scholarly journals Metadehumanization and Self-dehumanization are Linked to Reduced Drinking Refusal Self-Efficacy and Increased Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Patients with Severe Alcohol Use Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Sullivan Fontesse ◽  
Stéphanie Demoulin ◽  
Florence Stinglhamber ◽  
Philippe De Timary ◽  
Pierre Maurage
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Reduced Drinking

scholarly journals The Relationship Among Sleep Quality, the Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale, Abstinence Self-efficacy, and Quality of Life with Alcohol Use Disorder in South Korea

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
EunJu Song
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
The Relationship

Many patients with alcohol use disorder experienced insomnia or sleep disturbances. However, their sleep problems rarely addressed in the treatment process. It may prove beneficial if treatment programs should intend to help prevent the recurrence of alcohol use disorder by solving patients’ sleep-induced problems and accordingly include appropriate sleep interventions. The present study employed a descriptive design and conducted a cross-sectional survey to assess the relationship among sleep quality, score on the Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES), abstinence self-efficacy, and quality of life in inpatients with alcohol use disorders. Data were collected from June to August 2018, from 117 patients admitted to the psychiatric ward for alcohol-use patients in two mental hospitals in South Korea. Sleep quality was significantly correlated with the SOCRATES score (r = .247, p = .007) and quality of life (r = -.346, p = .001). However, it showed no relationship with abstinence self-efficacy (r = -.066, p = .477). These findings suggest that abstinence programs need to employ a comprehensive approach instead of primarily focusing on maintaining abstinence and cessation of alcohol use. However, both sleep disturbances and alcohol abstinence require patience and prolonged treatment. Thus, it is a challenge to design concrete interventions to address the sleep problems experienced by patients with alcohol use disorder.

scholarly journals Role of Alexithymia, Anxiety, and Depression in Predicting Self-Efficacy in Academic Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahbobeh Faramarzi ◽  
Soraya Khafri
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective. Little research is available on the predictive factors of self-efficacy in college students. The aim of the present study is to examine the role of alexithymia, anxiety, and depression in predicting self-efficacy in academic students. Design. In a cross-sectional study, a total of 133 students at Babol University of Medical Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, and Paramedicine) participated in the study between 2014 and 2015. All participants completed the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), College Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (CASES), and 14 items on anxiety and depression derived from the 28 items of the General Health Questionnaire (28-GHQ). Results. Pearson correlation coefficients revealed negative significant relationships between alexithymia and the three subscales with student self-efficacy. There was no significant correlation between anxiety/depression symptoms and student self-efficacy. A backward multiple regression analysis revealed that alexithymia was a negative significant predictor of self-efficacy in academic students (B=-0.512, P<0.001). The prevalence of alexithymia was 21.8% in students. Multiple backward logistic analysis regression revealed that number of passed semesters, gender, mother’s education, father’s education, and doctoral level did not accurately predict alexithymia in college students. Conclusion. As alexithymia is prevalent in college students and affects self-efficacy and academic functioning, we suggest it should be routinely evaluated by mental physicians at universities.

Relationship between caregiver burden and psychological distress among stem cell transplant (SCT) recipients prior to transplant.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 12120-12120
Author(s):  
Carlisle Topping ◽  
Ashley Nelson ◽  
Jamie M. Jacobs ◽  
Joseph A. Greer ◽  
Jennifer S. Temel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Caregiving Burden ◽  
Clinically Significant

12120 Background: SCT is a potentially curative therapy for patients with hematologic malignancies that involves prolonged hospitalization, intensive follow-up, and a considerable risk of morbidity and mortality. Family and friends caring for SCT recipients experience substantial caregiving burden as they prepare for SCT. Previous research demonstrates caregiver distress is highest pre-transplant and is comparable to or higher than patient-reported distress. However, the extent of this distress and its relationship to certain domains of quality of life (QOL) and caregiving burden is currently unknown. Methods: We conducted a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from two supportive care studies focused on caregivers of SCT recipients. Caregivers completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the CareGiver Oncology QOL questionnaire to assess their psychological distress and QOL prior to SCT. Scores >8 on the HADS anxiety and depression subscales indicated clinically significant symptoms. We selected eight domains from the CareGiver Oncology QOL questionnaire including social support, physical wellbeing, self-efficacy, coping, leisure time, financial stability, private life concerns, and caregiving burden. Multivariate regression models adjusted for age, sex, caregiver relationship, and SCT type were used to examine associations between these domains and caregivers’ anxiety and depression symptoms. Results: A total of 193 caregivers (age M= 57 years, 70% female, 52% allogeneic transplant) were enrolled with a majority caring for their spouse (80%), parent (8%) or child (5%). Overall 47% and 16% of caregivers reported clinically significant anxiety and depression symptoms, respectively. Low social support, physical well-being, coping and leisure time as well as high caregiver burden, private life concerns and financial distress were associated with both caregiver anxiety and depression symptoms (p < .05). Low self-efficacy was associated with higher anxiety symptoms (p < .05). Conclusions: Caregivers of SCT recipients experience substantial anxiety and depression symptoms prior to SCT. Impairments across multiple QOL domains are associated with caregiver’s psychological distress. Psychosocial interventions designed to improve coping, reduce caregiving burden, and enhance QOL are needed for caregivers prior to transplant.

scholarly journals Effects of the COVID-19 Mitigation Measures on Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking in College Students: A Longitudinal Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9822
Author(s):  
Margarida Vasconcelos ◽  
Alberto Crego ◽  
Rui Rodrigues ◽  
Natália Almeida-Antunes ◽  
Eduardo López-Caneda
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Drinking Behavior ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Alcohol Craving ◽  
Binge Drinkers ◽  
The Impact

