Associations of Social Isolation with Anxiety and Depression During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey of Older Adults in London, UK

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 11

Опубликована: Сен. 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is imposing a profound negative impact on the health and wellbeing of societies individuals, worldwide. One concern effect social isolation as result distancing mental vulnerable populations, including older people. Within six weeks lockdown, we initiated CHARIOT Rapid Response Study, bespoke survey cognitively healthy people living in London, to investigate associated physical wellbeing. sample was drawn from CHARIOT, register over 50 who have consented be contacted for ageing related research. A total 7,127 men women (mean age=70.7 [SD=7.4]) participated baseline survey, May-July 2020. Participants were asked about changes 14 components Hospital Anxiety Depression scale (HADS) after lockdown introduced UK, 23rd March. 12.8% participants reported feeling worse depression HADS (7.8% 17.3% women) 12.3% anxiety 16.5% women). Fewer improved (1.5% 4.9% anxiety). Women, younger participants, those single/widowed/divorced, reporting poor sleep, feelings loneliness alone more likely indicate both and/or HADS. This study subjective worsened (OR 17.24, 95% CI 13.20, 22.50) 10.85, 8.39, 14.03). Results may inform targeted interventions help guide policy recommendations reducing

Язык: Английский

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The Psychological State of Teachers During the COVID-19 Crisis: The Challenge of Returning to Face-to-Face Teaching

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2021

Schools in Spain were closed March 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In September most schools and universities reopened teachers felt great uncertainty due this unprecedented situation. Teachers have accumulated psychological symptoms since beginning pandemic. During lockdown they had introduce online teaching view reopening shown concern for new The present study aims measure symptomatology by staff Basque Autonomous Community at time when reopened. To do this, we recruited a sample 1,633 who given an questionnaire which, addition collecting socio-demographic data, measured stress, anxiety depression using DASS-21scale. results revealed that high percentage showed anxiety, stress symptoms. Furthermore, variables such as gender, age, job stability, level education which teach parental status also influence symptomatology. We argue need safeguard mental health order improve both quality students.

Язык: Английский

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The effects of social isolation on well-being and life satisfaction during pandemic

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 8(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2021

Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic placed many locations under ‘stay at home” orders and adults simultaneously underwent a form of social isolation that is unprecedented in the modern world. Perceived can have significant effect on health well-being. Further, one live with others still experience perceived isolation. However, there limited research psychological well-being during pandemic. In addition, much to older adult samples. This study examined effects across age span. Specifically, this documented prevalence COVID-19 as well various factors contribute individuals all ages feeling more or less isolated while they are required maintain physical distancing for an extended period time. Survey data was collected from 309 who ranged 18 84. measure consisted 42 item survey Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale, Measures Social Isolation (Zavaleta et al., 2017), items specifically about demographics. Items included both Likert scale open-ended questions. A “snowball” collection process used build sample. While entire sample reported least some isolation, young highest levels χ 2 (2) = 27.36, p < 0.001. associated poor life satisfaction domains, work-related stress, lower trust institutions. Higher substance use coping strategy also related higher Respondents reporting subjective personal risk has negative consequences

Язык: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological well-being of students in an Italian university: a web-based cross-sectional survey

Globalization and Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 17(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2021

Abstract Background Italy was the first European country to implement a national lockdown because of COVID-19 pandemic. Worldwide, this pandemic had huge impact on mental health people in many countries causing similar reaction terms emotions and concerns at population level. Our study investigated psychological well-being cohort Italian university students. Methods We conducted cross-sectional survey period immediately after through administration questionnaire personal websites students attending their undergraduate courses Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. used Patient-Health-Engagement-Scale, Self-Rating-Anxiety-Scale, Self-Rating-Depression-Scale assess engagement, anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms our sample. Results The sample size 501 subjects, which 35.33% were classified as anxious 72.93% depressed. Over 90% respondents good understanding preventive measures despite over 70% suffered from impossibility physically seeing friends partners. Around 55% would have been willing contribute much more face An increase occurrences associated with being female, student Rome campus, suffering university, distant colleagues, unable one’s partner. Performing physical activity reduced likelihood. Conclusion University are risk distress case traumatic events. evolution is uncertain may long-term effects health. Therefore, it crucial most effective interventions identify vulnerable subgroups plan for acute services control reduce burden problems.

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health, Social and Emotional Well-Being, and Perceived Burdens of University Students During COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Germany

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 12

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2021

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting everyone's daily life in unknown measures since its outbreak. Nearly all Universities around the globe were affected. Further, young people and University students particular, are known to be vulnerable for developing mental disorders. This study aims examine health social emotional well-being perceived burdens of during lockdown Germany. Materials Methods: cross-sectional anonymous online survey among assessed status with standardized (depressive symptoms, alcohol drug consumption, eating disorder symptoms), attitudes toward burdens, aspects (social support, stress, loneliness, self-efficacy). Results: In total, N = 3,382 German participated. half (49%) reported that they worried or very much about pandemic. majority supports governmental (85%). A Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) sum score 10 above, indicating clinically relevant depressive was by 37% ( n 1,249). PHQ-9 on average 8.66 SD 5.46). Suicidal thoughts indicated 14.5% participants. Levels symptoms differed significantly different self-rated income changes (increase, decrease, no change income). levels suicidal ideation from faculties. Multiple regression analyses revealed not being a parent, having indirect contact one two times week, higher experienced lower self-efficacy predicted scores also hazardous use, symptoms. Other lifestyle such as cultural activities, dating, hobbies negatively affected Conclusion: present implies due elevated at risk, hit hard pandemic, but general coping adaptively. Low-threshold interventions promoting help-seeking targeting various conditions might bridge gap opened up recently.

