Quality of life among residents of Gaza, Palestine: the predictive role of mental distress, fear of COVID-19, and social support

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Март 15, 2024

Living under siege and deteriorated health, social, educational, economic conditions isolation with scarce opportunities to fulfil basic needs aspirations affect the civil population's mental health perceived quality of life. In this cross-sectional investigation, we explored consequences distress, fear COVID-19, social support for QoL in Gaza strip.

Язык: Английский

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Workplace violence and burnout among Chinese nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: does the sense of coherence mediate the relationship?

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

Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2023

Abstract Background Workplace violence has always been a critical issue worldwide before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, which can lead to burnout turnover. In addition, mental stress of nurses during period have widely described. To our knowledge, no studies examined mediating effect sense coherence on relationship between workplace among Chinese over time. Therefore, this study aimed explore how mediates association. Methods Using convenience sampling method, 1190 from 4 tertiary grade-A comprehensive hospitals were investigated September 2021 December in 3 provinces China. The Violence Scale, Burnout Inventory, Sense Coherence scale used collect data. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, regression estimate direct indirect effects bootstrap analysis. Results mean total scores for 1.67 ± 1.08 47.36 18.39, respectively. significantly negatively correlated with ( r = -0.25) positively 0.27). Additionally, higher level associated β 1.13, 95% CI: 0.68 ~ 1.56). A also lower -0.98, -1.03 -0.92). showed an through coherence. direct, 1.88 3.01, accounted 62.45% burnout. Conclusion We found that mediated most It is imperative hospital managers improve nurses’ reduce occurrence COVID-19. Future intervention should be designed strengthen

Язык: Английский

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The Relationship Between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Alcohol Use in First Responders: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Direct, Mediating and Moderating Role of Generalized Resistance Resources

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 22(3), С. 383 - 383

Опубликована: Март 6, 2025

Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) refers to the disproportionate propensity react negatively uncertain events, and it has been associated with negative psychological outcomes such as depression anxiety. The current study examined role resilience, hardiness, self-efficacy self-compassion in relationship between IU alcohol use a sample South African first responders. These variables are examples what is referred generalized resistance resources, which enable individuals deal challenges life. A 429 responders completed Uncertainty Scale-12, Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale-10, Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Short Hardiness Scale Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. results PROCESS analyses found direct mediating effects for resilience self-efficacy, no hardiness moderating self-compassion. In this regard, graph interaction intolerance showed that at low levels self-compassion, was strong significant, while high non-significant. addition, Johnson–Neyman plot exact value point ceased be significant 36.37. obtained confirm important resources wellbeing provide basis tailored interventions.

Язык: Английский

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The prevalence of burnout among pulmonologists or respiratory therapists pre- and post-COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Annals of Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 55(1)

Опубликована: Июль 17, 2023

Objectives The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) increased the already heavy workload in pulmonary and respiratory departments, which therefore possibly prevalence of burnout among pulmonologists or therapists. We aimed to compare differences therapists pre- post-COVID-19 by doing a systematic review with meta-analysis.Methods searched pulmonologist, pulmonary, respiratory, up 29 January 2023 six databases. included studies investigating reporting them. risk bias was assessed tool for studies. overall pooled.Results A total 2859 records were identified 16 final analysis. reported 3610 responding individuals 2336 burnouts. pooled 61.7% (95% confidence interval (CI), 48.6–73.2%; I2 = 96.3%). during COVID-19 significantly higher than it prior outbreak (68.4% vs. 41.6%, p .01). result meta-regression revealed that coverage associated (p .04).Conclusions Burnout widely prevalent increasingly perceived COVID-19. Therefore, interventions needed reduce this specialty.KEY MESSASGESThe departments.Burnout

Язык: Английский

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Research hotspots and trends in healthcare workers' resilience: A bibliometric and visualized analysis

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(15), С. e35107 - e35107

Опубликована: Июль 24, 2024

The resilience of healthcare workers has gained increasing attention, yet comprehensive studies focusing on recent trends and developments are scarce. We conducted an extensive bibliometric analysis from inception to 2023 address this gap.

Язык: Английский

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Reduced burnout in medical and health science students during the pandemic COVID-19 - a follow-up study of a single institution in Hungary

BMC Medical Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2023

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted lives worldwide, especially of medical and health science students. In Hungary, education been relegated to the online space, with a substantial proportion students having attend secondments. Increased stress, uncertainty, presence secondments can have an impact on students' premature burnout.In 2021, we conducted follow-up survey among University Pécs studying medicine sciences in two data collection periods (from March May September November). Our questionnaire consisted Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey for Students our self-designed questionnaire. We used descriptive paired two-sample t-tests analysis at 95% confidence interval (p ≤ 0.05).We excluded from respondents whose could not follow-up; finally, 183 responses were analyzed. majority female (n = 148; 80.9%). Overall, there was significant decrease both exhaustion (EX) cynicism (CY) scores 0.001; p 0.004). Female had higher EX scores, but observed genders 0.05). Excluding paramedic students, specialties studied CY decreased; physiotherapy profesisonal efficacy (PE) increased who 127; 69. 4%) found be more affected by burnout, all cases, these improved serving National Ambulance Service 76; 41.5%), Hospitals 44; 24.0%), or 7; 3.8%) their burnout score served either hospital PE concerned about elevated which also 0.05).In conclusion, positively student institution. This fact implies that it is necessary internships real-life settings during training.Our approved Medical Research Council (Case No IV/4573-1/2021/ECU).

