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Ovi MR, Siddique MAB, Ahammed T, Chowdhury MAB, Uddin MJ. Assessment of mental wellbeing of university students in Bangladesh using Goldberg's GHQ-12: A cross-sectional study. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e1948. [PMID: 38463032 PMCID: PMC10920986 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1948] [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: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Background and Aims The mental well-being of university students is a primary public health concern worldwide, including in Bangladesh. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of the overall mental health status among Bangladeshi university students. The study used larger and more diverse sample compared to previous studies, and also explored factors associated with the mental health well-being of those students. Methods Data were collected through an online questionnaire, utilizing the proportional allocation method, from students in various universities across Bangladesh. The sample included 2036 participants. The study applied Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) using the GHQ2+ threshold (i.e., having more than two symptoms). A binary outcome variable was created with two levels: "good mental health" and "poor mental health," to assess the mental health status of the university students. The explanatory variables were age, gender, academic year, type of university, and sources of personal expenses. Exploratory data analysis, association tests, and binary logistic regression models were used to identify factors influencing the outcome variable. Results A total of 55.9% of students (male: 52.6% and female: 62.8%) exhibited poor mental health status. Female students' mental health was found to be worse (odds ratio [OR]: 1.49, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.23-1.81) compared to that of males. Similarly, public university students displayed a worse mental health condition than their counterparts in private universities (OR: 1.29, 95% CI: 1.03-1.61). Conclusion The overall mental health of university students in Bangladesh is concerning. There is a pressing need for effective mental health policies and interventions to bolster the mental well-being of university students, with a specific focus on students from public universities and females.
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- Musaddiqur R. Ovi
- Department of StatisticsShahjalal University of Science and TechnologySylhetBangladesh
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- Department of StatisticsShahjalal University of Science and TechnologySylhetBangladesh
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- Department of StatisticsShahjalal University of Science and TechnologySylhetBangladesh
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- Department of StatisticsShahjalal University of Science and TechnologySylhetBangladesh
- Faculty of Graduate StudiesDaffodil International UniversitySavarBangladesh
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Trevisan C, De Vincentis A, Noale M, Maggi S, Antonelli Incalzi R, Pedone C, Prinelli F, Giacomelli A, Fortunato L, Molinaro S, Cori L, Adorni F. Sleep disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the second phase of web-based EPICOVID19 study. Stress Health 2024. [PMID: 38214684 DOI: 10.1002/smi.3369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has induced significant impairments, including sleep disturbances. The present study aimed to explore the impact of fear in relation to stress on sleep disorders among Italian adults and older participants in the second phase of the EPICOVID19 web-based survey (January-February 2021). Sleep disturbances during the pandemic were evaluated using the Jenkins Sleep Scale, perceived stress through the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale and fear of contagion and about economic and job situation with four ad hoc items. The strength of the pathways between stress, sleep disturbances and fear was explored using structural equation modelling, hypothesising that stress was related to sleep disturbances and that fear was associated with both stress and sleep problems. Out of 41,473 participants (74.7% women; mean age 49.7 ± 13.1 years), 8.1% reported sleep disturbances and were more frequently women, employed in a work category at risk of infection or unemployed, and showed higher deprivation scores. Considering an a priori hypotheses model defining sleep and stress scores as endogenous variables and fear as an exogenous variable, we found that fear was associated with sleep problems and stress, and stress was associated with sleep problems; almost half of the total impact of fear on sleep quality was mediated by stress. The impact of stress on sleep quality was more evident in the younger age group, among individuals with a lower socioeconomic status and healthcare workers. Fear related to COVID-19 seem to be associated with sleep disturbances directly and indirectly through stress.
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- Caterina Trevisan
- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Department of Medical Science, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Aging Research Center, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Unit of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome and Fondazione Policlinico Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Neuroscience Institute, Aging Branch, National Research Council (CNR), Padova, Italy
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- Neuroscience Institute, Aging Branch, National Research Council (CNR), Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome and Fondazione Policlinico Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome and Fondazione Policlinico Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedical Technologies, Epidemiology Unit, National Research Council (CNR), Segrate, Milano, Italy
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- III Infectious Diseases Unit, Luigi Sacco Hospital, ASST-Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milano, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, Epidemiology and Health Research Laboratory, National Research Council (CNR), Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, Epidemiology and Health Research Laboratory, National Research Council (CNR), Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, Environmental Epidemiology Unit, National Research Council (CNR), Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedical Technologies, Epidemiology Unit, National Research Council (CNR), Segrate, Milano, Italy
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Lukowski AF, Karayianis KA, Kamliot DZ, Tsukerman D. Undergraduate Student Stress, Sleep, and Health Before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Behav Med 2024; 50:1-15. [PMID: 35765146 DOI: 10.1080/08964289.2022.2085651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, undergraduate students experienced sleep problems and mental health issues that were negatively associated with academic achievement. Studies comparing undergraduate sleep and health pre- to mid-pandemic have yielded mixed results, necessitating additional research on other cohorts and examination of potential moderators. The present study was conducted to examine whether American undergraduate students tested mid-pandemic experienced poorer sleep, health, and academic achievement relative to students tested pre-pandemic, as well as to examine whether poor sleep during the pandemic was preferentially associated with poorer health in women. The current cross-sectional study included 217 participants tested pre-pandemic (February-December 2019) and a separate sample of 313 participants tested mid-pandemic (November-December 2020). Participants in both samples provided demographic information and completed questionnaires inquiring about participant sleep quality, insomnia, and cumulative grade point average (GPA); participants in the mid-pandemic sample also reported on measures of general, physical, and mental health. Participants tested mid-pandemic reported poorer global sleep quality, greater insomnia severity, greater stress, and higher cumulative GPAs relative to participants tested pre-pandemic. For the mid-pandemic sample only, poorer sleep quality was associated with reduced physical health; interactions indicated that women with poor sleep quality reported poorer mental health relative to both women with good sleep quality and men with poor quality sleep. Perceived stress mediated the association between sleep problems and GPA. These findings indicate that the pandemic negatively impacted the functioning of undergraduate students and highlights the need for future studies examining additional moderators of the reported effects.
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- Angela F Lukowski
- Department of Psychological Science, University of California Irvine
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- Department of Psychological Science, University of California Irvine
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- Department of Psychological Science, University of California Irvine
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Li M, Chen L. The positive effects of positive coping on mental health in college students during the COVID-19 campus lockdown. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1267347. [PMID: 38074762 PMCID: PMC10703152 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1267347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Objectives Isolation has been an effective method to control the spread of COVID-19 over the past 3 years. However, lifestyle changes may have a negative impact on mental health. To examine the effects of positive coping on mental health in college students during the COVID-19 campus lockdown, this study conducted an online cross-sectional survey. Methods In October 2022, following a prolonged campus lockdown of nearly 3 years, 313 university students from a university in Shandong Province, China, were invited to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised a self-administered general situation questionnaire, the Simple Coping Style Scale, and the Hospital Depression and Anxiety Scale. Results (1) The analysis of variance revealed a significant main effect of coping Style on depression [F(4,300) = 2.446, p = 0.047] during the COVID-19 campus lockdown. A post-hoc test indicated that college students who engaged in study (p = 0.012) or sports (p = 0.027) during their free time had significantly lower depression scores than those who used the Internet. (2) Independent sample t-tests showed significant differences in positive and negative coping styles among college students in terms of depression (t = 6.891, p < 0.001) and anxiety scores (t = 7.745, p < 0.001). (3) Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated a negative correlation between positive coping style and anxiety (r = -0.378, p < 0.001), and between positive coping style and depression (r = 0.427, p < 0.001). Positive correlations were also found between the negative coping style and anxiety (r = 0.155, p = 0.007), and between the negative coping style and depression (r = 0.190, p < 0.001). Discussion The study suggested that fostering positive coping in students can mitigate mental health issues during crises, providing a blueprint for university mental health initiatives during epidemics.
