Fear, Stress, Susceptibility, and Problematic Social Media Use Explain Motivation for COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors Among Patients With Stroke and Their Caregivers

INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 61

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges for individuals who experienced stroke and their caregivers. It is essential to understand the factors affecting preventive behavior in these populations. Therefore, present study examined that influenced motivation vaccine uptake among patients with A cross-sectional comprising 191 participants (81 110 caregivers) was carried out. Participants completed a survey assessing fear of COVID-19, stress, perceived susceptibility, problematic social media use, behaviors, uptake. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, multiple linear regressions. Motivation significantly positively correlated use (r = 0.225, P .002), susceptibility 0.197, .008), 0.179, .015), but negatively stress −0.189, .010). Caregivers, compared patients, showed lower level (standardized coefficient −0.23, .017). Furthermore, higher levels were associated increased 0.22, .006), while greater −0.38, < .001). Among caregivers, behaviors by such as fear, stress. By using strategies targeted education, support, communication campaigns, healthcare providers policymakers may be able enhance well-being caregivers during future pandemics.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of COVID-19 fear and its association with quality of life among fire service recruits after ceasing the dynamic zero-COVID policy in China

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

Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2023

In December 2022, China terminated its dynamic zero-COVID policy. To date, however, no research has been conducted upon mental health issues and their relationship with quality of life (hereafter QoL) among fire service recruits since the policy ended. This study explored fear COVID-19 (FOC) prevalence correlates as well network structure interconnections QoL recruits. A cross-sectional survey design was used to assess in Beijing Sichuan, Guangxi Guizhou provinces between February 13 16, 2023. Fear measured using Scale, depression assessed Patient Health Questionnaire, anxiety examined Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, QOL evaluated World Organization Quality Life-brief version. Univariate multivariate analyses were explore fear. Network analysis associations QoL. total 1,560 participants included this study. The overall 38.85% (n = 606; 95% CI 36.42-41.32%). Being afraid significantly related (OR 1.084; p < O.OO1) physical fatigue 1.063; 0.026). Fire more had lower (F 18.061 0.001) than those less did. most central symptoms FOC6 ("Sleep difficulties caused by worry about COVID-19"), FOC7 ("Palpitations when thinking COVID-19") FOC2 ("Uncomfortable think COVID-19"). top three negatively associated FOC4 ("Afraid losing because Over one-third reported after China's terminated. Poorer COVID-19. Targeting core could help improve during public crises.

Язык: Английский

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A phubbing scale tested in Bangladesh, Iran, and Pakistan: confirmatory factor, network, and Rasch analyses

BMC Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2023

Abstract Background Phubbing, a phenomenon of ignoring others in face-to-face conversations due to mobile phone use, can be assessed using Phubbing Scale (PS). Recently, the PS has been shortened into an eight-item version, PS-8. However, psychometric properties PS-8 among Iranian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani individuals remain understudied, especially advanced testing, such as Rasch network analyses. Methods Participants residing Iran, Bangladesh, Pakistan (n = 1902; 50.4% females; mean age 26.3 years) completed Internet Disorder Scale-Short Form (IDS9-SF) via online survey. Network analysis was used examine if items were differentiated from IDS9-SF items; confirmatory factor (CFA) structure measurement invariance PS-8; modeling dimensionality differential item functioning (DIF). Results showed that clustered together with distance items. The CFA results supported two-factor PS-8, found invariant across countries women men. model indicated two subscales both unidimensional did not display DIF gender/sex. Conclusion is feasible robust instrument for healthcare providers, mental health professionals, quickly assess evaluate individuals’ phubbing behaviors.

Язык: Английский

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Mediating role of psychological distress and domestic violence in the association of fear of COVID-19 with marital satisfaction and sexual quality of life among women of reproductive age: An Iranian cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(2), С. e068916 - e068916

