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"The willingness to adopt m-Health among Chinese parents during the COVID-19 outbreakï¼<U+009A>Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study","BACKGROUND: Parental involvement in m-health to consult with medical professionals appears to be prevalent in China with rapid development in Internet. More parents with busy jobs choose m-health without time limitation. During the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, m-Health can assist with health promotion, directions for medication usage and disease diagnosis via online chat and video consultation without contacting others. To our knowledge, no studies have been performed to explore the role of m-health in parents' attitudes towards child health at home during COVID-19 outbreak. OBJECTIVE: Our study aimed to identify the associated factors of willingness to adopt m-Health among Chinese parents during the COVID-19 outbreak, and to explore the correlation between the frequency of adopting m-Health and parents' attitudes towards child health at home. METHODS: Chinese parents were asked to complete an online survey from 25th January to 15th February, 2020. The questionnaire comprised of two parts with a total of sixteen items, including parents' demographic variables and attitudes towards child health at home. By multivariate logistic regression we explored factors associated with parents' willingness to adopt m-Health during the COVID-19 outbreak. Pearson chi-square test was used to reveal the correlation between the frequency of adopting m-Health and parents' attitudes towards child health at home. RESULTS: A total of 254 parents enrolled, from which 202 out 254 (79.5%) were willing to adopt m-Health during the COVID-19 outbreak. Parents' age ((adjusted OR (AOR): 8.114(95% CI: 1.471 to 44.764)), parents' interest in the COVID-19 pandemic (AOR: 8.753(95% CI: 2.009 to 38.127); AOR: 22.194(95% CI: 5.509 to 89.411)), the source to recommend m-Health (AOR: 4.257(95% CI: 1.439 to 12.596)), presence of chronic disease in children (AOR: 20.844(95% CI: 4.600 to 94.443)), parents' duration of daily internet use (AOR: 6.487(95% CI: 1.870 to 22.495); AOR: 8.766(95% CI: 1.883 to 40.804)), and adoption of m-Health before the COVID-19 outbreak (AOR: 3.413(95% CI: 1.234 to 9.444)) were significantly correlated with parents' willingness to adopt m-Health during the COVID-19 outbreak. The frequency of m-health usage among parents was correlated with their behaviors in regards to hand-washing (2=18.967, P=.004), mask-wearing (2=45.364, P< .001), frequency of leaving the home (2=16.767, P=.01), room disinfection and ventilation (2=19.515, P=.003), temperature checking (2=17.47, P=.007), and mental health-care of children (2=63.810, P< .001) during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS: We found various objective factors to be associated with parents' willingness to adopt m-Health during the COVID-19 outbreak. Overall, parents' willingness to adopt m-Health was high. The frequency of m-health usage among parents was correlated with their attitudes towards child health at home. The option of m-Health to patients at home during the COVID-19 outbreak would be beneficial for education and improvement in self-management of child health at home.","Yang, Siyu; Chen, Yijing; Zhou, Leshan; Huang, Yuting; Dai, Jiahui","https://dx.doi.org/10.2196/23155","","Country: CA; CANADÃ; CANADA; CANADA; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: JMIR Mhealth Uhealth;2020 Dec 23.; Publication details: JMIR Mhealth Uhealth;2020 Dec 23.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9239,""
"Cross-training Social Workers to Work in a Psychiatric Emergency Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic","","Curry, Ashley; Simpson, Scott","https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40596-020-01375-x","","Country: US; ESTADOS UNIDOS; UNITED STATES; ESTADOS UNIDOS; USA; EUA; US; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA; EEUU; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Acad Psychiatry;2021 Jan 07.; Publication details: Acad Psychiatry;2021 Jan 07.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9240,""
"The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of Iranian Population","Introduction: As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly sweeps across the world, it is inducing a considerable degree of psychological problems, which can affect everyone in the community This study aimed to compare the severity of the psychological distress in the general population and patients during the COVID-19 epidemic in an Iranian population // Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the mental health status of 221 COVID-19 infected patients and 241 participants from general population were investigated by the self-report questionnaire of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) The DASS-21 questionnaire and sociodemographic data sheet were filled out by the participants All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software version 21 Results: The results indicated higher scores of DASS in patients than the population simultaneously (Wilks Lambda = 0 934, F (3,440) = 10 44, P < 0 001) and individually (Mean difference [MD] = 2 55, 95% CI = 1 48 to 3 62 for depression, MD = 1 48, 95% CI = 0 39 to 2 57 for anxiety, and MD = 1 41, 95% CI = 0 32 to 2 49 for depression score) Conclusion: The present study revealed a high prevalence of mental health problems among patients with COVID-19 and gaps in providing them with mental health services We call for systematic screening of mental health status for all patients and developing specific psychological interventions for this vulnerable population Psychosocial assessment and monitoring should be developed in the community to support aspects of COVID-19","Mohammadi, Seyede Momeneh, Ashtari, Sara, Fetrat, Masoum Khosh","https://doi.org/10.34172/ijtmgh.2021.04","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: International Journal of Travel Medicine & Global Health;9(1):19-24, 2021.; Publication details: International Journal of Travel Medicine & Global Health;9(1):19-24, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9241,""
"Acute psychological responses in the first days of the covid-19 lock-down order in China;A population-based survey","Background: The corona crisis is an unprecedented health emergency, with serious risks for physical and mental health After the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China, the Chinese government was the first to implement a general lock-down in the Hubei Province on January 23rd 2020, which affected more than 50 million people Methods: From 27th January to 2nd February 2020, 3934 inhabitants of China and 3826 inhabitants of Hubei Province were interviewed through an online survey about their physical and mental health problems following the general lock-down in the Hubei Province on January 23rd 2020 Results: In the early stage, people under lock-down mostly suffered from health-related anxieties, sleeping problems, physical complaints, and symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders Conclusion: Our data indicate that social isolation is an unpleasant experience that has immediate psychological consequences for the individual Follow-up studies to investigate the long-term psychological and psychosomatic problems resulting from the COVID-19 crisis are necessary © 2020, Vesnu Publications All rights reserved","Li, W.; Zhong, B.; Kurt, F.","https://doi.org/10.22122/ijbmc.v7i3.252","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture;7(3):179-182, 2020.; Publication details: International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture;7(3):179-182, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9242,""
"Matemathical Modelling and Numerical Simulations of COVID-19 Spreading — Example of Bosnia","Introduction: Mathematical modeling of coronavirus disease spread and computer simulations are currently one of the main tools in public health that can give important indicators for prevention planning Based on mathematical projections and daily updates of information, the measures are either tightened or reduced, in order to protect the health of the population Aim: The aim of this paper is to present a computer system based on an adequate mathematical model that allows frequent execution of various scenarios of spread severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in any period in the future Also, the aim of this article is to point out the importance of measures for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Bosnia through examples of computer simulation models Methods: Software solution based on the USLIRD model (Unpopulated - Susceptible - Latent - Infectious - Recovered - Deceased) was developed, with a number of variable parameters 'reproduction number, delay period, infectivity period, hospital capacity, characteristics of population) By setting these parameters in accordance with the existing and available data, the model is brought to an optimized state with the possibility of a realistic assessment of the course of the infection curve in any future period Data from the beginning of the pandemic are collected at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sarajevo and updated several times a day The set of measures is divided into two types 'Intervention 1' is a measure to close institutions that are at high risk for pandemics, working from home, wearing face mask, enhanced hygiene when entering facilities with a larger number of people 'Intervention 2' presents restrictive measures that has been introduced as mandatory in Bosnia The period 01 03 2020 to 01 09 2020 was observed Results: Without epidemiological measures, Bosnia's health system would quickly collapse Restrictive measures reduce the intensity of the spread of the infection, save human lives and keep the health system functional, but with consequences on other aspects of society - reduction of economic activities, collapse of the service industry and companies and disorders in mental health status of the population Four different scenarios of the situation were analyzed Scenario number three is current condition with measures that are currently in Bosnia The reintroduction of restrictive measures leads to a decrease in the number of infected population and suppression of the spread of the pandemic, which is shown in scenario 4 Conclusion: Self-discipline, adherence to measures, while trying to avoid restrictive measures should be the way to fight the COVID-19 pandemic Whatever the consequences, the initiation of restrictive measures to preserve the health of the population should be imperative © 2020 All Rights Reserved","Burak, S.; Karabeg, R.; Veljovic, F.; Begic, N.; Iglica, A.; Pitic, A.; Hodzic, H.; Begic, E.","https://doi.org/10.21533/pen.v8i3.1569","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Sciences;8(3), 2020.; Publication details: Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Sciences;8(3), 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9243,""
"COVID-19 and Obstetrical Care: Coping With New Stress","Objective Our study aimed to assess the mental health outcomes and coping strategies among healthcare workers (HCWs) in an already over-burdened maternity ward and labour room during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic Methods This cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted using Google Forms (Google LLC, Mountain View, CA), which included demographic characteristics, perceived stressors, and validated scales: the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21), Insomnia Severity Index, and the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief COPE) scale The results were evaluated and compared among COVID-19 caregi ere and other HCWs Results A total of 184 participants were included in the study, out of which 112 (60 9%) were COVID-19 caregivers Overall, HCWs managing COVID-19 patients experienced significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress They often adopted an avoidant coping style (p-value: 0 006) The results of binary logistic regression analysis revealed that living with family and perceiving multiple stressors appeared to be associated with increased risk of anxiety while being a COVID-19 caregiver and appeared to be a risk factor for stress Avoidant coping was found to be associated with insomnia while approach coping was less associated with anxiety The most prevalent stressor among HCWs at our institute was distancing from family and friends (62%) followed by fear of getting infected (51 1%) Compared to other HCWs, the stressors perceived in significantly higher proportion by COVII)-19 caregivers included distancing from family and friends (p-value: 0 003), scarcity of workforce (p-value: 0 005), and dealing with non-cooperative patients (p-value: <0 001) Conclusion We would request the immediate attention of the concerned authorities to implement interventions to buffer the impact of COVID-19 in the already stressed-out maternity wards and labour rooms","Sharma, R.; Seth, S.; Solanki, H. K.; Mishra, N.; Srivastava, A.; Jakhar, K.","https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.12116","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Cureus;12(12):12, 2020.; Publication details: Cureus;12(12):12, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9244,""
"Students anxiety experiences during COVID-19 in Nepal","Background COVID-19 started in China and has spread throughout the world since December 2019 The pandemic has not only brought the risk of morbidity and mortality from infection but also psychological burden Objective To find out the psychological impacts of COVID-19 on students from high schools, colleges and universities in Nepal, along with examining the association between socio-demographic and other related variables and level of anxiety in the students Method This study sampled students from Nepal using convenience sampling and responded to a quantitative questionnaire that included the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and other basic information Finally, 105 respondents were included in the final analysis (100% response rate) Convenient sampling technique was used to gather the sample Result The results indicated that 18 1% of the respondents were experiencing severe anxiety, 22 9% moderate anxiety, and 25 7% mild anxiety Moreover, females were more prone to anxiety as compared to males The results of correlation analysis indicated that economic effects, and delays in academic activities, were positively associated with anxiety symptoms (p < 05) However, social support was negatively correlated with the level of anxiety (p < 001) Conclusion It is recommended that the mental health of students should be monitored during public health emergencies, such as this one This study examines the psychological impacts of COVID-19 among the college students in Nepal © 2020, Kathmandu University All rights reserved","Dangal, M. R.; Bajracharya, L. S.","https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v18i2.32957","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Kathmandu University Medical Journal;18(2 COVID-19 Special Issue):53-57, 2020.; Publication details: Kathmandu University Medical Journal;18(2 COVID-19 Special Issue):53-57, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9245,""