Язык: Английский

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Risks of Ecosystems’ Degradation: Portuguese Healthcare Professionals’ Mental Health, Hope and Resilient Coping

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2024

Healthcare professionals constantly face situations that reflect ecosystems’ degradation. These can negatively affect their mental health. Research suggests hope and resilience play an important role in this scenario, since they are related to/predict health highly heterogeneous samples (considering geography, age, profession, health, etc.). In context, the aims of present study are: to characterize explore relationship between hope, resilient coping Portuguese healthcare professionals. Using Google Forms, 276 answered GHQ-28, (adult) Trait Hope Scale, Brief Resilient Coping Scale (cross-sectional study). The minimum maximum possible scores were reached, with exception score GHQ-28-Total. Regarding Hope, 19.6% scored below midpoint (M=43.46, SD=11.97); 29.3% revealed low (M=14.93, SD=4.05); average 4 5 Mental Health (exception: Severe Depression) indicates probability a psychiatric case. correlated Social Dysfunction GHQ-28-Total; proved be (weak) predictor GHQ-28 indicators depression). results support need promote sample's coping. They also suggest stimulating may contribute improving professionals’

Язык: Английский

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Fear of COVID-19 associated with burnout syndrome in dentists of the Health Directorate of the National Police of Peru: a cross-sectional study at national level under multivariable regression model

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

Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2024

Abstract Background During the pandemic, many police dentists had crucial responsibility of ensuring law and order while providing dental care by taking government-approved health measures to stop spread coronavirus. The aim this study was assess association between fear COVID-19 Burnout syndrome in Peruvian belonging Health Department National Police Peru (PNP), into account possible confounding variables. Methods This cross-sectional analytical included 182 PNP dentists. Fear Scale assessed Maslach Inventory Test burnout syndrome. (self-fulfilment) analyzed using Spearman's Rho. A multivariable Poisson regression model with a robust variance estimation method employed evaluate impact on various dimensions syndrome, considering statistical significance level set at p < 0.05. Results Under bivariate analysis, significantly linked low direct intensity toward emotional exhaustion (Rho = 0.325, 0.001), very depersonalization 0.180, 0.015), inverse self-fulfilment =—0.186, 0.012). it observed that who exhibited were 3.4 3.7 times more likely experience depersonalization, respectively (APR 3.40, 95% CI: 1.74—6.63 APR 3.68, 1.31—10.37), as compared those did not display COVID-19. Moreover, none potential factors found have significant ( > 0.05), 0.05). Conclusion associated inversely self-fulfilment. greater risk for depersonalization. In developing no from such age, gender, marital status, children, hierarchy, years service, work area, private practice, over 40 h per week, type performed, sport practice daily exercise time.

Язык: Английский

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Interplay of Dyadic Consensus, Reflective Functioning, and Perinatal Affective Difficulties in Modulating Fear of COVID-19 among First-Time Mothers: A Mediation Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(7), С. 848 - 848

Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated fears and anxieties, potentially influencing maternal perinatal mental health. This study addresses a gap in the literature on fear of pregnant women, aiming to identify contributing factors. Method: Participants were 401 primiparous women with an average age 34 years (SD = 4.56) who recruited through National Health System during birth support courses. They completed series self-reported instruments via online survey, providing information their levels reflective functioning, dyadic consensus, affectivity, COVID-19. Pearson’s correlation mediation analysis generalized linear model implemented analyze collected data. Results: relationship between consensus was significant negative. Furthermore, parallel involving affectivity functioning found extent that, when these factors inserted into model, direct association became non-significant (total mediation). Conclusions: results highlight importance adjustment alleviating fear, emphasizing interventions promoting couple mentalization, addressing affective difficulties. Such approaches are vital for supporting expecting mothers challenging times like pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the health-related quality of life of frontline workers: the case of seven low-income Eastern African countries

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 21(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2023

This study aimed to explore the potential impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health-related quality life (HRQoL) humanitarian and healthcare workers its related factors in seven Eastern African countries (EAC).A sample frontline filled out an online cross-sectional survey questionnaire comprising socio-demographic, degree symptoms depression, anxiety, insomnia, distress, alcohol tobacco consumption, using Short Form 6-Dimension version 2 (SF-6Dv2) Clinical Outcomes Routine Evaluation (CORE-6D), fear (FCV-19S) questionnaires. Multivariate regressions were conducted identify independent associated with HRQoL.Of total 721 participants, mean (standard deviation) scores for SF-6Dv2 CORE-6D 0.87 (0.18) 0.81 (0.14), respectively. Participants education level below a university degree, having chronic diseases, been tested positive COVID-19, traumatic memories, stress found have lower HRQoL likelihood terms during pandemic. Similarly, participants exposure patients, stress, high had scores. who married higher likelihoods scores.Some personal mental health characteristics, factors, predictors EAC. These findings should be meaningful while designing sustainable interventions guidelines aiming improve situation.

Язык: Английский

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