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"Rates and predictors of uptake of formal and informal mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of 26,740 adults in the UK in lockdown","Purpose: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has put a great strain on people's mental health. A growing number of studies have shown worsening mental health measures globally during the pandemic. However, there is a lack of empirical study on how people support their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to examine a number of formal and informal mental health supports. Further, it explored factors that might be associated with the use of different types mental health support. Method: Data from 26,740 adults in the UCL COVID -19 Social Study were analysed between 13th April, 2020 and 3rd July, 2020. Data were analysed using logistic and Poisson regression models. Results: About 45% of people reported talking to friends or family members to support their mental health, 43% engaging in self-care activities, 20% taking medication, 9% speaking to mental health professionals, 8% talking to a GP or other health professional, and another 8% using helpline or online services. Gender, education, living status, loneliness, pre-existing mental health conditions, general depression and anxiety, coping and personality were found to be associated with the use of mental health support. Conclusion: While the negative impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are inevitable, people can play an active role in managing their mental health. Understanding the patterns and predictors of various kinds of mental health support during the pandemic is crucial for future service planning and delivery through recognising potential barriers to mental health care faced by certain groups.","Feifei Bu; Hei Wan Mak; Daisy Fancourt","https://medrxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2021.01.11.21249509","20210113","","medRxiv","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9304,""
"Impact of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on the Mental Health and Physical Activity of Pharmacy Students at the University of Zambia: A Cross-Sectional Study","Background: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a serious global health problem that has negatively impacted the mental health of students. Methods: We conducted an online descriptive cross-sectional study among 273 undergraduate pharmacy students at the University of Zambia. A partial proportional odds regression model was used to determine the predictors of anxiety. All statistical tests were set at 95% confidence level (p<0.05). Results: A response rate of 70% was obtained with the majority of the students being female 51.6%. Of the 273 respondents, 23.8% did not experience anxiety, 34.4% experienced mild anxiety, 24.9% experienced moderate anxiety while 16.9% experienced severe anxiety about COVID-19. It was also found that 61.2% of students reported that their attention to mental health increased during the COVID-19 pandemic whereas 44.3% reported an increased resting time with a significant reduction in relaxation 51.3% and physical activity 45.4% time. Factors that affected mental health included; reduced family care (OR: 2.27; 95% CI: 1.09-4.74 ), not changing attention to mental health (OR: 0.33; 95% CI: 0.18-0.62), being in the final year of study (OR: 0.33; 95% CI: 0.13-0.84), reduced time of resting (OR: 2.10; 95% CI: 1.26-3.50) and feeling helpless (OR: 0.42; 95% CI:0.23-0.75). Conclusion: COVID-19 negatively impacted the mental health and physical activity of pharmacy students at the University of Zambia. This can have negative health and academic outcomes for students going forward. Higher learning institutions and key stakeholders should implement measures to aid students to recover from the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health and physical activity. Keywords: Coronavirus disease, COVID-19, mental health, physical activity, pharmacy students, anxiety","Steward Mudenda; Moses Mukosha; Chiluba Mwila; Zikria Saleem; Aubrey Chichoni Kalungia; Derick Munkombwe; Victor Daka; Bwalya Angel Witika; Martin Kampamba; Misheck Chileshe; Christabel Hikaambo; Maisa Kasanga; Webrod Mufwambi; Ruth Lindizyani Mfune; Scott Kaba Matafwali; Angela Gono Bwalya; David Chimbizgani Banda; Akashi Gupta; Maureen Nkandu Phiri; Eustarckio Kazonga","https://medrxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2021.01.11.21249547","20210113","","medRxiv","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9305,""
