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Gün İ, Yıldırım M, Çetinkaya Kutun F, Söyük S. The Serial Mediation Effect of COVID-19 Anxiety and COVID-19 Burnout on the Relationship Between the Fear of COVID-19 and COVID-19 Quality of Life in Nurses. Hosp Top 2024:1-15. [PMID: 39503525 DOI: 10.1080/00185868.2024.2422128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2024]
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There is growing interest in the association between COVID-19-related stressors and quality of life. This study aimed to extend current knowledge by investigating the potential mediating roles of COVID-19 anxiety and COVID-19 burnout in the association between fear of COVID-19 and COVID-19 quality of life in nurses. A total of 300 nurses were selected by convenience sampling approach from a training and research hospital serving as a pandemic hospital in Turkey. COVID-19 anxiety, COVID-19 burnout, and COVID-19 quality of life data were collected using the self-reported questionnaires using both online and paper-and-pencil versions of the questionnaires. Structural equation modeling was used to conduct serial multiple mediation analysis. We found statistically significant associations among fear of COVID-19, COVID-19 anxiety, COVID-19 burnout, and COVID-19 quality of life. Serial multiple mediation analysis revealed that the association of fear of COVID-19 with COVID-19 quality of life was partially mediated by COVID-19 anxiety and COVID-19 burnout. These results indicate that the association of fear of COVID-19 with COVID-19 quality of life in nurses may be changed through COVID-19 anxiety and COVID-19 burnout, which appear to play serial multiple mediating roles in this association. These findings enrich our understanding of the associations among these psychological factors and suggest that focusing solely on fear of COVID-19 without considering the mediating effects of COVID-19 anxiety and COVID-19 burnout might not be adequate for reducing the COVID-19-impact on the quality of life among nurses.
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- İbrahim Gün
- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Batman University, Batman, Turkey
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Letters, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Ağrı, Turkey
- Department of Social and Educational Sciences, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Ministry of Health, Sultan 2. Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Gerhardt BC, Serra JG, Zimmer C, Arteche AX. Role of self-criticism in postpartum mental health: a network analysis. PSICOLOGIA-REFLEXAO E CRITICA 2024; 37:38. [PMID: 39276252 PMCID: PMC11401827 DOI: 10.1186/s41155-024-00321-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open
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PURPOSE A significant percentage of women experience psychopathological symptoms during the postpartum period, which can impact not only their mental health and well-being but also the relationship between mother and baby. However, studies investigating how specific psychological factors, such as self-compassion and self-criticism, contribute to the development and maintenance of these symptoms are scarce. METHODS This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the relationship among compassionate self-responding (CSR), uncompassionate self-responding (USR), maternal mental health indicators, mother-infant bonding, and the perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected online from 189 Brazilian women with infants aged 0 to 12 months. Participants completed measures of sociodemographic characteristics, Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale (PSAS-BR-RSF-C), Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ), and COVID-19-Impact on Quality of Life (COV19-QoL). RESULTS Through network analysis, our findings highlighted that postpartum depression played a central role in the structuring of variables in this system. Furthermore, USR, instead of CSR, emerged as the variable most strongly associated with levels of postpartum depression, which, in turn, was associated with mother-infant bonding. CONCLUSION Mitigating levels of self-criticism in mothers may represent a pathway to prevent the development of postpartum depression, which, in turn, could impact the quality of the mother-infant relationship. Given the significance of the child's early years for their emotional development, intervening early in maternal mental health may be a means to prevent mental disorders in the child as well.
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- Bruna Cardoso Gerhardt
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Post Graduate Program in Psychology, Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Post Graduate Program in Psychology, Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Post Graduate Program in Psychology, Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Post Graduate Program in Psychology, Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil
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Tripoli G, Lo Duca S, Ferraro L, Zahid U, Mineo R, Seminerio F, Bruno A, Di Giorgio V, Maniaci G, Marrazzo G, Sartorio C, Scaglione A, La Barbera D, La Cascia C. Lifestyles and Quality of Life of People with Mental Illness During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Community Ment Health J 2024; 60:37-46. [PMID: 36781688 PMCID: PMC9925225 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-023-01095-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the quality of life (QoL), daily lifestyle, and mental health of people suffering from a mental disorder. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the prolongation of the COVID-19 emergency on QoL and lifestyles in a sample of 100 outpatients at the Psychiatry Unit in Palermo University Hospital, Italy. QoL was measured through the 12-item Short Form Survey and the COV19-Impact on Quality of Life. Lifestyle changes during the pandemic were measured through the lifestyle change questionnaire. The majority of participants reported a great impact of COVID-19 on the QoL, and almost half reported worsened lifestyles. Worsened lifestyles were predictive of both poor mental and physical health related QoL. These results suggest that people with mental illness need interventions targeting lifestyles, and the mental health service in Italy should adjust to the ongoing pandemic, developing virtual treatments.
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- Giada Tripoli
- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy.
- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche 2, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
- Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill, SE5 8AF, London, UK.
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Psychiatry, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill, SE5 8AF, London, UK
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Ln, Headington, OX3 7JX, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Psychiatry, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Psychiatry, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Psychiatry, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Psychiatry, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Psychiatry, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Psychiatry, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Psychiatry, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", Via G. La Loggia 1, 90129, Palermo, Italy
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AlRasheed MM, Al-Aqeel S, Aboheimed GI, AlRasheed NM, Abanmy NO, Alhamid GA, Alnemari HM, Alkhowaiter S, Alharbi AR, Khurshid F, Trabelsi K, Jahrami HA, BaHammam AS. Quality of Life, Fatigue, and Physical Symptoms Post-COVID-19 Condition: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11111660. [PMID: 37297800 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11111660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The magnitude of post-COVID-19 syndrome was not thoroughly investigated. This study evaluated the quality of life and persistence of fatigue and physical symptoms of individuals post-COVID-19 compared with noninfected controls. The study included 965 participants; 400 had previous COVID-19 disease and 565 controls without COVID-19. The questionnaire collected data on comorbidities, COVID-19 vaccination, general health questions, and physical symptoms, in addition to validated measures of quality of life (SF-36 scale), fatigue (fatigue severity scale, FSS), and dyspnea grade. COVID-19 participants complained more frequently of weakness, muscle pain, respiratory symptoms, voice disorders, imbalance, taste and smell loss, and menstrual problems compared to the controls. Joint symptoms, tingling, numbness, hypo/hypertension, sexual dysfunction, headache, bowel, urinary, cardiac, and visual symptoms did not differ between groups. Dyspnea grade II-IV did not differ significantly between groups (p = 0.116). COVID-19 patients scored lower on the SF-36 domains of role physical (p = 0.045), vitality (p < 0.001), reported health changes (p < 0.001), and mental-components summary (p = 0.014). FSS scores were significantly higher in COVID-19 participants (3 (1.8-4.3) vs. 2.6 (1.4-4); p < 0.001). COVID-19 effects could persist beyond the acute infection phase. These effects include changes in quality of life, fatigue, and persistence of physical symptoms.
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- Maha M AlRasheed
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- General Administration of School Health, Ministry of Health, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Division, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Division, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
- Research Laboratory: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, EM2S, LR19JS01, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Government Hospitals, Manama 323, Bahrain
- College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 323, Bahrain
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University Sleep Disorders Center, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Christian GJ, Meenakumari R, Shanthimalar R, Sankar G, Ravichandran VM, Elansekaran S, Ramamurthy M, Srinivasan V, Rajalakshmi E, Boopathi K, Vennila K, Nijavizhi M, Shakthi Paargavi A, Aruldevi S, Priyanka S, Gajalakshmi G. Safety and efficacy of Siddha management as adjuvant care for COVID-19 patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital - An open-label, proof-of-concept Randomized Controlled Trial. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2023; 14:100706. [PMID: 37197717 PMCID: PMC10086104 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Background COVID-19 resulted in loss of human lives owing to respiratory failure caused by dysregulated immune system. Though many treatments are evaluated, the most appropriate is yet to be established. Objective To determine the safety and efficacy of Siddha add-on therapy in COVID -19 in terms of accelerated recovery, reduced hospital stay & mortality and follow up assessment of post discharge status until 90 days as compared to the Standard Care management. Methods In a randomized, controlled, single-center, open-label trial conducted on 200 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, they were allocated equally to be treated with add-on Siddha regimen with Standard care or only Standard care. Standard care was in accordance to the Government norms. Recovery was defined as amelioration of symptoms, viral clearance and attaining SpO2 > 94% in room air indicating the derived score of zero on WHO clinical progression scale. The primary and secondary end points were accelerated recovery (≤ 7 days) and mortality comparison between the groups respectively. Also, disease duration, length of hospital stays and laboratory parameters were assessed for safety and efficacy. Patients were followed through for 90 days after admission. Results In this study the accelerated recovery was 59.0% and 27.0% in treatment and control groups (ITT analyses) (p < 0.001) respectively and Odds for it were four times higher in the treatment group (OR: 3.9; 95% CI: 1.9, 8.0). The estimated median time for recovery in the treatment group was 7 days (95% CI: 6.0, 8.0; p=0.003) and 10 days (95% CI: 8.7, 11.3) in control. Hazard ratio for death in control was 2.3 times that of treatment group. No adverse reactions or alarming laboratory values were observed in response to intervention. In Severe COVID treatment group (n=80), mortality was 15.0% and 39.5% in control (n=81). The COVID stage progression was 65% less in test group. Mortality during treatment and 90 days follow up in Severe COVID patients were 12 (15%) and 35 (43.2%) in treatment and control groups respectively. Conclusion The selected Siddha regimen when co-administered with Standard of Care have demonstrated that they can synergistically act to improve oxygenation status of patients, enhance the recovery rate from COVID-19 and reduce the mortality better when compared to administration of only Standard of Care. Clinical Trial Registry of India CTRI/2020/06/025768 Registered on: 09/06/2020.