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- School of Psychology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Nishat JF, Khan US, Shovo TEA, Ahammed B, Rahman MM, Hossain MT. Patterns, prevalence and risk factors of intimate partner violence and its association with mental health status during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study on early married female adolescents in Khulna district, Bangladesh. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072279. [PMID: 37977869 PMCID: PMC10660971 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study was designed to identify the patterns, prevalence and risk factors of intimate partner violence (IPV) against female adolescents and its association with mental health problems. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTINGS Dumuria Upazila (subdistrict) under the Khulna district of Bangladesh. PARTICIPANTS A total of 304 participants were selected purposively based on some specifications: they must be female adolescents, residents of Dumuria Upazila and married during the COVID-19 pandemic when under 18 years of age. OUTCOME MEASURES By administering a semi-structured interview schedule, data were collected regarding IPV using 12 five-point Likert scale items; a higher score from the summation reflects frequent violence. RESULTS The findings suggest that the prevalence of physical, sexual and emotional IPV among the 304 participants, who had an average age of 17.1 years (SD=1.42), was 89.5%, 87.8% and 93.7%, respectively, whereas 12.2% of the participants experienced severe physical IPV, 9.9% experienced severe sexual IPV and 10.5% experienced severe emotional IPV. Stepwise regression models identified age at marriage (p=0.001), number of miscarriages (p=0.005), education of spouse (p=0.001), income of spouse (p=0.016), age gap between spouses (p=0.008), marital adjustment (p<0.001) and subjective happiness (p<0.001) as significant risk factors. Hierarchical regression, however, indicated that age at marriage (p<0.001), age gap between spouses (p<0.001), marital adjustment (p<0.001) and subjective happiness (p<0.001) had negative associations with IPV, while the number of miscarriages (p<0.001) had a positive relationship. Pearson's correlation showed that IPV was significantly associated with depression, anxiety and stress. CONCLUSION During the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in IPV and mental health problems among early married adolescents was documented. To reduce physical and mental harm and to assure their well-being, preventive and rehabilitative measures should be devised.
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- Sociology Discipline, School of Social Science, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, School of Social Science, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering and Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, School of Social Science, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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Islam MA, Sathi NJ, Setu SP, Nahar MT, Khan MNA, Hasan M, Khan A, Hossen MM, Nibir MMAM, Khan B, Ali MS, Ali HM, Islam MN, Hossain MT. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of university students towards monkeypox in Bangladesh. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0287407. [PMID: 37824512 PMCID: PMC10569525 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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The recent outbreak of viral zoonotic disease-monkeypox-caused by the monkeypox virus, has infected many people worldwide. This study aims to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) concerning monkeypox among university students in Bangladesh. Data were collected using purposive snowball sampling from 887 university students through an online survey using Google Form. The participants were mostly in their twenties (M = 22.33 [SD 2.01] years), and they spent, on average, 2.59 [SD 1.91] hours/day on electronic and social media. The participants generally showed moderate knowledge (39.5%), low attitude (25.1%), and moderate practice (48.6%) toward monkeypox, with 47.6% having had a moderate KAP score. Findings further showed that personal attributes of university students, i.e., age, sex, year of schooling, residence, living status, geographical distribution, e.g., division, were statistically and significantly associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding monkeypox and overall KAP score. It is also apparent that health status, susceptibility to monkeypox, and exposure to social media were the most common factors significantly associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding monkeypox and overall KAP score. The current study's findings underscore the need for developing appropriate information, education, and communication (IEC) materials and their dissemination, which could play an important role in reducing the risk of monkeypox and similar other infectious diseases, particularly among students in Bangladesh.
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- Md. Akhtarul Islam
- Statistics Discipline, Science Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
- Collaborative Biostatistics Program, School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Department of Quantitative Sciences (Statistics), International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Statistics Discipline, Science Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
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- Mass Communication and Journalism Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Development Studies Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Department of Statistics, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science &Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh
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- Department of Media Studies and Journalism, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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Pavlinac Dodig I, Lusic Kalcina L, Demirovic S, Pecotic R, Valic M, Dogas Z. Sleep and Lifestyle Habits of Medical and Non-Medical Students during the COVID-19 Lockdown. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:bs13050407. [PMID: 37232644 DOI: 10.3390/bs13050407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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It has been shown that the measures of social distancing and lockdown might have had negative effects on the physical and mental health of the population. We aim to investigate the sleep and lifestyle habits as well as the mood of Croatian medical (MS) and non-medical students (NMS) during the COVID-19 lockdown. The cross-sectional study included 1163 students (21.6% male), whose lifestyle and sleep habits and mood before and during the lockdown were assessed with an online questionnaire. The shift towards later bedtimes was more pronounced among NMS (~65 min) compared to MS (~38 min), while the shift toward later wake-up times was similar in both MS (~111 min) and NMS (~112 min). All students reported more frequent difficulty in falling asleep, night-time awakenings and insomnia (p < 0.001) during lockdown. A higher proportion of MS reported being less tired and less anxious during lockdown compared to pre-lockdown (p < 0.001). Both student groups experienced unpleasant moods and were less content during lockdown compared to the pre-lockdown period (p < 0.001). Our results emphasize the need for the promotion of healthy habits in the youth population. However, the co-appearance of prolonged and delayed sleep times along with decreased tiredness and anxiety among MS during lockdown reveals their significant workload during pre-lockdown and that even subtle changes in their day schedule might contribute to the well-being of MS.
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- Ivana Pavlinac Dodig
- Department of Neuroscience and Split Sleep Medicine Center, University of Split School of Medicine, 21000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Neuroscience and Split Sleep Medicine Center, University of Split School of Medicine, 21000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Neuroscience and Split Sleep Medicine Center, University of Split School of Medicine, 21000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Neuroscience and Split Sleep Medicine Center, University of Split School of Medicine, 21000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Neuroscience and Split Sleep Medicine Center, University of Split School of Medicine, 21000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Neuroscience and Split Sleep Medicine Center, University of Split School of Medicine, 21000 Split, Croatia
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Kwon M, Oh J. Factors Affecting Sleep Quality of College Students during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59020416. [PMID: 36837616 PMCID: PMC9958765 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59020416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the correlation between college students' fear of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), intolerance of uncertainty, and sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify factors affecting sleep quality. Materials and Methods: Data were collected through an online survey of 310 college students from three universities located in three regions in Korea. Results: The average sleep quality score of college students was 4.76 ± 2.86 points, the average fear of COVID-19 was 14.01 ± 5.05 points, and the average intolerance of uncertainty was 31.50 ± 7.92 points. Fear of COVID-19 and intolerance of uncertainty were positively correlated (r = 0.302, p < 0.001). Sleep quality was positively correlated with fear of COVID-19 (r = 0.246, p < 0.001). Sleep quality was positively correlated with intolerance of uncertainty (r = 0.212, p < 0.001). Health status was the most powerful factor that affected sleep quality (β = 0.377, p < 0.001). The next most powerful factors that affected sleep quality were fear of COVID-19 (β = 0.164, p = 0.003) and intolerance of uncertainty (β = 0.122, p = 0.027), respectively. Conclusions: These results are expected to be used as basic data for the development of health intervention programs to protect and improve the psychological well-being of college students by improving their sleep quality.