"Association of Social Media Use With Mental Health Conditions of Nonpatients During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Insights from a National Survey Study","BACKGROUND: Considerable research has been devoted to examining the mental health conditions of patients with COVID-19 and medical staff attending to these patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are few insights concerning how the pandemic may take a toll on the mental health of the general population, and especially of nonpatients (ie, individuals who have not contracted COVID-19). OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the association between social media use and mental health conditions in the general population based on a national representative sample during the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in China. METHODS: We formed a national representative sample (N=2185) comprising participants from 30 provinces across China, who were the first to experience the COVID-19 outbreak in the world. We administered a web-based survey to these participants to analyze social media use, health information support received via social media, and possible psychiatric disorders, including secondary traumatic stress (STS) and vicarious trauma (VT). RESULTS: Social media use did not cause mental health issues, but it mediated the levels of traumatic emotions among nonpatients. Participants received health information support via social media, but excessive social media use led to elevated levels of stress (ß=.175; P<.001), anxiety (ß=.224; P<.001), depression (ß=.201; P<.001), STS (ß=.307; P<.001), and VT (ß=.688; P<.001). Geographic location (or geolocation) and lockdown conditions also contributed to more instances of traumatic disorders. Participants living in big cities were more stressed than those living in rural areas (P=.02). Furthermore, participants from small cities or towns were more anxious (P=.01), stressed (P<.001), and depressed (P=.008) than those from rural areas. Obtaining more informational support (ß=.165; P<.001) and emotional support (ß=.144; P<.001) via social media increased their VT levels. Peer support received via social media increased both VT (ß=.332; P<.001) and STS (ß=.130; P<.001) levels. Moreover, geolocation moderated the relationships between emotional support on social media and VT (F2=3.549; P=.029) and the association between peer support and STS (F2=5.059; P=.006). Geolocation also interacted with health information support in predicting STS (F2=5.093; P=.006). CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 has taken a severe toll on the mental health of the general population, including individuals who have no history of psychiatric disorders or coronavirus infection. This study contributes to the literature by establishing the association between social media use and psychiatric disorders among the general public during the COVID-19 outbreak. The study findings suggest that the causes of such psychiatric disorders are complex and multifactorial, and social media use is a potential factor. The findings also highlight the experiences of people in China and can help global citizens and health policymakers to mitigate the effects of psychiatric disorders during this and other public health crises, which should be regarded as a key component of a global pandemic response.","Zhong, Bu; Jiang, Zhibin; Xie, Wenjing; Qin, Xuebing","https://dx.doi.org/10.2196/23696","","Country: CA; CANADÃ; CANADA; CANADA; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: J Med Internet Res;22(12): e23696, 2020 12 31.; Publication details: J Med Internet Res;22(12): e23696, 2020 12 31.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9306,""
"Nurse-led PrEP-RN clinic: a prospective cohort study exploring task-Shifting HIV prevention to public health nurses","OBJECTIVE: To report the results of a nurse-led pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) delivery service. DESIGN: This was a prospective cohort study conducted from 5 August 2018 to 4 March 2020. It involved manual chart review to collect data. Variables were described using frequencies and percentages and analysed using χ2 testing. Those significant in bivariate analysis were retained and entered into a binary multiple logistic regression. Hierarchical modelling was used, and only significant factors were retained. SETTING: This study occurred in an urban public health unit and community-based sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic in Ottawa, Canada. PARTICIPANTS: Of all persons who were diagnosed with a bacterial STI in Ottawa and everyone who presented to our STI clinic during the study period, there were 347 patients who met our high-risk criteria for PrEP; these criteria included patients who newly presented with any of the following: HIV contacts, diagnosed with a bacterial STI or single use of HIV PEP. Further, eligibility could be determined based on clinical judgement. Patients who met the foregoing criteria were appropriate for PrEP-RN, while lower-risk patients were referred to elsewhere. Of the 347 patients who met our high-risk criteria, 47% accepted and 53% declined. Of those who accepted, 80% selected PrEP-registered nurse (RN). PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: Uptake, acceptance, engagement and attrition factors of participants who obtained PrEP through PrEP-RN. FINDINGS: 69% of participants who were eligible attended their intake PrEP-RN visit. 