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2023

Objectives This study aimed to determine the mediating role of psychological distress and domestic violence in association fear COVID-19 with marital satisfaction sexual quality life (QoL) among Iranian women reproductive age. Methods A cross-sectional comprising 324 married was conducted. Online convenience sampling used collect data. SPSS PROCESS macro for mediation analysis. The direct indirect effects on QoL were estimated a 95% CI using 5000 bootstrap samples. Pairwise comparisons between mediators calculated by Hayes’ macros. Results positive/negative or suspected history infection had marginally significant relationship (p=0.049). total effect (b=−1.31, SE=0.20, p<0.001). Fear no (b=−0.22, SE=0.19, p=0.24) but it an via (b=−0.34, SE=0.09, CI: −0.53 −0.19) (b=−0.75, SE=0.18, −1.12 −0.40). (b=−1.91, SE=0.32, (b=0.20, SE=0.25, p=0.42) (b=−0.59, SE=0.13, −0.86 −0.36) (b=−1.51, SE=0.29, −2.08 −0.92). Conclusion during pandemic indirectly decreased women’s increased violence. Consequently, critical situations such as pandemic, improving couples’ health reducing are likely improve satisfaction.

Язык: Английский

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The development of the fear of earthquake scale: validity and reliability study in Türkiye after the 2023 earthquake

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

Опубликована: Дек. 7, 2023

Abstract Background In 2023, Türkiye experienced a significant earthquake disaster that profoundly impacted 11 provinces. The enduring consequences of these earthquakes on daily life triggered widespread fears and anxieties in society, leading to scholarly investigations this field. Objective primary objective study was create evaluate the psychometric properties Fear Earthquake Scale (FES), modified adaptation COVID-19 (FCV-19 S), tailored measure earthquake-related experiences Türkiye. Methods A total 315 Turkish adult participants (106 men, 209 women), with mean age 37.71 years, completed FES, along Brief Psychological Resilience (BPRS). Psychometric analyses included confirmatory factor analysis as well evaluation alternative structures, internal consistency, convergent validity, criterion validity respect resilience. Results findings indicate version has strong terms reliability. After assessing various it observed two-factor model which represents emotional somatic response fear, exhibited best-fit values Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were calculated 0.89 for overall 0.84 subscale 0.86 subscale, indicating high consistency. Additionally, negative correlation between resilience FES supports scale, multi-group proved measurement invariance held across genders whether they an or not all groups. Furthermore, results revealed women individuals prior experience reported higher levels fear earthquakes. Conclusions emerged reliable valid tool among population.

Язык: Английский

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Evaluation of fear, willingness to seek care, and healthcare delivery preferences for patients with nephrolithiasis during the COVID-19 pandemic

Translational Andrology and Urology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(6), С. 962 - 969

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024

Background: Although minimal is known about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)'s impact on patient healthcare perceptions, improved understanding can guide providers to adequately address concerns. This cross-sectional study investigated how fear induced by COVID-19 impacted nephrolithiasis patients' decision-making, and preferences for care delivery. Methods: Utilizing the validated Fear of Scale (FCV-19S), patients were surveyed at a single stone clinic during part pandemic, 03/2021–04/2022. One-way analysis variance (ANOVA), Chi-square tests, multinomial logistic regression evaluated effect sociodemographics responses. Results: Two hundred four surveys completed. Mean age was 58±16 years, 112 (54.9%) women. FCV-19S 14.8±5.8 points (range, 7–33). Women non-Caucasian races associated with higher scores (P<0.01 P=0.01 respectively). Stone prevention effort not (P=0.38). Poorer self-assessed health status increased efforts (P=0.04). Preference in-person reported in 89% patients. Willingness seek varied education, decreased likelihood middle-aged (P=0.04) education (P=0.01). Conclusions: Perceived pandemic highly variable patients, women non-Caucasians. age, level, symptom severity, fear, current status, status. greatly preferred medical over telemedicine COVID-19. Future studies are needed further evaluate these disparities, discrepancies comfort seeking stone-related help us better inform policymakers provide patient-centered care.

Язык: Английский

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Unraveling the relationships among pandemic fear, cyberchondria, and alexithymia after China’s exit from the zero-COVID policy: insights from a multi-center network analysis

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2024

Objective China’s abrupt exit from the zero-COVID policy in late 2022 led to a rapid surge infections, overwhelming healthcare systems and exposing providers intensified psychological pressures. This sudden shift exacerbated pandemic-related issues, including fear, health anxiety, emotional processing difficulties. study aimed unravel relationships among pandemic cyberchondria, alexithymia following policy. Methods A multi-center cross-sectional survey was conducted 4088 nurses 43 public hospitals China. The web-based comprised Fear of COVID-19 Scale, Cyberchondria Severity Toronto Alexithymia Scale. Network analysis employed explore interconnections identify central components within these behavioral constructs. Results revealed dense network with predominantly positive connections. Specific aspects cyberchondria fear exhibited highest strength centrality, indicating their critical influence. externally oriented thinking dimension emerged as crucial bridge node, linking cyberchondria. structure demonstrated consistency across diverse educational backgrounds career stages. Conclusion These findings highlight need for targeted interventions focusing on key components, particularly thinking, disrupt detrimental cycle Healthcare organizations should promote balanced objective fact-focused problem-solving approaches while also fostering skills awareness expression, thereby mitigating risk maladaptive responses dysfunctional online information-seeking behaviors.

