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Valladares-Garrido D, Zila-Velasque JP, Santander-Hernández FM, Guevara-Morales MA, Morocho-Alburqueque N, Failoc-Rojas VE, Pereira-Victorio CJ, Vera-Ponce VJ, León-Figueroa DA, Valladares-Garrido MJ. Association between love breakup and suicidal ideation in Peruvian medical students: a cross-sectional study during the COVID-19 pandemic. Front Psychiatry 2024; 14:1287036. [PMID: 38348360 PMCID: PMC10859463 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1287036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Objective We aimed to determine the association between a major romantic breakup and suicidal ideation in medical students from three universities in Peru. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted during the first pandemic wave in 2021 on medical students from three universities in northern Peru. The outcome was suicidal ideation, measured with question nine of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) were also used to assess mental health symptoms. The exposure was the experience of a major love breakup during the pandemic. In addition, its association with other covariates (age, sex, family members infected with COVID-19, deceased family members with COVID-19, insomnia, and anxiety, among others) was examined. Results and discussions Out of 370 students, 19.5% reported a major love breakup during the pandemic (95%CI: 15.5-23.8), and 34.3% had suicidal ideation (95%CI: 29.4-39.4). Having a major love breakup was associated with a higher prevalence of suicidal ideation (PR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.32-1.67, p < 0.001). Moderate insomnia (PR: 2.56, 95%CI: 1.70-3.87, p < 0.001) and anxiety symptoms (PR: 1.94, 1.10-3.44, p = 0.023) were also associated with suicidal ideation. Conclusion Our study provides evidence of a significant association between a major love breakup and suicidal ideation. This finding emphasizes the need for further research to better understand this association and inform the development of effective suicide prevention policies in medical education.
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- Danai Valladares-Garrido
- Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Trujillo, Peru
- Oficina de Salud Ocupacional, Hospital Santa Rosa, Piura, Peru
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrion, Pasco, Peru
- Red Latinoamericana de Medicina en la Altitud e Investigación (REDLAMAI), Pasco, Peru
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- Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Piura, Peru
- Sociedad Científica de Estudiantes de Medicina, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Piura, Peru
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- Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Piura, Peru
- Sociedad Científica de Estudiantes de Medicina, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Piura, Peru
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- Escuela de Medicina Humana, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Piura, Piura, Peru
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- Unidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, Peru
- Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Lima, Peru
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- Facultad de Medicina Humana, Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Chiclayo, Peru
- South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru
- Oficina de Epidemiología, Hospital Regional Lambayeque, Chiclayo, Peru
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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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Valladares-Garrido D, Zila-Velasque JP, Santander-Hernández FM, Guevara-Morales MA, Morocho-Alburqueque N, Failoc-Rojas VE, Pereira-Victorio CJ, Vera-Ponce VJ, León-Figueroa DA, Valladares-Garrido MJ. Association between Love Breakup and Suicidal Ideation in Peruvian Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-3085268. [PMID: 37503178 PMCID: PMC10371140 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3085268/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Objective We aimed to determine the association between a major romantic breakup and suicidal ideation in medical students from three universities in Peru. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted during the first pandemic wave in 2021 on medical students from three universities in northern Peru. The outcome was suicidal ideation, measured with question nine of the PHQ-9. The exposure was the experience of a major love breakup during the pandemic. In addition, its association with other covariates (age, sex, family members infected with COVID-19, deceased family members with COVID-19, insomnia, and anxiety, among others) was examined. Results and discussions Out of 370 students, 19.5% reported a major love breakup during the pandemic (95%CI: 15.5-23.8), and 34.3% had suicidal ideation (95%CI: 29.4-39.4). Having a major love breakup was associated with a higher prevalence of suicidal ideation (PR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.32-1.67). Moderate insomnia (PR: 2.56, 95%CI: 1.70-3.87) and anxiety symptoms (PR: 1.94, 1.10-3.44) were also associated with suicidal ideation. Conclusion Our study provides evidence of a significant association between a major love breakup and suicidal ideation. This finding emphasizes the need for further research to better understand this association and inform the development of effective suicide prevention policies in medical education.