To “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 contagion, several countries ordered lockdowns amid the pandemic along with indications on social distancing. These social isolation measures could potentially bring alterations to healthy behavior, including to alcohol consumption. However, there is hardly any scientific evidence of the impact of such measures on alcohol consumption and binge drinking (BD) among young adults, and how they relate to alcohol craving, stress, anxiety, and depression levels. We addressed these questions by conducting a longitudinal study with 146 Portuguese college students—regular binge drinkers (regular BDs), infrequent binge drinkers (infrequent BDs) and non-binge drinkers (non-BDs)—in three moments: before the pandemic (Pre-Lockdown), during lockdown (Lockdown) and 6 months after (Post-Lockdown). Results revealed that regular BDs decreased alcohol use during Lockdown, a change in behavior that was even greater during Post-Lockdown, when regular BDs displayed similar levels of consumption to infrequent/non-BDs. Additionally, alcohol craving and living with friends were predictive of alcohol use during Lockdown, whereas stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms did not contribute to explain changes in drinking behavior. Collectively, the results suggest that BD in young Portuguese college students can be stopped when the contexts in which alcohol intake usually takes place are suppressed, which may have important implications for future prevention and intervention strategies.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Relapse of Alcohol Use Disorder and the Association With Self-Efficacy and Perceived Social Support in Butabika Hospital

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Kalani ◽  
Janet Nakigudde ◽  
Caroline Birungi ◽  
Joy Gumikiriza- Onoria ◽  
Nelson Mukiza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
P Value ◽  
Study Objective

Abstract Background Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a problem globally and Uganda has one of the highest per capita alcohol consumption rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Relapse is a distressing aspect in the treatment of AUD and it is mediated by self-efficacy and perceived social support besides other psychosocial factors. In Uganda, there is paucity of data regarding relapse of AUD and the association with self-efficacy and perceived social support hence the need to carry out this study. Objective To determine the prevalence of relapse of AUD and the association with self-efficacy and perceived social support at Butabika hospital. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used and 269 participants that received treatment for AUD at hospital in the period between 1st /01/2016 and 31st /12/2017 were consecutively recruited. Participants were assessed for relapse of AUD using the SCID-5 substance use disorder section. Data was collected using a socio-demographic questionnaire, the general self-efficacy scale and the multidimensional scale for perceived social support. Data was entered in Epidata 3.0 and imported into STATA version 14 for analysis. Chi square test and logistic regression were used at bi-variable and multivariable analysis respectively to determine associations. Results The prevalence of relapse of AUD among the 269 participants was 63.3% (170). Of those who relapsed, 98% (167) had severe AUD. Participants with a marital status of single were less likely to relapse into alcohol use than those with a marital status of; separated or divorced (OR = 6.81; 95% CI = 1.53–30.32; p-value = 0.012) and married (OR = 2.86; 95% CI = 1.07–7.65; p-value = 0.037). Male participants were more likely to relapse into AUD than the females (OR = 0.19; 95%CI = 0.04–0.86; p-value = 0.03). Participants with higher perceived social support (OR = 0.85; 95% CI = 0.81–0.9; p-value = < 0.001) were less likely to relapse into AUD. Self-efficacy (OR = 0.93; 95% CI = 0.85-1; p-value = 0.061) was not significantly associated with relapse of AUD. Conclusion The prevalence of relapse of AUD is high and is associated with perceived social support, marital status of; separated, divorced or married, and female gender. Relapse prevention programs should emphasize the importance of social support in the management of patients with AUD. Further research to assess the relationship between relapse of AUD among married people is recommended.

scholarly journals Interaction of Heavy Drinking Patterns and Depression Severity predicts Efficacy of Quetiapine Fumarate XR in lowering Alcohol Intake in Alcohol Use Disorder Patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vatsalya Vatsalya ◽  
Maiying Kong ◽  
Luis M. Marsano ◽  
Zimple D Kurlawala ◽  
Kan V Chandras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Quetiapine Fumarate ◽  
Heavy Alcohol ◽  
Depression Ratings

Background: Shared etiological pathways of dopamine and serotonin neurotransmission play a central role in heavy alcohol intake and exacerbation in the symptoms of depression. We investigated the role of depression ratings and patterns of heavy drinking on the treatment efficacy of Quetiapine fumarate XR in lowering alcohol intake in alcohol use disorder (AUD) patients. Methods: One hundred and eight male and female heavy drinking AUD patients in the age range of 18 to 64 yrs. received 12 weeks of active treatment. Participants were grouped by the severity grading of depression using Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) (clinically relevant≥8 [CR], clinically non-relevant≤7 [CNR]) at baseline. Drinking history and depression ratings were assessed at the patients visits. Results: Heavy drinking days (HDD) and total drinks (TD) were significantly fewer in CR patients at the treatment end. A true positive response in AUROC analysis supported the lowering of TD in CR patients. The number of drinking days (NDD) and average drinks per drinking day (AvgD) were lower in the CNR patients at treatment-end. Significant associations with increasing effect sizes were observed for all the heavy drinking measures (HDD, TD, NDD and AvgD) and MADRS scores by the end of the treatment course. Conclusions: Baseline elevated depressive symptoms could likely predict the course of heavy alcohol drinking during the treatment, and efficacy outcome of a treatment. AUD patients with baseline clinically significant depression had a progressive lowering in heavy drinking markers significantly corresponding to the lowering of depression symptoms by the end of treatment with Quetiapine fumarate XR.

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