66% were retained in care. Half of participants continued PrEP and half were lost to follow-up. We found no significant differences in the uptake, acceptance, engagement and attrition factors of participants who accessed PrEP-RN regarding reason for referral, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, annual income, education attainted, insurance status, if they have a primary care provider, presence or absence of depression or anxiety and evidence of newly acquired STI during the study period. CONCLUSIONS: Nurse-led PrEP is an appropriate strategy for PrEP delivery.","O'Byrne, Patrick; Vandyk, Amanda; Orser, Lauren; Haines, Marlene","https://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040817","","Country: GB; REINO UNIDO; UNITED KINGDOM; REINO UNIDO; UK; GREAT BRITAIN; INGLATERRA; ENGLAND; ESCOCIA; SCOTLAND; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: BMJ Open;11(1): e040817, 2021 Jan 07.; Publication details: BMJ Open;11(1): e040817, 2021 Jan 07.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9307,""
"""It seems like COVID-19 now is the only disease present on Earth"": living with a rare or undiagnosed disease during the COVID-19 pandemic","PURPOSE: Patients with rare and undiagnosed diseases (RUDs) face significant health challenges, which may be exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this study was to identify specific impacts of the pandemic on RUD patients, and targets for improving support and health-care access. METHODS: We conducted an online survey of RUD patients and their family members from 21 April to 8 June 2020, recruited from 76 Facebook groups for RUDs. Questions assessed patient characteristics and impacts of the pandemic on RUD diagnosis and management. RESULTS: Respondents (n = 413), including 274 RUD patients and 139 family members, were predominantly female and white, though income varied. Impacts of the pandemic included (1) barriers to accessing essential health care, (2) specific impacts of restrictive COVID-19 visitation policies on ability to advocate in health-care settings, (3) uncertainty and fear regarding COVID-19 risk, (4) exacerbated physical and mental health challenges, (5) magnified impacts of reduced educational and therapeutic services, and (6) unexpected positive changes due to the pandemic. CONCLUSION: There are specific, serious challenges affecting RUD patients and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an urgent need to develop approaches to mitigate these challenges both during and beyond the pandemic.","Halley, Meghan C; Stanley, Talia; Maturi, Jay; Goldenberg, Aaron J; Bernstein, Jonathan A; Wheeler, Matthew T; Tabor, Holly K","https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41436-020-01069-7","","Country: US; ESTADOS UNIDOS; UNITED STATES; ESTADOS UNIDOS; USA; EUA; US; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA; EEUU; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Genet Med;2021 Jan 08.; Publication details: Genet Med;2021 Jan 08.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9308,""
"I treat mental illness every day, yet I cannot find mental health treatment when I need it","","Almeida, Marcela","https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S2045796020001092","","Country: GB; REINO UNIDO; UNITED KINGDOM; REINO UNIDO; UK; GREAT BRITAIN; INGLATERRA; ENGLAND; ESCOCIA; SCOTLAND; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci;30: e2, 2021 Jan 08.; Publication details: Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci;30: e2, 2021 Jan 08.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9309,""
"What Happens When Training Goes Virtual? Adapting Training and Technical Assistance for the School Mental Health Workforce in Response to COVID-19","The Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) provides workforce training and technical assistance (TA) to support evidence-based school mental health practices. Historically, this support targeted school professionals through in-person and online trainings, workshops, and coaching. However, in response to COVID-19 restrictions, all support moved to online formats, and the Center introduced trainings for families and caregivers. The purpose of this article is to present preliminary process and outcome data that compare the reach and impact of support before and following COVID-19-related restrictions. Results suggest that transition to online support resulted in a wider reach and a more diverse audience, with no decrease in trainee satisfaction and perceived impact. Furthermore, families and caregivers reported positive gains in knowledge and behaviors following participation in a virtual youth suicide prevention training. Together, these findings suggest that online training and TA can provide tangible benefits to professionals and family members who support student mental health.","Olson, Jonathan R; Lucy, Megan; Kellogg, Marianne A; Schmitz, Kelcey; Berntson, Taylor; Stuber, Jennifer; Bruns, Eric J","https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12310-020-09401-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: School Ment Health;: 1-14, 2021 Jan 04.; Publication details: School Ment Health;: 1-14, 2021 Jan 04.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9310,""