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Nagib N, Horita R, Miwa T, Adachi M, Tajirika S, Imamura N, Ortiz MR, Yamamoto M. Impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Japanese university students (years II-IV). Psychiatry Res 2023; 325:115244. [PMID: 37182282 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115244] [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: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the differences in mental health during COVID-19, specifically among second-, third-, and fourth-year Japanese university students (n = 2,157; n = 2,000; and n = 2,284; respectively). A one-way MANOVA was conducted to assess the association between year of enrollment (academic years 2020, 2021, and 2022) and each of the eight subscales of the counseling Center Assessment Psychological Symptoms-Japanese. For second-year students, depression and generalized anxiety mean scores were higher in 2021 than those in 2020 and 2022. Alcohol use mean scores got smaller each year. For third-year students, depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, hostility, and alcohol use were significantly higher in 2021 than those in 2020 and 2022. Among fourth-year students, means for all eight subscale categories were significantly higher in 2021 than those in 2020 and 2022. The findings found worsened mental health profiles during 2021, which recovered to approximate pre-pandemic levels in 2022. This study demonstrates that university students' mental health has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, an effect which is more salient among fourth-year students. Further, it offers insights into mental health trends among Japanese university students and a possible foundation for learning about changes among university students worldwide.
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- Natalie Nagib
- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620, United States
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- Health Administration Center, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan; Gifu University Hospital, Japan.
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- Health Administration Center, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan; Gifu University Hospital, Japan; Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Japan
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- Health Administration Center, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan; Gifu University Hospital, Japan
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- Health Administration Center, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan; Gifu University Hospital, Japan; Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Japan
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- Health Administration Center, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620, United States
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- Health Administration Center, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan; Gifu University Hospital, Japan; United Graduate School of Drug Discovery and Medical Information Sciences, Gifu University, Japan
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Jo E, Seo K, Nam B, Shin D, Kim S, Jeong Y, Kim A, Kim Y. Deterioration of Mental Health in Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Soa Chongsonyon Chongsin Uihak 2023; 34:21-29. [PMID: 36636498 PMCID: PMC9816000 DOI: 10.5765/jkacap.220041] [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: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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This paper reviews the global effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the mental health of children and adolescents in South Korea, the U.S., Japan, and China. We reviewed research on deteriorated mental health, including increased suicide, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. Various studies have shown that students' mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the number of students who committed suicide has significantly increased in the U.S. and Japan. Factors such as prior mental health status, change in daily routine, reduced physical activity, excessive screen time, overuse of electronic devices, and reduced social support have been reported to have a significant effect. The chain of deteriorating mental health among the youth began at the onset of COVID-19, social distancing, and school closure. As youths began to stay at home instead of going to school, they lost opportunities to connect with their friends or teachers, who could provide support outside of their homes. Young people spent less time on physical activity and more time online, which damaged their sleeping schedule and daily routine. In preparing for the post-pandemic phase, we should thoroughly analyze the long-term effects of the pandemic on youth mental health, while simultaneously tackling current imminent issues.
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- Eunkyung Jo
- Creative Mindful Leadership, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea
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- Creative Mindful Leadership, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea
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- Creative Mindful Leadership, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea
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- Creative Mindful Leadership, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea
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- Creative Mindful Leadership, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea
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- Creative Mindful Leadership, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea,Dharma College, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea
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- Creative Mindful Leadership, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea,Department of English Language and Literature, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Dongguk University International Hospital, Goyang, Korea,Institute of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Dongguk University School of Medicine, Goyang, Korea,Address for correspondence: Yeni Kim, Department of Neuropsychiatry, Dongguk University International Hospital, Institute of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Dongguk University School of Medicine, 27 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang 10326, Korea Tel: +82-31-961-7235, Fax: +82-31-961-7236, E-mail:
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