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- National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai 47, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Government Chengalpattu Medical College Hospital, Directorate of Medical Education, Chengalpattu, Chennai, 603001, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Ezhil Siddha Hospital, Chengalpattu 603001, Tamil Nadu, India
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- SKM Siddha and Ayurveda Company (India) Private Limited, Saminathapuram Post, Modakkurichi, 638 104, Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai 47, Tamil Nadu, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Ayapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai 47, Tamil Nadu, India
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- National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai 47, Tamil Nadu, India
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- National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai 47, Tamil Nadu, India
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Olumekor M, Stojić A, Kehler T, Polo F. The Impact of COVID-19 on the Quality of Life and Happiness of Care Home Residents in Croatia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Behav Sci (Basel) 2022; 12:463. [PMID: 36421759 PMCID: PMC9687193 DOI: 10.3390/bs12110463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 09/08/2024] Open
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Care/nursing homes globally have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and have disproportionately experienced a high rate of mortality which led to the introduction of strict isolation policies. However, while there are studies on the mortality, epidemiology, staffing challenges, and mismanagement in long-term care homes as a result of COVID-19, there appears to be a paucity of information regarding the Quality of Life (QoL), happiness, and associated well-being of the elderly residents of these homes. Therefore, we examined if COVID-19 affected the happiness level, QoL, and financial condition of long-term care home residents in Croatia. To achieve this, a survey of 308 participants in eight long term care homes was conducted. Descriptive analysis was performed to describe the mean of all responses and the Bayesian Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation (INLA) was used to provide a detailed quantitative analysis of the results. We found that the QoL and happiness of residents remained relatively stable during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the income level, financial outlook, marital status, and vaccination positivity influenced the QoL and happiness of care home residents to a considerable degree. We recommend that policy makers pay attention to these underlying factors.
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- Michael Olumekor
- Graduate School of Economics and Management, Ural Federal University, 620014 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Cultural Centre Humanitas in Conegliano, 31015 Treviso, Italy
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Quality of life questionnaires validate a remote approach to ophthalmic management of primary Sjögren's syndrome. Sci Rep 2022; 12:18761. [PMID: 36335260 PMCID: PMC9637217 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23676-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Those with underlying autoimmune conditions were met with unparalleled challenges and were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, we aimed to measure the impact of the pandemic on symptoms and the health and vision related quality of life (HR-QoL, VR-QoL) in patients with Primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS). Nineteen (55.9%) participants returned questionnaires for analysis, (17 female and 2 male, 61.6 years ± 9.9). There was no significant change in participants HR-QoL or VR-QoL, indicating that those with pSS remained resilient with regard to their physical and mental health throughout the pandemic. Furthermore, QoL was maintained despite 73.7% of participants having had outpatient appointments cancelled, delayed or rescheduled. Participants reported a lower QoL and feeling tenser in the COV19-QoL (3.3 ± 1.4 and 3.2 ± 1.3) representing feelings of apprehension and stress felt amongst the general population since the pandemic. Overall, and in spite of the concern caused by the COVID-19 pandemic for patients with autoimmune diseases, the health and well-being of patients with pSS remained stable. These findings strongly support the use of validated HR and VR-QoL questionnaires as an adjunct to the telemedicine consultation when assessing patients with pSS, offering an alternative to face-to-face consultations in post-pandemic era.
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Goldstein Ferber S, Shoval G, Zalsman G, Weller A. Does COVID-19 related symptomatology indicate a transdiagnostic neuropsychiatric disorder? - Multidisciplinary implications. World J Psychiatry 2022; 12:1004-1015. [PMID: 36158308 PMCID: PMC9476837 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v12.i8.1004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The clinical presentation that emerges from the extensive coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mental health literature suggests high correlations among many conventional psychiatric diagnoses. Arguments against the use of multiple comorbidities for a single patient have been published long before the pandemic. Concurrently, diagnostic recommendations for use of transdiagnostic considerations for improved treatment have been also published in recent years. In this review, we pose the question of whether a transdiagnostic mental health disease, including psychiatric and neuropsychiatric symptomology, has emerged since the onset of the pandemic. There are many attempts to identify a syndrome related to the pandemic, but none of the validated scales is able to capture the entire psychiatric and neuropsychiatric clinical presentation in infected and non-infected individuals. These scales also only marginally touch the issue of etiology and prevalence. We suggest a working hypothesis termed Complex Stress Reaction Syndrome (CSRS) representing a global psychiatric reaction to the pandemic situation in the general population (Type A) and a neuropsychiatric reaction in infected individuals (Type B) which relates to neurocognitive and psychiatric features which are part (excluding systemic and metabolic dysfunctions) of the syndrome termed in the literature as long COVID. We base our propositions on multidisciplinary scientific data regarding mental health during the global pandemic situation and the effects of viral infection reviewed from Google Scholar and PubMed between February 1, 2022 and March 10, 2022. Search in-clusion criteria were "mental health", "COVID-19" and "Long COVID", English language and human studies only. We suggest that this more comprehensive way of understanding COVID-19 complex mental health reactions may promote better prevention and treatment and serve to guide implementation of recommended administrative regulations that were recently published by the World Psychiatric Association. This review may serve as a call for an international investigation of our working hypothesis.
