential neurotropic mechanisms, and therapeutic interventions

Translational Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2021

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused large-scale economic and social losses worldwide deaths. Although most COVID-19 patients have initially complained of respiratory insufficiency, the presence neuropsychiatric manifestations is also reported frequently, ranging from headache, hyposmia/anosmia, neuromuscular dysfunction to stroke, seizure, encephalopathy, altered mental status, psychiatric disorders, both in acute phase long term. These complications emerged as a potential indicator worsened clinical outcomes poor prognosis, thus contributing mortality patients. Their etiology remains largely unclear probably involves multiple neuroinvasive pathways. Here, we summarize recent animal human studies for neurotrophic properties severe syndrome (SARS-CoV-2) elucidate neuropathogenic mechanisms involved viral invasion central nervous system cause brain damage neurological impairments. We then discuss therapeutic strategy intervening preventing associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Time-series monitoring clinical–neurochemical–radiological progress neuroimmune need implementation individuals exposed SARS-CoV-2. development screening, intervention, framework prevent reduce sequela urgently needed crucial short- long-term recovery

Язык: Английский

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Longitudinal associations between multiple mental health problems and suicidal ideation among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 311, С. 425 - 431

Опубликована: Май 18, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Factors associated with psychiatric outcomes and coping in Long COVID

Nature Mental Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 1(5), С. 361 - 372

Опубликована: Май 10, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Suicide and COVID-19: a rapid scoping review

Annals of General Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Март 17, 2023

Abstract There is considerable interest in exploring effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on mental health. Suicide one the leading causes mortality worldwide and changes daily life brought by may be additional risk factors people with pre-existing disorders. This rapid PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses extension Scoping Reviews) scoping review aims to identify analyze current evidence about relation between COVID-19 outbreak, along severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV2) infection, suicide individuals previously diagnosed First, we conducted a comprehensive literature, then proceeded discuss findings narrative way. Tables were constructed articles sorted according studies’ methodologies. 53 papers eventually identified as eligible, among which 33 are cross-sectional studies, 9 longitudinal 11 studies using other Despite suffering from disorder factor suicidal behavior per se, advent exacerbate this relation. Nevertheless, data addressing clear correlation outbreak still controversial. Longitudinal analysis validated scales multicenter could provide deeper insight knowledge topic.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of suicidality in clinically stable patients with major depressive disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 307, С. 142 - 148

Опубликована: Март 22, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic in China: a 3-wave repeated survey

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

Опубликована: Май 15, 2022

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a major public health crisis, harms individuals' mental health. This 3-wave repeated survey aimed to examine the prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation at different stages COVID-19 pandemic in large sample college students China.Using cross-sectional design, we conducted 3 online surveys during 22 universities Guandong, China. were outbreak period (T1: February 10 2020, N = 164,101), remission (T2: 24 March April 148,384), normalized prevention control (T3: 1 June 15 159,187). Suicidal was measured by ninth item Patient Health Questionnaire-9. A range suicide-related factors assessed, including sociodemographic characteristics, depression, anxiety, insomnia, pre-existing problems, COVID-19-related factors.The 8.5%, 11.0% 12.6% T1, T2, T3, respectively. Male sex (aOR: 1.35-1.44, Ps < 0.001), poor self-perceived 2.25-2.81, diseases 1.52-2.09, P prior psychological counseling 1.23-1.37, 0.01), negative perception risk epidemic 1.14-1.36, depressive symptoms 2.51-303, 0.001) anxiety 1.62-101.11, associated with an increased ideation.Suicidal appeared increase among Multiple factors, especially are ideation. Psychosocial interventions should be implemented after reduce suicide students.

Язык: Английский

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