"Adverse effects of COVID-19-related lockdown on pain, physical activity and psychological well-being in people with chronic pain","Countries across the world imposed lockdown restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic It has been proposed that lockdown conditions, including social and physical distancing measures, may disproportionately impact those living with chronic pain and require rapid adaptation to treatment and care strategies Using an online methodology, we investigated how lockdown restrictions in the United Kingdom impacted individuals with chronic pain (N=431) relative to a healthy control group (N =88) Data were collected during the most stringent period of lockdown in the United Kingdom (mid-April to early-May 2020) In accordance with the fear-avoidance model, we hypothesised lockdown-related increases in pain and psychological distress, which would be mediated by levels of pain catastrophising Responses indicated that people with chronic pain perceived increased pain severity, compared to their estimation of typical pain levels prior to lockdown (p < 001) They were also more adversely affected by lockdown conditions compared to pain-free individuals, demonstrating greater self-perceived increases in anxiety and depressed mood, increased loneliness and reduced levels of physical exercise (p 001) Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that pain catastrophising was an important factor relating to the extent of self-perceived increases in pain severity during lockdown (beta= 27, p < 001) and also mediated the relationship between decreased mood and pain Perceived decreases in levels of physical exercise also related to perceptions of increased pain (beta= 15, p < 001) Interestingly, levels of pain intensity (measured at two time points at pre and during lockdown) in a subgroup (N=85) did not demonstrate a significant change However, individuals in this subgroup stilt reported self-perceived pain increases during lockdown, which were also predicted by baseline levels of pain catastrophising Overall, the findings indicate that people with chronic pain suffer adverse effects of lockdown including self-perceived increases in their pain Remote pain management provision to target reduction of pain catastrophising and increase health behaviours including physical activity could be beneficial for this vulnerable population","Fallon, N.; Brown, C.; Twiddy, H.; Brian, E.; Frank, B.; Nurmikko, T.; Stancak, A.","https://doi.org/10.1177/2049463720973703","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: British Journal of Pain;: 12, 2020.; Publication details: British Journal of Pain;: 12, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9246,""
"Seven days in medicine: 30 Dec 2020 to 5 Jan 2021","Antibodies “protect for at least six months†The presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies confers subsequent immunity in most people for at least six months, concluded a study of 12 364 healthcare workers in Oxford, UK, published in the New England Journal of Medicine Patient safety Bradford mental health hospital enters special measures The Care Quality Commission (CQC) placed Cygnet Woodside, a mental health hospital in Bradford, England, in special measures and suspended its current “good†care rating after finding serious risks to patient safety at an inspection in September, which followed allegations of abuse by staff towards a patient NICE Erenumab is approved for NHS use after appeal The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published final draft guidance recommending erenumab (Aimovig, Novartis) for preventing migraine in adults who have at least four migraine days a month and where at least three previous preventive treatments have failed 3 The decision came after NICE reconsidered new information on appeal about erenumab’s benefits for quality of life and an improved commercial arrangement from Novartis","Anonymous","https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m4974","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: BMJ : British Medical Journal (Online);372, 2021.; Publication details: BMJ : British Medical Journal (Online);372, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9247,""
"Economic Pessimism and Political Punishment in 2020","","Lockerbie, Brad","https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049096520001444","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: PS, Political Science & Politics;54(1):67-69, 2021.; Publication details: PS, Political Science & Politics;54(1):67-69, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9248,""
"Psychological Distress in North Americaduring COVID-19: The Role of Pandemic-Related Stressors","Rationale The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on lives around the globe In addition to the primary threat of infection, widespread secondary stressors associated with the pandemic have included social isolation, financial insecurity, resource scarcity, and occupational difficulties Objective The current study examined the impact of these disruptions on psychological distress during the initial adjustment phase to the pandemic in North America Method A sample of 2463 residents of the US and Canada completed both baseline and follow-up surveys across several weeks between March and May 2020 Results Those participants perceiving stress related to higher levels of personal threat to health and to the well-being of family members at baseline reported higher levels of depressive symptoms at follow-up, even after controlling for baseline depressive symptoms In addition, pandemic-related secondary stressors (social isolation, financial insecurity, occupational difficulty, and resource scarcity) were all independently associated with depressive symptoms at follow-up, controlling for both baseline depression and perceived health threats The results were robust and held up after controlling for demographic factors Women, young adults, and those who reported lower income were all at higher risk for subsequent depressive symptoms Conclusion Findings from the present study can help to identify key groups at risk for mental health problems during the pandemic, and indicate actionable areas for targeted intervention","Zheng, Jason, Morstead, Talia, Sin, Nancy, Klaiber, Patrick, Umberson, Debra, Kamble, Shanmukh, DeLongis, Anita","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113687","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Social Science & Medicine;: 113687, 2021.; Publication details: Social Science & Medicine;: 113687, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9249,""
"L'impact de la pandémie de COVID-19 sur l’activité sexuelle et les pratiques sexuelles des célibataires et des personnes en couple dans une population germanophone","Résumé Objectifs: L’objectif de cette étude était d’analyser les variations dans les comportements sexuels des célibataires et des personnes en couple dans le contexte de la pandémie de COVID-19, en Allemagne, en Suisse et en Autriche Population et méthodes de recherche: Les participants ont rempli un questionnaire en ligne de nature transversale Ce questionnaire portait notamment sur le profil sociodémographique, la socio-sexualité ainsi que les activités sexuelles pratiquées avant et pendant la pandémie et ce pour tous les participants Il mesure par ailleurs, pour les participants en couple, les sentiments d’attachement et l’attraction physique pour leur partenaire et la satisfaction dans la relation Résultats: L’étude analyse les données de 1017 célibataires et de 1498 personnes en couple En comparaison avec la période précédente, les sujets en couple se sont significativement moins fréquemment masturbés pendant le confinement Les célibataires se sont, quant à eux, plus souvent masturbé, sans que cette différence ne soit significative statistiquement Pour les deux populations, la fréquence de la plupart des activités sexuelles a significativement décliné à partir du début du confinement, exception faite de la pénétration anale qui n’a pas enregistré de baisse prononcée chez les sujets en couple Par ailleurs, chez ces derniers, l’étude souligne une forte corrélation entre les variables socio sexuelles et l’attraction physique pour leur partenaire par rapport au nombre de d’activités sexuelles nouvellement pratiquées pendant le confinement Une telle corrélation n’existe toutefois pas avec les sentiments d’attachement et la satisfaction par rapport à la relation Conclusion: Nos données confirment les résultats précédents d’effets potentiellement négatifs de la pandémie de COVID-19 et des mesures de distanciation physique sur les habitudes sexuelles des célibataires et des personnes en couple D’autres études sont nécessaires pour identifier des facteurs de causalité et en étudier les effets à long terme sur la santé mentale et les relations amoureuses Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate changes in sexual behavior during of the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing measures in single and partnered participants in Germany, Switzerland and Austria Material and methods: Participants were assessed in a cross-sectional online survey Amongst others, sociodemographic data, sociosexual attitudes as well as engagement in a range of sexual activities and practices prior to and during the pandemic Additionally, for subjects in a relationship, sexual attraction to the partner (feelings of affection during partnered sexual activities, physical sexual attraction) and relationship satisfaction were measured Results: Data of 1,017 single and 1,498 partnered participants were analyzed Partnered participants masturbated significantly less during physical distancing measures compared to the period before, whereas singles masturbated more often, but this difference was not statistically significant For both subgroups, the frequency of most sexual activities significantly declined since beginning of physical distancing measures with anal intercourse in partnered participants being the only exception that showed no significant decrease In the group of participants in relationships, sociosexual variables and physical sexual attraction to one’s partner showed a significant positive relationship to the number of new sexual practices added during physical distancing measures, while feelings of affection during partnered sexual activities and relationship satisfaction did not Conclusion: Our data support previous findings showing potential disruptive effects on sexual routines of single and partnered participants by the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing measures Further studies are needed to reveal causal factors and to study long-term effects on mental health and relationships","Hille, Zeev, Oezdemir, Umut C.; Beier, Klaus M.; Hatzler, Laura","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sexol.2020.12.010","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Sexologies;2021.; Publication details: Sexologies;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9250,""
"The perceived impact of COVID-19 and associated restrictions on young people with epilepsy in the UK: young people and caregiver survey","Purpose To garner the views of young people with epilepsy and caregivers regarding the impact of COVID-19 and subsequent restrictions in the UK Mehods An online survey was used to explore the views of young people with epilepsy (n = 71) and caregivers (n = 130) in June 2020 It included questions on the impact of the pandemic and associated restrictions on the child’s epilepsy and on child and parental wellbeing Results One in three young people and 29% of caregivers reported that the young person’s seizures had increased during the pandemic (only 10% of young people and 8% of caregivers reported a decrease) Half of young people reported that they were more reluctant to go to hospital Thirty-one percent of young people and 20% of parents reported difficulties getting epilepsy medication whilst a significant minority of young people (18%) and caregivers (25%) reported that the young person had investigations/assessments cancelled by their hospital The majority of young people reported their sleep (72%), mood (64%) and levels of physical activity (53%) had deteriorated Caregivers experienced increases in stress (55%) and anxiety (52%) Epilepsy nurses were seen as the most helpful support Conclusions Results indicate that the pandemic and associated restrictions have had a negative impact on young people with epilepsy Perceived increases in seizures, reluctance to go to hospital and cancelled investigations are likely to impact on epilepsy management The wider psychosocial impact is also likely to be significant with increases in child and caregiver mental health problems in an already vulnerable group","Reilly, Colin, Muggeridge, Amy, Cross, J. Helen","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seizure.2020.12.024","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Seizure;2021.; Publication details: Seizure;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9251,""
"Massachusetts Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (MassJCOIN)","A major driver of the U S opioid crisis is limited access to effective medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) that reduce overdose risks Traditionally, jails and prisons in the U S have not initiated or maintained MOUD for incarcerated individuals with OUD prior to their return to the community, which places them at high risk for fatal overdose A 2018 law (Chapter 208) made Massachusetts (MA) the first state to mandate that five county jails deliver all FDA-approved MOUDs (naltrexone [NTX], buprenorphine [BUP], and methadone) Chapter 208 established a 4-year pilot program to expand access to all FDA-approved forms of MOUD at five jails, with two more MA jails voluntarily joining this initiative The law stipulates that MOUD be continued for individuals receiving it prior to detention and be initiated prior to release among sentenced individuals where appropriate The jails must also facilitate continuation of MOUD in the community on release The Massachusetts Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (MassJCOIN) partnered with these seven diverse jails, the MA Department of Public Health, and community treatment providers to conduct a Type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation study of Chapter 208 We will: (1) Perform a longitudinal treatment outcome study among incarcerated individuals with OUD who receive NTX, BUP, methadone, or no MOUD in jail to examine postrelease MOUD initiation, engagement, and retention, as well as fatal and nonfatal opioid overdose and recidivism;(2) Conduct an implementation study to understand systemic and contextual factors that facilitate and impede delivery of MOUDs in jail and community care coordination, and strategies that optimize MOUD delivery in jail and for coordinating care with community partners;(3) Calculate the cost to the correctional system of implementing MOUD in jail, and conduct an economic evaluation from state policy-maker and societal perspectives to compare the value of MOUD prior to release from jail to no MOUD among matched controls MassJCOIN made significant progress during its first six months until the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020 Participating jail sites restricted access for nonessential personnel, established other COVID-19 mitigation policies, and modified MOUD programming MassJCOIN adapted research activities to this new reality in an effort to document and account for the impacts of COVID-19 in relation to each aim The goal remains to produce findings with direct implications for policy and practice for OUD in criminal justice settings","Evans, Elizabeth A.; Stopka, Thomas J.; Pivovarova, Ekaterina, Murphy, Sean M.; Taxman, Faye S.; Ferguson, Warren J.; Bernson, Dana, Santelices, Claudia, McCollister, Kathryn E.; Hoskinson, Randall, Lincoln, Thomas, Friedmann, Peter D.; Coppinger, Sheriff Kevin F.; Faro, Jason, Donelan, Sheriff Christopher J.; Hayes, Edmond, Cocchi, Sheriff Nicholas, Lyman, Martha, Lincoln, Thomas, Cahillane, Sheriff Patrick J.; Cady, Melinda, Koutoujian, Sheriff Peter J.; Siddiqi, Kashif, Lee, Dan, McDermott, Sheriff Jerome P.; Flynn, Tara, Sica, Erika, Tompkins, Sheriff Steven W.; Steinberg, Rachelle, Bernadeau-Alexandre, Marjorie","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108275","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment;: 108275, 2021.; Publication details: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment;: 108275, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9252,""
"Association between mental health and community support in lockdown communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from rural China","Abstract: Governments worldwide have taken unprecedented social distancing and community lockdown measures to halt the COVID-19 epidemic, leaving millions of people restrained in locked-down communities and their mental well-being at risk This study examines Chinese rural residents' mental health risk under emergency lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic It investigates how the environmental, socioeconomic, and behavioral dimensions of community support affect mental health in this emergency context We also explore whether community support's effectiveness depends on the strictness of lockdown measures implemented and the level of individual perceived COVID-19 infection risk We collect self-reported mental health risk, community support, and demographics information through a cross-sectional survey of 3892 Chinese rural residents living in small towns and villages Ordinary least square regressions are employed to estimate the psychological effects of community support The results suggest that the COVID-19 epidemic and lockdown policies negatively affect psychological well-being, especially for rural females The capacity for community production has the largest impact on reducing mental health risks, followed by the stability of basic medical services, community cohesion, housing condition, the stability of communications and transportation supply, and the eco-environment The effectiveness of different community support dimensions depends on the level of lockdown policy implemented and the levels of one's perceived risk of COVID-19 infection Our study stresses the psychological significance of a healthy living environment, resilient infrastructure and public service system, and community production capacity during the lockdown in rural towns and villages","Jia, Ziyu, Xu, Shijia, Zhang, Zican, Cheng, Zhengyu, Han, Haoqing, Xu, Haoxiang, Wang, Mingtian, Zhang, Hong, Zhou, Yi, Zhou, Zhengxu","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2021.01.015","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Rural Studies;2021.; Publication details: Journal of Rural Studies;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9253,""