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- Sari Goldstein Ferber
- Department of Psychology and Gonda Brain Research Center, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5317000, Israel
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Department of Neuroscience, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, United States
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- Department of Psychology and Gonda Brain Research Center, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5317000, Israel
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Ökten Ç, Gündoğan S. The Effect of Education and Follow-up Provided via Tele-nursing on the Quality of Life of Patients With COVID-19. J Contin Educ Nurs 2022; 53:365-371. [PMID: 35914276 DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20220706-07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background Patient education and follow-up can be accomplished without time or space constraints via tele-nursing. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of education and follow-up provided via tele-nursing on the quality of life of individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. Method This semi-experimental study used a pretest-posttest design in a single group. It was conducted between April 1, 2021, and October 1, 2021, with 63 patients who presented to a state hospital. The Patient Information Form and the Duke Health Profile were administered to the patients prior to the education. Then, the patients completed the COVID-19 education program. Next, follow-up and counseling occurred via tele-nursing every other day for 14 days. At the end of the 14th day, the Duke Health Profile was once again administered to the patients. Results The patients had decreased physical, mental, and social health scores after the intervention. In addition, their pain, anxiety, and depression scores decreased. Conclusion Nurses should assume a more active role in patient education and include tele-nursing in nursing care. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2022;53(8):365-371.].
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Ahsan Khodami M, Hassan Seif M, Sadat Koochakzadeh R, Fathi R, Kaur H. Perceived stress, emotion regulation and quality of life during the Covid-19 outbreak: A multi-cultural online survey. ANNALES MEDICO-PSYCHOLOGIQUES 2022; 180:514-518. [PMID: 33612843 PMCID: PMC7883744 DOI: 10.1016/j.amp.2021.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The present COVID-19 epidemic is a threat to physical health and brings a drain to Quality of life and mental health in the general population. However, changes in Quality of life and mental health status due to pandemic-related is less known. This study was implemented to investigate and predict changes in the Quality of life and psychological changes in people worldwide due to the pandemic. 3002 individuals participated in an online survey. The result showed that Quality of life is significantly decreased over time, meanwhile perceived stress level is raised significantly, and an increased level of difficulty in emotion regulation has happened. Almost everyone faced with increased perceived stress and current quarantine experience were significant predictors of perceived stress escalation. Younger people and individuals who had a worsening quality of life response tended to show more stress and emotion regulation problems. Furthermore, prediction models show that by extending the time of quarantine, Quality of life will worsen, and therefore the rate of perceived stress will be higher, and the problem with emotion regulation will arise more. As the whole world faces the pandemic, this research provides several implications for public mental health intervention.
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- Mohammad Ahsan Khodami
- Ural Federal University named after the first president of Russia, B.N. Yeltsin, 620075 Ekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russian Federation,Laboratory of brain Neurotechnology, Ural Federal University,Corresponding author. Ural Federal University named after the first president of Russia, B.N. Yeltsin, 620075 Ekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russian Federation
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- Faculty of Humanities, Management Department, University of Meybod, Yazd, Iran
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- Ural Federal University named after the first president of Russia, B.N. Yeltsin, 620075 Ekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russian Federation
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Akan Y. Development of the "COVID-19 psychological impact Scale": A validity and reliability study. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 42:1-10. [PMID: 35153457 PMCID: PMC8816686 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-02760-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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This scale development study aimed to identify the level of COVID-19 impact on the psychology of adults during or after the pandemic. The study group consisted of 1604 individuals for the first stage and 597 individuals for the second stage, who were reached online through convenience sampling method. After the exploratory factor analysis performed on the 50-item pilot survey, a three-factor structure was obtained explaining 60.96% of the total variance. The load values of the items in the "Dejection" sub-dimension were between 0.65 and 0.82, in the "Anxiety" sub-dimension between 0.59 and 0.77 and in the "Frustration" sub-dimension between 0.70 and 0.76. In the reliability analysis, the Cronbach Alpha value for the whole scale was found to be 0.93, and the Cronbach Alpha values for the subscales were found to be Dejection = 0.94, Anxiety = 0.81 and Frustration = 0.83. For similar criterion validity, the survey was applied to 597 new participants and the Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient between the "COVID-19 Psychological Impact Scale" and the "Depression Anxiety Stress Scale" was found to be 0.71. A confirmatory factor analysis was carried out with the new data set from 597 participants and the goodness of fit index values obtained showed that the model was acceptable and/or perfect compatible. As a result of the research, it has been revealed that the "COVID-19 Psychological Impact Scale" is a valid and reliable scale applicable to adults aged 18 and over.