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- Mihyoung Kwon
- Department of Nursing, College of Life and Health, Pai Chai University, Daejeon 35345, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health, Kongju National University, Kongju 32588, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-41-850-0301; Fax: +82-41-850-0315
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Nasrin N, Shohel TA, Shovo TEA, Farjana F, Nizam H, Heme MA, Islam A, Paul P, Hossain MT. A qualitative investigation of stressful life events and mental health disorders: The views of patients and caregivers in Bangladesh. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281649. [PMID: 36758052 PMCID: PMC9910653 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mounting mental health disorders among students has become a significant challenge in producing quality graduates with bright minds. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the underlying causes of students' mental health-related problems and their experiences while living with mental health disorders. This study investigates the causes and exposures of mental health problems among university students in Bangladesh. For this purpose, a qualitative method was used, and an unstructured in-depth interview schedule was used to collect data from students and caregivers. The students were selected from Khulna University, and data were collected in two consecutive months, i.e., November and December 2021. Using a convenient sampling technique, eight (8) students with mental health issues and five (5) caregivers were interviewed to obtain the necessary data. RESULTS The findings showed that the intertwined social circumstances led to mental health problems among university students. The students experienced deep depression following a breakup of their romantic affairs/relationships. The prolonged isolation or social distancing due to the government-imposed strict lockdown during the COVID-19 also produced frustration regarding the possible loss of both academic and professional careers. Furthermore, the growing academic pressure in a form of an unfamiliar approach to teaching and learning-online education-also compelled students to complain about depression and suicidal tendencies as parts of their experiences. CONCLUSIONS This study recommends that the government and policymakers prioritize mental health issues in educational institutions, and they should enforce specific strategies, such as introducing age-specific mental health services and student counseling at educational institutions to reduce growing mental health issues. Furthermore, a positive approach from the family and community is also required to battle against mental health disorders. Besides, nationally representative empirical research is recommended to comprehend the growing mental health issues among students in the 21st century to figure out solutions for the present and the future.
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- Nishad Nasrin
- Economics Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Economics Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- English Discipline, Arts and Humanities School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Economics Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Economics Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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Kil H, Lacourse E, Mageau GA, Pelletier-Dumas M, Dorfman A, Stolle D, Lina JM, de la Sablonnière R. Initial risk factors, self-compassion trajectories, and well-being outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A person-centered approach. Front Psychol 2023; 13:1016397. [PMID: 36846478 PMCID: PMC9945549 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1016397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Introduction We investigated whether initial risk classes and heterogeneous trajectories of self-compassion over the course of the pandemic may impact well-being outcomes 1 year into the pandemic. Methods A large, representative sample of Canadians (N = 3,613; 50.6% women) was sampled longitudinally over 11 waves (April 2020-April 2021), using a rolling cross-sectional survey design. Analyses were conducted in three steps: (1) latent class analysis to identify heterogeneity in risk factors (sociodemographic, cognitive-personality, health-related) early in the pandemic, (2) latent class growth analysis (LCGA) to identify longitudinal self-compassion trajectories, and (3) GLM to examine effects of risk factor classes and self-compassion trajectories, as well as their interaction, on later well-being (mental health, perceived control, life satisfaction). Results and Discussion Four risk factor classes emerged, with 50.9% of participants experiencing low risk, 14.3% experiencing multiple risks, 20.8% experiencing Cognitive-Personality and Health risks, and 14.0% experiencing sociodemographic and Cognitive-Personality risks. Four self-compassion trajectories also emerged, with 47.7% of participants experiencing moderate-high self-compassion that decreased then stabilized, 32.0% experiencing moderate self-compassion that decreased then stabilized, 17.3% experiencing high and stable self-compassion across time, and 3.0% experiencing low and decreasing self-compassion. Comparisons of well-being outcomes 1 year post-pandemic indicated that higher levels of self-compassion over time may protect against the impact of initial risk on well-being outcomes. Further work is still needed on heterogeneity in experiences of risk and protective factors during stressful life events.
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- Hali Kil
- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada
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- Department of Sociology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Political Science, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- École de Technologie Supérieure, Université du Québec, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Fear Related to COVID-19, Mental Health Issues, and Predictors of Insomnia among Female Nursing College Students during the Pandemic. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11020174. [PMID: 36673542 PMCID: PMC9859541 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11020174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Fear of infection has been sparked by the advent of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Insomnia in college students, especially its correlations and predictions with mental diseases, remains a research concern. Aim: To estimate the prevalence of fear related to COVID-19, depression, anxiety, and insomnia among female nursing college students throughout the pandemic and to determine the predictors of insomnia. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional descriptive study used 145 female nursing college students. Results: Students reported fear related to COVID-19, depression, and anxiety at rates of 79.3%, 30.2%, and 35.2%, respectively. Insomnia disturbed 24.7% of students. Anxiety predicted worsening insomnia in the student (AOR = 1.08, 95% CI: 0.92−0.97, p < 0.001). Fear related to COVID-19 was also a predictor (AOR = 0.96, 95% CI: 1.07−1.21, p < 0.05). Additionally, when depression severity declined, the chance of insomnia improved (AOR = 0.87, 95% CI: 0.85−0.91, p < 0.001). Insomnia was more common in chronically unwell students (AOR = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.01−2.24, p < 0.05). Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, university students’ mental health should be monitored, and all essential safeguards should be taken, including resource allocation, awareness raising efforts, and the building of a mental health counseling facility.