"Spatiotemporal mapping and assessment of daily ground NO2 concentrations in China using high-resolution TROPOMI retrievals","Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is an important air pollutant that causes direct harms to the environment and human health Ground NO2 mapping with high spatiotemporal resolution is critical for fine-scale air pollution and environmental health research We thus developed a spatiotemporal regression kriging model to map daily high-resolution (3-km) ground NO2 concentrations in China using the Tropospheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) satellite retrievals and geographical covariates This model combined geographically and temporally weighted regression with spatiotemporal kriging and achieved robust prediction performance with sample-based and site-based cross-validation R2 values of 0 84 and 0 79 The annual mean and standard deviation of ground NO2 concentrations from June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019 were predicted to be 15 05 ± 7 82 µg/m3, with that in 0 6% of China’s area (10% of the population) exceeding the annual air quality standard (40 µg/m3) The ground NO2 concentrations during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) period (January and February in 2020) was 14% lower than that during the same period in 2019 and the mean population exposure to ground NO2 was reduced by 25% This study was the first to use TROPOMI retrievals to map fine-scale daily ground NO2 concentrations across all of China This was also an early application to use the satellite-estimated ground NO2 data to quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the air pollution and population exposures These newly satellite-derived ground NO2 data with high spatiotemporal resolution have value in advancing environmental and health research in China","Wu, Sensen, Huang, Bo, Wang, Jionghua, He, Lijie, Wang, Zhongyi, Yan, Zhen, Lao, Xiangqian, Zhang, Feng, Liu, Renyi, Du, Zhenhong","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116456","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Environmental Pollution;: 116456, 2021.; Publication details: Environmental Pollution;: 116456, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9254,""
"COVID-19 and women’s health: Examining changes in mental health and fertility","Researchers have speculated that the economic and social consequences of COVID19 will harm women’s health This paper tests this claim in the immediate aftermath of Mexico City’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order using call-center data We use an event-study design to track calls for fertility decisions and mental health Our findings indicate that mental health worsened during the pandemic Anxiety increased substantially, with the effect is most pronounced for those over 45 Calls related to abortion fell in number, while pregnancy calls remained stable The abortion effect is most pronounced for women between 15 and 30 and those with a high school degree","Silverio-Murillo, Adan, Hoehn-Velasco, Lauren, de la Miyar, Jose Roberto Balmori, RodrÃguez, Abel","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2021.109729","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Economics Letters;: 109729, 2021.; Publication details: Economics Letters;: 109729, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9255,""
"Impact of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic in changes of prevalence of predictive psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents in Bangladesh","Lockdown, isolation, quarantine and social distancing are proved to be only effective measures to prevent and tackle COVID-19 till date Unfortunately, these measures have caused physical, economical and mental health problems Children and adolescents are not immune to the adverse mental health effect due to the new changes Research around the globe shows children and adolescents are suffering from an increased number of depressive symptoms, clinginess, inattention, irritability and worry This cross-sectional online-based survey type study was aimed to get a snapshot of the prevalence of predictive psychiatric disorders in the child and adolescent population in Bangladesh before and during lockdown Validated Bangla parent version of Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire was used to assess the psychopathology among subjects Total sample was 552 aged from 4 to 17 years Boy-girl ratio was 1 3:1 Prevalence of any predictive psychiatric disorder before lockdown was 20 5% and within lockdown was 39 7% and the difference was highly significant (P < 0 001) Prevalence of emotional, conduct disorder and hyperactivity were also increased significantly during the lockdown period than before Conduct disorder and hyperactivity were more prevalent among boys both before and within lockdown In contrast, prevalence of emotional disorder was higher among girls before lockdown but within the lockdown period, the boy-girl prevalence was almost the same This study shows the new extreme measures to tackle COVID-19 has a disaster impact on mental health of children and adolescents Subsequent studies and support should be developed to prevent conditions getting worse","Mallik, Chiro Islam, Radwan, Rifat Binte","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102554","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Asian Journal of Psychiatry;: 102554, 2021.; Publication details: Asian Journal of Psychiatry;: 102554, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9256,""
"10 months in: Telemental health for children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic","Telehealth is a reality for health care professionals in the current pandemic-afflicted world Defined as real-time interactive videoconferencing, telehealth involves the provider and patient using technology for treatment when they cannot meet in person Even prior to the pandemic, the number of users of telehealth had grown exponentially It is predicted to reach 266 8 billion by 2026, an increase from 49 8 billion in 2018 (Child Mind Institute 2020)","Walters, Anne S.","https://doi.org/10.1002/cbl.30524","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter;37(2):8-8, 2021.; Publication details: The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter;37(2):8-8, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9257,""
"Gender-based Differences of Contagious Negative Emotions, Notable Psychological Distress, and Mental Health Burden during the COVID-19 Outbreak","The purpose of this study was to empirically examine gender-based differences of contagious negative emotions, notable psychological distress, and mental health burden during the COVID-19 outbreak Building my argument by drawing on data collected from APA, Chapman University, Ginger, GMU/CCCC, HHD, ONS, Pew Research Center, Rek et al (2020), Statista, the University of Melbourne, and YPCCC, I performed analyses and made estimates regarding prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic The structural equation modeling technique was used to test the research model","Sampson, Gregory","https://www.google.com/search?q=Gender-based+Differences+of+Contagious+Negative+Emotions,+Notable+Psychological+Distress,+and+Mental+Health+Burden+during+the+COVID-19+Outbreak","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Research in Gender Studies;10(2):128-137, 2020.; Publication details: Journal of Research in Gender Studies;10(2):128-137, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9258,""
"Health effects of covid-19 across the globe - A review","Numerous viral infections have arisen and affected global healthcare facilities Millions of people were at severe risk of acquiring several evolving viral infections through several factors, Covid- 19 being one of the most popular ones requiring more efforts to control its spread During the epidemic period of coronavirus diseases, appropriate oral health management and disease prevention of children is very important for children's oral and general health In order to prevent the occurrence of cross-infection and epidemic spreading of Covid- 19 during dental practice, the recommendation to parents include making them hand hygiene at home and include proper oral care habits Covid-19is a global human disaster presented with an emphasis on disturbing mental health aspects of the ongoing pandemic According to the cross-sectional study, two weeks after the occurrence of Covid-19 in chin almost 40% of the affected youth were proven to have psychological problems, it is suggested that this is likely the zoonotic origin of Covid-19 Person to person transmission of Covid-19 infection led to the isolation of patients that were subsequently administered a variety of treatments, Extensive measures to reduce person to person transmission of Covid- 19 have been implemented to control the current outbreak © 2020 Ubiquity Press All rights reserved","Sachin Aditya, B.; Jothi Priya, A.; Vishnu Priya, V.","https://www.google.com/search?q=Health+effects+of+covid-19+across+the+globe+-+A+review","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine;7(1):3150-3155, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine;7(1):3150-3155, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9259,""
"Does social isolation aggravate psychiatric problem - popular perception in covid-19 lockdown","COVID -19 is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered coronavirus As there is no vaccine discovered, the only way to prevent the spread is through following the practice of social isolation Objectives:Prolonged isolation may also lead to psychological stress and problems Hence the scenario is to measure the level of awareness among the people about psychiatric problems created due to prolonged social isolation The aim of the survey is to measure the level of awareness among the participants on the psychological stress created due to social isolation through the imposed lockdown Materials And Methods: A questionnaire was prepared and administered to a hundred participants through google form an online platform The study participants included people belonging to the general population of Tamilnadu The answers obtained from the participants are recorded and analysed and the answers given by each participant to each question were represented in the form of flow charts Results: Around 70% of people said that social isolation affects mental health and 72% of people said that social isolation creates stress 60% of people were aware that prolonged social isolation can create psychiatric problems Conclusion: The level of awareness among the participants is moderate and hence a complete awareness on social isolation and its consequences must be created among the study population © 2020 Ubiquity Press All rights reserved","Muralidharan, V. A.; Lakshmanan, G.; dr.Gheena, S.","https://www.google.com/search?q=Does+social+isolation+aggravate+psychiatric+problem+-+popular+perception+in+covid-19+lockdown","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine;7(1):2438-2450, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine;7(1):2438-2450, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9260,""
"COVID-19 lockdown anxieties: Is student a vulnerable group?","Background: Students staying safe and comfortable at homes during this lockdown do have much impact on the anxiety levels Aim: This study compares the anxiety levels of state in the first year medical students in two situations like few days prior to their scheduled internal examination and during the COVID 19 lockdown period Methods: This prospective study involved consenting first year MBBS students State version of State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI – S) was used to assess the level of anxiety through Google forms The link to the form was given two times to the students in the state of anxiety;first time, a few days prior to the scheduled internal examination and then after 54 days of the COVID 19 pandemic lockdown The cut-off score of 40 defines probable clinical levels of anxiety Results: Response rates were 119 (79 3%) during the first time and 134 (89 3%) the second time A total of 101 students (67 3%) responded to the STAI-S questionnaire in both situations The mean anxiety scores were significantly lower in students before the internal examination than that of the COVID-19 lockdown period [(45 70±11 42) vs (47 97±10 80);p – 0 0394] With cut off value of 40, 65 students were anxious before internal examination while 78 were anxious during the lockdown period Conclusions: This study reveals students are a vulnerable group having high anxiety due to COVID – 19 lockdown, which may be due to future academic uncertainties, restricted movement and adjustment with family members It is essential that students are assessed for anxiety, stress and depression at regular intervals, and active intervention is provided to them in such situations © 2020, Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health All rights reserved","Manjareeka, M.; Pathak, M.","https://www.google.com/search?q=COVID-19+lockdown+anxieties:+Is+student+a+vulnerable+group?","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health;17(1):72-80, 2020.; Publication details: Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health;17(1):72-80, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9261,""
"The covid-19 pandemic and the impact on child mental health: A socio-ecological perspective","The COVID-19 pandemic poses an increased threat to the mental and behavioral health of children There is an increasing prevalence of mental health problems in children, coupled with the variability of access to mental health services and the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on child health The prolonged duration of the current pandemic put children at increased risk for an even higher rate of mental and behavioral health problems Prior to the pandemic, the mental health workforce was ill equipped to care for the grow-ing need and demand for child-specific services As the pandemic continues to invade communities across the nation, it is vital for pediatric nurses to acknowl-edge COVID-19 as a major disruptor to the typical growth and development of children The full impact of this COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health for children is uncertain However, its impact on an already limited child-focused mental health workforce will indeed have a long-lasting impact on the health and well-being of children and their families The socio-ecological impact of COVID-19 and its duration for those children with known mental health problems and those in whom such challenges will arise has implications for future models of care Nurses are well-poised to both assess and intervene with mental health problems to reduce the long-term, potentially negative effect of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of children © 2020, Anthony J Jannetti Inc All rights reserved","Henderson, M. D.; Schmus, C. J.; McDonald, C. C.; Irving, S. Y.","https://www.google.com/search?q=The+covid-19+pandemic+and+the+impact+on+child+mental+health:+A+socio-ecological+perspective","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Pediatric Nursing;46(6):267-272, 2020.; Publication details: Pediatric Nursing;46(6):267-272, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9262,""