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- Yunus Akan
- Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences, Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Muş Alparslan University, Centre, Muş, Turkey
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Bolatov AK, Gabbasova AM, Baikanova RK, Igenbayeva BB, Pavalkis D. Online or Blended Learning: the COVID-19 Pandemic and First-Year Medical Students' Academic Motivation. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2022; 32:221-228. [PMID: 34804635 PMCID: PMC8589226 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-021-01464-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The study aimed to investigate the influence of psychological well-being and different study format on the academic motivation of 1st-year medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Repeated cross-sectional study carried out in November 2020 (time 1) and March 2021 (time 2). During time 1 (N = 273), all students studied online. In time 2 (N = 159), both students who learned online only (N = 86) and students who were taking (N = 33) or passed offline classes (N = 40) were trained. The mental state of the students was stable overtime of observation. The effect of the level of psychological destruction and quality of life affecting by the COVID-19 pandemic on academic motivation was minimal. The level of academic motivation was higher in time 2; this was especially noticeable among students who underwent blended learning. The mediating role of satisfaction with academic life and college belongingness in the relationship between the learning format and motivation was found. Blended type of education during a pandemic is more favorable for students in terms of their motivation to study. Further epidemiological studies are needed to assess the safety of blended learning. However, we would like to emphasize that no cases of COVID-19 in the blended learning format have been reported.
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- Aidos K. Bolatov
- Astana Medical University, Beybitshilik St. 49A, Z10K9D9 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
- National Research Center for Maternal and Child Health, CF “University Medical Center”, Kerey-Zhanibek Handar St. 5/1, Z05P3Y4 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Beybitshilik St. 49A, Z10K9D9 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Astana Medical University, Beybitshilik St. 49A, Z10K9D9 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickeviciaus str. 9, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Islam MM, Alharthi M. Impact of COVID-19 on the Quality of Life of Households in Saudi Arabia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:1538. [PMID: 35162560 PMCID: PMC8835156 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every stratum of the population and all categories of households to varying degrees. The impact of the pandemic on the quality of life (QoL) of populations is complex and can vary by region, socio-economic status, and other demographic factors. The main purpose of this study was to empirically examine the effects of pandemic trauma on the QoL of households in Saudi Arabia. Primary data from 506 households in different regions were collected through online surveys and estimated using descriptive statistics, analysis of variance (ANOVA), statistical regression techniques, and ordered Probit analysis. It was found that the QoL of Saudi households dropped significantly due to the COVID-19 crisis. Demographically, there were significant differences in the impact of COVID-19 on QoL. Low-income households, large households, male-led households, urban households, households living in the central and western regions, households with head unemployment or low educational attainment, and households with elderly head reported greater QoL declines. The findings emphasize the significance of generating on-the-ground survey data to track the well-being of households during the crisis to accumulate the information required to construct evidence-based policy responses. This study makes a significant contribution to the literature on the impact of COVID-19 by providing additional evidence of the pandemic's impact at the household level. The study paints a grim picture of the effects of COVID-19, as it was carried out at a time when the coronavirus was spreading, millions were dying or fighting it in healthcare centers, and lockdowns were imposed throughout the world.
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- Department of Finance, College of Business, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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Karakose T, Ozdemir TY, Papadakis S, Yirci R, Ozkayran SE, Polat H. Investigating the Relationships between COVID-19 Quality of Life, Loneliness, Happiness, and Internet Addiction among K-12 Teachers and School Administrators-A Structural Equation Modeling Approach. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:1052. [PMID: 35162075 PMCID: PMC8833909 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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It is well acknowledged that the roles of both school administrators and teachers have changed due to the global education crisis caused by COVID-19. During this challenging and critical period, it is essential to investigate how those working in the education sector who undertake strategic tasks for sustainable education are affected by the new conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates the interrelationships between COVID-19 quality of life, loneliness, happiness, and Internet addiction. The research was designed according to the relational survey model, was conducted with 432 school administrators and teachers working in K-12 schools. The research data was collected through online questionnaires, and structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to test and analyze proposed hypotheses. The study's results revealed a positive relationship between the COVID-19 related quality of life and loneliness, and that loneliness significantly positively predicts Internet addiction. In this context, due to the impact of COVID-19 on the life quality, the participants' loneliness levels significantly increased, and this increase in loneliness caused them to become addicted to using the Internet. Interestingly, it was also determined that a positive relationship exists between loneliness and happiness and that as the loneliness of individuals increased, their level of happiness also increased. In many studies conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a negative relationship was revealed between loneliness and happiness. In the current study conducted during the pandemic, the relationship between the two variables was positive. SEM results revealed that COVID-19 directly affects the quality of life, Internet addiction, loneliness, and happiness of school administrators and teachers. Furthermore, it was determined that Internet addiction indirectly affects the relationship between loneliness and happiness.
