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Magwood GS, Ellis Jr C, Hughes Halbert C, Toussaint EA, Scott J, Nemeth LS. Exploring Barriers to Effective COVID-19 Risk Mitigation, Recovery, and Chronic Disease Self-Management: A Qualitative Multilevel Perspective. Patient Relat Outcome Meas 2024; 15:241-253. [PMID: 39310085 PMCID: PMC11416793 DOI: 10.2147/prom.s467743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Introduction Many research activities have focused on SARS-CoV-2 infection and subsequent COVID-19 respiratory illness during the pandemic. However, significant racial inequities emerged months after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The similarity between racial/ ethnic disparities in COVID-19 and those for other diseases raised awareness about the context for risk exposure and healthcare access. The purpose of this study is to examine social and structural determinants of health among COVID-19 survivors, carepartners, and the perspectives of healthcare stakeholders who experienced disruption during the early pandemic. Material and methods A purposive sample of interviews (n=9) and focus groups (n=10) were used to collect data regarding knowledge of barriers to effective COVID-19 risk mitigation, recovery, and chronic disease self-management. This included nurses, physicians, COVID-19 survivors and their carepartners, public health, and community leaders connected with the healthcare systems in rural counties of South Carolina. Results Five major themes were identified across the subgroups. The themes: The COVID-19 Illness Trajectory Added Major Health Challenges and Stressors, Access to Care Is Lacking, Support is Needed for COVID-19 Survivors and Care Partners, Support Must be Distributed Equitably, and Racism and Structural Issues Affect Stress reflect the strengths, opportunities, and inequities perceived within these groups. Conclusion This research is the first qualitative study focused on COVID-19 survivor-carepartner dyads that consider the intersectionality of race/ ethnicity, geography, and health that is known to occur when engaging healthcare systems. The themes illustrate the need for infectious disease prevention at all socioecological levels: structural/ systemic, community, organizational/ institutional, interpersonal, and individual.
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- Gayenell S Magwood
- Department of Biobehavioral Health and Nursing Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health and Nursing Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health and Nursing Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health and Nursing Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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Lopes-Santos LE, de Lacerda Ferreira D, de Angelis G, Foss MP, Trevisan AC, de Lacerda KJCC, Tumas V, Bellissimo-Rodrigues F, Wichert-Ana L. How Mild Is the Mild Long COVID? A Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment of Patients with Cognitive Complaints. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2024:acae071. [PMID: 39244203 DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acae071] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024] Open
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The global impact of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has extended beyond physical health, leading to widespread mental health issues. Beyond respiratory symptoms, there is a growing concern about long-term cognitive effects, particularly in individuals who experienced mild cases of the infection. We aimed to investigate the neuropsychological aspects of long-term COVID-19 in non-hospitalized adults compared with a control group. This cross-sectional study included 42 participants, 22 individuals with a history of mild COVID, and 20 healthy controls. The participants were recruited from the community and underwent a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. Participants from the mild COVID group reported cognitive symptoms persisting for an average of 203.86 days and presented a higher frequency of psychological treatment history (81.8%) compared with the control group (25.0%). History of anxiety disorders was more prevalent in the mild COVID group (63.6%) than in the control group (20.0%). Significant reductions in verbal working memory were observed in the mild COVID group. Levels of anxiety were found to have a significant impact on difficulties with visual recognition memory. This study reveals important neuropsychological alterations in individuals following mild COVID-19, emphasizing executive functions deficits. Our findings underscore the persistence of these deficits even in non-hospitalized cases, suggesting potential inflammatory mechanisms in the central nervous system. The study highlights the need for comprehensive assessments and targeted interventions to address the diverse cognitive impacts on individuals recovering from COVID-19.