"Knowledge and awareness on mental health of students during quarantine period","Coronavirus, a deadly virus caused an unimaginable pandemic across the globe and in order to limit its spread the lockdown and quarantine initiative was introduced The mental health of students generally refers to the complete mental well-being and the absence of any mental disorders This pandemic caused a major fluctuation in mental attitudes and anxiety levels of students The main aim of this study was to analyze the attitude of students in relation to the quarantine and the mental health of students during the lockdown period A self administered questionnaire was prepared and circulated The results were obtained and statistically analysed using SPSS software with a version of 22 and the statistical test used was descriptive statistics It was found that the majority of students had no change in relationship between friends and family and were able to counteract boredom and laugh every single day of the quarantine The study concluded that the quarantine period had an effect on attitude and anger levels of students Teenagers were physically and psychologically affected by the quarantine due to lack of socialization and however proved to be addicted to social media which had a deteriorating rating impact on the quality of life © 2020 Ubiquity Press All rights reserved","Gurumurthy, K.; Priya, V. V.; Don, K. R.; Gayathri, R.","https://www.google.com/search?q=Knowledge+and+awareness+on+mental+health+of+students+during+quarantine+period","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine;7(1):2644-2664, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine;7(1):2644-2664, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9263,""
"NO<sub>2</sub> levels as a contributing factor to COVID-19 deaths: The first empirical estimate of threshold values","This study represents the first empirical estimation of threshold values between nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations and COVID-19-related deaths in France. The concentration of NO2 linked to COVID-19-related deaths in three major French cities were determined using Artificial Neural Networks experiments and a Causal Direction from Dependency (D2C) algorithm. The aim of the study was to evaluate the potential effects of NO2 in spreading the epidemic. The underlying hypothesis is that NO2, as a precursor to secondary particulate matter formation, can foster COVID-19 and make the respiratory system more susceptible to this infection. Three different neural networks for the cities of Paris, Lyon and Marseille were built in this work, followed by the application of an innovative tool of cutting the signal from the inputs to the selected target. The results show that the threshold levels of NO2 connected to COVID-19 range between 15.8 µg/m3 for Lyon, 21.8 µg/m3 for Marseille and 22.9 µg/m3 for Paris, which were significantly lower than the average annual concentration limit of 40 µg/m³ imposed by Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament.","Mele, Marco; Magazzino, Cosimo; Schneider, Nicolas; Strezov, Vladimir","https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110663","","Country: NL; HOLANDA; NETHERLANDS; PAISES BAJOS; THE NETHERLANDS; HOLLAND; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Environ Res;: 110663, 2021 Jan 05.; Publication details: Environ Res;: 110663, 2021 Jan 05.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9264,""
"An Online Questionnaire Survey on the Sexual Life and Sexual Function of Chinese Adult Men During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Epidemic","There has been no report regarding the impact on male sexual life or sexual function by changes in lifestyle during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic. To investigate the changes in sexual life and sexual function of Chinese men during the COVID-19 epidemic. An online questionnaire was created and the survey was administered through social media to Chinese adult men. The main end point was the deteriorated erectile function or ejaculatory control ability, defined by self-evaluation or by decreased International Index of Erectile Function-5 items (IIEF-5) scores or increased premature ejaculation diagnostic tool (PEDT) scores. Altogether, 612 questionnaires were collected. About 322 (52.6%) subjects were unmarried. About 8.4% and 8.5% subjects reported deteriorated erectile function or ejaculation control ability by self-evaluation, whereas 31.9% and 17.9% subjects showed decreased IIEF-5 scores or increased PEDT scores. Subjects with deteriorated erectile function by self-evaluation and decreased IIEF-5 scores had higher General Anxiety Disorder-7 (P < .001 and P = .001) and higher Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score (P < .001 and P = .002) after the epidemic, decreased frequency of sexual life (P < .001 and P < .001) and physical exercise (P = .009 and .007) after the epidemic. Subjects with deteriorated ejaculation control ability by self-evaluation and increased PEDT scores had higher General Anxiety Disorder-7 (P < .001 and P < .001) and higher Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score (P < .001 and P = .002) after the epidemic. Subjects with decreased frequency of sexual life had reduced income (P < .001), increased anxiety (P < .001) and depression (P < .001). Married subjects had higher proportion of improved depression (P = .048) and increased frequency of sexual life (P = .010). During the COVID-19 epidemic, decreased sexual function was present in a certain proportion of adult men, and the risk factors include increased anxiety and depression, and decreased frequency of sexual life. D Fang, J Peng, S Liao, et al. An Online Questionnaire Survey on the Sexual Life and Sexual Function of Chinese Adult Men During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Epidemic. Sex Med 2020;XX:XXX-XXX.","Fang, Peng, Liao, Tang, Cui, Yuan, Wu, Hu, Wang, Song, Gao, Jin, Zhang","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esxm.2020.100293","20210111","Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); Erectile Dysfunction; Premature Ejaculation; Questionnaire; Sexual Function; Sexual Life","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9265,""
"Prevalence and risk factors for delirium in critically ill patients with COVID-19 (COVID-D): a multicentre cohort study","To date, 750 000 patients with COVID-19 worldwide have required mechanical ventilation and thus are at high risk of acute brain dysfunction (coma and delirium). We aimed to investigate the prevalence of delirium and coma, and risk factors for delirium in critically ill patients with COVID-19, to aid the development of strategies to mitigate delirium and associated sequelae. This multicentre cohort study included 69 adult intensive care units (ICUs), across 14 countries. We included all patients (aged ≥18 years) admitted to participating ICUs with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection before April 28, 2020. Patients who were moribund or had life-support measures withdrawn within 24 h of ICU admission, prisoners, patients with pre-existing mental illness, neurodegenerative disorders, congenital or acquired brain damage, hepatic coma, drug overdose, suicide attempt, or those who were blind or deaf were excluded. We collected de-identified data from electronic health records on patient demographics, delirium and coma assessments, and management strategies for a 21-day period. Additional data on ventilator support, ICU length of stay, and vital status was collected for a 28-day period. The primary outcome was to determine the prevalence of delirium and coma and to investigate any associated risk factors associated with development of delirium the next day. We also investigated predictors of number of days alive without delirium or coma. These outcomes were investigated using multivariable regression. Between Jan 20 and April 28, 2020, 4530 patients with COVID-19 were admitted to 69 ICUs, of whom 2088 patients were included in the study cohort. The median age of patients was 64 years (IQR 54 to 71) with a median Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS) II of 40·0 (30·0 to 53·0). 1397 (66·9%) of 2088 patients were invasively mechanically ventilated on the day of ICU admission and 1827 (87·5%) were invasively mechanical ventilated at some point during hospitalisation. Infusion with sedatives while on mechanical ventilation was common: 1337 (64·0%) of 2088 patients were given benzodiazepines for a median of 7·0 days (4·0 to 12·0) and 1481 (70·9%) were given propofol for a median of 7·0 days (4·0 to 11·0). Median Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale score while on invasive mechanical ventilation was -4 (-5 to -3). 1704 (81·6%) of 2088 patients were comatose for a median of 10·0 days (6·0 to 15·0) and 1147 (54·9%) were delirious for a median of 3·0 days (2·0 to 6·0). Mechanical ventilation, use of restraints, and benzodiazepine, opioid, and vasopressor infusions, and antipsychotics were each associated with a higher risk of delirium the next day (all p≤0·04), whereas family visitation (in person or virtual) was associated with a lower risk of delirium (p<0·0001). During the 21-day study period, patients were alive without delirium or coma for a median of 5·0 days (0·0 to 14·0). At baseline, older age, higher SAPS II scores, male sex, smoking or alcohol abuse, use of vasopressors on day 1, and invasive mechanical ventilation on day 1 were independently associated with fewer days alive and free of delirium and coma (all p<0·01). 601 (28·8%) of 2088 patients died within 28 days of admission, with most of those deaths occurring in the ICU. Acute brain dysfunction was highly prevalent and prolonged in critically ill patients with COVID-19. Benzodiazepine use and lack of family visitation were identified as modifiable risk factors for delirium, and thus these data present an opportunity to reduce acute brain dysfunction in patients with COVID-19. None. For the French and Spanish translations of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.","Pun, Badenes, Heras La Calle, Orun, Chen, Raman, Simpson, Wilson-Linville, Hinojal Olmedillo, Vallejo de la Cueva, van der Jagt, Navarro Casado, Leal Sanz, Orhun, Ferrer Gómez, Núñez Vázquez, Piñeiro Otero, Taccone, Gallego Curto, Caricato, Woien, Lacave, O'Neal, Peterson, Brummel, Girard, Ely, Pandharipande, Creteur, Bogossian, Peluso, González-Seguel, Hidalgo-Calibin, Carreño-Montenegro, Rojas, Tobar, RamÃÂrez-Palma, Herrera-Davis, Ferré, Legriel, Godet, Fraisse, Gonçalves, Mazeraud, Tzimou, Rasulo, Beretta, Marchesi, Robba, Battaglini, Pelosi, Mazzeo, Noto, Servillo, Marra, Cutuli, Pintaudi, Stival, Tanzarella, Roman-Pognuz, Concetta Massaro, Elhadi, Smit, Olasveengen, Pereira, Teixeira, Santos, Valente, Granja, Pereia, Silva, Furquet, GarcÃÂa Simón, Godoy Torres, Monleón, Morcillo, Romero, Serrano, Torrico Sánchez, Pérez Caballero, Peña Luna, Baeza Gómez, Calizaya Vargas, Morillas Pérez, Carrasco Gómez, Molina Latorre, Moya Gutiérrez, Barón Barrera, Delgado Palacios, GarcÃÂa Góngora, Labrador Romero, Galarza, Catalán-Monzón, Rodriguez-MartÃÂnez, Murcia Gubianas, Bellès, Rodriguez Delgado, Caballero, Morales, Pujol, Rubio, ÃÂlvarez Torres, Carvajal Revuelta, de la Calle Gil, Fernández Tomás, Gallego RodrÃÂguez, González Serrano, LaTorre Andreu, Pérez Lucendo, Abril Palomares, González González, MartÃÂn Delgado, Muñoz De Cabo, Aznar, Calvo, Garutti, Higuero, MartÃÂnez-Gascueña, Maseda, Insausti, Montero Feijoo, Suarez-de-la-Rica, Del Moral Barbudo, GarcÃÂa Blanco-Traba, Giménez Santamarina, Gonzalo Millán, Llorente Damas, Pestaña Lagunas, Reyes GarcÃÂa, Ruiz Perea, Ortega Guerrero, Mármol Cubillo, DÃÂaz Muñoz, GarcÃÂa de Castrillón I Ramal, Andorrà Sunyer, Noci Moreno, Pérez Manrique, Del Campo Molina, MartÃÂnez Quintana, Fernandez-Gonzalo, Gomà Fernández, Navarra-Ventura, Baró Serra, Fuster, Plans Galván, Gil-Castillejos, Dalorzo González, Morán Gallego, Paredes Borrachero, RodrÃÂguez Villamizar, Romeu Prieto, Sánchez Carretero, Gallardo Sánchez, Bustos Molina, GarcÃÂa Pérez, Castello-Mora, Puig, Sanchis-Martin, Sanchis-Veryser, Vicente-Fernández, Zaragoza, Lizama, Torres, ÃÂlvarez, RamÃÂrez, Martin Cerezuela, Montero, GarcÃÂa Cantos, Valls, Aretxabala Cortajarena, GarcÃÂa Domelo, González Cubillo, MartÃÂn MartÃÂnez, Pérez Francisco, Poveda Hernández, Quintano Rodero, Rodriguez Nuñez, Siegemund, Estermann, Zellweger, Ben Saida, Boussarsar, Esen, Ergin Özcan, Berkey, Harb, Tandy, Morgan, Shephard, Hyzy, Kenes, Nelson, Hosse, Vance, Austin, Lerner, Sanders, Balk, Bennett, Vogel, Chowdhury, Devulapally, Woodham, Cohen, Patel, Kuza, Sing, Roberson, Drumright, Sehgal, LaHue, Douglas, Sarwal","https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30552-X","20210111","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9266,""
"6-month consequences of COVID-19 in patients discharged from hospital: a cohort study","The long-term health consequences of COVID-19 remain largely unclear. The aim of this study was to describe the long-term health consequences of patients with COVID-19 who have been discharged from hospital and investigate the associated risk factors, in particular disease severity. We did an ambidirectional cohort study of patients with confirmed COVID-19 who had been discharged from Jin Yin-tan Hospital (Wuhan, China) between Jan 7, 2020, and May 29, 2020. Patients who died before follow-up, patients for whom follow-up would be difficult because of psychotic disorders, dementia, or re-admission to hospital, those who were unable to move freely due to concomitant osteoarthropathy or immobile before or after discharge due to diseases such as stroke or pulmonary embolism, those who declined to participate, those who could not be contacted, and those living outside of Wuhan or in nursing or welfare homes were all excluded. All patients were interviewed with a series of questionnaires for evaluation of symptoms and health-related quality of life, underwent physical examinations and a 6-min walking test, and received blood tests. A stratified sampling procedure was used to sample patients according to their highest seven-category scale during their hospital stay as 3, 4, and 5-6, to receive pulmonary function test, high resolution CT of the chest, and ultrasonography. Enrolled patients who had participated in the Lopinavir Trial for Suppression of SARS-CoV-2 in China received severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 antibody tests. Multivariable adjusted linear or logistic regression models were used to evaluate the association between disease severity and long-term health consequences. In total, 1733 of 2469 discharged patients with COVID-19 were enrolled after 736 were excluded. Patients had a median age of 57·0 (IQR 47·0-65·0) years and 897 (52%) were men. The follow-up study was done from June 16, to Sept 3, 2020, and the median follow-up time after symptom onset was 186·0 (175·0-199·0) days. Fatigue or muscle weakness (63%, 1038 of 1655) and sleep difficulties (26%, 437 of 1655) were the most common symptoms. Anxiety or depression was reported among 23% (367 of 1617) of patients. The proportions of median 6-min walking distance less than the lower limit of the normal range were 24% for those at severity scale 3, 22% for severity scale 4, and 29% for severity scale 5-6. The corresponding proportions of patients with diffusion impairment were 22% for severity scale 3, 29% for scale 4, and 56% for scale 5-6, and median CT scores were 3·0 (IQR 2·0-5·0) for severity scale 3, 4·0 (3·0-5·0) for scale 4, and 5·0 (4·0-6·0) for scale 5-6. After multivariable adjustment, patients showed an odds ratio (OR) 1·61 (95% CI 0·80-3·25) for scale 4 versus scale 3 and 4·60 (1·85-11·48) for scale 5-6 versus scale 3 for diffusion impairment; OR 0·88 (0·66-1·17) for scale 4 versus scale 3 and OR 1·77 (1·05-2·97) for scale 5-6 versus scale 3 for anxiety or depression, and OR 0·74 (0·58-0·96) for scale 4 versus scale 3 and 2·69 (1·46-4·96) for scale 5-6 versus scale 3 for fatigue or muscle weakness. Of 94 patients with blood antibodies tested at follow-up, the seropositivity (96·2% vs 58·5%) and median titres (19·0 vs 10·0) of the neutralising antibodies were significantly lower compared with at the acute phase. 107 of 822 participants without acute kidney injury and with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 90 mL/min per 1·73 m<sup>2</sup> or more at acute phase had eGFR less than 90 mL/min per 1·73 m<sup>2</sup> at follow-up. At 6 months after acute infection, COVID-19 survivors were mainly troubled with fatigue or muscle weakness, sleep difficulties, and anxiety or depression. Patients who were more severely ill during their hospital stay had more severe impaired pulmonary diffusion capacities and abnormal chest imaging manifestations, and are the main target population for intervention of long-term recovery. National Natural Science Foundation of China, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences, National Key Research and Development Program of China, Major Projects of National Science and Technology on New Drug Creation and Development of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, and Peking Union Medical College Foundation.","Huang, Huang, Wang, Li, Ren, Gu, Kang, Guo, Liu, Zhou, Luo, Huang, Tu, Zhao, Chen, Xu, Li, Li, Peng, Li, Xie, Cui, Shang, Fan, Xu, Wang, Wang, Zhong, Wang, Wang, Zhang, Cao","https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)32656-8","20210111","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9267,""