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- Turgut Karakose
- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Education, Kutahya Dumlupinar University, Kutahya 43100, Turkey;
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- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Education, Firat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey; (T.Y.O.); (H.P.)
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- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Education, Sutcuimam University, Kahramanmaras 46050, Turkey;
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- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Education, Bartin University, Bartin 74100, Turkey;
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- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Education, Firat University, Elazig 23119, Turkey; (T.Y.O.); (H.P.)
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Ang CS, Das S/O A Sudha Ann Nancy AAELE. 'Dirty foreigners' are to blame for COVID-19: impacts of COVID stress syndrome on quality of life and gratitude among Singaporean adults. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 42:1-13. [PMID: 35068903 PMCID: PMC8760130 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-02560-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused widespread emotional distress. The current study sought to ascertain the impact of COVID stress syndrome on quality of life and gratitude. The COVID-19 Stress Scale, COVID-19 Quality of Life Scale, and Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Scale were administered to 199 Singaporeans. Data were collected online using convenience sampling between December 2020 and March 2021. Pearson correlations and hierarchical regression analyses were used to test the research hypotheses. The results showed that fear of spreading SARSCoV2 by foreigners was the most stressful fear among Singaporeans (M = 2.59), while traumatic stress by COVID-19 was the least stressful fear (M = 0.16). COVID stress syndrome was positively correlated with negative quality of life (r ranged from .25 to .66) and negatively correlated with gratitude (r ranged from -.29 to -.14). Xenophobia was also found to be the most influential factor in reducing quality of life (β = .52) and gratitude (β = -.37) during the pandemic. Study findings demonstrate how COVID-19 increases Singaporeans' xenophobic attitudes towards foreigners, making them more vulnerable to the pandemic.
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- Chin-Siang Ang
- School of Psychology, TMC Academy, 805 Geylang Rd, 389683 Singapore, Singapore
- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 11 Mandalay Rd, Singapore, 308232 Singapore
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Candeias A, Galindo E, Stueck M, Portelada A, Knietzsch J. Psychological Adjustment, Quality of Life and Well-Being in a German and Portuguese Adult Population During COVID-19 Pandemics Crisis. Front Psychol 2021; 12:674660. [PMID: 34721135 PMCID: PMC8555660 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.674660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Introduction: The pandemics crisis had consequences in psychological adjustment of persons all over the world. The current study analyzes comparatively the topics of quality of life, and well-being, considering as predictors trait anxiety, feeling of threat, difficulty to relax, empathy and pro-social attitude, health care, sleep quality and optimism, in a population of German and Portuguese adults during the pandemics, in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the psychological reactions to crisis across countries and cultures. Methods: A sample of 470 adults divided in three age groups – —young adults (18—34 years), middle-age adults (34–54 years) and old adults (55 years and older)— completed a self-report questionnaire assessing socio-demographic data, quality of life, well-being, quality of sleep, trait anxiety, Coronavirus threat, optimism regarding the pandemics, difficulty to relax, empathy, and pro-social attitude during the pandemics period. Results: Portuguese participants expresses higher empathy and pro-social attitude and health care but in Germany people have higher quality of sleep. Young adults (a) rated their quality of life lower than middle-age adults and old adults, (b) showed also lower optimism than middle-age and old adults, and (c) showed lower well-being than middle-age,. Conclusions: Young adults rated their quality of life, optimism and well-being during pandemics lower than middle-age and old adults, and experienced higher levels of trait anxiety and difficulty to relax. It seems that young adults show a lower psychological adjustment than other age groups during COVID-19 crisis. It is concluded that quality of life, optimism, and well-being during the pandemics are affected differently according to country and group of age, suggesting individual differences across cultures and ages, and consequently the need of specific interventions to cope with the psychological reactions to pandemics crisis.
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- Adelinda Candeias
- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal
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- DPFA-Academy of Work and Health, Leipzig, Germany.,International Research Academy BIONET, Leipzig, Germany
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC) and ESE Santarém, Santarém, Portugal
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- DPFA-Academy of Work and Health, Leipzig, Germany.,International Research Academy BIONET, Leipzig, Germany
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Jeftić A, Ikizer G, Tuominen J, Chrona S, Kumaga R. Connection between the COVID-19 pandemic, war trauma reminders, perceived stress, loneliness, and PTSD in Bosnia and Herzegovina. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2021; 42:8582-8594. [PMID: 34703194 PMCID: PMC8531897 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-02407-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In order to gain a better understanding of what happens during the COVID-19 pandemic to those who were previously traumatized, this study investigated perceived stress and severity of PTSD symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in people who experienced the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was also examined how reminders of past trauma and loneliness instigated by the COVID-19 crisis relate to current stress and PTSD symptoms. The sample consisted of 123 participants (74.8% women). Participants responded to assessments of sociodemographic characteristics, exposure to COVID-related information, concerns over disease, severity of exposure to war, frequency and intensity of war trauma reminders, loneliness, stress, and severity of PTSD symptoms. Data was collected as part of the COVIDiSTRESS Global Survey. Results showed that in a population previously exposed to the effects of war, severity of PTSD symptoms was positively related to perceived stress, and loneliness during the pandemic significantly mediated this relationship. Intensity of exposure to war trauma reminders was associated with higher levels of PTSD symptom severity. Higher severity of PTSD symptoms was related to forced displacement during the war. Moreover, higher stress was related to increased concerns over disease. To conclude, those exposed to war may be more affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic and preventive measures that accompany it, while loneliness mediates the effects of PTSD and perceived stress in this population.
