Investigation of factors regarding the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on college students’ depression by quantum annealer

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2024

Diverse cases regarding the impact, with its related factors, of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health have been reported in previous studies. In this study, multivariable datasets were collected from 751 college students who could be easily affected by pandemics based complex relationships between various factors. We utilized quantum annealing (QA)-based feature selection algorithms that executed commercial D-Wave computers to determine changes relative importance associated factors before and after pandemic. Multivariable linear regression (MLR) XGBoost models also applied validate QA-based algorithms. Based experimental results, we confirm comparable capabilities factor analysis research MLR widely used Furthermore, performance was validated through important results Pandemic-related (e.g., confidence social system) psychological (e.g. decision-making uncertain situations) more post-pandemic conditions. Although should using other variables or national datasets, study will serve as a reference for researchers use approach validation real-world survey dataset analysis.

Язык: Английский

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What can we learn about stress and sleep from COVID-19 pandemic—perspective from the theory of preventive stress management

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2024

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges to individuals worldwide, with a significant focus on the impact sleep. However, precise mechanisms through which emotional and cognitive variables mediate this relationship remain unclear. To expand our comprehensive understanding of variables, present study utilizes Preventive Stress Management theory, test between perceived social support sleep quality, as well effect stress, hope, negative emotions coping styles. Methods Data were collected in March 2022 from 1,034 college students two universities located Liaoning Province, China, using an online survey platform regarding support, moderated mediation model conducted Process macro program (Model 6) syntax SPSS. Results results revealed stress sequentially mediated quality. Furthermore, hope styles found moderate sequential mediating effect. Conclusion sheds light pathways that affect quality among during pandemic. Findings highlight protective roles played by positive personal resources, such effective styles, against problems. These insights have important implications for development targeted interventions improve outcomes challenging time.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 anxiety on loneliness and sleep quality of students and professionals in Bangladesh

Acta Psychologica, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 230, С. 103759 - 103759

Опубликована: Сен. 28, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Sleep quality and the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in five European countries

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 17(12), С. e0278971 - e0278971

Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to lifestyle changes across Europe with a likely impact on sleep quality. This investigation considers quality in relation the evolution of five European countries. Using panel regressions and keeping policy responses constant, we show that an increase four-week average daily deaths/100,000 inhabitants (our proxy for pandemic) significantly reduced France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden between April 2020 June 2021. Our results are robust battery sensitivity tests larger women, parents young adults. Additionally, about half reduction caused by can be attributed lifestyles, worsened mental health negative attitudes toward its management (lower degree confidence government, greater fear being infected). In contrast, one’s own infection-status from SARS-CoV-2 virus or duration not significant mediators relationship COVID-19-related deaths

Язык: Английский

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A randomized controlled trial examining a Tranquil sitting intervention compatible with Confucian values

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Июль 3, 2023

Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic in China, silent management (Lockdown) policy has caused severe sleep problems for university students. Long-term isolation may further deteriorate quality, and it requires practical interventions. Today mental health, interventions based on Buddhist, Taoist Confucian ethics have been proven effective reducing cognition disorders. However, such also limitations. They tend to focus peace of mind or some technical means with main direction symptom improvement but neglect mundane activities daily life. Methods We conducted an innovative tranquil sitting intervention program Chinese value “tranquility reverence” method, integrating various techniques traditionally recognized as achieving more lasting health quality. This study aims assess effectiveness feasibility a improving isolated Using randomized control trial (RCT), participants ( n = 35) practiced ten weeks. had their PSQI scores measured at pre-experimental, post-test, 1-month follow-up time points compared group 35). Results The who received significantly better quality than group, moderate large effect sizes middle late stages. instructor challenge beginning technique. was significant after fully mastering method. Discussion this emphasized importance “tranquility” showed same other traditional In conclusion, is feasible promising new approach among youths.

Язык: Английский

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Social isolation exacerbates acute ozone inhalation induced pulmonary and systemic health outcomes

Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 457, С. 116295 - 116295

Опубликована: Окт. 29, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID‐19 lockdown on sleep patterns and the related problems among nursing students

Nursing Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(9)

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on sleep patterns and quality among nursing students in our college.

Язык: Английский

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Effect of Social Isolation Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cognitive Dysfunction of Patients With Alzheimer Disease

Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 38(4), С. 351 - 357

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

Background: Previous studies were examined effects of social restriction by COVID-19 pandemic on elderly peoples or compared difference before/after restrictions patients with Alzheimer disease-related dementia (ADRD). Here, we assessed the cognitive function comparing control group. Methods: We impact using Disease Assessment Scale (Japanese version) subscale (ADAS-JCOG), in mild to moderate ADRD a post hoc subgroup analysis double-blinded, noninferiority study donepezil 27.5 mg patches and hydrochloride 5 tablets (JapicCTI-194582). After demonstrating both treatments, used combined data for this analysis. Results: The analyzed subpopulation per-protocol set groups was balanced (n=126 135, respectively). Patient demographics similar between subgroups. ADAS-JCOG scores [least-squares mean (95%CI)] 0.388 (-0.377 1.152, not statistically significant). Conclusion: Social isolation affects knowledge should be considered future.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 Confinement on the Health-Related Habits of People at High Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(4), С. 841 - 841

Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2023

The general lockdown decreed in Spain due to the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted ALAS health promotion intervention aimed at population high risk of suffering from type 2 diabetes. We conducted a descriptive study 2020 through telephone survey and comparison with baseline data determine impact confinement on lifestyles participants. collected sociodemographic variables assessments before/after status lifestyle (sleep, physical activity diet). Additionally, weight, BMI adherence Mediterranean diet were assessed. Descriptive statistical analyses, comparisons pre-post logistic regression carried out. A total 387 individuals responded. Among them, 31.8% reported worse perception after confinement, 63,1% no change. Regarding exercise, 61.1% reduced their weekly time. diet, 34,4% perceived quality, 53.4% change, despite fact that 89.4% declared changes eating practices. Weight decreased by 3,1%, improved baseline. Confinement had negative health, sleep this (at diabetes); however, weight decreased, improved.

Язык: Английский

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Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Non-Rapid Eye Movement Parasomnias: Long-Term Outcomes and Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown

Brain Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(2), С. 347 - 347

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2023

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we demonstrated efficacy of a novel Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme for treatment Non-Rapid Eye Movement Parasomnias (CBT-NREMP) in reducing NREM parasomnia events, insomnia and associated mood severities. Given increased prevalence worsening sleep affective disorders during examined sustainability CBT-NREMP following U.K.'s longest lockdown (6 January 2021-19 July 2021) by repeating investigations via mail survey same 46 patient cohort, which 12 responded. The included validated clinical questionnaires relating (Paris Arousal Disorder Severity Scale), (Insomnia Index) anxiety depression (Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale). Patients also completed targeted questionnaire (i.e., Impact Lockdown Questionnaire, ICLQ) assess impact on severity, mental health, general well-being lifestyle. Clinical measures parasomnia, insomnia, remained stable, with no significant changes scores comparison previous investigatory period prior pandemic: p (ISI) = 1.0; (HADS) 0.816; (PADSS) 0.194. These findings support longitudinal effectiveness up three years intervention, despite pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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