"Mental Health Status, Anxiety, and Depression Levels of Bangladeshi University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic","The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected people of all ages across the world both physically and psychologically. Understanding COVID-19's impact on university students' mental health status in Bangladesh has been limited, yet is a necessary population to study, since they are particularly vulnerable to stress and mental health issues. This study assessed anxiety, depressive symptoms, and mental health status among university students in Bangladesh. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Revised Scale, and Mental Health Inventory-5 were translated into Bangla and administered to university students (N = 874) online. In total, 40% of the participants had moderate to severe anxiety, 72% had depressive symptoms and 53% had moderate to poor mental health status. Moreover, path analysis showed worrying about COVID-19 and knowledge about the virus predicted anxiety and moderate to poor mental health status; knowledge and belief about COVID-19's severity in Bangladesh predicted depressive symptoms. Thus, revealing that mental health issues were high and COVID-19 worry predicted psychopathology symptoms among Bangladeshi university students. Overall, these results, examining students' mental health during COVID-19, in April 2020, can be helpful to compare how students have adjusted over the pandemic's progression.","Faisal, Rajib Ahmed; Jobe, Mary C; Ahmed, Oli; Sharker, Tanima","https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11469-020-00458-y","","Country: US; ESTADOS UNIDOS; UNITED STATES; ESTADOS UNIDOS; USA; EUA; US; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA; EEUU; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Int J Ment Health Addict;: 1-16, 2021 Jan 04.; Publication details: Int J Ment Health Addict;: 1-16, 2021 Jan 04.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9311,""
"Changes in Alcohol Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact of the Lockdown Conditions and Mental Health Factors","The COVID-19 pandemic has led to governments taking a number of restrictive measures. Confinement at home during the COVID-19 crisis could have major implications on mental health and alcohol use behaviors among the whole population. The present study focuses on the role of individual characteristics, contextual factors, and mental health variables on alcohol consumption. A sample of 2871 adults (79% women) were recruited from the general population through an online self-report questionnaire. Sociodemographic data, lockdown conditions, occupational/physical activity, proximity of contamination, mental health (anxiety, depression, and intolerance of uncertainty), and alcohol consumption (frequency, quantity, and changes) have been assessed. Among participants, 49.1% of the population reported stable alcohol consumption, 24.5% reported a decreased in alcohol consumption since the beginning of the lockdown and 26.4% reported an increase in consumption. Our findings indicate that those individuals who increased their alcohol consumption during the lockdown are often older, working from home, more likely to have children, higher educated, and consume alcohol more frequently and in higher quantities. They also have a greater proximity to contamination and higher levels of anxiety and depression. Our results are discussed in terms of preventive implications.","Schmits, E; Glowacz, F","https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11469-020-00432-8","","Country: US; ESTADOS UNIDOS; UNITED STATES; ESTADOS UNIDOS; USA; EUA; US; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA; EEUU; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Int J Ment Health Addict;: 1-12, 2021 Jan 04.; Publication details: Int J Ment Health Addict;: 1-12, 2021 Jan 04.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9312,""