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- Alma Jeftić
- Peace Research Institute, International Christian University, 3 Chome-10-2 Osawa, Tokyo, Mitaka 181-8585 Japan.,Department of Psychology, University of Belgrade, Beograd, Serbia
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- Department of Psychology, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Psychology and Speech-Language Pathology, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Psychology, University of East London, London, UK
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Can Ş, Avçin E. Examining the Stress, Coping and Trust Levels of Turkish Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic Process. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2021; 60:3326-3346. [PMID: 34333730 PMCID: PMC8325774 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01363-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study was conducted to evaluate Turkish healthcare professionals' demographic characteristics and the effects of COVID-19 pandemic and stress, coping and trust levels, and to examine the correlation between them. The study has a descriptive and correlational design. The sample of the study included 529 healthcare professionals who volunteered to participate in the study between 01.06.2020 and 31.07.2020 in Turkey. Data were obtained using self-applied online questionnaires. The Perceived Stress Scale and the Trust in Relationships Scale were used to collect the data. The study found a significant correlation between the demographic characteristics of the healthcare professionals such as age, marital status and having children, and their perceived stress and coping level (p < 0.05). The study found significant correlations between the variables of having someone around them diagnosed with COVID-19, contacting with a COVID-19-suspected/positive patient, having a chronic disease, needing psychological support, questioning interpersonal relationships, quality of life and looking to the future with hope/enthusiasm, and healthcare professionals' perceived stress and coping levels (p < 0.05). There was a significant correlation between the variables of having a chronic health issue, abiding by the rule of stay at home/social isolation, quality of life and looking to the future with hope/enthusiasm and the Trust in Relationships Scale (p < 0.05). Determining the perceived stress, coping and trust levels of Turkish healthcare professionals should be regarded as an opportunity to provide necessary support not only in this pandemic period but after all this end.
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- Şeyda Can
- Medical Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova University, Gökçedere Cad, 77400 Yalova, Turkey
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- Thermal Vocational School of Higher Education, Yalova University, Gökçedere Cad, 77400 Yalova, Turkey
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Dehkordi AH, Aslani M, Ebadi A, Repišti S, Moradveisi B, Gheshlagh RG. Examination of the psychometric properties of the persian version of the COVID-19-impact on Quality of Life Scale. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2021; 19:188. [PMID: 34330291 PMCID: PMC8323082 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-021-01829-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Introduction As a result of high transmission and mortality rates, the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a worldwide health crisis, isolation, and widespread fear, therefore negatively influencing people’s quality of life (QOL). The goal of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of the Persian version of the COVID-19-Impact on Quality of Life (COV19-QoL) scale.
Methods After translating the scale using the forward–backward method, face and content validly was qualitatively assessed. Then the scale was distributed to 488 individuals from the general population via online platforms. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) factor analysis. In addition, internal consistency was examined using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and McDonald’s omega, relative stability was assessed using interclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and absolute stability was calculated through examination of standard error of measurement. Results The EFA revealed one factor that explained 55.96% of the total variance of the scale. Internal consistencies of 0.823 and 0.882 were found using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and McDonald’s omega, respectively. In addition, an ICC of 0.837 (with a two-week interval) was found. Covid-19 had a greater impact on the QOL of healthy participants than that of those with underling conditions (p = 0.004), and also on the QOL of single participants than that of married ones (p = 0.032). Conclusion The Persian version of the COV19-QoL is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used to examine the impact of Covid-19 on QOL.
