scholarly journals Negative psycho-emotional consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in risk groups

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 66-74
Author(s):  
Elvira B. Karpova ◽  
Ekaterina A. Nikolaeva
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Health Group

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with a threat to somatic health and human life, poses a challenge to people’s mental health. The search for predictors of the negative consequences of the pandemic for the mental health is an urgent task for the psychological community. Objective. to test the assumption that the psychological impact of a pandemic may be more significant for people with a potentially more severe course of the disease and an increased likelihood of death (representatives of the risk group), than that of the general population, and can be accompanied by more pronounced psychoemotional disorders. Design. In the first two months after the introduction of restrictive measures for the COVID-19 epidemic, an online survey of the population was conducted on social networks using valid methods suitable for screening studies. We used a specially developed questionnaire and included psycho-diagnostic techniques in the “Google questionnaire” format. The study involved 449 people aged 12 to 82 years old, average age 30 years old, moda1 – 22 years old. The sample was divided into the main and control groups. The main group – the risk group – was 81 people, the size of the control group or the conventionally named “health group” – 368 people. Results. It was revealed that the commitment to self-isolation is not associated with the respondents’ belonging to the risk group. Despite the discovered connection between belonging to the risk group and the fear of contracting coronavirus infection, psycho-emotional disorders at a statistically significant level of significance were more often diagnosed in the “health group” (45%), and 26% in the risk group. Among the members of the risk group, a high level of experience of loneliness is less common (1% versus 8% for the “health group”). Conclusion. On the whole, the results showed a significant negative effect of the new conditions on the mental state of people. The hypothesis that people from the risk group turned out to be more susceptible to psycho-emotional distress during the period of self-isolation has not been confirmed. The most active part of the population appeared to be most vulnerable to distress. For them the current situation turned out to be frustrating to their usual needs.

Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic among expatriate residents in the UAE

Avicenna ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Panthayil K Baburajan
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Job Loss ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
The World ◽  
A Minor

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated people and countries around the world. It has affected every aspect of human life. Despite the discovery of vaccines and widespread immunization drive which is a minor consolation, the consequences of it are likely to prevail for extended periods of time. This study explored the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). An online survey was carried out among a sample of 78 expatriate residents. While most of the respondents recognized and highly valued the measures taken by the UAE government to support and deal with the pandemic, intense stress and uncertainty was reported. It was found that the Asian community was more anxious concerning the negative consequences of the pandemic than Arab or W stern residents. The worry among older people was also found to be more intense. Anxiety over health consequences, fear of job loss, and constraints for international travels were the most overwhelming concerns. The difficulties that the coronavirus has presented continue to devastate the psychological wellbeing of individuals even where an adequate governmental system for prevention and controlling the pandemic is in place.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on the mental health of adolescents in India and their perceived causes of stress and anxiety

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 5048
Author(s):  
Brinda Prasanna Kumar ◽  
Adarsh Eregowda ◽  
Sahana Giliyaru
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Gender And Age

Background: Outbreak of the 2019 novel Corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unanticipated psychological impact globally. Mental health of adolescents also requires significant attention. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the psychological stress and anxiety among adolescents in India during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify the most important precursors.Methods: An online survey was undertaken where adolescents in the age group of 10 to 19 years were invited to participate with a self-administered questionnaire. A snowball sampling strategy was used, focusing on recruiting adolescents living in Bangalore, India. Perceived stress scale-4 (PSS-4) and Generalized anxiety disorder-2 (GAD-2) Scale were used. Questionnaires were anonymous to ensure confidentiality and reliability of data. Data collection took place over five daysResults: 156 (52.0%) had a high PSS-4 score of ≥8 and 132 (44.0%) respondents had a high GAD-2 score of ≥3. Female gender and age were found to be statistically significant detrimental factors of stress and anxiety respectively (p<0.05). Academic delay and uncertainty about the future were found to be the most significant causes of perceived psychological distress among adolescents.Conclusions: Majority of the adolescents experienced varying degrees of stress and anxiety due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our findings have both clinical and policy implications. The findings of our study indicate the need to identify adolescents as high-risk groups to ensure timely targeted psychological interventions and stress mitigating measures.