"Is Europe facing an opioid epidemic: what does European Monitoring Data tell us?","This paper addresses the question of whether Europe is facing an opioid epidemic and utilises data from the European monitoring system on opioid use, harms and availability, to help assess the situation. Data sources covering the last decade on overdose deaths, drug treatment entrants and drug-related emergencies suggest that the health burden associated with opioid use is mostly related to the consumption of heroin - and to a lesser extent diverted opioid substitution treatment medications - and that it is primarily affecting an ageing cohort of vulnerable users, with little evidence of an increase in initiation. While opioid-related deaths are currently at much lower levels than in the US, they still represent a large preventable health burden with differences across EU countries. There is also increasing concern related to the high availability of heroin, illicitly produced synthetic opioids and diverted opioid pain medications on the European drugs market. Trends in the latter categories are poorly monitored and we may miss signs of emerging problems. Moreover, the economic recession following the COVID-19 pandemic has a potential to lead to resurgence in opioid use and harms.","Seyler, Giraudon, Noor, Mounteney, Griffiths","https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.1728","20210111","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9268,""
"The psychological effects of COVID-19 on hospital workers at the beginning of the outbreak with a large disease cluster on the Diamond Princess cruise ship","The aim of the present study was to investigate the psychological effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and associated factors on hospital workers at the beginning of the outbreak with a large disease cluster on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. This cross-sectional, survey-based study collected demographic data, mental health measurements, and stress-related questionnaires from workers in 2 hospitals in Yokohama, Japan, from March 23, 2020, to April 6, 2020. The prevalence rates of general psychological distress and event-related distress were assessed using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and the 22-item Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), respectively. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted on the 26-item stress-related questionnaires. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with mental health outcomes for workers both at high- and low-risk for infection of COVID-19. A questionnaire was distributed to 4133 hospital workers, and 2697 (65.3%) valid questionnaires were used for analyses. Overall, 536 (20.0%) were high-risk workers, 944 (35.0%) of all hospital workers showed general distress, and 189 (7.0%) demonstrated event-related distress. Multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that 'Feeling of being isolated and discriminated' was associated with both the general and event-related distress for both the high- and low-risk workers. In this survey, not only high-risk workers but also low-risk workers in the hospitals admitting COVID-19 patients reported experiencing psychological distress at the beginning of the outbreak.","Ide, Asami, Suda, Yoshimi, Fujita, Nomoto, Roppongi, Hino, Takahashi, Watanabe, Shimada, Hamasaki, Endo, Kaneko, Suzuki, Kubota, Saigusa, Kato, Odawara, Nakajima, Takeuchi, Goto, Aihara, Hishimoto","https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0245294","20210111","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9269,""
"Why the COVID-19 pandemic is a traumatic stressor","The COVID-19 pandemic does not fit into prevailing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) models, or diagnostic criteria, yet emerging research shows traumatic stress symptoms as a result of this ongoing global stressor. Current pathogenic event models focus on past, and largely direct, trauma exposure to certain kinds of life-threatening events. Yet, traumatic stress reactions to future, indirect trauma exposure, and non-Criterion A events exist, suggesting COVID-19 is also a traumatic stressor which could lead to PTSD symptomology. To examine this idea, we asked a sample of online participants (N = 1,040), in five western countries, to indicate the COVID-19 events they had been directly exposed to, events they anticipated would happen in the future, and other forms of indirect exposure such as through media coverage. We then asked participants to complete the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-5, adapted to measure pre/peri/post-traumatic reactions in relation to COVID-19. We also measured general emotional reactions (e.g., angry, anxious, helpless), well-being, psychosocial functioning, and depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. We found participants had PTSD-like symptoms for events that had not happened and when participants had been directly (e.g., contact with virus) or indirectly exposed to COVID-19 (e.g., via media). Moreover, 13.2% of our sample were likely PTSD-positive, despite types of COVID-19 "exposure" (e.g., lockdown) not fitting DSM-5 criteria. The emotional impact of "worst" experienced/anticipated events best predicted PTSD-like symptoms. Taken together, our findings support emerging research that COVID-19 can be understood as a traumatic stressor event capable of eliciting PTSD-like responses and exacerbating other related mental health problems (e.g., anxiety, depression, psychosocial functioning, etc.). Our findings add to existing literature supporting a pathogenic event memory model of traumatic stress.","Bridgland, Moeck, Green, Swain, Nayda, Matson, Hutchison, Takarangi","https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240146","20210111","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9270,""
"Risk of Suicide in People Whose Family Members Have Died from COVID-19: The Importance of an Empathetic Relationship in Medical Care and Psychological Help","","Barranco, Errico, Ventura","https://doi.org/10.1089/pop.2020.0320","20210111","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9271,""
"The US COVID-19 crises: facts, science and solidarity","The United States leads the world in COVID-19 cases and deaths. The government's poorly coordinated response has lacked national mandates, failed to deploy adequate personal protective equipment, supplies and testing and devalued advice of science experts. COVID-19 exposed racial disparities in health care and as protests against racial injustice erupted, nurses have responded to the call to confront racism as a public health crisis. Nurses also suffer from lack of personal protective equipment, burnout, extreme workloads, overwhelming deaths and fear of contracting COVID-19. While facing danger, nurses have implemented practice changes and fostered new roles and teamwork to provide safer care. Advancing policy to provide personal protective equipment as well as financial and mental health support for nurses is a priority nationally and globally.","Cipriano, Boston-Leary, Mcmillan, Peterson","https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12646","20210111","Burnout; COVID-19; Mental Health; Pandemic; Personal Protective Equipment; Racism; Social Justice; United States; Well-Being","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9272,""
"Heart up! RCT protocol to increase physical activity in cardiac patients who report hopelessness: Amended for the COVID-19 pandemic","Hopelessness is associated with decreased physical activity (PA) and increased adverse events and death in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Rates of PA in patients with IHD continue to be low in both hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation and home settings. While researchers have investigated strategies to increase PA among patients with IHD, interventions to promote PA specifically in IHD patients who report hopelessness are lacking. We describe the protocol for a NIH-funded randomized controlled trial designed to establish the effectiveness of a 6-week intervention (Heart Up!) to promote increased PA in IHD patients who report hopelessness. Participants (n = 225) are randomized to one of three groups: (1) motivational social support (MSS) from a nurse, (2) MSS from a nurse plus significant other support (SOS), or (3) attention control. Aims are to: (1) test the effectiveness of 6 weeks of MSS and MSS with SOS on increasing mean minutes per day of moderate to vigorous PA; (2) determine the effects of change in moderate to vigorous PA on hopelessness; and (3) determine if perceived social support and motivation (exercise self-regulation) mediate the effects of the intervention on PA. A total of 69 participants have been enrolled to date. The protocol has been consistently and accurately used by research personnel. We address the protocol challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and steps taken to maintain fidelity to the intervention. Findings from this study could transform care for IHD patients who report hopelessness by promoting self-management of important PA goals that can contribute to better health outcomes.","Dunn, Robbins, Tintle, Collins, Bronas, Goodyke, Luong, Gutierrez-Kapheim, DeVon","https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.22106","20210111","COVID-19; cardiac; hopelessness; physical activity; research protocol","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9273,""
"The impact of long-term opioid use on the risk and severity of COVID-19","Based on evidence of the immunosuppressive effects of chronic opioids, long-term users of prescription and illicit opioids comprise an unrecognized but growing population of Americans with compromised immune function and respiratory depression who may be at high risk of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19)-related hospitalization, prolonged ICU stay, adverse events, and death. This perspective is of broad clinical and public health importance because the US has the highest population of long-term users of prescription opioids, a sequel of a decade-long practice of opioid overprescribing in the US. For long-term opioid users who are hospitalized for COVID-19, clinicians face clinical challenges arising from the suppressive effects of opioids on the respiratory and immune functions, as well as the potential for adverse drug-drug interaction when opioids have to be continued in long-term users. More research is needed to further understand the association of long-term opioid use and susceptibility to COVID-19 and other emerging infections.","Shah, Kuo, Baillargeon, Raji","https://doi.org/10.5055/jom.2020.0597","20210111","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9274,""
"Management of Maxillofacial Trauma in Attempt Suicide Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic","The maxillofacial surgeon trained well to face the surgical challenges. In case of dealing with self-inflicted trauma, the surgeon must face the surgical as well as the psychological status of the patients. Five patients received in the emergency room suffering from maxillofacial trauma resulted from suicidal attempts. Unfortunately, 1 patient died, the other patients managed by providing surgical and psychological support. The cornerstone of managing such type of trauma needs appropriate communication between the family, surgical team, and the psychiatric.","Riyadh, Abdulrazaq","https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000007428","20210111","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9275,""
"Resource-Based Internet Intervention (Med-Stress) to Improve Well-Being Among Medical Professionals: Randomized Controlled Trial","Medical professionals are exposed to multiple and often excessive demands in their work environment. Low-intensity internet interventions allow them to benefit from psychological support even when institutional help is not available. Focusing on enhancing psychological resources-self-efficacy and perceived social support-makes an intervention relevant for various occupations within the medical profession. Previously, these resources were found to operate both individually or sequentially with self-efficacy either preceding social support (cultivation process) or following it (enabling process). The objective of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the efficacy of 4 variants of Med-Stress, a self-guided internet intervention that aims to improve the multifaceted well-being of medical professionals. This study was conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants (N=1240) were recruited mainly via media campaigns and social media targeted ads. They were assigned to 1 of the following 4 groups: experimental condition reflecting the cultivation process, experimental condition reflecting the enabling process, active comparator enhancing only self-efficacy, and active comparator enhancing only perceived social support. Outcomes included 5 facets of well-being: job stress, job burnout, work engagement, depression, and job-related traumatic stress. Measurements were taken on the web at baseline (time 1), immediately after intervention (time 2), and at a 6-month follow-up (time 3). To analyze the data, linear mixed effects models were used on the intention-to-treat sample. The trial was partially blinded as the information about the duration of the trial, which was different for experimental and control conditions, was public. At time 2, job stress was lower in the condition reflecting the cultivation process than in the one enhancing social support only (d=-0.21), and at time 3, participants in that experimental condition reported the lowest job stress when compared with all 3 remaining study groups (ds between -0.24 and -0.41). For job-related traumatic stress, we found a significant difference between study groups only at time 3: stress was lower in the experimental condition in which self-efficacy was enhanced first than in the active comparator enhancing solely social support (d=-0.24). The same result was found for work engagement (d=-0.20), which means that it was lower in exactly the same condition that was found beneficial for stress relief. There were no differences between study conditions for burnout and depression neither at time 2 nor at time 3. There was a high dropout in the study (1023/1240, 82.50% at posttest), reflecting the pragmatic nature of this trial. The Med-Stress internet intervention improves some components of well-being-most notably job stress-when activities are completed in a specific sequence. The decrease in work engagement could support the notion of dark side of this phenomenon, but further research is needed. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03475290; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03475290. RR2-10.1186/s13063-019-3401-9.","Smoktunowicz, Lesnierowska, Carlbring, Andersson, Cieslak","https://doi.org/10.2196/21445","20210111","internet intervention; job stress; medical professionals; perceived social support; self-efficacy; well-being","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9276,""