Язык: Английский

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Validation of the Spanish Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) in Long-Term Care Settings

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(23), С. 16183 - 16183

Опубликована: Дек. 3, 2022

Fear of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one the main psychological impacts actual pandemic, especially among population groups with higher mortality rates. The COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) has been used in different scenarios to assess fear associated COVID-19, but this not done frequently people living long-term care (LTC) settings. present study aimed at measuring psychometric properties Spanish version FCV-19S residents LTC settings, following both classical test theory (CTT) and Rasch model frameworks. participants (n = 447), aged 60 years or older, were asked complete report, other issues, their levels depression, resilience, emotional wellbeing health-related quality life validated scales. mean score was 18.36 (SD 8.28, range 7−35), scores for women, lower education (primary less) adherence preventive measures (all, p < 0.05). Cronbach’s alpha 0.94. After eliminating two items due a lack fit, showed good fit (χ2 (20) 30.24, 0.019, PSI 0.87), unidimensionality (binomial 95% CI 0.001 0.045) item local independency. Question 5 differential functioning by sex. shows that satisfactory reliability validity, which supports its use effectively measure older This tool could help identify risk may need specific health effective communication strategies levels. might have beneficial impact on measures.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of COVID-19 fear and its association with quality of life and network structure among Chinese mental health professionals after ending China’s dynamic zero-COVID policy: a national survey

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

Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2023

Background China recorded a massive COVID-19 pandemic wave after ending its Dynamic Zero-COVID Policy on January 8, 2023. As result, mental health professionals (MHPs) experienced negative consequences, including an increased level of fear related to COVID-19. This study aimed explore the prevalence and correlates among MHPs following end Policy, association with quality life (QoL) from network analysis perspective. Methods A cross-sectional national was conducted across China. The were examined using both univariate multivariate analyses. An covariance (ANCOVA) determine relationship between QoL. Central symptoms identified through “Expected Influence” model while specific directly correlated QoL “flow function.” Results total 10,647 Chinese included. overall (FCV-19S score ≥ 16) 60.8% (95% CI = 59.9–61.8%). binary logistic regression found that more likely be married (OR 1.198; p &lt; 0.001) having infection 1.235; 0.005) quarantine experience 1.189; 0.001). Having better economic status (good vs. poor: OR 0.479; 0.001; fair 0.646; 0.410; 0.617; significantly associated lower risk fear. ANCOVA showed had [ F 228.0, 0.001]. “Palpitation when thinking about COVID-19” most central symptom in model, “Uncomfortable strongest (average edge weight −0.048). Conclusion high China’s Policy. Developing effective prevention intervention measures target as well our structure would important address improve

Язык: Английский

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A Network Analysis Approach toward Adaptive Overt Narcissism Network

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(6), С. 468 - 468

Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2023

The relationship between narcissistic personality and art beauty appreciation has recently become the focus of research investigations. Adaptive narcissists raise their sense worth in order to shield themselves from harm caused by others. Because they aspire be more attractive, healthier, successful versions themselves, frequently have greater success life than majority people. Grandiose overtly behavior are main recognized characteristics an overt narcissist, which is currently regarded as a disorder that puts mental health wellbeing at peril. On random sample collection data 1101 respondents online questionnaire, we conducted network analysis Overt Narcissism Scale (AONS) items. In this study, used approach examine structure adaptive narcissism, well its relationships with psychological functioning. present study utilized investigate centrality measures items interrelationships. Results indicated item Q6.8 ("I appreciate beauty") had low betweenness, closeness, strength measures, indicating it was less influential network. However, also negative expected influence, suggesting absence would destabilizing effect on These results highlight importance deactivating narcissist Further needed explore mechanisms underlying implications for narcissism prevention intervention.

Язык: Английский

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