Nature exposure and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Navigation Guide systematic review with meta-analysis

Environmental Pollution, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 356, С. 124284 - 124284

Опубликована: Май 30, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Exposure to urban green spaces and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from two low and lower-middle-income countries

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

Опубликована: Март 1, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health globally, with limited access to care affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) the most. In response, alternative strategies support have been necessary, green spaces being potential solution. While studies highlighted role of in promoting during lockdowns, few focused recovery after lockdowns. This study investigated changes space associations Bangladesh Egypt across pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Challenges and difficulties faced in low- and middle-income countries during COVID-19

Health Policy OPEN, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 3, С. 100082 - 100082

Опубликована: Ноя. 8, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Bilgilendirme ve Kaos Arasında: Afet Yönetiminde Medyanın Rolüne Yönelik Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz

TRT Akademi, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 8(18), С. 506 - 527

Опубликована: Май 23, 2023

Bir coğrafyada doğal, yapay veya melez biçimlerde meydana gelen, toplumu maddi ve manevi olarak etkileyen beklenmedik olaylar afet adlandırılmaktadır. Afetlerin çoğunun öncesinden tahmin edilememesi, özellikle sonrası müdahale yöntemlerinin geliştirilmesine yönelik çabaların ortaya çıkmasına yol açmıştır. Afet yönetiminde en etkin araçların başında ise medya gelmektedir. Medya araçları öncesinde, sırasında sonrasında bilgilendirerek, afetin sonucunda oluşan bilgi ihtiyaçları karşılayabilmektedir. Ancak bilgilendirme ihtiyacını sağladığı gibi yaptığı yayınlarla yanlış bilgilendirmelerle toplumda huzursuzluk çatışmaya açabilecek sonuçlara da neden olabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada yönetimi konusunda yapılan çalışmaların sonuçlarından çıkarak, medyaya ilişkin genel bir bakış açısı sunmaktadır. bakımdan Web of Science veri tabanında yer alan 547 araştırma makalesi bibliyometrik yöntemle incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın önemli sonuçları arasında konulu “iletişim” alanında oldukça az (n=13) çalışıldığı belirlenmiştir. Diğer taraftan alanındaki son dönemlerde “sosyal medyaya” odaklandığı (n=127) Ayrıca araştırmacılar Twitter’ın rolüne odaklanırken, YouTube Instagram “görsel” ağların bu konuda etkinliği konusuna odaklanılmadığı

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Resilience and social support as protective factors against suicidal ideation among tertiary students during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024

Abstract Background Suicidal ideation is a depression symptom which represents key (cognitive) component of suicidality and plays an important role in suicide risk detection, intervention, prevention. Despite existing research showing the importance certain factors symptoms suicidal ideation, less known about interaction between various protective factors. The aim study was to examine whether living conditions characteristics personal circumstances during COVID-19 pandemic predicted presence among tertiary students resilience social support can mitigate detrimental effects difficult life circumstances. Method A large online cross-sectional conducted March 2021 4,645 Slovenian students. Hierarchical multiple regression hierarchical logistic methods were used assess compare effect variables, as opposed support, on ideation. Results Female gender, single relationship status, alone, higher degree household conflict, having history mental illness chronic disease diagnosis significant predictors scores. All but gender also Household conflict strongest both cases. On other hand, and, particular, proved be strong against After accounting for one’s explained variance scores more than doubled, while harmful significantly decreased. Conclusions findings stress explain why some people manage maintain well-being despite finding themselves circumstances, case many pandemic. These insights may inform preventive efforts developing design implementation interventions improving from childhood onward.

Язык: Английский

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Factors influencing mental health outcomes among university students: a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(3), С. e097745 - e097745

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression, are on the rise among university students globally, including in Bangladesh. However, comprehensive data factors influencing mental outcomes this group remain limited, hindering development of effective programmes interventions. This study aims to assess status Bangladesh examine key outcomes. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from December 2022 March 2023. Universities University aged 18 older. Data were collected through a structured that assessed depression using Patient Health Questionnaire Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, as well dietary diversity Individual Dietary Diversity Score. The results showed while female exhibited greater diversity, they also had higher obesity rates, whereas male reported more physical activity. assessments revealed 36.1% participants experienced mild anxiety, 11.5% severe 39.8% 8.3% depression. Binary logistic regression analysis identified significant predictors gender, personal income, body mass index screen time. Females less likely experience (crude odds ratios (COR): 0.531, p =0.034) (COR: 0.591, =0.023) compared with males. Furthermore, low intake wheat, rice 2.123, p=0.050) pulses 1.519, p=0.050), high consumption fats, oils 2.231, p=0.024) sugary foods 2.277, p=0.001), associated inadequate vitamin A- C-rich fruits 1.435, =0.018) linked Overweight found be susceptible findings emphasise necessity for targeted interventions promote healthier lifestyles enhance