Язык: Английский

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Anxiety and depression symptoms, the recovery from symptoms, and loneliness before and after the COVID-19 outbreak among the general population: Findings from a Dutch population-based longitudinal study

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 16(1), С. e0245057 - e0245057

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2021

Objectives Examine the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and loneliness in general population. More specifically, study focused prevalence anxiety depression symptoms, extent to which individuals with existing symptoms recovered or not, subtypes loneliness, before during this was associated symptoms. Methods Data extracted from longitudinal LISS panel, based a probability sample Dutch population, assessments October 2019 (T1) June 2020 (T4), November (T2), March (T3) (T4; N total = 4,084). Loneliness examined De Jong Gierveld Scale Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5). Results Repeated measures multivariate logistic regression analyses (RMMLRA) showed statistical significant lower after outbreak (T4 15.3%) than (T2 16.8%) (T3 17.2%). According Reliable Change Index, distribution recovery categories (remission, improvement, unchanged worsening symptoms) did not differ significantly these outbreak. RMMLRA revealed that emotional increased (T1 18.4%, T4 24.8%). Among who were lonely decreased 7.0%, 4.4%) and, likewise, among those anymore 21.5%, 14.5%). However, became 17.9%, 26.3%). Conclusions Findings suggest negatively affect nor normal population first four months, but increased.

Язык: Английский

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The impact of lockdown stress and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among university students in Germany

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a shutdown of universities in Germany. In longitudinal design, we compared mental health (depression, anxiety, somatic complaints) university students Germany before (June August 2019) and the course 2020) determined impact pandemic-related stress loneliness on students' self-report online surveys. We investigated 443 participants (mean age 22.8 years), among them 77% female, 10.4% medical students. A small increase depression mean scores was observed (F(1,420) = 5.21; p .023), anxiety complaints have not significantly changed. There medium from pre-pandemic situation (F(1,423) 30.56; < .001). Analyzed with regression analyses, current distress represented strongest associations during pandemic. Additionally, health-related concerns were associated symptoms [b 0.21; 95%CI(0.08; 0.34); t 3.12; .002], 0.07; 95%CI(0.01; 0.12); 2.50; .013], 0.33; 95%CI(0.18; 0.47); 4.49; .001], 0.10; 95%CI(0.03; 0.17); 2.74; .006]. Social due 0.38; 95%CI(0.32; 0.45); 11.75; .001]. results imply that represent risk group for psychosocial long-term ramifications

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 and loneliness: A rapid systematic review

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 55(12), С. 1144 - 1156

Опубликована: Июль 13, 2021

Loneliness is known to be associated with both poorer physical and mental health, being increased mortality. Responses throughout the world current COVID-19 pandemic all incorporate varying degrees of social distancing isolation. There an imperative provide a timely review synthesis impact on loneliness in general population.PubMed was searched using key terms 'COVID-19', 'coronavirus', 'SARS-COV2' 'loneliness'. Fifty-four articles were identified screened against inclusion criteria. The criteria stipulated that study needed measure participants drawn from adult population. Twenty-four studies met criteria.The data extracted 24 reviewed are presented summarised focus demographics participants, research designs utilised, measures employed other variables assessed studies. Overall, findings indicate has been significant issue during positively health symptoms. However, there inconsistencies results evident across studies.To our knowledge, this first systematic investigating Despite some studies, it clearly apparent having wellbeing Furthermore, had population significantly illness symptomatology. Thus, address through public policy interventions. limitations noted directions given for future research.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 pandemic effects in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their caregivers: Evaluation of social distancing and lockdown impact on mental health and general status

Research in autism spectrum disorders, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 83, С. 101757 - 101757

Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Loneliness and Social Engagement in Older Adults Based in Lombardy during the COVID-19 Lockdown: The Long-Term Effects of a Course on Social Networking Sites Use

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 17(21), С. 7912 - 7912

Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2020

Older adults are less familiar with communication technology, which became essential to maintain social contacts during the COVID-19 lockdown. The present study aimed at exploring how older adults, previously trained for Social Networking Sites (SNSs) use, experienced lockdown period. In first two weeks of May 2020, telephone surveys were conducted individuals aged 81–85 years and resident in Abbiategrasso (Milan), who participated a evaluating impact SNSs use on loneliness old age (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04242628). We collected information self-perceived loneliness, engagement family friends. Interviewed participants stratified as (N = 60) untrained 70) based their attendance group courses held previous year part main experimental study. groups comparable sociodemographics clinical features. Participants reported significantly higher usage reduced feeling being left out. Compared pre-lockdown levels, showed lighter reduction contacts. These findings support utility training order improve inclusion, even extreme conditions self-isolation perceived vulnerability.

Язык: Английский

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