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- Lucas Emmanuel Lopes-Santos
- Department of Medical Imaging, Hematology, and Clinical Oncology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Hematology, and Clinical Oncology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Hematology, and Clinical Oncology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosciences and Behavioral Sciences, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Hematology, and Clinical Oncology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosciences and Behavioral Sciences, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Hematology, and Clinical Oncology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Ge MW, Chen HL, Hu FH, Jia YJ, Tang W, Zhang WQ, Yu DJ. COVID-19 impacted the suicidal ideation among health care workers and medical students: An interrupted time-series analysis of data from 30 countries. J Affect Disord 2024; 367:573-582. [PMID: 39242042 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.09.013] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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AIM To investigate the impact of public health emergencies on the prevalence of suicidal ideation among healthcare workers (HCWs) and medical students. METHODS The prevalence of suicidal ideation among HCWs and medical students was searched for analysis. The platforms included PubMed, medRVix, bioRvix, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Web of Science. Interrupted time-series analysis was employed to determine whether the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the prevalence and trends of suicidal ideation. To account for autocorrelation and heteroskedasticity, Newey-West standard errors were utilized with a lag of order one. RESULTS Seventy studies with 145,641 HCWs and medical students from 30 countries were included in the final analysis, with 30 studies before COVID-19 and 40 studies during the pandemic. Before the pandemic outbreak (April 2020), the monthly increasing rate was 0.063 % (95 % CI: -0.009 %, 0.135 %, z = 1.73, P = 0.084). The tendency of suicidal ideation prevalence increased by 1.116 % (95%CI: 0.888 %, 1.344 %, z = 9.60, P < 0.001). In other words, the calculated monthly growth rate of suicidal ideation after the pandemic outbreak is 1.179 % (95%CI: 0.968 %, 1.391 %, z = 10.93, P < 0.001) per month. The overall growing trend of prevalence of suicidal ideation during the pandemic is 1.896 % per month in America; 1.590 % in Europe; 0.443 % (95%CI: 0.213 %, 0.673 %, z = 3.77, P < 0.001) in Asia; 1.055 % in HCWs; and 0.645 % in medical students. CONCLUSION This study highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic can significantly impact the prevalence of suicidal ideation among HCWs and medical students, and the prevalence showed an upward trend.
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- Meng-Wei Ge
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Medical, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China.
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Villena Jimena A, Morales-Asencio JM, Quemada C, Hurtado MM. "Sustaining the burden". A qualitative study on the emotional impact and social functioning of family caregivers of patients with psychosis. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2024; 51:95-101. [PMID: 39034101 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.05.015] [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: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Evidence shows that caring for a family member with a psychotic disorder generates a significant emotional impact and repercussions on social functioning. However, this caregiving experience can be influenced by cultural factors. The aim of this study is to explore the experience and perception of a group of family caregivers of patients with psychotic disorders of different durations regarding the emotional and social functioning repercussions of caregiving on them in Andalusia. Three focus groups (28 participants) were conducted. Data were subject to a thematic analysis. Three themes emerged from the data: 1) Emotional invasion; 2) Disruption in the caregiver's life project; and 3) Changes in the family system. Participants reported experiencing sadness, fear, overwhelm, hopelessness, and uncertainty. Caregivers' accounts reflected an interruption of their daily tasks, as well as the need to reformulate plans or goals outside the family life that require long-term commitment, such as professional development or even their residence. The narratives indicated an impact on all roles within the family system, particularly for the mother. The results are consistent with existing research. Healthcare professionals and programs should take into account the costs associated with caregiving in order to minimize them, given the impact it has on both the patient's and the caregivers' health.
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- Amelia Villena Jimena
- Mental Health Unit, Regional University Hospital, Málaga, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA-Bionand), Universidad de Málaga, Faculty of Health Sciences, Spain
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- Universidad de Málaga, Faculty of Health Sciences, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA-Bionand), Spain.
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- Mental Health Unit, Regional University Hospital, Málaga, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA-Bionand), Universidad de Málaga, Faculty of Health Sciences, Spain
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- Mental Health Unit, Regional University Hospital, Málaga, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA-Bionand), Universidad de Málaga, Faculty of Health Sciences, Spain
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Ehntholt A, Rodgers IT, Lekas HM, Lewis-Fernández R, Samaranayake D, Anderson A, Capobianco L, Cohen DE, Feeney S, Leckman-Westin E, Marinovic S, Pritam R, Chen S, Smith TE, Dixon LB, Saake A. Disparities in COVID-19-Related Psychological Distress Among Recipients of a State's Public Mental Health Services. Psychiatr Serv 2024; 75:444-450. [PMID: 37960865 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20230025] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The authors examined changes in perceived anxiety, stress, and mental health symptoms (i.e., psychological distress) reported by recipients of New York State public mental health services during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as whether these changes varied by demographic characteristics or pandemic-related socioeconomic challenges. METHODS A statewide survey of service recipients (N=3,483) was conducted (May 8-June 22, 2020). Descriptive analyses were summarized, and logistic regression was used to evaluate associations between increases in reported psychological distress and age, gender, region of residence, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic challenges, and alcohol or drug use. RESULTS Fifty-five percent of respondents (N=1,933) reported a slight or moderate increase in COVID-19-related psychological distress, and 15% (N=520) reported a substantial increase. In adjusted models, substantial elevations in psychological distress were associated with identifying as female (AOR=1.83, 95% CI=1.50-2.25), experiencing three or more pandemic-related socioeconomic challenges (AOR=2.41, 95% CI=1.91-3.03), and reporting increased use of alcohol or drugs (AOR=1.81, 95% CI=1.34-2.44). Compared with non-Hispanic/Latinx White service recipients, non-Hispanic/Latinx Black individuals had lower odds of reporting substantially increased psychological distress (AOR=0.59, 95% CI=0.45-0.76), as did non-Hispanic/Latinx Asian-descent individuals (AOR=0.28, 95% CI=0.12-0.64). CONCLUSIONS In this large sample of recipients of New York State public mental health services, the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on psychological well-being was widespread and varied by gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic vulnerability. These relationships must be considered in ongoing efforts to provide optimal care for this population.