"Risk of adverse outcome of COVID-19 among patients in secure psychiatric services: observational cohort study","Secure forensic mental health services treat patients with high rates of treatment-resistant psychoses. High rates of obesity and medical comorbidities are common. Population-based studies have identified high-risk groups in the event of SARS-CoV-2 infection, including those with problems such as obesity, lung disease and immune-compromising conditions. Structured assessment tools exist to ascertain the risk of adverse outcome in the event of SARS-CoV-2 infection. To assess risk of adverse outcome in the event of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a complete population of forensic psychiatry patients using structured assessment tools. All patients of a national forensic mental health service (n = 141) were rated for risk of adverse outcome in the event of SARS-CoV-2 infection, using two structured tools, the COVID-Age tool and the COVID-Risk tool. We found high rates of relevant physical comorbidities. Mean chronological age was 45.5 years (s.d. = 11.4, median 44.1), mean score on the COVID-Age tool was 59.1 years (s.d. = 19.4, median 58.0), mean difference was 13.6 years (s.d. = 15.6), paired t = 10.9, d.f. = 140, P < 0.001. Three patients (2.1%) were chronologically over 70 years of age, compared with 43 (30.5%) with a COVID-Age over 70 (Ç2 = 6.99, d.f. = 1, P = 0.008, Fisher's exact test P = 0.027). Patients in secure forensic psychiatric services represent a high-risk group for adverse outcomes in the event of SARS-COV-2 infection. Population-based guidance on self-isolation and other precautions based on chronological age may not be sufficient. There is an urgent need for better physical health research and treatment in this group.","Basrak, Mulcrone, Sharifuddin, Ghumman, Bechan, Mohamed, Murray, Rajendran, Gunnigle, Nolan, Quane, Terao, Hoare, Kirrane, Kennedy, Davoren","https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2020.169","20210111","COVID-19; forensic mental health services; obesity; risk assessment; schizophrenia","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9277,""
"The paradoxical effect of COVID-19 outbreak on loneliness","As in previous periods of quarantine, lockdown confinement measures dictated to control SARS-CoV-2 would be expected to negatively affect mental health. We investigated the immediate effects (over a 10 day period) of a strict nationwide stay-at-home order imposed in Spain, one of the countries most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Focusing our analysis on the feelings of loneliness, we obtained our measures within a social context characterised by strong and continuous public and governmental support for increasing social bonds and cooperation in order to face the common public threat. Leveraging data from the Barcelona Brain Health Initiative, a prospective population-based study cohort, the short UCLA Loneliness Scale was administered to 1604 participants 2 years and 1 year before the stay-at-home lockdown and repeated, on average, 10 days after the official confinement order issued by the Spanish government. Ratings of loneliness remained stable during the 2 years before lockdown; however, they decreased significantly during the early stages of home confinement. This effect was particularly significant for the item 'feeling excluded from others' and was also observed among individuals who were confined alone. Overall, the results suggest that gestures and manifestations of appreciation by people for the labour and efforts of certain individuals, along with official campaigns designed to promote feelings of inclusion and belonging, may have beneficial effects on feelings of loneliness, a negative emotional state strongly regarded as a risk factor for impaired mental and general health status. Further assessments during the later stages of home confinement are now warranted.","Bartrés-Faz, Macià, Cattaneo, Borràs, Tarrero, Solana, Tormos, Pascual-Leone","https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2020.163","20210111","Psychological testing; community mental health teams; psychosocial interventions; rating scales; social functioning","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9278,""
"Variation in psychological well-being and symptoms of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from a 3-wave panel survey","","Sønderskov, Dinesen, Vistisen, Østergaard","https://doi.org/10.1017/neu.2020.47","20210111","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9279,""
"Loneliness and its association with depressed mood, anxiety symptoms, and sleep problems in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic","","Santini, Koyanagi","https://doi.org/10.1017/neu.2020.48","20210111","COVID-19; anxiety; depression; loneliness; sleep problems","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9280,""
"Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their parents","To examine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on child mental health and socio-emotional and physical well-being (including sleep, diet, exercise, use of electronic media; care giver perceptions of symptoms of child neurodevelopmental disability [NDD] and comorbidities), and care giver mental health and well-being, social support and service use. An online cross-sectional self-report survey was distributed via disability service providers and support groups. Care givers of children aged 2-17 years with a NDD were invited to respond to questions on child symptom severity and well-being, parent well-being and service access and satisfaction. Overall, 302 care givers (94.7% female) completed the survey. Average child age was 9.7 years and 66.9% were male. Worsening of any child NDD or comorbid mental health symptom was reported by 64.5% of respondents and 76.9% reported child health and well-being was impacted by COVID-19. Children were viewing more television and digital media (81.6%), exercising less (68.0%), experiencing reduced sleep quality (43.6%) and had a poorer diet (32.4%). Almost one fifth (18.8%) of families reported an increase in the dosage of medication administered to their child. Parents reported COVID-19 had impacted their own well-being (76.1%). Over half of respondents were not satisfied with services received during COVID-19 (54.8%) and just 30% reported that telehealth works well for their child. Targeted interventions are required to address worsening child neurodevelopmental disability, mental health symptoms and poor diet, sleep and exercise patterns. Improved access to telehealth services is indicated, as is further research on barriers and enablers of effective telehealth services.","Masi, Mendoza Diaz, Tully, Azim, Woolfenden, Efron, Eapen","https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.15285","20210111","child well-being; family health; neurodevelopmental disorder","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9281,""
"An outbreak of xenophobia: Perceived discrimination and anxiety in Chinese American college students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic","Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, reports of xenophobic and racist incidents directed at Chinese Americans have escalated. The present study adds further understanding to potential psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by comparing self-reported questionnaire data from two groups of Chinese students attending a public university in western United States: the group who participated in the study before the outbreak of COVID-19 (Pre-COVID, N = 134), and the group who participated at the beginning (during-COVID, N = 64). The aim of the study was to: (a) compare mean differences in perceived discrimination and anxiety between the two groups, (b) test whether COVID-19 moderated the link between perceived discrimination and anxiety, and (c) examine whether media exposure portraying Chinese individuals negatively mediated relations between COVID-19 and discrimination. Results showed that the During-COVID group reported higher perceived discrimination and anxiety than the Pre-COVID group. The link between perceived discrimination and anxiety was stronger for the During-COVID group. Mediation analyses suggested that negative Chinese media exposure partly accounted for the group difference in perceived discrimination. Results suggest that future studies on the psychosocial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic should consider the role of discrimination in understanding the mental health of Chinese American college students.","Haft, Zhou","https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.12740","20210111","Anxiety; Covid-19 pandemic; Discrimination; Media exposure; Minority stress","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9282,""
"Post-lockdown depression and anxiety in the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic","The mental health impact of the pandemic after the initial lockdowns has not been well studied in the USA. Thus, the purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive and systematic national assessment of the prevalence of depression and anxiety in the adult US population. A multi-item, valid and reliable questionnaire was deployed online via mTurk and social media sites to recruit adult US participants in the general population across the USA. A total of 1978 individuals participated in the study, where the majority were: females (51%), whites (74%), non-Hispanic (81%), married (56%), employed full time (68%) and with a bachelor's degree or higher (78%). The prevalence of depression (39%), anxiety (42%) and psychological distress (39%) were computed from the PHQ-4 scale. In multiple regression analyses, depression, anxiety and psychological distress burden (assessed by PHQ-4 scale) was predicted significantly based on race, ethnicity, age, having children at home, employment as a healthcare worker, annual household income and area of residence. Males were more likely to have depression, and females were more likely to have anxiety symptoms. Given the high prevalence of depression and anxiety, interdisciplinary and multisectoral approaches are recommended in the USA along with population-based interventions on mental health improvement.","Khubchandani, Sharma, Webb, Wiblishauser, Bowman","https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdaa250","20210111","mental health; social determinants; stress","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9283,""
"Community-Level Prevention of Childhood Maltreatment: Next Steps in a World with COVID-19","Maltreatment of children continues to be a major public health concern, with high social, economic and health burdens. Rates vary by a number of factors that can be categorized into different levels of the social ecology. Research and theory in this field point to the importance of community-level factors that can contribute to either risk or prevention of child maltreatment. The COVID-19 pandemic context creates additional risks and concerns related to child maltreatment and exacerbates risk factors that existed before: e.g., families and communities are in much worsened states of poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity; losses and grief are affecting mental health; and limitations and safety concerns are affecting in-person child protection work and more. Central to recovery from this pandemic will be the mobilization of community-level resources and the building back up of the social fabric that can support vulnerable children and caregivers. Key to this mobilization will be a better intersectional understanding of structural inequities in the child welfare system and in our communities. Efforts to dismantle structural biases and discrimination are critical to provide safety and support for families and vital for effective child maltreatment prevention. In this context, we discuss the state of the science of community-level prevention of childhood maltreatment, highlighting evidence-based community-level prevention programs and how these types of efforts may be impacted by the current COVID-19 global pandemic.","Molnar, Scoglio, Beardslee","https://doi.org/10.1007/s42448-020-00064-4","20210111","COVID; Child maltreatment; Community-level; Prevention","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9284,""
"Case Report: Famotidine for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in COVID-19","Famotidine is of interest as a possible treatment for COVID-19, with effects on disease-related symptoms and survival reported in observational and retrospective studies, as well as <i>in silico</i> predictions of binding to potential SARS-CoV-2 drug targets. Published studies of famotidine for COVID-19 have focused on acute illness, and none have reported on neuropsychiatric symptoms. This case study reports on an 18-year-old man who sought psychiatric treatment for depression and anxiety, disruptive interpersonal conflicts, and impairments in attention and motivation following mildly symptomatic illness with COVID-19. The neuropsychiatric symptoms, which had been present for 16 weeks at the time of the initial evaluation represented a significant departure from the patient's previous behavioral baseline. The patient had no prior psychiatric history preceding his illness with COVID-19, and no history of any prior treatment with psychopharmacological medications. Famotidine 20 mg twice daily administered orally was begun without any additional medications. At 1-week follow-up the patient was much improved. Improvement was sustained through 12 weeks of follow-up during which the patient continued to take famotidine without apparent side effects. With progression of the COVID-19 pandemic it has become evident that persistent disease-related symptoms may follow acute COVID-19 and may include neuropsychiatric symptoms. Controlled clinical research on famotidine for COVID-19 should follow, as well as the development of valid and reliable research diagnostic criteria to define and operationalize the features of a putative COVID-19 neuropsychiatric residual.","Alper","https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2020.614393","20210111","COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; anxiety; cognitive; depression; famotidine (FAM); neuroinflammation; psychiatry","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9285,""
"Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention for Youth in a Time of Telehealth","For the last decade, there has been growing concern regarding the rising rates of youth engagement in self-injury and suicide. The worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has elevated these concerns due to increased risk factors pertaining to social, family, economic, and health stressors, in addition to changes to typical routines and support systems. Unfortunately, there are many barriers to at-risk youth being able to access evidence-based mental health services including cost, lack of trained providers, transportation issues, and physical distancing due to the pandemic. Providing school-based prevention and intervention programs that promote social, emotional, and behavioral well-being helps to address many of these barriers. This article highlights important considerations to providing these services in a school-based telehealth modality. Symptom clusters that put youth at risk of harm to self are described. Best practice therapeutic modalities that can be disseminated in a school-based telehealth modality, such as cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, are reviewed. Although there is growing empirical literature for these school-based prevention and intervention approaches, additional research is needed to determine how to best support at-risk youth remotely.","Holland, Hawks, Morelli, Khan","https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-020-00341-6","20210111","Risk assessment; School-based intervention; Self-directed violence; Suicide; Telehealth; Youth","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9286,""
"Conducting School Suicide Risk Assessment in Distance Learning Environments","The social distancing mandate, implemented in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic, has guided many schools to deliver instruction via distance learning. Among the many challenges generated by this delivery system is the need for school mental health services, including school suicide prevention and intervention, to be conducted remotely. After briefly discussing the magnitude of the problem of youth suicide and how the COVID-19 pandemic has likely increased risk for youth suicidal ideation and behaviors, this article provides guidance on how school systems can prepare for and conduct suicide risk assessments in distance learning environments.","Brock, Lieberman, Cruz, Coad","https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-020-00333-6","20210111","COVID-19; Distance learning; Pandemic; Suicide; Suicide intervention; Suicide prevention; Suicide risk assessment; Telehealth","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9287,""