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GÜNŞEN U, ESECELİ H, TARI SELÇUK K, ATAN RM. Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Vücut Kompozisyonu ve Antropometrik Ölçümlerin Uyku Süresi ve Uyku Kalitesiyle İlişkisi. İSTANBUL GELIŞIM ÜNIVERSITESI SAĞLIK BILIMLERI DERGISI 2022. [DOI: 10.38079/igusabder.1096981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Amaç: Bu çalışmada üniversite öğrencilerinde vücut kompozisyonu ve antropometrik ölçümlerin uyku süresi ve uyku kalitesiyle ilişkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.Yöntem: Kesitsel tipteki çalışma bir fakültede öğrenim gören, araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden ve dahil edilme kriterlerini karşılayan Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesinin 310 öğrencisiyle yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın verileri Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu ve Pittsburg Uyku Kalitesi İndeksi’ni içeren anket formu kullanılarak yüz yüze görüşme yöntemiyle toplanmıştır. Öğrencilerin vücut kompozisyonlarının belirlenmesinde Biyoelektrik İmpedans Analizi (BİA) ile yağsız vücut kütlesi, vücut yağ ve kas kütlesi incelenmiş, Beden Kütle İndeksi (BKİ), bel çevresi, Bel Kalça Oranı (BKO), Bel Boy Oranı (BBO) ve triseps, supskapular, biseps, suprailiak Deri Kıvrım Kalınlıkları (DKK) değerlendirilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde sayı, yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma, Student’s t testi ve Pearson korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır.Bulgular: Öğrencilerin uyku süresi ortalama 7,10±1,66 saattir, %74,8’i kötü uyku kalitesine sahiptir. Her iki cinsiyette yağsız vücut kütlesi (kg) ve vücut kas kütlesi (kg) ile uyku kalitesi skoru arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı, negatif yönlü zayıf ilişki, erkek öğrencilerde ise suprailiak DKK ve biseps DKK ile uyku kalitesi arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı, pozitif yönlü zayıf ilişki saptanmıştır (p<0,05).Sonuç: Üniversite öğrencilerinin uyku süreleri önerilen düzeydedir, buna karşın öğrencilerin dörtte üçü kötü uyku kalitesine sahiptir. Kız ve erkek öğrencilerde yağsız vücut kütlesi (kg) ve vücut kas kütlesi (kg) azaldıkça uyku kalitesi kötüleşmekte, erkek öğrencilerde ise suprailiak DKK ve biseps DKK arttıkça uyku kalitesi kötüleşmektedir.
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- Uğur GÜNŞEN
- BANDIRMA ONYEDİ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, BESLENME VE DİYETETİK BÖLÜMÜ
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- BANDIRMA ONYEDİ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, BESLENME VE DİYETETİK BÖLÜMÜ
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- BANDIRMA ONYEDİ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, BESLENME VE DİYETETİK BÖLÜMÜ
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- BANDIRMA ONYEDİ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, BESLENME VE DİYETETİK BÖLÜMÜ
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Bulut A, Sengul H, Uslu YD, Bas K, Tosun N. The effect of COVID-19 restrictions on sleep quality of university students and variables predicting sleep quality. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2022; 11:423. [PMID: 36824086 PMCID: PMC9942152 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_644_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM The COVID-19 pandemic has created a long period of stress for people worldwide and has significantly affected sleep duration. The pandemic revealed new stress factors that are likely to affect sleep. Uncertainty is a factor that leads to anxiety and depression, which affects sleep. It should also be noted that reductions in sleep quality rather than sleep duration are associated with negative consequences on mental health. This study aims to investigate online that how this situation affected university students. MATERIALS AND METHODS This research, with a descriptive study design, was conducted in Turkey between June 01, 2021 and July 30, 2021. The sample included 604 people who accepted voluntary participation, chosen by the random selection method. In the study, sociodemographic information form, Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), morningness-eveningness questionnaire scale (MEQ Scale), Beck depression inventory (BDI), and Beck anxiety inventory (BAI) were used as data collection tools. Pearson correlation analysis was utilized to examine the relationship between the scales. Multiple regression analysis was performed to investigate the role of morningness-eveningness, anxiety, depression, and insomnia severity on sleep quality. RESULTS Sleep quality was negatively correlated with morningness-eveningness scores (r = -0.32, P < 0.01), and positively and significantly related with anxiety (r = 0.43, P < 0.01), depression (r = 0.40, P < 0.01) and insomnia severity (r = 0.55, P < 0.01). According to regression coefficients, while anxiety (β = 0.041, P < 0.001) and insomnia severity scores (β = 0.226, P < 0.001) positively predicted sleep quality, depression did not predict it significantly (β = 0.009, P > 0.05). A significant difference was found in sleep quality according to morning, evening, and intermediate types (F = 27.401, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Events related to the COVID-19 pandemic are associated with reduced sleep quality in connection with increasing negative moods. Considering the importance of sleep for a healthy life, efforts should be made to raise awareness about this issue and to provide psychological help to affected individuals.
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- Arzu Bulut
- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Balikesir, Turkey
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- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sabahattin Zaim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Tunceli Vocatıonal School, Munzur University, Tunceli, Turkey
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- Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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Hossain MT, Ahammed B, Jahan N, Islam MA, Rahman MM, Khan B, Sarker MJA, Nibir MMAM, Hasan M, Hasib M, Rahman R, Islam MN. Prevalence and predictors of pornography exposure during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: A web-based cross-sectional study on students in Bangladesh. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1046813. [PMID: 36605242 PMCID: PMC9807871 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1046813] [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: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Pornography exposure, particularly among students, in Bangladesh, has increased in the twenty-first century. However, pornography exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were compelled to "stay at home" and relied extensively on the internet for all forms of activities, including academia, socializing, and communication, has remained unexplored. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of pornography exposure among students during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and to determine the associated predictors. Methods A web-based cross-sectional study was carried out among students with certain specifications, i.e., current students at high school/college/university with access to the internet and valid social media accounts. By administering a semi-structured e-questionnaire using Google Forms, a total of 646 valid responses were retained for this study. The data were analyzed in two phases by Pearson's Chi-square and multiple logistic regression model, using IBM SPSS Statistics, version 25. The results were expressed as an adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Results The findings suggest that 75.9% of students were exposed to pornography during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and preferred to watch the amateur/professional genre of pornography. Pornography exposure was significantly associated with age and relationship status, as students aged 22-24 years (95% CI: 1.01-2.41; p = 0.045) and over 25 years (95% CI: 1.61-10.03; p = 0.003) were more likely to watch pornography, while married students and those in relationships (95% CI: 1.24-3.49; p = 0.006) also watched pornography during the pandemic. In contrast, students who were living alone (95% CI: 0.38-0.92; p = 0.021), were living in the Khulna division (95% CI: 0.16-0.52; p < 0.001) or had a negative attitude toward pornography (95% CI: 0.94-0.99; p = 0.002) were less likely to be exposed to pornography. Conclusion Pornography exposure was higher among students in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic, and religiosity and disapproving attitudes toward pornography negatively influenced the pornography exposure. For a better understanding of the complex dynamics of socio-demographic issues with pornography exposure among students, extensive research is required for policymakers to devise appropriate strategies and interventions to ensure healthy and safe sex life for the younger population.