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- Amy Ehntholt
- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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- New York State Office of Mental Health, Albany (Ehntholt, Rodgers, Samaranayake, Anderson, Cohen, Feeney, Leckman-Westin, Marinovic, Pritam, Chen, Smith, Dixon, Saake); New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City (Rodgers, Lewis-Fernández, Anderson, Cohen); Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City (Ehntholt, Lewis-Fernández, Smith, Dixon); Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York (Lekas, Capobianco)
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Patrono A, Renzetti S, Guerini C, Macgowan M, Moncada SM, Placidi D, Memo M, Lucchini RG. Social isolation consequences: lessons from COVID-19 pandemic in a context of dynamic lock-down in Chile. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:599. [PMID: 38402167 PMCID: PMC10893693 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18064-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Chile did not adopt general and unified lockdowns for the whole nation but organized itself with dynamic and sometimes irregular lockdowns. These dynamics and consequences of social isolation could be generalized to other contexts of isolation such as those affecting minorities such as immigrants, prisoners, refugees. METHODS In this study, we investigated the physical and mental health symptoms associated with lifestyle changes due to lockdown among university students in Chile. We examined psychopathological variations in relation to mental health problems in a healthy young population. Our goal was to develop interventions to address these new psychosocial problems in potentially comparable post-pandemic contexts. From May 10th 2021 to June 2th 2021, 420 University students took part in an anonymous survey asking for information on habits and symptoms that emerged during the lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Three health outcomes were assessed: digestive disorders; headache; fear of COVID-19. Covariates including conditions and lifestyle during the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 infections in the family, financial situation and productivity were considered in the analysis. RESULTS Participants experienced headache and fear of COVID-19 quite frequently during the lockdown period. More than half of the sample also experienced social isolation. Female gender, sleep quality, memory difficulties, and a change in eating habits resulted associated with an increased risk of health outcomes such as headaches and digestive disorders. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study fit within an original pandemic context: The results of this study can help identify needs and promote solutions applicable to different contexts. Future interventions should focus on the promotion and implementation of healthy habits focused on sleep hygiene, psychoeducation on the use of mobile devices and gender medicine with the support of healthcare organizations and University.
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- Alessandra Patrono
- Department of Molecular Medicine e. Translational, v.le Europa 11, 25121, Brescia, Italy.
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, v.le Europa 11, 25121, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, v.le Europa 11, 25121, Brescia, Italy
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- Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, School of Social Work, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street, AHC-5 Room 513, Miami, Florida, 33199, USA
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- Departamento de Gobierno, Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile, 7610658, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, v.le Europa 11, 25121, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine e. Translational, v.le Europa 11, 25121, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, v.le Europa 11, 25121, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th St #500, Miami, FL, 33174, USA
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Czeisler MÉ, Weaver MD, Robbins R, Barger LK, Varma P, Quan SF, Lane RI, Howard ME, Rajaratnam SMW, Czeisler CA. Sleep and mental health among unpaid caregivers of children, adults, and both: United States, 2022. Sleep Health 2024; 10:S201-S207. [PMID: 37770250 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2023.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We sought to characterize sleep and mental health, and their relationship, among unpaid caregivers. METHODS During March through August 2022, four waves of cross-sectional surveys were administered to US adults using demographic quota sampling and weighting to improve representativeness of the US adult population. RESULTS Among 19,767 respondents, 6260 (31.7%) identified as serving one or more unpaid caregiving roles. Compared to people without caregiving roles, caregivers more commonly reported sleep duration outside the healthy range (7-9 hours), insomnia symptoms, diagnosed sleep disorders, and more commonly screened positive for anxiety, depression, and burnout symptoms. Multivariable analyses adjusted for demographics characteristics revealed unpaid caregivers had several-fold elevated odds of adverse mental health symptoms; associations were attenuated but remained significant after adjusting for impaired and nonoptimal sleep. CONCLUSIONS Both sleep and mental health challenges are disproportionately experienced by and commonly co-occur among unpaid caregivers, especially those who care for both children and adults. These populations, which serve critical societal roles, may benefit from enhanced support services to address sleep and mental health.
