Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Coronavirus and Associated Anxiety Symptoms Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study During the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2022

University students' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward COVID-19 are vital to prevent the spread of virus, especially in context developing countries. Consequently, present study aimed determine KAP levels university students associated anxiety during earlier stage pandemic Bangladesh.A cross-sectional, online with 544 was conducted April 17-May 1, 2020. The questionnaire incorporated several KAP-related test items aligned World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Anxiety measured 2-item Generalized Disorder scale (GAD-2). Multivariable logistic regression analysis performed association between adjusting for sociodemographic variables. Subgroup analyses included rerunning models stratified by gender quarantine status.Approximately 50% showed high knowledge about guidelines, 59% reported behavioral practices that 39% had negative attitudes Attitudes differed (χ2 = 23.55, p < 0.001); specifically, were higher (OR: 2.40, 95% CI 1.66-3.46, 0.001). Associations significant male (OR 2.36; 1.45-3.84, 0.001) female 2.45; 1.3-4.34; students. Stratified found non-quarantined three times chance experiencing 3.14, CI: 1.98-4.98, Non-quarantined low half 0.49, 0.31-0.78, 0.01).Based on these findings, it is recommended authorities continue prioritize proactive effective measures develop more positive better regarding mental health their

Язык: Английский

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Global prevalence of self-harm during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Май 5, 2023

Abstract Background COVID-19 and its transmission mitigation measures have caused widespread mental health problems. Previous studies suggested that psychological, economic, behavioral, psychosocial problems associated with the pandemic may lead to a rise in self-harm. However, little is known about prevalence of self-harm worldwide during COVID-19. Therefore, quantitative synthesis needed reach an overall conclusion regarding pandemic. Methods By using permutations COVID-19, or relevant search terms, we searched following electronic databases from November 2019 January 2022: Web Science, PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane Database Systematic Reviews, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang systematically reviewed evidence according MOOSE guidelines. We employed Cochran’s chi-squared test (Cochran’s Q), I 2 subgroup analysis assess address heterogeneity. Sensitivity was conducted by eliminating each included study individually then combining effects. Results Sixteen met inclusion exclusion criteria were identified, sample sizes ranging 228 49,227. The methodological quality mostly at medium level. random effect model, pooled 15.8% (95% CI 13.3–18.3). Based on analysis, characteristics more likely higher self-harm: Asia prior July 2020, cross-sectional studies, samples recruited hospitals schools, adolescents, females, purpose (NSSI), symptoms restriction experiences. Conclusions provided first meta-analytic estimated based large different countries populations. not encouraging requires attention intervention. Further high-quality prospective research are order determine greater accuracy because clear heterogeneity across studies. In addition, this also provides new directions for future research, including identification high-risk groups self-harm, formulation implementation prevention intervention programs, long-term impact

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health Status of University Students and Working Professionals during the Early Stage of COVID-19 in Bangladesh

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(11), С. 6834 - 6834

Опубликована: Июнь 2, 2022

A novel coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 has spread globally and brought a public health emergency to all nations. To respond the pandemic, Bangladesh Government imposed nationwide lockdown that may have degraded mental among residents, in particular, university students working professionals. We examined clinically significant anxiety levels with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale perceived stress Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4) an online cross-sectional study 744 adults. Approximately 70% of respondents were afflicted levels, more than 43.82% moderate or high levels. Multivariate logistic regression models showed postgraduates (OR = 2.78, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03–8.75, p < 0.05) likely experience their student counterparts. No such differences emerged for professionals, however. Living family members compared living alone was risk factor professionals 4.05, CI 1.45–11.32, 0.05). stressors financial hardship 1.84, 1.11–3.05, worries members’ 1.12–2.99) factors students. Questionable social media news exposure 2.99, 1.13–7.92, contributed development These findings confirm effective initiatives proactive efforts from concerned authorities are necessary cope correlates including developing contexts Bangladesh.

Язык: Английский

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Cognitive Social Capital in Community and Mental Health of the Elderly in China: The Moderating Effect of Age, Education, and Income

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(7), С. 794 - 794

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025

Background: With the increasingly severe trend of population aging, well-being elderly is receiving growing attention. This study aimed to investigate association between cognitive social capital in community (familiarity with members, trust and sense security where they live) mental health among older individuals China examine how age, education, income moderate this relationship. Methods: To achieve this, we utilized nationally representative data (n = 2301) from Labor-Force Dynamics Survey (CLDS) 2018, assessed whether adults' was associated community. Cognitive includes familiarity other members living same together within reside. The marginal effect applied analyze impact community-based on individuals. Results: Our findings indicate that communities significantly linked adults. Additionally, serve as crucial moderators Conclusions: Strategies enhance adults are beneficial for their health, which deserves policymakers' further

Язык: Английский

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Investigating the Impacts of Information Overload on Psychological Well-being of Healthcare Professionals: Role of COVID-19 Stressor

INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 59

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022

While past research has focused on the benefits of social media during pandemics, this study emphasizes possible negative effects use among healthcare professionals. It been stated that professionals are exposed to COVID-19 and its impacts mental health these workers. Even though recognizing importance pandemic, have rarely considered for investigation by researchers. By applying differential susceptibility model (DSMM), current article investigated effect information overload (CIO) psychological well-being underline mechanisms. Time-wave technique was applied collect data. This tested moderated mediation collecting data from 314 The findings impacted fatalism exhaustion directly. Likewise, mediated association between CIO exhaustion. Moreover, stressor mediating relationship. proposes several practical recommendations professionals, platform providers, authorities, organizations, institutions how effectively sustainably global epidemic.