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- Md. Tanvir Hossain
- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh,*Correspondence: Md. Tanvir Hossain
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- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering and Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering and Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Department of Disaster Management and Resilience, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Development Studies Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Department of Development Studies, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering and Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Mass Communication and Journalism Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- English Discipline, Arts and Humanities School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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Tindle R, Castillo P, Doring N, Grant L, Willis R. Developing and validating a university needs instrument to measure the psychosocial needs of university students. BRITISH JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 92:1550-1570. [PMID: 35586948 PMCID: PMC9790289 DOI: 10.1111/bjep.12515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND University students are four times more likely to experience elevated levels of psychological distress compared to their peers. The psychosocial needs of university students are associated with high psychological distress, stressful life events, and academic performance. Our study focuses on developing a measure to help universities identify these psychosocial needs. AIMS The study aimed to develop and validate the factor structure of the University Needs Instrument and identify the relationship between psychosocial needs, psychological distress and academic performance among university students. SAMPLE Undergraduate university students (N = 511) currently studying at university. METHOD Participants completed demographic questions, the University Needs Instrument and the Kessler-10 Psychological Distress scale. The University Needs Instrument comprises 30 items within six psychosocial factors (academic support, financial support, support from family, support from friends, practical support and emotional support), each consisting of five items. RESULTS Confirmatory factor analysis showed that all items significantly loaded on the six hypothesized factors. The hypothesized model was supported by the data displaying excellent model fit and psychometric properties. Our analysis determined that the UNI has strong internal consistency. The results also confirmed that university students' high levels of psychological distress and their academic performance may be affected by their psychosocial needs. CONCLUSIONS Our findings have provided an initial validation of the UNI to help screen and identify the psychosocial needs of university students. This scale can be used to identify the appropriate psychosocial support that can be offered to students and in turn could help reduce their psychological distress, improve their psychosocial well-being and increase academic performance.
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- Richard Tindle
- School of Health and Behavioural SciencesUniversity of the Sunshine CoastGympieQLDAustralia
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- Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences, School of PsychologyCharles Sturt UniversityPort MacquarieNSWAustralia
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- Kirby InstituteUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNSWAustralia
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- Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences, School of PsychologyCharles Sturt UniversityPort MacquarieNSWAustralia
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- Faculty of HealthSouthern Cross UniversityCoffs HarbourNSWAustralia
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Shohel TA, Nasrin N, Farjana F, Shovo TEA, Asha AR, Heme MA, Islam A, Paul P, Hossain MT. 'He was a brilliant student but became mad like his grandfather': an exploratory investigation on the social perception and stigma against individuals living with mental health problems in Bangladesh. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:702. [PMID: 36376803 PMCID: PMC9662765 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04359-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Worldwide, mental health issues constitute a substantial threat to people's social, economic, and mental well-being and contribute significantly to many fatalities each year. In Bangladesh, people with mental health issues typically delay contacting health professionals because they prefer traditional or religious healers. Moreover, the situation is exacerbated by a lack of awareness, social stigma, and negative perception of sufferers of mental health issues on the part of families and the community. Therefore, this paper investigates the social perception and stigmatization of individuals living with mental health problems and their caregivers in Khulna, Bangladesh. METHODS Data were collected from university students with concurring mental health issues as well as their closest caregivers, who had in-depth knowledge of the problem and a willingness to take care of the individuals with mental health issues. Following the criteria for data collection, eight individuals living with mental health problems and five caregivers were purposively selected for this research. A semi-structured in-depth interview guide was used for the confidential data collection process, which took place in November and December 2021, and each interview lasted 40-50 min on average. RESULTS This study used thematic analysis to present the results; the findings showed that: individuals afflicted with mental health problems sought both medical and spiritual support to recover. Those with mental health issues who received positive family support recovered relatively faster than those who did not. However, negative social perception and stigmatization were the key impediments for individuals suffering from mental health problems and their families, as they found it difficult to discuss their issues with relatives and communities when attempting to access support or seek remedies. Moreover, the commonality of social stigmas, such as labeling mental health problems as equal to 'madness,' hindered disclosure to family members, peers, and the community. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS In Bangladesh, the majority of individuals living with mental health problems are stigmatized and do not receive emotional support. Hence, we suggest nationwide community-based awareness-building programs to promote more positive perceptions of the fight against mental health disorders. Furthermore, counseling and awareness-building programs for effective discouragement of non-scientific remedies such as spiritual healing, as well as diagnosis and medication at the primary stage of sickness, are recommended for early detection and better medical assistance.
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- Tunvir Ahamed Shohel
- grid.412118.f0000 0001 0441 1219Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208 Khulna, Bangladesh
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- grid.412118.f0000 0001 0441 1219Economics Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208 Khulna, Bangladesh
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- grid.412118.f0000 0001 0441 1219Economics Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208 Khulna, Bangladesh
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- grid.412118.f0000 0001 0441 1219Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208 Khulna, Bangladesh
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- grid.412118.f0000 0001 0441 1219English Discipline, Arts and Humanities School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208 Khulna, Bangladesh
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- grid.412118.f0000 0001 0441 1219Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208 Khulna, Bangladesh
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- grid.412118.f0000 0001 0441 1219Economics Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208 Khulna, Bangladesh
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- grid.412118.f0000 0001 0441 1219Economics Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208 Khulna, Bangladesh
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- grid.412118.f0000 0001 0441 1219Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208 Khulna, Bangladesh
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Ma J, Williams J, Morris PG, Chan PSWY. Effectiveness of mindful walking intervention in nature on sleep quality and mood among university student during Covid-19: A randomised control study. Explore (NY) 2022; 19:405-416. [PMID: 35973933 PMCID: PMC9365743 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this project was to conduct a randomised control study to examine whether outdoor mindful walking in nature can effectively improve university students' sleep quality, mood, and mindfulness during the lockdown of Covid-19 pandemic in the U.K. METHODS Participants were measured at T0 (pre-study baseline), T1 (pre-intervention), T2 (post-intervention), and T3 (follow-up). A total of 104 participants (female = 94) who were experiencing sleep difficulties were randomly allocated to either an experimental (i.e., nature) or control (i.e., urban) walking environments. Participants in each walking condition independently undertook a daily 35-minute walk for a week (7 days). Subjective sleep quality, total mood disturbance, mindfulness, and degree of nature, and participants' perspectives and suggestions about the intervention, were collected. RESULTS Findings suggest that both groups exhibited significant improvements on participant's trait mindfulness, sleep quality and mood after the intervention. However, mindful walking in nature did not bring additional mental health benefits to participants than those who walked in urban environment. Participants reflected their perspectives about the intervention, which will assist with further intervention development. CONCLUSIONS Findings contribute to the evidence base for the effectiveness of outdoor mindful walking interventions on mental health. Especially these findings add new knowledge of how mindful walking outdoors reduces university students' mood disturbances and improves their sleep quality and mindfulness level during the pandemic.
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- Jingni Ma
- School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG, UK.