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- Mark É Czeisler
- Francis Weld Peabody Society, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Sutter Health, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Lloyd SL, Caban-Holt A, Starks TD, Clark JC, Byrd GS. Assessing Gender Differences on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Medical and Social Needs of Dementia Caregivers. JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK 2024; 67:207-222. [PMID: 37578097 DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2023.2244556] [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: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Our analyses aimed to assess health status and critical needs of caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) during the COVID-19 pandemic by gender. Between March 2021 and August 2021, respondents (n = 267) were recruited from an Alzheimer's disease (AD) listserv at an US academic center to complete a questionnaire to capture sociodemographic data, caregiving characteristics, health status, status of COVID-19 testing, and COVID-19 preventative practices during the pandemic. Women caregivers reported needing assistance with caregiving responsibilities, whereas men caregivers needed assistance with health and social resources. More men caregivers also reported psychological distress compared to women caregivers. Our findings indicated significant differences in the resources needed and psychological distress of women and men who cared for PWD during the COVID-19 pandemic. The development of recommendations and resources with both men and women caregivers in mind may be beneficial to support informal caregivers during emergency situations.
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- Shawnta L Lloyd
- Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Abdul Wahab P, Abdul Talib NA, Nik Mohd Hatta NNK, Saidi S, Mulud ZA, Abdul Wahab MN, Pairoh H. The Caregiving Burden of Older People with Functional Deficits and Associated Factors on Malaysian Family Caregivers. Malays J Med Sci 2024; 31:161-171. [PMID: 38456103 PMCID: PMC10917587 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2024.31.1.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Background Providing care to older people can be an extremely complex task, given their increased functional deficits, which may lead to family caregivers experiencing burnout and a deteriorated health status. This study investigated the caregiving burden of older people with functional deficits on family caregivers and associated factors. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on family caregivers of older people with functional deficits living in FELDA schemes in Pahang, Malaysia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, which included the sociodemographical profile, health status and caregiving demands factors. The caregiving burden was assessed using the Malay version of the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). Multiple linear regression was used to assess the factors associated with burden. Results A total of 271 family caregivers completed the questionnaire. Their mean age was 45.8 (SD 0.9) years old. The mean score for caregiving burden was 18.5 (SD 13.6). Caregivers' gender (3.5 [95% CI: 0.2, 6.8]; P = 0.037), older people with chronic disease (9.6 [95% CI: 2.4, 16.9]; P = 0.010) and the functional independence of older people (-1.1 [95% CI: -1.6, -0.6]; P < 0.001) were predictors of family caregiving burden. Conclusion The caregiving burden among family caregivers was mild and influenced mainly by care recipients' health status. A proper assessment should be conducted and relevant health education provided to prepare family caregivers to care for their family members before discharge from the hospital.
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- Patimah Abdul Wahab
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia Kuantan Campus, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia Kuantan Campus, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia Kuantan Campus, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Prince of Songkhla University, Pattani Campus, Pattani, Thailand
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Zwar L, König HH, Hajek A. Mental health, social integration and support of informal caregivers during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: A population-based representative study from Germany. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2023; 114:105085. [PMID: 37311371 PMCID: PMC10238121 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The study analyzed mental health, social integration and social support of informal caregivers of individuals aged ≥60 years compared to non-caregivers during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample drawn randomly from the nationally representative online panel forsa.omninet in Germany between March 4th and 19th 2021. In total, 3022 adults aged ≥40 years from Germany were questioned, including 489 adults providing informal care for adults aged ≥60 years between December 2020 and March 2021. Depressive (PHQ-9) and anxiety symptoms (GAD-7), loneliness (De Jong Gierveld Scale), social exclusion (Bude & Lantermann Scale) and social network support (Lubben's Social Network Scale) were measured. Adjusted OLS regression analyses and additional moderator analyses (moderators: perceived restrictions and danger of infection due to the COVID-19 pandemic) were conducted. RESULTS Significant higher levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms and more social support were found among informal caregivers compared to non-caregivers. Loneliness and social exclusion did not differ between both groups. Perceived restrictions by the pandemic significantly moderated the association between informal caregiving and social support - social support was stronger among caregivers with higher levels of perceived restrictions by the pandemic. CONCLUSION Informal caregivers are faced with worse mental health than non-caregivers during the pandemic, although their social support was stronger, in particular in dependence of higher levels of perceived restrictions by the pandemic. Thus, results indicate a need for an informal-care-specific policy and more professional support for informal caregivers during a health crisis.
