COVID-19 and common mental health symptoms in the early phase of the pandemic: An umbrella review of the evidence

PLoS Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(4), С. e1004206 - e1004206

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2023

Background There remains uncertainty about the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on mental health. This umbrella review provides a comprehensive overview association between and common disorders. We qualitatively summarized evidence from reviews with meta-analyses individual study-data in general population, healthcare workers, specific at-risk populations. Methods findings A systematic search was carried out 5 databases for peer-reviewed prevalence depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during published December 31, until August 12, 2022. identified 123 which 7 provided standardized mean differences (SMDs) either longitudinal pre- to or cross-sectional compared matched pre-pandemic data. Methodological quality rated Assessment Multiple Systematic Reviews checklist scores (AMSTAR 2) instrument generally low moderate. Small but significant increases and/or health were reported people preexisting physical conditions, children (3 reviews; SMDs ranged 0.11 0.28). Mental depression significantly increased periods social restrictions (1 review; 0.41 0.83, respectively) anxiety did not (SMD: 0.26). Increases larger longer-lasting 0.16 0.23) than those (2 reviews: 0.12 0.18). Females showed increase males review: SMD 0.15). In disorders, any patient group, adolescents, students, no found SMD’s ranging −0.16 0.48). 116 pooled rates PTSD 9% 48% across Although heterogeneity studies high largely unexplained, assessment tools cut-offs used, age, sex gender, COVID-19 exposure factors be moderators some reviews. The major limitations are inability quantify explain included shortage within-person data multiple studies. Conclusions small consistent deterioration particularly early has been population chronic somatic Also, associations stronger females younger age groups others. Explanatory individual-level, exposure, time-course scarce inconsistencies For policy research, repeated assessments panels including vulnerable individuals recommended respond current future crises.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of anxiety in college and university students: An umbrella review

Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14, С. 100658 - 100658

Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2023

The pervasiveness of anxiety has been increasing progressively over the years, becoming one most critical concerns among colleges and universities. With implications extending towards poorer academic performance overall student mental health, there is an urgent need to address this growing concern. As such, we conducted umbrella review systematic reviews meta-analyses summarize data in literature on prevalence college university students. Moreover, also considered impact COVID-19 pandemic assessed potential moderators through distinct subgroup analyses. A search was carried out across various sources, including five databases, journals, Google Scholar, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, which yielded 25 that met inclusion criteria. Sample sizes ranged from 1,122 1,264,132 (Mdn = 22,171) covered all regions Africa, Arab States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America. Findings these were subsequently synthesized narratively. students had a median 32.00% 7.40–55.00%. Subgroup analyses revealed being female, living Asia versus undergraduate associated with higher levels anxiety. In addition, increase observed pertaining impacts Covid-19 pandemic. Our findings highlight susceptibility emphasizes for more comprehensive strategies, implementations, interventions combat rising trend.

Язык: Английский

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The psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors among college and university students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis, 2022

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Июль 13, 2023

The Corona virus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic is a human tragedy that occurred in this era. It poses an unprecedented psychological, social, economic, and health crisis. mental well-being of entire societies are suffering as result crisis, but the greater students at all levels education must be addressed immediately. Thus, study was aimed to estimate pooled prevalence associated factors psychological impact COVID-19 among higher students.

Язык: Английский

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Effectiveness of a Brief Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention for University Students

Mindfulness, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14(5), С. 1234 - 1245

Опубликована: Май 1, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a dramatic increase Web-based education, lacking face-to-face student-teacher and student-student interaction, consequently impairing students' sense of belonging to community, interoceptive awareness, academic self-efficacy. This study examined how brief mindfulness-based intervention an online university course can be effective enhancing attention resources, developing stronger self-efficacy, improving the which represent critical factors affecting participation blended courses.Four-hundred eighty-six participants (Mage 22.88) completed battery measures at pre- post-treatment. One class (experimental group) participated (42%), whereas other one (control did not take part (58%). included breathing meditation beginning class, sharing experiences, mini-lectures on mindfulness, daily practice, lasted for 28 consecutive days.Participants experimental group when compared controls showed significant feeling influencing activities (F = 9.628; p < 0.005), self-regulation 19.133; 0.001), self-efficacy 9.220; and, particularly, their regulating learning 12.942; 0.001). adherence assigned practice could partially explain effectiveness intervention.This offers useful clues about mindfulness interventions classroom grounded bodily sensations, self-efficacy.This is preregistered.