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Taiwan: An Facebook Online study on Concern/Fear Regarding the Disease and General Anxiety and Relevant Factors (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng-Wei Wang ◽  
Wei-Hsin Lu ◽  
Yi-Lung Chen ◽  
Dian-Jeng Li ◽  
Yu-Ping Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
World Health ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Health Organization

BACKGROUND The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a ‘public health emergency of international concern. Both worry and anxiety are the common psychological impact during the pandemic. The level of and determinants for worry and anxiety during COVID-19 are not well explored. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to explore the associations of demographic and environmental factors with worry toward COVID-19 and general anxiety among people in Taiwan. METHODS In total, 1970 respondents were recruited through a Facebook advertisement and completed an online survey on worry toward COVID-19, general anxiety during the pandemic, and individual and environmental factors. RESULTS In total, 51.7% and 43.4% of respondents reported high levels of worry toward COVID-19 and general anxiety, respectively. Worse self-rated mental health, lower self-confidence in COVID-19 management, and insufficient mental health resources were significantly associated with high levels of both worry toward COVID-19 and general anxiety. Lower perceived confidence in COVID-19 management by the regional government was significantly associated with a higher level of worry toward COVID-19. Lower perceived social support was significantly associated with a higher level of general anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS The results showed that high levels of worry toward COVID-19 and general anxiety were prevalent during the disease outbreak. Multiple individual and environmental factors related to worry toward COVID-19 and general anxiety were identified. CLINICALTRIAL

scholarly journals Mental health and sleep habits/problems in children aged 3–4 years: a population study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fumie Horiuchi ◽  
Kentaro Kawabe ◽  
Yasunori Oka ◽  
Kiwamu Nakachi ◽  
Rie Hosokawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Psychological Burden ◽  
Wake Time ◽  
Health Group

Abstract Background Sleep is essential for mental health at all ages, but few studies have investigated the importance of sleep for mental health in early childhood. Therefore, this study examined the association between mental health and sleep habits/problems in children aged 3–4 years. Methods Children aged 3 to 4 years who were living in the community (n = 415; 211/204 boys/girls) were recruited for this study. Their mental health was assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), and their sleep habits/problems were evaluated using the Child and Adolescent Sleep Checklist. Results Based on the total difficulties score of the SDQ, the children were divided into two groups: a poor mental health group (n = 76) and a control group (n = 339). In terms of sleep habits, which included total sleep time, bedtime, wake time, and nap conditions, there were no differences between the two groups. Regarding sleep-related problems, however, anxiety before going to sleep (p = 0.026), circadian rhythm abnormalities (p = 0.014), and sleepiness during classes outside of naptimes (p = 0.031) were significantly higher in the poor mental health group than in the control group. Multiple regression analysis showed that poor mental health status was significantly associated with sleepiness and snoring (p = 0.017 and p = 0.018, respectively). Conclusions The mental health status of 3–4-year-old children was associated with sleep-related problems, namely sleepiness and snoring. Healthcare providers should pay attention to children’s irregular sleep-wake patterns; moreover, interventions for appropriate sleep hygiene will reduce the psychological burden on both children and their families.

scholarly journals Mental health history—a contributing factor for poorer outcomes in burn survivors

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Li ◽  
Danielle Coombs
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Total Body Surface Area ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health History ◽  
Health Group ◽  
Burn Survivors ◽  
Mental Health History