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- Room 2.4, Doorway 6, Medical Quad, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG, UK
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- Charlie Waller Chair in Evidence-based Psychological Treatment, School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6ES, UK
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Islam MA, Nahar MT, Ibn Anik SMF, Barna SD, Hossain MT. Changes in dietary patterns among Bangladeshi adult population during the COVID-19 pandemic: A web-based cross-sectional study. Heliyon 2022; 8:e10349. [PMID: 35996421 PMCID: PMC9385578 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background The home confinement induced by the COVID-19 pandemic affects individuals’ mental wellbeing and increases unhealthy behaviors, such as minimum to no physical activity, overeating, and substance use. Objective This study aimed to assess the changes in dietary patterns among the Bangladeshi adult population during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify their determinants. Methods This web-based cross-sectional survey was carried out from 10–17 December 2020 using an e-questionnaire based on Google Forms. A semi-structured e-questionnaire was forwarded to the participants – Bangladesh citizens aged above 18 years – through social media platforms and email in order to collect information about socio-demographic issues and multidimensional dietary patterns. From the initial 817 responses gathered through snowball sampling, 748 responses were retained. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were executed. Results The findings suggest that 50% of the participants reported a reduction in weight and physical activities, while approximately 52% experienced increased sleep time. One in three participants (31.4%) experienced a decrease in food buying capacity. The findings further indicate that women were 1.65 times more likely to reduce food consumption than men. Meanwhile, employed people were about 34% less likely to increase food consumption than their unemployed counterparts. People who were getting more than 6 h of sleep per day were nearly 61% less likely to increase food consumption than people who slept for less than 6 h per day. People struggling to buy food items were 2.31 times more likely to reduce food intake than people with no such limitations. Conclusions The study shows that COVID-19 has substantially affected Bangladeshi people’s common food consumption patterns. Being confined within the household, primarily due to countrywide lockdowns and ‘general holidays’, has affected both the dietary patterns and the financial wellbeing of people. Therefore, the concerned authorities should promote effective nutrition education and healthy dietary behaviors; meanwhile, financial support or incentives for people in need are also strongly advocated.
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- Md. Akhtarul Islam
- Statistics Discipline, Science Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
- Corresponding author.
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- Statistics Discipline, Science Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Department of Business Administration, International Standard University, 69 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices concerning Black Fungus during COVID-19 Pandemic among Students of Bangladesh: An Online-Based Cross-Sectional Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159146. [PMID: 35954512 PMCID: PMC9368364 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Background: Infection with COVID-19 and its control entailing steroids and immunomodulatory medications disrupted normal immune function. The ensuing immunological disorder led to the rise of another infection—Black Fungus (Mucormycosis). However, the spread of Black Fungus can be minimized through proper knowledge, informed attitude, and conscious preventive practice. This study aimed to assess students’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding Black Fungus amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among Bangladeshi students from June to July 2021. Using Google Forms, an e-questionnaire was developed for this web-based survey, and the participants were selected through a snowball sampling approach. Results: Out of the 2009 participants, more than half were female (53.5%), and the majority were at an age between 18 and 25 years (31.5%) and had received higher secondary (HSC) schooling (77.8%), while around 61% resided in urban areas. Findings revealed that most of the students (63.8%) spent around 2 h on electronic and social media to become informed about COVID-19 and Black Fungus. Approximately 33% of the students showed low KAP scores (32.9%), whereas around 26% had high KAP scores. Our results show a significant association between KAP and sex, schooling, living status, residence, and media exposure. Conclusion: The knowledge of Black Fungus considerably varies among Bangladeshi students considering the place of residence, age, sex, living arrangement, and media exposure. Policymakers should emphasize awareness among people focusing on the results of this study to increase deterrent attitudes and protective practices to minimize the risks of being infected.
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Hossain MT, Islam MA, Jahan N, Nahar MT, Sarker MJA, Rahman MM, Deeba F, Hoque KE, Aktar R, Islam MM, Hossain MZ, Siddiqua L, Mahbub Z, Islam MN. Mental Health Status of Teachers During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Web-Based Study in Bangladesh. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:938230. [PMID: 35958639 PMCID: PMC9357994 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.938230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Bangladesh implemented strict non-therapeutic measures, i.e., "social distancing," "lockdown," "work from home," in the first quarter of 2020. Like other professionals, teachers at schools, colleges and universities were confined within households. However, the introduction of online education imposed an additional burden on teachers along with growing household responsibilities, thus, affecting their psychological state. Aims This study was aimed to explore the prevalence of mental health problems among teachers in Bangladesh and to identify the associated risk factors. Methods This web-based cross-sectional study was conducted during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. Data were collected from 381 teachers working at schools, colleges, and universities between 01 August and 29 August 2021 by administering a self-reported e-questionnaire using Google Form, where the mental health of teachers was assessed by depression, anxiety, and stress scale. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 26) and STATA Version 16, and multiple linear regression was executed to predict mental health problems among teachers. Results The findings indicate that the overall prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among teachers was 35.4%, 43.7%, and 6.6%, respectively. The prevalence was higher among male and older teachers than among their female and younger colleagues. The findings further showed that place of residence, institution, self-reported health, usage of social and electronic media, and fear of COVID-19 significantly influenced the mental health status of teachers. Conclusion It is strongly recommended that the government and policymakers provide proper mental health services to teachers in order to reduce mental health problems and thus sustain the quality of education during and after the pandemic.
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- Md. Tanvir Hossain
- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering and Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering and Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Department of Development Studies, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh
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- Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Science, Government Azizul Haque College, Bogura, Bangladesh
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- Architecture Discipline, Science, Engineering and Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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Biswas PR, Ahammed B, Rahman MS, Nirob BM, Hossain MT. Prevalence and determinants of internet addiction among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: An online cross-sectional study. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09967. [PMID: 35873537 PMCID: PMC9287464 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background Globally, internet use has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and internet addiction (IA) has become a severe public health issue. Therefore, this study aimed to assess IA prevalence among adults and identify its determinants during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. Methods Using a cross-sectional design, this study recruited 608 participants through a self-administered online-based e-questionnaire. Young's internet addiction test (YIAT) of 20 items was used to assess the prevalence of IA among adults in Bangladesh. Bivariate and binary logistic regression analyses explored the factors influencing IA. Results The overall prevalence of IA was 29.4% among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the addiction rate was 34.7% among participants under 20 years old. Tobacco smoking (AOR = 1.88, 95% CI 1.15-3.07) and spending more time on the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic (AOR = 2.06, 95% CI 1.08-3.94) were likely the reasons for IA among Bangladeshi adults. Participants aged over 24 years (AOR = 0.39, 95% CI 0.17-0.91), living in rural areas (AOR = 0.51, 95% CI 0.32-0.81), living away from family (AOR = 0.45, 95% CI 0.26-0.79), attached to physical activity (AOR = 0.35, 95% CI 0.24-0.52), and sleeping less than or equal 6 hours (AOR = 0.63, 95% CI 0.42-0.93) had a lower chance of IA during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion This study has shown that the prevalence of IA was comparatively higher among younger participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Smoking, long-time use of the internet, physical activity status, and sleeping duration were the most significant determinants of IA. Thus, raising awareness among the younger generation is the most important strategy to reduce IA. The findings of this study can be used to support health and educational organizations to design their programs, which will help prevent IA in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Poly Rani Biswas
- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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Javier-Aliaga DJ, Quispe G, Quinteros-Zuñiga D, Adriano-Rengifo CE, White M. Hope and Resilience Related to Fear of COVID-19 in Young People. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:5004. [PMID: 35564398 PMCID: PMC9103683 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In the face of the psychological crisis of fear caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is relevant to know the positive impact of hope and resilience during this context. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between hope and resilience with fear of COVID-19 in young people. The design was non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational. The sample consisted of 192 young people living in Metropolitan Lima, Peru. We used the Hope-Despair Questionnaire, the Resilience Scale, and the COVID-19 Fear Questionnaire. The results show that there is a significant correlation between hope, resilience, and fear of COVID-19 in young people. On the other hand, a significant difference was found in resilience according to gender. Likewise, it was found that the variables hope and resilience explain 81% (R2 adjusted) of the fear of COVID-19 (F test = 21.53; p < 0.01). Hope and resilience are protective factors that have a positive impact when facing the fear of COVID-19. Thus, policies, programs, and public health strategies related to positive mental health should be promoted, with emphasis on hope and resilience.