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- Larissa Zwar
- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Du W, Jia YJ, Hu FH, Ge MW, Cheng YJ, Qu X, Chen HL. Prevalence of suicidal ideation and correlated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis of 113 studies from 31 countries. J Psychiatr Res 2023; 166:147-168. [PMID: 37774666 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.07.040] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of suicidal ideation and correlated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Web of Science (WOS) and PubMed were searched according to a pre-set strategy. A total of 132 studies were identified, 104 of which were included in the meta-analysis. The prevalence of suicidal ideation was approximately 14.7% (95%CI: 12.5%, 16.8%, P < 0.01) in the general population, approximately 22.4% (95%CI: 17.1%, 27.8%, P < 0.01)in adolescents, approximately 21.0% (95%CI: 12.8%, 29.2%, P < 0.01) in psychiatric patients, approximately 20.6% (95%CI: 18.7%, 22.5%, P < 0.01)in university students, approximately 18.9% (95%CI: 8.3%, 29.5%, P < 0.01) in younger adults, approximately 10.6% (95%CI: 1.0%, 20.2%, P = 0.031) in COVID-19 patients and approximately 7.4% (95%CI: 4.3%, 10.5%, P < 0.01) in healthcare workers. The prevalence in North America was approximately 16.0% (95%CI: 13.6%-18.4%, P < 0.001), approximately 14.5% in Asia (95%CI: 9.5%-19.4%, P < 0.001), approximately 10.5% in Europe (95%CI: 8.5%-12.4%, P < 0.001), and approximately 20.5% in South America (95%CI: 19.5%-21.5%, P < 0.001). The following were risk factors which might be correlated with suicidal ideation: severe anxiety symptoms, mild to moderate depression, a strong feeling of loneliness/social isolation, poor sleep quality, having COVID-19-related experience, having quarantine or lockdown experience, being female, being single or divorced, having financial problems and having a history of suicidal ideation/attempt. This article reports the prevalence of suicidal ideation and discussing potential risk factors during the pandemic among general population and vulnerable groups. Early detection and follow-up were necessary for the noteworthy population.
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- Wei Du
- Nantong University Medical School, PR China
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- Nantong University Medical School, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China.
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Tao X, Liu T, Giorgi S, Fisher CB, Curtis B. Extended impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: Trajectories of mental health and substance use among U.S. adults, September 2020-August 2021. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE REPORTS 2023; 8:100186. [PMID: 37692907 PMCID: PMC10483007 DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2023.100186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Background Americans reported significant increases in mental health and substance use problems after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. This can be a product of the pandemic disruptions in everyday life, with some populations being more impacted than others. Objectives To assess the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and substance use in U.S. adults from September 2020 to August 2021. Methods Participants included 1056 adults (68.5% women) who participated in a national longitudinal online survey assessing the perceived impact of COVID-19 on daily life, stress, depression and anxiety symptoms, and alcohol and cannabis use at 3-time points from September 2020 to August 2021. Results Individuals with lower self-reported social status reported the highest perceived impact. Participants' perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily life, stress, anxiety, and alcohol use risk significantly decreased over time but remained high. However, there was no change in depressive symptoms and cannabis use. Higher levels of perceived impact of the pandemic significantly predicted both more baseline mental health concerns and lower decreases over time. Lower self-report social status predicted more baseline mental health concerns and smaller decreases in those concerns. Black adults reported significantly higher cannabis use rates than non-Hispanic White adults. Conclusion The impact of COVID-19 on daily life continued to be a risk factor for mental health during the second wave of the pandemic. In addition to infection prevention, public health policies should focus on pandemic-related social factors such as economic concerns and caretaking that continue to affect mental health.