Abstract Background A pre-morbid mental health history is common in patients with severe burn injuries. This creates challenges in providing rehabilitation. The aim of this study is to cross examine the possible impact of psychological co-morbidities on outcomes. Methods A notes audit was carried out examining patients that were admitted to Concord Hospital Burns Unit in a 3-year period (2010–2012). Patients with total body surface area (TBSA) of 20% or greater and aged between 16 and 50 years were included. Subjects were divided into a mental health group and a control group. SPSS version 21 statistic program was used for analysis the data. Results Data collected included length of stay, time to achieve independence, %TBSA, types of burns and surgery required. Results of 69 files showed that the average length of stay per %TBSA was nearly double in the patients with a mental health problem (1.47 vs 0.88). They also had a higher rate of re-graft (52% vs 22%) due to infection and poor nutrition. The average time for patients to achieve independence in daily living activity was significantly higher (p = 0.046) in the mental health group (36.2 days) versus the control group (24.1 days). Conclusion Patients with a mental health history may have poorer general health. This may result in a higher failure rate of grafting, leading to a requirement of re-graft. Hence, it took a longer time to achieve independence, as well as a longer hospital stay. A mental health history in burn survivors can be a contributing factor for poorer outcomes in the adult population.

scholarly journals Factors Related to Mental Health During the COVID-19 Lockdown in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Pinedo ◽  
Isabel Vicario-Molina ◽  
Eva González Ortega ◽  
Andrés Palacios Picos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
And Gender

The COVID-19 disease has forced governments to adopt exceptional measures. The lockdown decreed in Spain in 2020 required citizens to stay confined at home, which might have affected their mental health. The objective is to identify factors that influenced adults' mental health during this period. A sample of 3,508 adults from the Spanish general population completed an online survey that collected sociodemographic data and information about daily planning and activities, healthy habits, loneliness, coping humor and mental health. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling. According to the results, the proposed model showed good fit values, and latent variables explained 30% of the variance in mental health. Loneliness, coping humor, healthy habits, age and gender had a significant weight in the prediction of mental health during lockdown. Area of residence, number of days of confinement and number of people in the household were not related to mental health. This study addresses the effect of COVID-19 and social distancing measures by identifying risk and protective factors for the development of mental health difficulties. There is a need to target specific and early interventions aimed at mitigating the psychological impact of the pandemic while increasing well-being, especially in more vulnerable groups.

scholarly journals Mental Health and Well-Being During the First vs. Second COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Cyprus

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 40-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danae Papageorgiou ◽  
Angelos P. Kassianos ◽  
Marios Constantinou ◽  
Demetris Lamnisos ◽  
Christiana Nicolaou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Similar Survey ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract. Introduction: Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, most countries imposed strict governmental lockdowns. Research investigating the psychological impact of pandemic-induced lockdowns is accumulating, though to date no study has examined the psychological health and associated parameters of well-being in countries that underwent additional lockdowns as the pandemic continued into resurgence “waves.” Aim: The present study provides an overview of the psychological impact of COVID-19 across the two lockdowns in the Cypriot population. Methods: In total, 957 participants completed an online survey during the first lockdown, 134 of whom completed a similar survey again during the second lockdown. The outcomes assessed included stress, positive and negative affect, and well-being. Results: The results indicated no population-wide severe reactions in the participants. Repeated measures analyses showed similar mental health levels during both the first and the second lockdowns. Further inspection of participants’ scores indicated that, for all mental health variables, approximately half of the participants improved, while the other half deteriorated. Discussion: Perceived social support and psychological flexibility predicted most psychological outcomes during both lockdowns. Further research is necessary to understand the continuing effects of the pandemic and associated lockdowns on mental health.

scholarly journals Fear of COVID-19 scale: Assessing fear of the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910532098203
Author(s):  
Rubia Carla Formighieri Giordani ◽  
Milene Zanoni da Silva ◽  
Camila Muhl ◽  
Suely Ruiz Giolo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Brazilian Population ◽  
Vulnerable Groups

This study aimed to assess the fear of COVID-19 in the Brazilian population, validate the FCV-19S and examine the association of its scores with sociodemographic and pandemic-related variables. A total of 7430 participants were recruited in an online survey. From the factor analysis results, FCV-19S proved to be suitable, indicating a higher level of fear for women and also for those aged 18–29 years. Besides, belonging to a high-risk group and having relatives diagnosed or deceased by COVID-19 showed a positive association with fear. These findings pointed out the most vulnerable groups, which can assist in planning mental health actions.