Язык: Английский

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Effects of interpersonal sensitivity on depressive symptoms in postgraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic: Psychological capital and sleep quality as mediators

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2023

This study aimed to examine depressive symptoms associated with interpersonal sensitivity, sleep quality, and psychological capital among postgraduate students during static campus management after the COVID-19 pandemic in China.Research data were obtained (10-19 April 2022) reappearance of cities eastern China. We collected through an online questionnaire, anonymous self-reported questionnaire included Patient Health Questionnaire, sensitivity subscale Symptom Checklist-90, Psychological Capital Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. analysis variance was performed using t-test ANOVA. The PROCESS macro used determine relationship between depression, together independent serial mediating role quality.A total 2,554 this study. prevalence mild, moderate, severe 30.97, 6.58, 1.45%, respectively. Interpersonal significantly (direct effect = 0.183, p < 0.001). Between symptoms, quality played a single (indirect 0.136 0.100, 0.001, respectively) chain 0.066, 0.001).Interpersonal has significant influence on depression Chinese graduate students. may not only independently mediate but also co-play chain-mediating pathway from depression. Positive interventions guidance be beneficial alleviating symptoms.

Язык: Английский

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Increased Risk Perception, Distress Intolerance and Health Anxiety in Stricter Lockdowns: Self-Control as a Key Protective Factor in Early Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(9), С. 5098 - 5098

Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2022

Studies provide evidence that distress, (health) anxiety, and depressive symptoms were high during the first weeks of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, decreasing over time (possibly due to individuals' protective psychological factors). Relations between different mental health issues, factors need be explored, since even small effects might increase risk future issues. We merged objective stringency data with individual (N = 1001) examine differences in strict (Romania) mild (Hungary) conditions March May 2020 on stressors symptoms, taking into account. The stricter Romania revealed higher levels perceived infection, distress intolerance, anxiety. Protective not affected by measures. Surpassing flexibility resilient coping, self-control proved most promising factor. It is recommended research merge study investigate measures factors. Policy decisions should consider lockdown-dependent consequences Intervention programs are suggested mitigate issues strengthen peoples'

Язык: Английский

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Promoting Emotional and Psychological Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Self-Help Virtual Reality Intervention for University Students

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 26(4), С. 309 - 317

Опубликована: Март 20, 2023

Mental health problems are very common among university students, and the situation worsened during COVID-19 pandemic. The closure of universities, restrictions imposed, reduction social activities led to considerable changes in students' lives, thus posing new mental emotional challenges. Within this context, promoting general well-being, particular psychological becomes essential. In addition possibility online interventions aimed at overcoming distance limitations reaching people their home, other advanced technologies such as virtual reality (VR) have demonstrated potential improve people's quality life, positive experiences. study reported article is exploring feasibility preliminary effectiveness a self-help VR intervention lasting 3 weeks well-being students. Forty-two students voluntarily participated six-session intervention. each session, different scenario was presented: two relaxing experiences four transformative based on metaphors or metaphoric ones encouraging be aware emotions resources. Students were randomly allocated an experimental group waiting list that started after weeks. Before six sessions, participants completed assessment by completing questionnaires. Results showed significant increase both compared group. majority said they would recommend experience

Язык: Английский

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Digital communication and tie formation amongst freshmen students during and after the pandemic

Social Networks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 81, С. 53 - 66

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Gender inequality and cultural values in explaining gender differences in positive and negative emotions: A comparison of 24 countries during the COVID-19 pandemic

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025

Abstract The coronavirus pandemic posed a major challenge to mental health. Existing evidence shows that COVID-19 is related poor emotional well-being, particularly among women. However, most work on the subject uses single-country samples, limiting ability generalize disparity or explain it as function of societal variables. present study investigates expression positive and negative emotions during gender across 24 countries ( N = 49,637). Strong differences emerged countries, with women reporting more (anxious, depressed, nervous, exhausted) less (calm, content, relaxed, energetic) than men. gap in was significantly wider higher individualism narrower power distance. For instance, were larger Western high individualism, such USA, UK, Italy, France, smaller collectivism distance, China, Malaysia, South Korea, few exceptions like Japan Brazil. These not explained by country-level inequalities indicators (GGGI GII). Interestingly, national severity pandemic, an epidemiological factor, reduced emotions. results underscore importance considering cultural factors when assessing well-being.

Язык: Английский

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Evolución de la convivencia y violencia escolar en Chile: Un estudio longitudinal

Educação & Sociedade, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 46

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

RESUMEN Este estudio buscó analizar la tendencia en el tiempo de indicadores convivencia y violencia escolar Chile, así como efecto los contextos educativos. Se utilizaron bases datos provenientes instrumentos estandarizados, contestados por estudiantes 4º 10º entre 2014-2022. Los resultados mostraron mejoras significativas reducción 4º, especialmente escuelas públicas menor nivel socioeconómico. En contraste, aumentó empeoró escolar, sobre todo particular-subvencionadas particulares, con mayor matrícula enseñanza primaria-secundaria. recomienda focalizar recursos estrategias establecimientos secundaria matrícula.

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