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- Xiangyu Tao
- Department of Psychology, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, United States
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- National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Department of Computer and Information Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, United States
- Center for Ethics Education, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, United States
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- National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Maxwell CJ, Dayes L, Amuah JE, Hogan DB, Lane NE, McGrail KM, Gruneir A, Griffith LE, Chamberlain SA, Rutter EC, Corbett K, Hoben M. Coping Behaviors and Health Status during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Caregivers of Assisted Living Residents in Western Canada. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2023; 24:410-418.e9. [PMID: 36669529 PMCID: PMC9771753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.12.017] [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: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the prevalence of coping behaviors during the first 2 waves of the COVID-19 pandemic among caregivers of assisted living residents and variation in these behaviors by caregiver gender and mental health. DESIGN Cross-sectional and longitudinal survey. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Family/friend caregivers of assisted living residents in Alberta and British Columbia. METHODS A web-based survey, conducted twice (October 28, 2020 to March 31, 2021 and July 12, 2021 to September 7, 2021) on the same cohort obtained data on caregiver sociodemographic characteristics, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and coping behaviors [seeking counselling, starting a psychotropic drug (sedative, anxiolytic, antidepressant), starting or increasing alcohol, tobacco and/or cannabis consumption] during pandemic waves 1 and 2. Descriptive analyses and multivariable (modified) Poisson regression models identified caregiver correlates of each coping behavior. RESULTS Among the 673 caregivers surveyed at baseline, most were women (77%), White (90%) and age ≥55 years (81%). Alcohol (16.5%) and psychotropic drug (13.3%) use were the most prevalent coping behaviors reported during the initial wave, followed by smoking and/or cannabis use (8.0%), and counseling (7.4%). Among the longitudinal sample (n = 386), only alcohol use showed a significantly lower prevalence during the second wave (11.7% vs 15.1%, P = .02). During both waves, coping behaviors did not vary significantly by gender, however, psychotropic drug and substance use were significantly more prevalent among caregivers with baseline anxiety and depressive symptoms, including in models adjusted for confounders [eg, anxiety: adjusted risk ratio = 3.87 (95% CI 2.50-6.00] for psychotropic use, 1.87 (1.28-2.73) for alcohol use, 2.21 (1.26-3.88) for smoking/cannabis use). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Assisted living caregivers experiencing anxiety or depressive symptoms during the pandemic were more likely to engage in drug and substance use, potentially maladaptive responses. Public health and assisted living home initiatives that identify caregiver mental health needs and provide targeted support during crises are required to mitigate declines in their health.
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- Colleen J Maxwell
- School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Internal Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Center for Health Services and Policy Research, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; School of Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Palliative care (PC), which improves the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, can be offered in multiple settings, such as the hospital, community, and home. The trend toward delivering PC at home has been recently accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has created challenges for patients with serious illnesses who have been proven to be susceptible to serious COVID-19 illnesses. This review of the literature presents research studies on home PC (HPC) during the pandemic. Databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Core Collection) were searched. Twelve research/case studies were found to be relevant. These articles gathered information either through qualitative (surveys/interviews) methods or medical records. Most qualitative articles focused on perceived challenges and opportunities from HPC professionals' perspectives. Adopting telehealth was frequently discussed as a key tool to adjust to the pandemic. In general, HPC professionals and patients had a positive attitude toward telehealth, and this attitude was much more pronounced among professionals than patients. Among HPC professionals, some reports indicated that their burnout rates reduced, and job satisfaction increased during the pandemic. Regarding clinical and cost outcomes, there is a gap in the literature on HPC during the pandemic. In conclusion, despite challenges, it seems that the pandemic has gifted some long-term opportunities for promoting HPC in combination with telehealth. COVID-19 will not be the last pandemic, and we should be prepared for the next one by updating policies and building concrete infrastructure for HPC.
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- Zahra Mojtahedi
- Department of Healthcare
Administration and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Department of Healthcare
Administration and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA,Jay J Shen, PhD, Department of Healthcare
Administration and Policy School of Public Health University of Nevada, Las
Vegas, NV 89119, USA.
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Chyu J, Cantu P, Mehta N, Markides K. Caregiving for People With Dementia or Cognitive Impairment During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2022; 8:23337214221132369. [PMID: 36299916 PMCID: PMC9585366 DOI: 10.1177/23337214221132369] [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: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major source of stress for informal caregivers
for people with dementia. Studies show the unique challenges caregivers face,
such as social isolation, extended work hours, and adherence to public health
guidelines. We conducted a narrative review of factors impacting well-being of
informal caregivers of older adults with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sixty-four papers were identified as published between June 2020 and December
2021. All studies were conducted in the U.S. or other Western countries and were
cross-sectional and conducted prior to COVID-19 vaccines. Articles highlighted
increasing burdens such as financial and physical stress, as well as worsened
psychological well-being from anxiety and depression. Protective factors such as
social support and telehealth interventions also emerged. Limitations include
lack of longitudinal information to identify broader themes on caregiving during
the pandemic. Studies not only identified new, pandemic-related risk factors,
but also a heightened effect of pre-existing risk factors (e.g., income, living
situation) on caregiver burden.
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- Joanna Chyu
- University of Texas Medical Branch,
Galveston, USA
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- University of Texas Medical Branch,
Galveston, USA
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- University of Texas Medical Branch,
Galveston, USA
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- University of Texas Medical Branch,
Galveston, USA,Kyriakos Markides, School for Public and
Population Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77551, USA.