Язык: Английский

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Association Between the Time Spent on and Sources of the News of Russo-Ukrainian War and Psychological Distress Among Individuals in Poland and Ukraine: The Mediating Effect of Rumination

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер Volume 17, С. 1855 - 1866

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

The Russo-Ukrainian War has resulted in massive social, economic, and psychological burdens worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the associations between time spent on war-related news distress, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) mediating effects of rumination people residing Poland Ukraine.

Язык: Английский

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Differences in college students’ occupational dysfunction and mental health considering trait and state anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic

PeerJ, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10, С. e13443 - e13443

Опубликована: Май 19, 2022

Background Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, university education has shifted from face-to-face classes online and distance learning. Effects of exposure may manifest in terms psychological, cognitive, or musculoskeletal impairments that affect an individual’s daily functioning quality life. There is a dearth studies exploring anxiety states, occupational dysfunction, mental health associated with new standard increased telecommunication. Accordingly, present study aimed identify differences literacy, positive negative emotions, stress response considering states college students during pandemic. Another purpose relationships among parameters such as dysfunction health. Methods This cross-sectional included 358 (average age: 18.5 years, age range: 18–29 years). Five tools were used: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Classification Assessment Occupational Dysfunction (CAOD), European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q47), Profile Mood States 2nd Edition (POMS-2), Stress Response Scale-18 (SRS-18). Based on cutoff value state trait STAI, participants classified into four groups compared using one-way analysis variance multiple comparison tests. The relationship between all was analyzed Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results group high had highest CAOD total score, Total Disturbance score POMS-2, SRS-18 scores many sub-items three parameters. prevalence 47% for students, there variation 19 61% each group. coefficients ranged .64 .75. Additionally, coefficient these .44 .48. Conclusion anxiety, responses strongest this Our findings point potential areas targeted support interventions.

Язык: Английский

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare professionals toward the novel coronavirus during the early stage of COVID-19 in a lower-and-middle income country, Bangladesh

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2022

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at an increased risk of COVID-19 infection because their direct exposure to suspected and confirmed coronavirus patients in healthcare facilities. This condition is even more acute low-and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Given the poor settings Bangladesh, it challenging halt spread without proper knowledge, attitudes, good behavioral practices (KAPs). Therefore, this study conducted a cross-sectional from May 5 31, 2020, with 203 professionals determine (KAP) toward COVID-19. Participants were doctors, nurses, dentists, allied health professionals. A self-administered questionnaire including several KAP-related items aligned World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines was distributed over various online platforms collect data. Bivariate multivariable logistic regression analyses factors influencing KAP levels. The majority participants male (52.22%). prevalence high knowledge levels, positive 51.23, 45.81, 49.75%, respectively. Social media most common source for seeking information. Workers private institutions less likely (OR = 0.56, 95% CI 0.30-0.95, p < 0.05) be knowledgeable than public institutions. Doctors had attitudes other Older showed rates 1.05, 1.06-1.32, younger ones. better practice level 2.11, 1.17-3.83) those These results point necessity training programs medical that help them gain confidence deliver correct treatment need implement preventative steps during pandemics.

Язык: Английский

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The relationship between transmission misinformation, COVID-19 stress and satisfaction with life among adults

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13

Опубликована: Фев. 9, 2023

The perplexing evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on spiritual lives Vietnamese people in general, and particularly adults. objective this study was to ascertain link between adult satisfaction with life stress Vietnam investigate if transmission disinformation modifies life. A total 435 adults were enrolled online finish answering, including Satisfaction Life Scale (SL), Stress (CS), Transmission Misinformation (CTMS), consisting 350 females 85 males. Correlation, regression, basic mediation analyses used dissociate data. According findings our study, there is difference gender Females have greater degree than Significant differences exist relatives direct indirect misinformation workers. People who frontline medical staff higher others. There positive correlation spreading disinformation, but it can adverse effects persons' physical health. Additionally, role relationship satisfaction. Individuals are more likely access about transmission, which results enhanced During epidemic, should be aware damaging consequences their levels. may significantly influence not just one's mental health also other aspects Clinicians stress, affect psychological treatment.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring media consumption and mental health among young adults during the second wave of COVID-19 in Bangladesh

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9(10), С. e20371 - e20371

Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2023

BackgroundThis study examined the association between media exposure and mental health during second wave of lockdown among general population Bangladesh.MethodsA total 449 adult participants were enrolled in to evaluate their levels media, electronic social media. Mental was assessed using a 7-item generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7) scale. A multivariate logistic regression model constructed explore relationships anxiety. The models included covariates such as sex, daily working hours, problems, distraction, income from media.ResultsThe results showed that 44.5%, 39.2%, 16.3% reported low, medium, high different COVID-19 period, respectively. Additionally, 96.4%, 2.7%, 0.9% had respectively, 89.1%, 10.5%, 0.4% overall prevalence 25.38% respondents. Participants with significantly more likely experience anxiety, an odds ratio 2.75 (95% CI = 1.40–5.14, p 0.001). Females 2.26 times than males 1.37–3.74, 0.001), problems also develop compared those who did not.ConclusionOur show positive relationship increased levels, providing useful insights for both academics public practitioners.

Язык: Английский

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