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- David J. Javier-Aliaga
- Center for Advanced Research in Neurosciences (CIAN), Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU), Lima 15464, Peru
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- Rectory, Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU), Lima 15464, Peru;
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- Professional School of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU), Tarapoto 22201, Peru;
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- Professional School of Communication Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences and Education, Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU), Lima 15464, Peru;
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Hossain MT, Lima TR, Ela MZ, Khan L, Ahmed F, Shovo TEA, Al Masud A, Rahman KS, Jahan N, Rahman SM, Islam MN. Livelihood challenges and healthcare-seeking behavior of fishermen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the Sundarbans mangrove forest of Bangladesh. AQUACULTURE (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 546:737348. [PMID: 34493879 PMCID: PMC8414286 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2021.737348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has posed significant challenges to human wellbeing and survival, particularly among groups of people such as the Sundarbans mangrove forest resource-dependent communities (SMFRDCs), and especially the fishermen in these communities, in developing countries like Bangladesh. It is therefore essential to explore the livelihood conditions, health status and care-seeking behavior of the fishermen in these communities during the ongoing pandemic. This study was carried out by applying mixed methods, including interviews and focus group discussion (FGD), in the three sub-districts of Khulna, Satkhira, and Bagerhat, which are in the southwestern region adjacent to the Sundarbans mangrove forest (SMF) of Bangladesh. Quantitative data were collected from 76 fishermen through telephone interviews, while 24 fishermen participated in three distinct focus group discussions. The findings suggest that the fishermen have experienced a reduction of income, as they have been barred from entering the SMF during the pandemic, which has gradually affected their number of trips to and stays at the forest as well as their catch of fisheries resources. The decline in demand in both regional and international markets has left the fishermen with only a handful of alternative ways to adjust to these unprecedented circumstances, such as borrowing money, selling household assets, and in some extreme cases marrying off young children to reduce the financial burden, as many are now jobless. Their financial hardship during the pandemic has affected their households' capacity to afford basic household necessities, including food, fuel, education, and health expenses. Subsequently, when these fishermen suffer ailments such as fever, cough, headache, and cold - the general symptoms of COVID-19 - they cannot seek medical assistance from trained doctors. Their financial constraints have compelled them to rely on indigenous knowledge, in particular village quack doctors, or in some cases to seek help from local pharmacies for modern medicine. Thus, the government should provide financial support and strengthen the local market value chain so that disadvantaged fishermen in SMFRDCs can adopt alternative livelihood opportunities. Furthermore, longitudinal research on the impacts of COVID-19 on livelihood, local adaptation strategies, health status, and care-seeking behavior is also strongly recommended.
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- Md Tanvir Hossain
- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Environmental Science Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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Rahman QM, Khan AH, Al Zubayer A, Ahmed M, Hasan MT, Rahaman A, Islam MB, Al Mazid Bhuiyan MR, Rimti FH, Khan MKA, Hossain MZ, Haque MA. Factors associated with suicidal behavior among university students in Bangladesh after one year of COVID-19 pandemic. Heliyon 2022; 8:e08782. [PMID: 35079654 PMCID: PMC8770253 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background The COVID-19 outbreak spillovers mental health burden where suicide is a common psychological public health issue that affects people all over the world. This study aimed to explore the factors associated with suicidal behavior among university students in Bangladesh after one year of the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods An online cross-sectional survey was conducted among 2100 Bangladeshi university students aged ≥18 years from April 29 to May 15, 2021. The survey questionnaire contained socio-demographic information, COVID-19 related physical and psychosocial factors (CRPPF), preventive response to psychological stress, and the Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) scale. Descriptive statistics along with logistic regression were performed for statistical analysis. Results About 47.90% of the students were at risk of suicidal behavior, and female students were very likely to be at risk of suicidal behavior than their male counterparts (AOR = 2.28; 95% CI: 1.86 to 2.81). Keeping distance from friends or family (AOR = 1.66; 95% CI: 1.34 to 2.04), having relationship problems (AOR = 2.20; 95% CI: 1.79 to 2.70), feeling own selves as burden to families (AOR = 2.50; 95% CI: 2.02 to 3.11), and being stressed of lockdown (AOR = 1.56; 95% CI: 1.19 to 2.03) were highlighted as some of the significant factors associated with increased risk of suicidal behavior. Conclusion University students were exposed to several factors that impose the risk of developing suicidal behavior. Concerned authorities should design & implement appropriate strategies for ensuring suicidal prevention besides their mental well-being.
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- Quazi Maksudur Rahman
- Department of Public Health & Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health & Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health & Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh
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- Jeeon Bangladesh Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh.,Public Health Foundation, Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Sociology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), BRAC University (BRACU), Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- BFT Medical Institute, Satkhira, Khulna, Bangladesh.,Anwer Khan Modern Medical College and Hospital, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Coppi F, Nasi M, Sabatini S, Bellini P, Generali L, Mecugni D, Farinetti A, Consolo U, Mattioli AV. Lifestyle changes during the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in medical college students: are there gender-related differences? ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2022; 93:e2022312. [PMID: 36300212 PMCID: PMC9686145 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v93i5.13694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected young people. The present study aims to explore the effects of COVID-19 on lifestyle in 500 undergraduate students both during the acute phase of the pandemic (so-called "first wave") and during the second spread of infections (so-called "second wave"). Gender differences were also explored. Methods and results. During the first wave we found weight gain in 48.6% of subjects, a switch to an unhealthy diet (43%), and an increase in the amount of food introduced (35%). Interestingly, women showed higher intake of food in order to cope, while men privileged higher wine consumption as a coping mechanism. We observed a sharp reduction in physical activity, increased sedentary behaviours and deterioration in sleep quality. Stress correlates with eating to cope (r=0.86; p<0.001); drinking to cope (r=0.83; p<0.001). Contrary to expectations, the second wave led to a situation similar to the first. We have detected a further deterioration in quality of sleep (67% vs 77%; p<0.01) and also a reduction in sleeping time (68.6% vs 77.7; p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS The long pandemic has led to unhealthy lifestyle changes in the student population of our municipality in Northern Italy. There are gender differences in lifestyle modifications developed during the pandemic that suggest a different response to stress. Moreover, the persistence of pandemic-related stress due to the "second wave" has severely affected the lifestyle habits of undergraduate student.