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Seibert T, Schroeder MW, Perkins AJ, Park S, Batista-Malat E, Head KJ, Bakas T, Boustani M, Fowler NR. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Older Primary Care Patients and Their Family Members. J Aging Res 2022; 2022:6909413. [PMID: 36285190 PMCID: PMC9588361 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6909413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic introduced mandatory stay-at-home orders and concerns about contracting a virus that impacted the physical and mental health of much of the world's population. This study compared the rates of depression and anxiety in a sample of older primary care patients (aged ≥65 years old) and their family members recruited for a clinical trial before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were dyads enrolled in the Caregiver Outcomes of Alzheimer's Disease Screening (COADS) trial, which included 1,809 dyads of older primary care patients and one of their family members. Mean scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7) were measured and compared before and during the pandemic. We found no difference in depression and anxiety among dyads of older primary care patients and their family members recruited before and during COVID-19. Additionally, we found that older primary care patients and family members who reported their income as comfortable had significantly lower depression and anxiety compared to those who reported having not enough to make ends meet. Along with this, older primary care patients with a high school education or less were more likely to have anxiety compared to those with a postgraduate degree. Moreover, our findings support the notion that certain demographics of older primary care patients and family members are at a higher risk for depression and anxiety, indicating who should be targeted for psychological health interventions that can be adapted during COVID-19. Future research should continue monitoring older primary care patients and their family members through the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Tara Seibert
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Indiana University Center for Aging Research, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Regenstrief Institute Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Indiana University Center for Aging Research, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Regenstrief Institute Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Department of Communication Studies, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Indiana University Center for Aging Research, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Regenstrief Institute Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science, Indiana Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Indianapolis 46202, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Indiana University Center for Aging Research, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Regenstrief Institute Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science, Indiana Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Indianapolis 46202, USA
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Patrono A, Renzetti S, Manco A, Brunelli P, Moncada SM, Macgowan MJ, Placidi D, Calza S, Cagna G, Rota M, Memo M, Tira M, Lucchini RG. COVID-19 Aftermath: Exploring the Mental Health Emergency among Students at a Northern Italian University. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:8587. [PMID: 35886439 PMCID: PMC9318913 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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In this study, we investigated the symptoms of physical and mental health associated with lifestyle changes due to a lockdown among the students of a university in Northern Italy, one of the most affected areas in Europe during the first wave of COVID-19. We examined the psychopathological variations in relation to mental health problems in a young population. The goal was to develop interventions to resolve these new psychosocial problems. From June to July 2020, students participated in an anonymous survey asking about habits and symptoms that emerged during the lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic. Five health outcomes were assessed: digestive disorders; headaches; fear of COVID-19; panic and anxiety crises; and depression/sadness. The conditions and duration of the social isolation, lifestyle, SARS-CoV-2 infection in the household, financial situation, and productivity were considered in the analysis. A total of 3533 students completed the survey. The participants experienced headaches, depression and sadness, digestive disorders, a fear of COVID-19, and anxiety/panic crises. The duration of isolation was associated with an increased risk of digestive disorders, headaches, and COVID-19 fear. The female gender, medium-intense telephone usage, sleep quality, memory difficulties, and performance reduction were associated with an increased risk of the health outcomes. Future interventions should focus on promoting and implementing different habits with the support of health and university organizations.
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- Alessandra Patrono
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (S.C.); (M.R.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (S.R.); (A.M.); (P.B.); (D.P.); (G.C.); (R.G.L.)
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (S.R.); (A.M.); (P.B.); (D.P.); (G.C.); (R.G.L.)
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (S.R.); (A.M.); (P.B.); (D.P.); (G.C.); (R.G.L.)
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- Departamento de Gobierno, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago 7590000, Chile;
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- School of Social Work, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA;
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (S.R.); (A.M.); (P.B.); (D.P.); (G.C.); (R.G.L.)
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (S.C.); (M.R.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (S.R.); (A.M.); (P.B.); (D.P.); (G.C.); (R.G.L.)
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (S.C.); (M.R.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (S.C.); (M.R.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering and Mathematics (DICATAM), University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy;
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (S.R.); (A.M.); (P.B.); (D.P.); (G.C.); (R.G.L.)