scholarly journals Mental Health and Psychological Impact during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey of Portuguese Higher Education Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 337
Author(s):  
Carlos Laranjeira ◽  
Maria Anjos Dixe ◽  
Olga Valentim ◽  
Zaida Charepe ◽  
Ana Querido
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant psychological impact on vulnerable groups, particularly students. The present study aims to investigate the mental and psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors in a sample of Portuguese higher education students. An online cross-sectional study was conducted among 1522 higher education students selected by convenience sampling. The survey assessed mental health symptoms as well as sociodemographic variables, health-related perceptions, and psychological factors. Results were fitted to binary and multivariable logistic regression models. The overall prevalences of stress, anxiety, and depression were 35.7%, 36.2%, and 28.5%, respectively. Poor mental health outcomes were related with being female, having no children, living with someone with chronic disease, facing hopelessness, and lacking resilient coping. Future studies focusing on better ways to promote mental health and wellbeing among students are warranted. It is necessary to gather more evidence on the post-pandemic mental health using robust study designs and standardized assessment tools.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN KESEHATAN JIWA MASYARAKAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Livana PH ◽  
Sih Ayuwatini ◽  
Yulia Ardiyanti
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Central Tendency ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
The People ◽  
Health Group ◽  
The Right

Kesehatan jiwa tidak lagi hanya membahas tentang masalah gangguan jiwa saja, namun kelompok sehat dan resiko juga perlu diketahui agar masyarakat mendapatkan tindakan yang tepat yaitu, kelompok sehat agar tetap sehat; kelompok resiko tidak menjadi gangguan; dan kelompok gangguan tetap produktif di masyarakat, sehingga perlunya identifikasi masalah kesehatan jiwa masyarakat desa Banyutowo malalui deteksi dini. Penelitian bertujuan khusus: (1)Mengidentifikasi karakteristik masyarakat, meliputi:usia, jenis kelamin, pendidikan, dan status pernikahan, (2)Mengidentifikasi kelompok sehat, resiko, dan gangguan, (3)Publikasi ilmiah pada jurnal nasional sebagai luaran wajib. Data dianalisis dengan menghitung Central Tendency dan distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan mayoritas masyarakat desa Banyutowo berusia dewasa, berjenis kelamin laki-laki, belum menikah, dan pendidikan  terakhir SD. Hasil identifikasi kesehatan jiwa didapatkan bahwa mayoritas masyarakat desa Banyutowo dalam kelompok usia sehat. Hasil penelitian ini selanjutnya dapat ditindaklanjuti dengan memberikan intervensin pada masing-masing kelompok kesehatan jiwa, sehingga diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pentingnya kesehatan jiwa, meningkatkan kemampuan masyarakat menolong dirinya dalam bidang kesehatan jiwa, meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan masyarakat risiko dan bahaya kesehatan jiwa, dan meningkatkan dukungan dan peran aktif stakeholders serta meningkatkan masyarakat melaksanakan perilaku sehat jiwa. Kata kunci: Kesehatan jiwa, masyarakat OVERVIEW OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH ABSTRACTMental health is no longer just talking about mental disorders, but healthy groups and risks also need to be known so that people get the right action, namely, healthy groups to stay healthy; risk groups do not become a nuisance; and the disorder group remained productive in the community, so the need to identify Banyutowo village mental health problems through early detection. Special purpose research: (1) Identifying community characteristics, including: age, sex, education, and marital status, (2) Identifying healthy groups, risks, and disorders, (3) Scientific publications in national journals as mandatory outcomes. Data were analyzed by calculating Central Tendency and frequency distribution. The results showed that the majority of Banyutowo villagers were adults, male, unmarried, and final education in elementary school. The results of mental health identification found that the majority of the people in the Banyutowo village were in the healthy age group. The results of this study can then be followed up by giving intervensin to each mental health group, so that it is expected to increase public knowledge about the importance of mental health, improve community capacity to help themselves in the field of mental health, improve community preparedness of mental health risks and hazards, and increase support and the active role of stakeholders as well as improving the community to implement healthy mental behavior. Keywords: mental health, society

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