"Educational technology and academic performance in students of public educational institutions during confinement by COVID-19","Introduction: The articulation between education and technologies is of great relevance to the changes in society At the global level, various nations and their educational systems converge towards a cutting-edge technological proposal, so that technology is coupled in a pedagogical role within the teaching and learning process Objective: Relate the use of educational technologies with an academic performance before and during confinement by COVID-19 in the subject of mathematics in elementary school students in the Colombian Caribbean Region Methods: The sample consisted of 80 students, to whom the educational technologies questionnaire used during confinement was applied and the information on academic performance was provided by the registration and control office The data analysis was carried out by applying descriptive statistics, the data before and during confinement was analyzed applying Student’s T-test, and to establish the relationships between the variables, use of educational technologies, and academic performance, the Pearson correlation analysis was performed Results: A moderate positive significant correlation was found between the assessment that the participants assign to technology and academic performance during confinement Conclusions: Moderateandslightnegativestatistically significant correlations were found between student academic performance and the hours of use, as well as the tools for learning mathematics © 2020 Academia Nacional de Medicina All rights reserved","Cudris-Moreno, M.; Cudris-Torres, L.; Bustos-Arcón, V.; Olivella-López, G.; Medina-Pulido, P. L.; Moreno-Londoño, H. A.","https://doi.org/10.47307/GMC.2020.128.S2.20","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Gaceta Medica de Caracas;128:S336-S349, 2021.; Publication details: Gaceta Medica de Caracas;128:S336-S349, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9313,""
"Health Strategies in Latin America for the Elderly in relation to COVID-19","Introduction: The quarantine measures adopted because of the COVID-19 pandemic have involved the design and implementation of health programs to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and to understand the mental health implications for the elderly, one of the most vulnerable population groups Objective: To characterize the strategies and programs implemented by Latin American countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, focused on the older population Methods: Forty-five documents were reviewed including scientific articles, decrees, and guidelines issued by the Ministries ofHealth of13 Latin American countries under the search criteria, COVID 19, health, and older adults Results: Strategies were implemented according to the stages and levels of incidence of the pandemic, the most vulnerable groups were protected in the case of the elderly aged 60 or 65 It allowed classifying the countries according to the objective of their health actions focused on prevention, promotion, rehabilitation, and recovery ofthe patient Discussion: The health services have been reoriented by prioritizing the increase ofhealth promotion and disease prevention through information, education, and communication strategies Conclusions: The health emergency decreed by the countries did not prioritize strategies or policies against the emotional and mental aspects, and the subsequent affectations of social isolation that test the strategies and psychological resources of the new normality © 2020 Academia Nacional de Medicina All rights reserved","Bonilla-Cruz, N. J.; Cudris-Torres, L.; Mendoza-Rincón, B. M.; Gamboa-Aldana, A. S.; Forgiony-Santos, J.","https://doi.org/10.47307/GMC.2020.128.S2.17","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Gaceta Medica de Caracas;128:S301-S311, 2021.; Publication details: Gaceta Medica de Caracas;128:S301-S311, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9314,""
"The SARS-CoV-2 in Colombia – A view from the Academy of Medicine","The first case of SARS-Cov-2 in Colombia was reported on March 6th, 2020, in a woman arriving from Milan (Italy), and on March 12th sanitary emergency was declared by the President Colombia started preparation for the pandemic in early January by monitoring all ports of international entrances The initial strict and complete lockdown was mandated for 19 days starting on March 24, which was later extended in various opportunities until August 31 However, beginning late April few economic sectors were allowed to start activities The number of cases grew constantly up to the end of July and since the beginning of August, the daily number of new cases is decreasing Colombia began processing 3 000 samples for RT-PCR diagnose of COVID-19 and increased to 119 laboratories and 45 000 tests per day and increased from 3 000 to 10 000 beds in Intensive Care Units across the country The National Academy of Medicine has followed the pandemic by meeting weekly to analyze different aspects of the pandemic, among others, primary health care, and the situation of health services, mental health, economic impact, and social indiscipline Results of the early control measures and proper preparedness in testing and ICU are