Язык: Английский

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The influence of anxiety and fear of COVID-19 on vaccination hesitancy among postsecondary students

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2022

Abstract The aim of the present study was to explore influence anxiety and fear COVID-19 on vaccination hesitancy among Slovenian postsecondary students. A cross-sectional using a set previously tested instruments ad hoc questions created by authors chosen as method gain insight into various health sociodemographic aspects students affected COVID-19-induced closures suspensions educational activities at tertiary institutions (N = 5999). Overall, 39.7% participating expressed an intention get vaccinated first possible opportunity, whereas 29.2% no intent do so. highest vaccine observed prospective teachers (50.3%) lowest physicians (5,7%). When examining role students’ intentions results logistic regression showed that only played mild significant role.

Язык: Английский

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The Relationship between Family Functioning, Emotional Intelligence, Loneliness, Social Support, and Depressive Symptoms among Undergraduate Students

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(9), С. 819 - 819

Опубликована: Сен. 14, 2024

The transition from adolescence to college is a significant developmental stage marked by challenges such as high academic pressure, changes in living environments, and social support systems. These can lead increased rates of depression among students. This study investigates the relationships between family functioning, emotional intelligence, loneliness, support, depressive symptoms Chinese A cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected via questionnaires undergraduate students at Xi'an Jiaotong University. Variables were assessed. Statistical analyses, including correlation hierarchical regression, conducted explore these relationships. found diverse distribution students, gender differences indicating higher females. No observed across disciplines, grades, or only children non-only children. Family negatively correlated symptoms, while loneliness positively correlated. Hierarchical regression analysis confirmed that significantly moderated relationship functioning symptoms. Mediation showed intelligence mediated this relationship. findings highlight complex interplay dynamics, capabilities, connectedness, mental health. Enhancing effectively reduce results underscore need for holistic interventions address multiple aspects students' lives.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of university students in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(1)

Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2022

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the mental well-being of students worldwide. There is scarcity information health university in United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to investigate COVID-19, including depression, anxiety and resilience among sample UAE. Methods A cross-sectional using an online survey was conducted from September November 2021. patient questionnaire (PHQ-9), generalized disorder-7 (GAD-7) Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10) were used assess anxiety, resilience. assessed list questions. Results Only, 798 completed analyzed for this study. Overall, 74.8% females, 91.2% never married, 66.3% UAE-nationals. Based PHQ-9 GAD-7 cut-off scores (≥ 10), four out ten self-reported moderate severe depression (40.9%) (39.1%). Significantly higher mean found who impacted by than those non-impacted (mean = 9.51 ± 6.39 6.80 6.34; p 0.001, respectively) 9.03 6.00 8.54 6.02; respectively, < 0.001). Female statistically 9.14 5.86 vs. 6.83 6.25, respectively; 0.001) females 9.57 6.32 5.15 3.88, 0.005). Never married significantly ever-married (9.31 6.37 6.93 5.47, P 0.003) (8.89 6.11 7.13 5.49, 0.017). Conclusions results demonstrate that has negatively terms anxiety. highlight need adopt culturally appropriate interventions focus vulnerable groups.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing the Psychosocial Determinants of Mental Health Decline Among Bangladeshi University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Systematic Review

Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing., Год журнала: 2024, Номер 1(3)

Опубликована: Дек. 8, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 epidemic has profoundly impacted the mental health of university students. This review investigates psychosocial factors contributing to decline Bangladeshi students, particularly in Dhaka city, with objective identifying primary elements exacerbating their issues during pandemic. Method: Employing a mixed-methods approach, this integrates quantitative and qualitative data, adhering PRISMA guidelines. Data were extracted using MeSH keywords from databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Medline, ARU-E-Library. Out 822 initially identified publications, 24 met inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis was used investigate pertinent studies appraised CASP AXIS tools. interpretation involved SPSS R, utilizing descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, regression analyses. Results: critical deterioration, including financial hardships, academic disruption, social isolation, excessive smartphone use, career instability. High prevalence rates anxiety (61.2%), depression (64.7%), stress (52.4%) found. Inferential statistics revealed significant differences outcomes across demographic groups, female students showing 20% higher risk those living parents 15% depression. Discussion: results emphasize multifaceted nature challenges that encounter. transition online learning, instability, isolation substantial stressors. emphasizes necessity legislative changes targeted interventions. Conclusion: To address crisis among policymakers must reform frameworks provide support systems, flexible learning models interventions, ensure students’ long-term well-being success.

Язык: Английский

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