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
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Kumar R, Singh A, Mishra R, Saraswati U, Bhalla J, Pagali S. A Review Study on the Trends of Psychological Challenges, Coping Ways, and Public Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Vulnerable Populations in the United States. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:920581. [PMID: 35873246 PMCID: PMC9300847 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.920581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant mortality and morbidity in the United States. The mental health impact during the pandemic was huge and affected all age groups and population types. We reviewed the existing literature to understand the present trends of psychological challenges and different coping strategies documented across different vulnerable sections of the United States population. This rapid review was carried out to investigate the trends in psychological impacts, coping ways, and public support during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in the United States. Materials and Methods We undertook a rapid review of the literature following the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. We searched PubMed as it is a widely available database for observational and experimental studies that reported the psychological effects, coping ways, and public support on different age groups and healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results We included thirty-five studies in our review and reported data predominantly from the vulnerable United States population. Our review findings indicate that COVID-19 has a considerable impact on the psychological wellbeing of various age groups differently, especially in the elderly population and HCWs. Review findings suggest that factors like children, elderly population, female gender, overconcern about family, fear of getting an infection, personality, low spirituality, and lower resilience levels were at a higher risk of adverse mental health outcomes during this pandemic. Systemic support, higher resilience levels, and adequate knowledge were identified as protecting and preventing factors. There is a paucity of similar studies among the general population, and we restricted our review specifically to vulnerable subgroups of the population. All the included studies in our review investigated and surveyed the psychological impacts, coping skills, and public support system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion The evidence to date suggests that female gender, child and elderly population, and racial factors have been affected by a lack of support for psychological wellbeing. Further, research using our hypothesized framework might help any population group to deal with a pandemic-associated mental health crisis, and in that regard, analysis of wider societal structural factors is recommended.
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- Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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Czeisler MÉ, Capodilupo ER, Weaver MD, Czeisler CA, Howard ME, Rajaratnam SM. Prior sleep-wake behaviors are associated with mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic among adult users of a wearable device in the United States. Sleep Health 2022; 8:311-321. [PMID: 35459638 PMCID: PMC9018118 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objectives To characterize objective sleep patterns among U.S. adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to assess for associations between adverse mental health symptoms and (1) sleep duration and (2) the consistency of sleep timing before and during the pandemic. Design Longitudinal objective sleep-wake data during January-June 2020 were linked with mental health and substance use assessments conducted during June 2020 for The COVID-19 Outbreak Public Evaluation (COPE) Initiative. Setting Adult users of WHOOP—a commercial, digital sleep wearable. Participants Adults residing in the U.S. and actively using WHOOP wearable devices, recruited by WHOOP, Inc. Intervention The COVID-19 pandemic and its mitigation. Measurements Anxiety or depression symptoms, burnout symptoms, and new or increased substance use to cope with stress or emotions. Results Of 4912 participants in the primary analytic sample (response rate, 14.9%), we observed acutely increased sleep duration (0.25 h or 15 m) and sleep consistency (3.51 points out of 100) and delayed sleep timing (onset, 18.7 m; offset, 36.6 m) during mid-March through mid-April 2020. Adjusting for demographic and lifestyle variables, participants with persistently insufficient sleep duration and inconsistent sleep timing had higher odds of adverse mental health symptoms and substance use in June 2020. Conclusions U.S. adult wearable users displayed increased sleep duration, more consistent sleep timing, and delayed sleep onset and offset times after the COVID-19 pandemic onset, with subsample heterogeneity. Associations between adverse mental health symptoms and pre- and mid-pandemic short sleep duration and inconsistent sleep timing suggest that these characteristics warrant further investigation as potential modifiable mental health and substance use risk factors.
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- Mark É Czeisler
- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Psychiatry, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Francis Weld Peabody Society, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Division of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Davis S, Zhu J. Substance abuse and neurotransmission. ADVANCES IN PHARMACOLOGY (SAN DIEGO, CALIF.) 2022; 93:403-441. [PMID: 35341573 PMCID: PMC9759822 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apha.2021.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The number of people who suffer from a substance abuse disorder has continued to rise over the last decade; particularly, the number of drug-related overdose deaths has sharply increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Converging lines of clinical observations, supported by imaging and neuropsychological performance testing, have demonstrated that substance abuse-induced dysregulation of neurotransmissions in the brain is critical for development and expression of the addictive properties of abused substances. Recent scientific advances have allowed for better understanding of the neurobiological processes that mediates drugs of abuse and addiction. This chapter presents the past classic concepts and the recent advances in our knowledge about how cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, alcohol, and nicotine alter multiple neurotransmitter systems, which contribute to the behaviors associated with each drug. Additionally, we discuss the interactive effects of HIV-1 or COVID-19 and substance abuse on neurotransmission and neurobiological pathways. Finally, we introduce therapeutic strategies for development of pharmacotherapies for substance abuse disorders.
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- Sarah Davis
- Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
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- Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States.
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