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- Ali Hasanpour Dehkordi
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Asadabad School of Medical Sciences, Asad Abad, Iran
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- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Psychiatric Clinic, Clinical Centre of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Cancer and Immunology Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Spiritual Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
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Ransing R, Dashi E, Rehman S, Mehta V, Chepure A, Kilic O, Hayatudeen N, Orsolini L, Vahdani B, Adiukwu F, Gonzalez-Diaz JM, Larnaout A, Pinto da Costa M, Grandinetti P, Soler-Vidal J, Bytyçi DG, Shalbafan M, Nofal M, Pereira-Sanchez V, Ramalho R. COVID-19 related mental health issues: a narrative review of psychometric properties of scales and methodological concerns in scale development. Australas Psychiatry 2021; 29:326-332. [PMID: 33626303 DOI: 10.1177/1039856221992645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The global crisis of COVID-19 and its consequential strict public health measures placed around the world have impacted mental health. New scales and tools have been developed to measure these mental health effects. This narrative review assesses the psychometric properties of these scales and tools and methodological aspects of their development. METHODS PubMed, PubMed Central, and Google Scholar were searched for articles published from 15 May 2020 to 15 August 2020. This search used three groups of terms ("tool" OR "scale" AND "mental" OR "psychological"; AND "COVID-19" OR "coronavirus"). The identified scales were further evaluated for their psychometric properties and methodological aspects of their development. RESULTS Though the studies developing these scales (n = 12) have demonstrated their robust psychometric properties, some methodological concerns are noteworthy. Most of the scales were validated using internet-based surveys, and detailed descriptions of the mode of administration, sampling process, response rates, and augmentation strategies were missing. CONCLUSIONS The heterogeneous and inadequate reporting of methods adopted to evaluate the psychometric properties of the identified scales can limit their utility in clinical and research settings. We suggest developing guidelines and checklists to improve the design and testing, and result in reporting of online-administered scales to assess the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Ramdas Ransing
- Department of Psychiatry, BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Ratnagiri, MH, India
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- Department of Neuroscience, University Hospital Center "Mother Theresa," Tirana, Albania
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- Department of Psychiatry, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, DL, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi, JH, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Vilasrao Deshmukh Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Latur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Bezmialem Vakif University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey.,Department of Psychiatry, Koç University Hospital, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences/DIMSC, School of Medicine, Section of Psychiatry, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy.,Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Herts, UK
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- Ministry of Health and Education, Tehran, Iran; Clinical research development unit, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria
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- CERSAME School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario -Clínica Nuestra Señora de la Paz, Bogota, Colombia
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- Razi Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry, WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Services Development, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.,Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Hospital de Magalhães Lemos, Porto, Portugal
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- Addictions Service, Department of Territorial Services, Teramo, Italy
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- Fidmag Research Foundation, Hermanas Hospitalarias, Barcelona, Spain.,Hospital Benito Menni CASM, Hermanas Hospitalarias, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.,Medicine and Traslational Research Doctorate Programme, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital and University Clinical Service of Kosovo, Community Based Mental Health Center and House for Integration, Prizren, Kosovo
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- Mental Health Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Helwan Mental Health Hospital, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Social and Community Health, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Teotônio I, Hecht M, Castro LC, Gandolfi L, Pratesi R, Nakano EY, Puppin Zandonadi R, Pratesi CB. Repercussion of COVID-19 Pandemic on Brazilians' Quality of Life: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E8554. [PMID: 33218087 PMCID: PMC7698925 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17228554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The COVID-19 outbreak, caused by Sars-Cov-2, was officially declared a global pandemic in February 2020, after an unexpected increase in hospitalization and mortality. When faced with this new disease, social and physical distancing and quarantine emerged as solutions to reduce virus transmission. This article examines the quality of life (QoL) of the Brazilian population's during this period of isolation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic by analyzing; physical, psychological, social, and economic aspects. An online survey was distributed from 27 May to 14 August of 2020. A total of 1859 surveys were completed. Our results indicate that Brazilians were more affected by economic and social aspects than psychological and physical. Unemployed participants and individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 presented the lowest QoL. Females showed worst QoL scores than males, but having children did not influence the score. Higher educational level was associated with a better perception of QoL. Not following social distancing guidelines presented better scores in the psychological domain than the ones following restrict or partial social distancing rules. This study is the first to evaluate adults' QoL related to the Sars-Cov-2 pandemic in Brazil at a national level. Our data may help health authorities identify the main factors affecting the QoL of the Brazilian population, thereby orientating them to recover after the pandemic.
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- Isabella Teotônio
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Biosciences and Celiac Disease Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil; (I.T.); (M.H.); (L.C.C.); (L.G.); (R.P.)
- School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Biosciences and Celiac Disease Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil; (I.T.); (M.H.); (L.C.C.); (L.G.); (R.P.)
- School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
| | - Luiz Claudio Castro
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Biosciences and Celiac Disease Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil; (I.T.); (M.H.); (L.C.C.); (L.G.); (R.P.)
- School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
| | - Lenora Gandolfi
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Biosciences and Celiac Disease Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil; (I.T.); (M.H.); (L.C.C.); (L.G.); (R.P.)
- School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
| | - Riccardo Pratesi
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Biosciences and Celiac Disease Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil; (I.T.); (M.H.); (L.C.C.); (L.G.); (R.P.)
- School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
| | - Eduardo Y. Nakano
- Department of Statistics, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil;
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil;
| | - Claudia B. Pratesi
- College of Population Health, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA
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