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

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2023

Previous reviews concluded that nature contact was an important coping strategy against poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, quality of evidence in these not sufficiently documented terms risk bias reviewed studies. We attempted to fill this gap with a Navigation Guide systematic review and meta-analyses on associations between exposure Searches PubMed, Web Science, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycInfo retrieved relevant articles published January 1, 2020, April 30, 2022. Included studies reported observational findings from human participants indoor or outdoor measures health. used methodology assess across body for each outcome. A total 4,464 were initially identified. After screening, 59 ultimately included. Studies diverse variables availability, green space visit frequency, accessibility, type (e.g., vs. outdoor) 12 outcomes. Meta-analyses found access gardens associated lower odds depression (OR=0.71, 95% CI=0.61-0.82, I2=0%, n=3) anxiety (OR=0.73, CI=0.63-0.84, n=2). Higher frequency visits greenspace pandemic improved well-being (OR=0.10, CI=0.07-0.14, n=2) general (OR=0.11, CI=0.03-0.38, I2=82%, The “very low” all outcomes, high levels between-study heterogeneity observed (41% had high, 24% probably 35% low bias). Nonetheless, given trends results, nature-based infrastructure emphasizes nearby may have promoted psychological resilience public crisis.

Язык: Английский

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Virtual Learning and Pervasiveness of Depression Among University Students in the UAE

2022 IEEE 46th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown, С. 993 - 995

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2023

The pattern of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects students' lives, including their physical, social, and mental well-being. This study aimed to examine association between virtual learning feelings depression among a sample university students in Emirate Sharjah, UAE. Using descriptive, cross-sectional design, quantitative data were collected from undergraduate by means online surveys. To assess levels prevalence od students, Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale was used. Our findings revealed that there statistically significant associations individual characteristics terms academic level (p < .001), place residence screen time during = .019), mode course delivery spring semester 2021–2022 .006). Although become necessary feature all educational institutions, more attention needs be paid its psychological impact.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among young adults in Fiji Island during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study

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

Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2023

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health globally. To understand the of in Fiji, this study aimed to investigate prevalence anxiety disorder and depression among young adults. Method An online survey was conducted assess general population Suva, Fiji during pandemic. A total 1,119 adults participated study. between May 20 June 30, 2022, using snowball sampling via social media platforms. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scales were used measure depression, respectively. related stressors evaluated adapted SARS assessment. Univariate multivariate logistic regression analysis performed determine factors influencing respondents. Results result shows that portion individuals experienced each stressors, with highest seen for hearing information about severity COVID-19. found be 45% 49%, Being female, having pre-existing illness risk factor develop depression. On other hand, employed high BMI protective against developing lockdown. Conclusion These findings highlight importance addressing needs Fijian beyond.

Язык: Английский

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Covid-19: Introduction of a new lifestyle and diet among the Malaysians

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2022, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2022

Abstract Background The stay-at-home conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly alter Malaysian lifestyle. All Malaysians faced difficulties adopting new lifestyle, handling virus transmission, and worrying about family friends. A hypothetico-deductive technique has been conducted find out lifestyle of Malaysians. findings our study were reliable where Cronbach's Alpha values all above (0.70) with sample, entire sample 112 was sufficient provide value for medium effect size computation F-tests. Results It seemed that jobs traveling outdoor sports time somewhat reduced. In contrast, indoor activities, online games, physical exercises, number staycations during stayed same. However, religious Body Mass Index, shopping, sleeping time, amount anxiety, caffeine, medical consumption, watching movies, drama series Covid-19 increased. addition, respondents' spent on social media meetings much We found no significant differences in means dependent variables (Lifestyle Covid-19) amongst demographic characteristics except age employment status. Conclusions detail, respondents aged 24 below have changed compared their older counterparts. Besides, lifestyles unemployed, students retirees considerably those who serve Government & Statutory Bodies. results will help policymakers make right decisions improving quality life after Corona.

Язык: Английский

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