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- Francesca Coppi
- National Institute for Cardiovascular Research, U.O. Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- National Institute for Cardiovascular Research, U.O. Modena, Modena, Italy, Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Islam MS, Rahman ME, Zubayer AA, Bhuiyan MRAM, Khan MKA, Hossain L, Sujon MMA. Investigating Poor Sleep Quality and Associated Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Population-Based Survey in Bangladesh. Front Public Health 2021; 9:724520. [PMID: 34881215 PMCID: PMC8645983 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.724520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected the sleep quality of individuals, and is a poorly investigated area. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence estimate of poor sleep quality and its associated factors among Bangladeshi residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was carried out from July 20 to August 5, 2020, involving 975 Bangladeshi residents (male: 54.2%; mean age: 26.7 ± 9.4 years; age range: 18-75 years). A self-reported questionnaire was answered by the respondents, covering information on demographic characteristics, perceived physical health status, COVID-19-related factors, COVID-19-induced anxiety assessment, and sleep quality. To assess sleep quality, the Bangla version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used. Logistic regression models were performed to analyze the factors associated with sleep quality. Results: The prevalence estimate of poor sleep quality was 55.1% among the Bangladeshi people during the COVID-19 pandemic. As per the multiple regression analysis, poor sleep quality was significantly higher among respondents who reported female gender, moderate/poor health status, indirect contact with COVID-19 infected patients, decreased household income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fear of infection, and COVID-19-induced anxiety. Conclusion: Poor sleep quality was slightly prevalent among general people in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings indicate an immediate response for this vulnerable group to improve the sleep quality during the public health emergency of COVID-19.
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- Md. Saiful Islam
- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Centre for Advanced Research Excellence in Public Health, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Sheikh Sayera Khatun Medical College, Gopalgonj, Bangladesh
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Erbiçer ES, Metin A, Çetinkaya A, Şen S. The Relationship Between Fear of COVID-19 and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress. EUROPEAN PSYCHOLOGIST 2021. [DOI: 10.1027/1016-9040/a000464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant effects on public health. Previous studies showed that the fear of COVID-19 was positively correlated with depression, anxiety, and stress. This study aims to compile and meta-analyze the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and depression, anxiety, and stress among the general population. The studies published between March 2020 and June 2021 were scanned from various databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science [ISI], and SCOPUS). As a result of the literature search, 746 studies were reached, 88 studies were found suitable, and 21 met the inclusion criteria. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA Version 3.0) and metafor package in R were used for analyses. A strong relationship was observed between the fear of COVID-19 and anxiety ( r = .55, p < .001); there were moderate relationships between the fear of COVID-19 and depression ( r = .34, p < .001) and stress ( r = .44, p < .001). All these relationships were significant. The results showed that the relationships between the fear of COVID-19 and depression, anxiety, and stress had a high level of heterogeneity. Meta-regression analyses revealed that the average of the sample age was a significant predictor of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and anxiety. However, other covariates (female proportion and culture) were not statistically significant for the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and anxiety. None of these covariates was significant predictors of the relationship between fear of COVID-19 with depression and stress. Although the current meta-analysis has some limitations, the results revealed that the fear of COVID-19 is associated with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and stress.
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- Eyüp Sabır Erbiçer
- Faculty of Education, Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Hacettepe University, Beytepe/Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Education, Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Erciyes University, Talas/Kayseri, Turkey
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- Ministry of National Education, Çay Gevher Nesibe Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi, Çay/Afyon, Turkey
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- Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Harran University, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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Ishimaru D, Adachi H, Nagahara H, Shirai S, Takemura H, Takemura N, Mehrasa A, Higashino T, Yagi Y, Ikeda M. Characteristics of Adaptation in Undergraduate University Students Suddenly Exposed to Fully Online Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:731137. [PMID: 34589012 PMCID: PMC8473868 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.731137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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This study aimed to clarify the adaptation features of University students exposed to fully online education during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to identify accompanying mental health problems and predictors of school adaptation. The pandemic has forced many universities to transition rapidly to delivering online education. However, little is known about the impact of this drastic change on students' school adaptation. This cross-sectional study used an online questionnaire, including assessments of impressions of online education, study engagement, mental health, and lifestyle habits. In total, 1,259 students were assessed. The characteristics of school adaptation were analyzed by a two-step cluster analysis. The proportion of mental health problems was compared among different groups based on a cluster analysis. A logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of cluster membership. P-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. The two-step cluster analysis determined three clusters: school adaptation group, school maladaptation group, and school over-adaptation group. The last group significantly exhibited the most mental health problems. Membership of this group was significantly associated with being female (OR = 1.42; 95% CI 1.06-1.91), being older (OR = 1.21; 95% CI 1.01-1.44), those who considered online education to be less beneficial (OR = 2.17; 95% CI 1.64-2.88), shorter sleep time on weekdays (OR = 0.826; 95% CI 0.683-.998), longer sleep time on holidays (OR = 1.21; 95% CI 1.03-1.43), and worse restorative sleep (OR = 2.27; 95% CI 1.81-2.86). The results suggest that academic staff should understand distinctive features of school adaptation owing to the rapid transition of the educational system and should develop support systems to improve students' mental health. They should consider ways to incorporate online classes with their lectures to improve students' perceived benefits of online education. Additionally, educational guidance on lifestyle, such as sleep hygiene, may be necessary.
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- Daiki Ishimaru
- Department of Psychiatry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan.,Health and Counseling Center, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Japan
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- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics, Institute for Datability Science, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Infomedia Education Research Division, Cybermedia Center, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Japan
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- Infomedia Education Research Division, Cybermedia Center, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Japan
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- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics, Institute for Datability Science, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Language Education Support Research Division, Cybermedia Center, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Japan
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- Department of Information Networking, Osaka University Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Intelligent Media, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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AlRasheed MM, Al-Aqeel S, Alkadir AM, Bin Shuqiran K, Khurshid F, AlRasheed NM, Al-Kufeidy RM, Alhaj OA, Jahrami H, BaHammam AS. The Prevalence of Psychological Distress and Its Relationship to Sleep Quality in Saudi Arabia's General Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:809040. [PMID: 35185640 PMCID: PMC8851311 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.809040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND We aimed to examine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated mitigation measures on sleep quality and psychological distress in Saudi Arabia. METHODS Subjective sleep quality over the preceding 30 days was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). In addition, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) was used to assess the psychological distress. RESULTS The study included 836 participants. The median age was 28 years, 624 (74.64%) were females, and 158 (18.90%) were healthcare workers. Factors associated with poor sleep were recent changes in the sleep habits p = 0.004), anxiety or fear because of coronavirus news on social media p = 0.02), fear because there was no approved drug to treat COVID-19 p = 0.03), and unaware of the presence of chronic diseases p = 0.03). Female gender p = 0.02), fear or anxiety because of coronavirus news on social media p = 0.04), recent change in sleep habits (OR: 1.97 (1.15-3.39); p = 0.01), fear because there is no approved drug to treat COVID-19 p = 0.001), monthly income <1000 SR p = 0.01), and isolation p = 0.01) were associated with distress. PSQI and K10 scores were significantly correlated p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Poor sleep and psychological distress are common during the COVID-19 outbreak in Saudi Arabia. Identifying factors associated with poor sleep and psychological distress would help develop specific intervention programs that enhance mental health and sleep quality during pandemics.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maha M AlRasheed
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Afnan M Alkadir
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| | - Khulood Bin Shuqiran
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- General Administration of School Health, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Molecular Immunology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan
| | - Haitham Jahrami
- Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain.,College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
| | - Ahmed S BaHammam
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University Sleep Disorders Centre, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,The Strategic Technologies Program of the National Plan for Sciences and Technology and Innovation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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