"Factors associated with the psychological status during the Coronavirus pandemic, baseline data from an Iranian Province","The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is threatening public health in many ways. The psychological situation of individuals is important and limited data is available from Iran. In this study, we aimed to illustrate the psychological distress of the general population and evaluate the factors affecting it. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted from 29<sup>th</sup> to 31<sup>st</sup> March 2020 in South Khorasan province, affected later than other parts of the country. We included sociodemographic questions, Hospital Anxiety, and Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire, and questions addressing various symptoms and diseases. Most questions had multiple choices to select from and some were open questions. Univariate and multivariate analysis in SPSS software was used to find significant relationships. A total of 844 responses were collected, of which 788 records were included in the analysis. The mean age of responders was 36.61±10.97 (age range: 18-88) and 484 (61.4%) of them were females. The mean scores in the anxiety and depression subscale of the HADS questionnaire were 7.01±3.68 and 6.72±3.71 respectively. Experiencing cardiovascular and COVID-19 related symptoms was significantly associated with a higher number of individuals having abnormal anxiety and depression results (p<0.001). Widowed individuals, females, and those experiencing the above-stated symptoms showed a significant association with increased anxiety and depression in multivariate analysis. Although many existing elements influence the psychological well-being of society during a pandemic, experiencing symptoms related to other diseases or having multiple chronic diseases may cause an extra burden on the psychological state of the society.","Ansari Ramandi, Yarmohammadi, Beikmohammadi, Hassan Hosseiny Fahimi, Amirabadizadeh","https://doi.org/10.22088/cjim.11.0.","20210111","Coronavirus; Depression; anxiety; cardiovascular diseases","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9288,""
"Prevalence and Associated Factors for Depressive Symptomatology in Chinese Adults During COVID-19 Epidemic","<b>Background:</b> The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been rapidly transmitted worldwide, which contributed to various psychological problems (such as fear, depression, and anxiety) among the general population in China. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms among Chinese adults. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study of Chinese adults was conducted during 17-29 February 2020. Symptoms of depression were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES-D). <b>Results:</b> A total of 3,399 respondents were included in the analysis. It was observed that 14.2% (481/3,399) of the participants were screened positive for depressive symptoms. In a multivariate logistic regression analysis, older age (OR = 0.98; 95% CI, 0.97-0.99), smoking (OR = 1.57; 95% CI, 1.10-2.26), self-rated health (good: OR = 0.49; 95% CI, 0.37-0.66; fairly: OR = 0.60; 95% CI, 0.45-0.80), having greater support scores (OR = 0.95; 95% CI, 0.94-0.96), knowledge about the main symptom of COVID-19 (very clearly: OR = 0.58; 95% CI, 0.42-0.79; relatively clearly: OR = 0.59; 95% CI, 0.44-0.79), and staying in Wuhan within 3 months before the outbreak of epidemic (OR = 1.78; 95% CI, 1.34-2.38) were associated with depressive symptoms. <b>Conclusion:</b> A considerable proportion of the general population in China had depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 epidemic. Routine screening and targeted interventions for depression are needed among high-risk depressed individuals during the COVID-19 epidemic.","Peng, Lai, Du, Li, Tian, Gan","https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.616723","20210111","COVID-19; depression symptoms; epidemic; prevalence; risk factors","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9289,""
"Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health-Related Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Training Among Young Gastroenterologists in Romania","The novel COVID-19 infection has spread all over the world and is still generating a lot of issues at different levels. There is a lack of control in disease early diagnosis and rapid evolution, which impacts both the medical and the economic system. Young gastroenterologists should adapt to overcome current difficulties and continue their life and general training. This is a multi-center national study, which aims to assess the general perspective of young gastroenterologists (residents and young specialists) from six university centers in Romania regarding their current training and the psychological effect the pandemic has on their life and job. An online survey with 58 items was distributed using Google Forms, and quality of life and anxiety were assessed. The validated instruments 15D (for assessing the health-related quality of life) and endler multidimensional anxiety scales (EMAS-for assessing anxiety) were used. All analyses were performed using SPSS 25. Of the 174 gastroenterologists approached, 96 (response rate of 55%) responded. A majority of the respondents were residents in gastroenterology (64%), and 40.6% were male. The pandemic influenced the number of examined patients as well as young gastroenterologists' endoscopy training. Health-related quality of life was negatively associated with the level of anxiety generated by the cognitive component of anxiety as a state, the new and ambiguity of the state, and how threatened the respondent felt. The level of anxiety was moderate (median = 51), and no difference was found between the physicians working in a designated hospital or not. General caution should be considered for young gastroenterologists' training, and continuous observation should be done to ensure better mental health on the current evolution. These findings would need to be verified in larger-sample studies and in different types of specialties.","Ungureanu, Vladut, Bende, Sandru, Tocia, Turcu-Stiolica, Groza, Balan, Turcu-Stiolica","https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.579177","20210111","15D instrument; COVID-19; EMAS; anxiety; quality of life; young gastroenterologists","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9290,""
"Risk Factors Underlying COVID-19 Lockdown-Induced Mental Distress","Recent reports suggest that the COVID-19 lockdown resulted in changes in mental health, however, potential age-related changes and risk factors remain unknown. We measured COVID-19 lockdown-induced stress levels and the severity of depressive symptoms prior to and during the COVID-19 lockdown in different age groups and then searched for potential risk factors in a well-characterized general population-based sample. A total of 715 participants were tested for mental distress and related risk factors at two time-points, baseline testing prior to COVID-19 and follow-up testing during COVID-19, using a battery of validated psychological tests including the Perceived Stress Scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire. Longitudinal measurements revealed that the prevalence of moderate to high stress and the severity of depressive symptoms increased 1.4- and 5.5-fold, respectively, during the COVID-19 lockdown. This surge in mental distress was more severe in women, but was present in all age groups with the older age group exhibiting, cross-sectionally, the lowest levels of mental distress prior to and during the lockdown. Illness perception, personality characteristics such as a feeling of loneliness, and several lifestyle components were found to be associated with a significant increase in mental distress. The observed changes in mental health and the identified potential risk factors underlying these changes provide critical data justifying timely and public emergency-tailored preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic mental health interventions, which should be integrated into future public health policies globally.","Novotný, Gonzalez-Rivas, Kunzová, Skladaná, PospÃÂÅ¡ilová, Polcrová, Medina-Inojosa, Lopez-Jimenez, Geda, Stokin","https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.603014","20210111","COVID-19; depressive symptoms; feeling of loneliness; risk factors; stress levels","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9291,""
"Assessment of Depression Severity During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Among the Palestinian Population: A Growing Concern and an Immediate Consideration","<b>Background:</b> Aggressive quarantine and lockdown measures were implemented as protective public health actions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Assessing the psychological effects associated with these measures is an important attempt to inform local policymakers in an early stage. Yet little is known about these effects, specifically depression, among the Palestinians. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and predictors of depression among the Palestinian community during this pandemic. <b>Materials and methods:</b> A cross-sectional web-based survey throughout social media (Facebook and Instagram) was carried out using an anonymous online questionnaire. The validated and standardized depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS) was used to measure depression severity. A snowball technique recruiting the general public living in Palestine was conducted. Data were collected between 6 and 16 April 2020, which corresponded to the middle interval of strict massive lockdown in Palestine on 22 March to 5 May 2020. Multinomial logistic regression model was developed to predict depression severity. <b>Results:</b> About 2,819 respondents filled out the questionnaire. Depression prevalence was (57.5%; <i>n</i> = 1,621). Out of them, 66% had mild/moderate severity, and 34% had severe/extremely severe degree. Depression severity was negatively associated with age {mild/moderate degree [OR (95% CI) = 0.98 (0.97-0.99)] and severe/extremely severe [OR (95% CI) = 0.96 (0.94-0.97)]} degrees compared with normal degree. Males were significantly less likely to have higher depression than females {mild/moderate degree [OR (95% CI) = 0.69 (0.57-0.85)] and severe/extremely severe [OR (95% CI) = 0.52 (0.40-0.86)]} degree. However, those who reported having inadequate food supply and lesser monthly incomes were more likely to have a higher degree of depression as compared with normal degree. Single persons were significantly more likely to have mild/moderate depression than those in a relationship [OR (95% CI) = 1.31 (1.05-1.64)]. <b>Conclusions:</b> High depression prevalence (57.5%) among the Palestinian community during the COVID-19 pandemic is a growing public health concern. It is essential to provide psychological counseling and treatment during and after the pandemic for the targeted people at high risk (young age/female gender) who were affected psychologically. Strategic long-term policy to address pandemic ramifications, including depression, by implementing comprehensive interventions taking into account socioeconomic disparities, vulnerability, and inequities, is crucial to emerge from this crisis in Palestine.","Al Zabadi, Alhroub, Yaseen, Haj-Yahya","https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.570065","20210111","COVID-19; Palestine; depression; lockdown; quarantine","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9292,""
"Moving Toward Telehealth Surveillance Services for Toddlers at Risk for Autism During the COVID-19 Pandemic","Since 2016, the project "Early Bird Diagnostic Protocol for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)" funded by the Italian Ministry of Health has been operative at IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris (FSM), Pisa (IT), with the main aim of developing early age-specific diagnostic protocols by longitudinally enrolling two different populations at risk for ASD: (i) toddlers with older siblings with ASD (FR) and (ii) toddlers referred by a child psychiatrist or pediatrician for suspected ASD (CR). On January 30, 2020, when the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), 136 patients (85 FR; 51 CR; 93 males; 43 females) had been enrolled in the project with 324 completed time points and 64 still missing. Considering both the huge psychological burden on families with toddlers at risk for ASD during the lockdown and the longitudinal studies reporting the positive "surveillance effect" in terms of a better outcome in at-risk toddlers, our priority has been to maintain regular contact and support to enrolled families. To do this, the research team, being authorized for smart-working research activities, has set up a detailed remote surveillance protocol (RSP). The RSP includes three online interviews and one online video registration of parent-child play. In the current community case study, the authors report the telehealth procedure and discuss possible future directions in developing remote assessment and new evaluation modalities for ecological parent-child play video recordings in at-risk populations. Hopefully, the surveillance protocol will further improve our ability to detect risk and activate early tailored intervention.","Conti, Chericoni, Costanzo, Lasala, Mancini, Prosperi, Tancredi, Muratori, Calderoni, Apicella","https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.565999","20210111","autism spectrum disorders (ASD); coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); early identification; neurodevelopment; public mental health; telehealth","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9293,""
"Occupational Stress and Mental Health: A Comparison Between Frontline Medical Staff and Non-frontline Medical Staff During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease Outbreak","<b>Background:</b> During an epidemic, both frontline and non-frontline medical staff endure stressful work circumstances that render their mental health a major public health concern. This study aims at investigating and comparing the prevalence and severity of mental health symptoms (i.e., anxiety, depression and insomnia) between frontline medical staff and non-frontline medical staff during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. It also seeks to evaluate the association of their mental health with occupational stress. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study was conducted in Wenzhou, China from 2020 February 16th to 2020 March 2th. A total of 524 medical staff responded to the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, the Patient Health Questionnaire, the Insomnia Severity Index, the Occupational stress Questionnaire, and a demographic data form. Data were principally analyzed with logistic regression. <b>Results:</b> Of the 524 participants, 31.3% reported depression, 41.2% reported anxiety, and 39.3% reported insomnia. Compared with the citizens during the COVID-19 epidemic, medical staff experienced higher level of anxiety, depression and insomnia, especially the frontline medical staff. Furthermore, male, married medical staff with poorer physical health reported lower mental health. Frontline medical staff endorsed higher self-reported occupational stress, especially higher occupational hazards, than non-frontline medical staff. In addition, four indicators on occupational stress (working intensity, working time, working difficulty and working risk) were correlated positively with mental health symptoms. Regression analyses found a significant association between occupational stress and mental health symptoms in both frontline and non-frontline medical staff during COVID-19 outbreak. <b>Conclusion:</b> The results indicated that during the COVID-19 epidemic, medical staff experienced higher levels of anxiety, depression and insomnia than citizens, and their occupational stress had positive effects on their psychological distress. These findings emphasize the importance of occupational stress management interventions to decrease the risk of developing mental health problems among the medical staff during a biological disaster.","Zhang, Zhao, Zhang, Feng, Chen, Xu, Liu, Ngoubene-Atioky, Huang, Liu, Chen, Wang","https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.555703","20210111","COVID-19; anxiety; depression; insomnia; medical staff; occupational stress","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9294,""
"Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia","The coronavirus diseases of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was classified as one of the worst pandemics in the 21st century. Its rapid transmission, unpredicted mortality rate, and the uncertainty surrounding its transmission method have evoked additional fear and anxiety. Nonetheless, to the best of our knowledge, no prior study has explored PTSD prevalence three months after the start of the quarantine procedures in Saudi Arabia nor has examined PTSD prevalence by three different methods. This observational cross-sectional study aimed to identify the prevalence, severity, and influencing factors of PTSD in different regions of Saudi Arabia three months after the onset of the quarantine procedures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the month of June 2020, 1374 people (49.05% men and 50.95% women) completed a 35-item, 10-minute online. The prevalence of PTSD was measured using PCL-S (specific for COVID-19) that assesses the 17 symptoms of PTSD. Resilience was measured using 2-items Arabic version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 2 (CD-RISC 2). We calculated the prevalence by three methods, namely, PTSD cut-off score, criteria, and combined, and the prevalence was 22.63%, 24.8%, and 19.6%, respectively. Female participants showed higher prevalence than male. As well, participants who were either tested positive or suspected of having been infected with COVID-19 showed higher PTSD prevalence. Higher resilience was associated with lower PTSD prevalence. This was the first study to report PTSD prevalence by three differential methods three months after the onset of the quarantine procedures related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. We observed a significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Saudi population; therefore, great attention should be performed in implementing new procedures that deal with the highlighted risk factors, especially in vulnerable groups, to overcome the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.","Alshehri, Alatawi, Alghamdi, Alhifany, Alharbi","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2020.10.013","20210111","COVID-19; Disease prevalence; Mental health; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Resilience; Saudi Arabia","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9295,""
"The Design and Implementation of a Heart Disease Reversal Program in the Veterans Health Administration: Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic","Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the US, and the number of people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rising. CVD is more prevalent among military veterans than nonveterans, and veteran status is associated with higher risk of incident heart disease after controlling for socioeconomic status, other medical diseases, depression, and lifestyle. Many patients seeking care in the Veterans Health Administration, including those who undergo cardiac catheterization, meet the criteria for multimorbidity (defined as ≥ 2 chronic diseases). The Heart Disease Reversal Program (HDRP) is a novel interdisciplinary, multicomponent lifestyle program at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Sacramento VA Medical Center. This program is a streamlined adaptation of behavioral/lifestyle interventions aimed at promoting partial reversal (regression) of atherosclerotic heart disease and achievement of comprehensive cardiovascular risk reduction. HDRP was developed and implemented within a VA behavioral medicine clinic and successfully adapted for delivery through videoconferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patient satisfaction survey data indicate a very high level of patient acceptability. We found direct-to-patient clinical outreach an effective method for launching a disease reversal program. Beyond the clinical benefits to patients, there is significant value and benefit added to the health care system by offering an intervention within the disease reversal paradigm. Efforts of the health care team to reverse a disease can be considered the highest aim of medicine and health care.","Yiaslas, Sood, Ono, Rogers-Soeder, Kitazono, Embree, Spann, Caputo, Taylor, Schaefer","https://doi.org/10.12788/fp.0074","20210111","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9296,""
"Socio-ecological determinants of distress in Filipino adults during COVID-19 crisis","The present study examined the socio-ecological factors that influenced psychological distress (combined index of depression and anxiety symptoms) among Filipino adults during the COVID-19 crisis. The study involved 401 adult participants currently residing in the Philippines. Data were collected using a self-reported online questionnaire administered to the participants. Findings revealed that one individual level factor, such as individual resilience, and two family level factors, such as safety at home and being a parent, negatively influenced psychological distress. On the other hand, a family level factor, family's financial difficulties, positively predicted psychological distress. Societal level factor such as national resilience, but not the community level factor, community resilience, positively predicted psychological distress in Filipino adults. Findings identified individual resilience, national resilience, and financial difficulties as the strongest predictors of psychological distress among Filipino adults during the COVID-19 crisis. Implications, limitations, and future directions are discussed.","Aruta","https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-020-01322-x","20210111","COVID-19; Filipinos; Psychological distress; Socio-ecological factors","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9297,""
"COVID-19 and Anxiety Sensitivity Across Two Studies in Argentina: Associations with COVID-19 Worry, Symptom Severity, Anxiety, and Functional Impairment","The novel 2019 SARS2-Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a devastating physical health, mental health, and economic impact, causing millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths. While COVID-19 has impacted the entire world, COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted low-income countries, particularly in South America, causing not only increased mortality but also increased associated mental health complaints. Anxiety sensitivity (AS), reflecting fear of anxiety-related physical sensations, may be particularly important to understand COVID-19 mental health effects among Latinx individuals in South America (Argentina). Past work suggests that Latinx individuals report greater somatization of mental health symptoms, and AS has been specifically linked to greater mental health symptoms. Yet, to date, no work has examined AS as a vulnerability factor for the negative mental health effects of COVID-19. Therefore, the current manuscript examined the association of AS with COVID-19 worry, functional impairment, anxiety, and symptom severity across two samples of adults in Argentina: a community sample (<i>n</i> = 105, <i>M</i><sub> <i>age</i> </sub>  = 38.58, <i>SD</i> = 14.07, 69.5% female) and a clinical sample comprised of individuals with an anxiety disorder (<i>n =</i> 99, <i>M</i><sub> <i>age</i> </sub>  = 34.99, <i>SD</i> = 10.83, 66.7% female). Results from the current study provide support for AS as a potential vulnerability factor for COVID-19-related mental health problems across both samples, and these effects were evident over and above the variance accounted for by age, sex, pre-existing medical conditions, and COVID-19 exposure. These data identify AS as a potential intervention target to reduce COVID-19 mental health burden among adults in Argentina.","Rogers, Bogiaizian, Salazar, Solari, Garey, Fogle, Schmidt, Zvolensky","https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-020-10194-1","20210111","Anxiety sensitivity; COVID-19; Latinx; Mental health; South America","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9298,""
"Remote learning and students' mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic: A mixed-method enquiry","The disruption caused by Covid-19 in the educational sector may last longer than originally predicted. To better understand the current situation, this article analyses the mental health status of university students during the pandemic and investigates the learning conditions needed to support students. The sample included 557 undergraduate students who took part in an online survey. Overall, the students reported coping well during lockdown but indicated that lecturers were challenged by distance teaching, which created some stress for the students.","Lischer, Safi, Dickson","https://doi.org/10.1007/s11125-020-09530-w","20210111","Covid-19; Mental health; Remote learning; Stress; Switzerland","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9299,""
"[Effect of confinement during COVID-19 outbreak on sleep quality in Galicia]","Stressful situations may have a negative effect on population's mental health, including impaired sleep quality. Thus, we analysed the effect on sleep during the confinement due to the COVID-19 outbreak, in a Galicia population sample, measuring subjective sleep satisfaction, and insomnia intensity and incidence. Through an adapted questionnaire from the Cuestionario Oviedo de Sueño, distributed telematically and printed, using a convenience sampling in Galicia, we compared sleep situation, before and during the first two weeks of confinement for COVID-19. We compared the results of the questionnaire before and during confinement with the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and McNemar's test. In 451 analysed subjects, there was about half point decrease in sleep satisfaction (in a 1 to 7 scale), three points increase in insomnia score (9 to 45 scale) and an increase from 23.1 to 36.3% in the insomnia incidence (p<0.001 for all the comparisons). There existed less affectation in the insomnia incidence in elderly above 65 years (from 21.7 to 26.1%, p=1) and in subjects that telecommuted (unchanged 28.1% incidence, p=1). In a post-hoc analysis of a health workers subgroup, sleep affectation was similar to that of others workers. Confinement situation in COVID-19 outbreak context in our environment has caused important alterations in the population's sleep quality, increasing the symptoms and incidence of insomnia. Las situaciones de estrés pueden tener repercusiones sobre la salud mental de la población, que pueden incluir alteraciones en la calidad del sueño. Por ello analizamos el efecto sobre el sueño durante el confinamiento por la pandemia del COVID-19 en una muestra de población española, midiendo la satisfacción subjetiva con el sueño, y la intensidad e incidencia de insomnio. Mediante un cuestionario adaptado a partir del Cuestionario Oviedo de Sueño, distribuido de forma telemática e impresa, a través de un muestreo de conveniencia en Galicia, se comparó la situación del sueño en la población, antes y durante los primeros quince dÃÂas del confinamiento por el COVID-19. La comparación de los resultados del cuestionario antes y durante el confinamiento se realizó con la prueba de rangos con signo de Wilcoxon y el test de McNemar. En los 451 sujetos analizados, se encontró una disminución de medio punto en la satisfacción del sueño (en una escala de 1 a 7), un incremento de tres puntos en la puntuación de insomnio (escala de 9 a 45) y un incremento del 23,1 al 36,3% en la incidencia de insomnio (p<0,001 para todas las comparaciones). Existió menor afectación en la incidencia de insomnio en los mayores de 65 años (pasó del 21,7 al 26,1%, p=1), y en los sujetos que se encontraban realizando teletrabajo (se mantuvo en el 28,1%, p=1). En un análisis post-hoc de un subgrupo de personal sanitario, la afectación del sueño fue similar a la de otros trabajadores. La situación de confinamiento en el contexto de la pandemia del COVID-19 en nuestro entorno ha provocado alteraciones importantes en la calidad del sueño de la población, incrementando los sÃÂntomas y la incidencia de insomnio.","Diz-Ferreira, DÃÂaz-Vidal, Da Cunha Soares Nicolau, Criado-Santos, Ayán, Diz","https://www.google.com/search?q=[Effect+of+confinement+during+COVID-19+outbreak+on+sleep+quality+in+Galicia.]","20210111","COVID-19; Confinement; Insomnia; Mental health; Pandemic; Sleep; Spain","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9300,""
"Be Prepared for Mental Illness "Pandemic" in China: Too Early to Celebrate the Victory Over COVID-19","","Li, Wu, Li","https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2021.11","20210111","Mental health; Pandemic response; Post-COVID-19; Society reopen","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9301,""
"Pandemic Grief in Poland: Adaptation of a Measure and its relationship with Social Support and Resilience","Millions of people are mourning the death of a loved to COVID-19. According to previous studies, the circumstances of coronavirus disease-related deaths may lead to dysfunctional grief. The purpose of this study was to introduce the Polish adaptation of the Pandemic Grief Scale (PGS) as well as to assess the relationship between dysfunctional grief due to a COVID-19 death, resilience and perceived social support. The adaptation was carried out on a general population sample of 286 individuals aged 18–54 years, with the evaluation being performed on a group comprising 214 people aged 18–78 years, who lost a loved one during the pandemic. The Polish version of PGS revealed a single-factor structure with strong internal consistency (a = 0.89). The PGS scores were associated with measures of complicated grief (Inventory of Complicated Grief), depression (Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale) and lower resilience (Resilience Scale 14), which confirmed the scale’s convergent validity. No relation between PGS scores and health behaviors (Inventory of Health Behaviors) was observed, which confirmed the scale’s discriminant validity. The results of the bootstrapping technique revealed that resilience mediates the relationship between perceived social support (Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support) and dysfunctional grief (total mediation). The results of this study suggest the need for practitioners to focus on resilience-enhancing interventions and perceived social support in order to improve mental health in people who lost their loved ones during the new coronavirus pandemic.","Sebastian Skalski et al.","https://share.osf.io/preprint/46205-7D9-04A","20210111","PsyArXiv|Life Sciences; PsyArXiv|Psychiatry; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology; covid-19; resilience; dysfunctional grief; perceived social support; pandemic grief scale","PsyArXiv","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9302,""
"Mental Health and Domestic Violence in LGB+ Persons during Lockdown Measures in Belgium","Background: To contain the COVID-19 pandemic, governments worldwide restricted social and physical contact by issuing lockdown and social-distancing measures. Yet, lockdown measures may induce mental health problems and increase the occurrence of domestic violence (DV). We examine mental health and DV in lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual and asexual (LGB+) persons under lockdown. Methods: An online self-report questionnaire on relationships, stress and aggression was administered to a non-probabilistic sample of participants living in Belgium. Participants were sampled through national media, social media, and snowballing procedures. Occurrence of DV including psychological, physical and sexual violence, stress, alcohol and drug use, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, self-harming behaviour, and help-seeking behaviour in LGB+ persons in the period of 13 March – 13 April 2020 are assessed. Results: 383 LGB+ participants were included in the analysis. In addition to high levels of stress, alcohol and drug abuse, suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviour, a third of LGB+ participants reported at least one incident of domestic violence under lockdown. Conclusion: LGB+ persons have been exposed to DV and experienced lower mental health and wellbeing during the lockdown related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings highlight the possible need for public health measures and sociocultural changes preventing DV and improving mental health during lockdown in LGB+ persons.","Lotte De Schrijver et al.","https://share.osf.io/preprint/46109-760-C6D","20210111","SocArXiv|Arts and Humanities; SocArXiv|Arts and Humanities|Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; SocArXiv|Arts and Humanities|Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies|Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies; SocArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences; SocArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Psychology; intimate partner violence; gender-based violence; quarantine; covid-19; sexual and gender minorities","SocArXiv","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-12","",9303,""