presented as well as the opportunities for improvement in social communication oriented to more pedagogic and educational messages instead of prohibition or fear of the current situation There are challenges for the post-pandemic such reforms to the health system, strengthening primary health care, better coordination between national and local governments, and recovery of employment that will require strong participative leadership © 2020 Academia Nacional de Medicina All rights reserved","Carrasquilla, G.","https://doi.org/10.47307/GMC.2020.128.S2.8","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Gaceta Medica de Caracas;128:S208-S217, 2021.; Publication details: Gaceta Medica de Caracas;128:S208-S217, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9315,""
"Probable trastorno de ansiedad generalizada en la pandemia COVID-19: valoración en médicos generales del Caribe colombiano","The COVID-19 pandemic is the most recent in history, characterized by high implications in terms of mortality, physical and psychological morbidity This research aimed to identify thoughts, perceptions, feelings, subjectivities, and actions concerning medical performance and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to estimate its association with probable Generalized Anxiety Disorders [GAD] A cross-sectional study was carried out among general practitioners in the Colombian Caribbean, using electronic invitation and participation to fill out a form containing sociodemographic characteristics and 41 questions about thoughts, feelings, perceptions, subjectivities, or actions related to COVID-19, taken from brainstorming on pandemics and mental health The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale [GAD-7] was applied to identify probable GAD Unadjusted logistic regression was performed A total of 294 general practitioners participated, 59 6% female, 83% of whom worked in departmental capitals 38 4% had probable GAD and more than half expressed fear of COVID-19 Symptoms associated with the presence of GAD included stress, nervousness, fear, fatigue, viral symptoms, discomfort with the pandemic, job disappointment, and perception of discrimination A lower presence of GAD was associated with the feeling of protection by their employers, perception of sufficient government measures, and trust in the information of the authorities Alternate abstract:La pandemia del COVID-19 es la más reciente en la historia de la humanidad, caracterizada por elevadas implicaciones en términos de mortalidad, morbilidad fÃsica y psicológica El objetivo de esta investigación fue identificar pensamientos, percepciones, sentimientos, subjetividades y actuaciones con referencia al desempeño médico y la pandemia del COVID-19, asà como estimar su asociación con probables trastornos de ansiedad generalizada [TAG] Se realizó un estudio transversal en médicos generales del Caribe colombiano, por medio de invitación y participación electrónica para diligenciar un formulario que contenÃa caracterÃsticas sociodemográficas y 41 interrogantes sobre pensamientos, sentimientos, percepciones, subjetividades o actuaciones relacionadas con el COVID-19, tomadas de una lluvia de ideas sobre pandemias y salud mental Se aplicó Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale [GAD-7] para identificar probable TAG Se realizó regresión logÃstica no ajustada Participaron 294 médicos generales, 59,6% femeninas, el 83% laboraba en capitales de departamentos El 38,4% presentó TAG y más de la mitad manifestó temor al COVID-19 A la presencia de TAG se asociaron los sÃntomas: estrés, nerviosismo, temor, cansancio, sÃntomas virales, incomodidad con respecto a la pandemia, decepción laboral y percepción de discriminación A menor presencia de TAG se asociaron","Monterrosa-Castro, Ãlvaro, Buelvas-de-la-Rosa, Camila, Ordosgoitia-Parra, Estefana","https://doi.org/10.21676/2389783X.3890","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Duazary;18(1):7-19, 2021.; Publication details: Duazary;18(1):7-19, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9316,""
"Survey of mental health status of first-line healthcare workers in designated hospitals for COVID-19 in Wuhan","Objective:To investigate mental health status of first-line healthcare workers in designated hospitals for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan","Xu, Song, Wu, JuanJuan, Xu, Chen, Peng, Li, Li, Yan, Li, Min","https://doi.org/10.16016/j.1000-5404.202003221","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Third Military Medical University;42(18):1830-1835, 2020.; Publication details: Journal of Third Military Medical University;42(18):1830-1835, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9317,""
"Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on perceived stress, quality of life, and coping strategies of women with breast cancer with spinal metastasis under chemotherapy","Objectives: Women with breast cancer spinal metastases are highly prone to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), resulting in the incidence of stress in these women The present study aimed to investigate the perceived stress and its effect on the quality of life (QoL) and coping strategies of female chemotherapy patients with breast cancer spinal metastases during the COVID-19 pandemic Materials and Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted during February 20, 2020 and May 21, 2020 at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic A total of 61 female chemotherapy patients with breast cancer spinal metastases completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Billings, SF-36 questionnaire, and Moos’ Coping Checklist The data were analyzed in SPSS using the Pearson correlation coefficient test at the significance level of P < 0 05 Results: The overall perceived stress level of the participants was high (51 10 ± 2 45) The overall score of coping strategies was 46 10 ± 1 15 while the scores of problem-and emotion-focused subscales were 22 25 ± 1 41 and 30 42 ± 01 30, respectively The perceived stress level had a significant correlation with overall coping (P = 0 009, r=0 8), emotion-focused coping (P = 0 04, r = 0 5), and problem-focused coping (P = 0 02, r = 0 6) strategies Finally, the results showed poor relationships between problem-focused and physical health (P = 0 009, r = 0 4), problem-focused mental health (P = 0 01, r = 0 4), emotion-focused and physical health (P = 0 02, r = 0 3), and emotion-focused and mental health (P = 0 03, r = 0 3) Conclusions: Based on the findings, there are direct correlations between the perceived stress (strong) and QoL (poor) levels of female chemotherapy patients with breast cancer spinal metastases and their coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic © 2021 The Author(s);","Charsouei, S.; Esfahlani, M. Z.; Dorosti, A.; Zamiri, R. E.","https://doi.org/10.15296/ijwhr.2021.10","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: International Journal of Women's Health and Reproduction Sciences;9(1):55-60, 2021.; Publication details: International Journal of Women's Health and Reproduction Sciences;9(1):55-60, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9318,""
"Amid COVID-19 pandemic, are non-COVID patients left in the lurch?","Objectives: 1) To explore the possible impact of the pandemic on the health seeking behavior of the patients, 2) To explore the relation of socio-demographics on the utility of health-care facilities Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted by enrolling all patients =15 years of age presenting to the Out-Patient-Department of three main public-hospitals after obtaining ethical committee approval A questionnaire with validated Urdu translation was filled by each participant that included sociodemographic data, pre-Covid and Covid-19 era health seeking behaviors and the impact of the pandemic on the utilization of healthcare facilities Data was analyzed using SPSS V 19 Results: A total of 393 patients were enrolled with a male preponderance (72%) and a median age range of 31- 45 years Fifty-eight percent of the study population was unemployed and 47 3% were seeking follow up care The frequency of ER and multiple (>4 times) OPD visits were significantly decreased in the Covid-19 times whereas, the laboratory and radiology services were largely unaffected A significant number of patients were not satisfied with the current healthcare facilities that was seen irrespective of the socio-demographic status Emergency Room and radiology services were largely unaffected whereas, elective procedures and laboratory facilities were reported to be severely affected or delayed in relation to socio-demographic variables Conclusions: Healthcare inequalities have widened and depression has shown a sharp rise during this pandemic The over-burdened healthcare facilities at the verge of collapse may miss out on the chronic non-Covid patients which would ultimately lead to increased morbidity and mortality [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences is the property of Professional Medical Publications and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use This abstract may be abridged No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract (Copyright applies to all Abstracts )","Alam, Laima, Kazmi, Syed Kumail Hasan, Alam, Mafaza, Faraid, Varqa","https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.2.3536","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences;37(2):1-6, 2021.; Publication details: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences;37(2):1-6, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9319,""
"Increased Psychological Distress, Loneliness, and Unemployment in the Spread of COVID-19 over 6 Months in Germany","Background: The COVID-19 pandemic poses a challenge to global mental health Loneliness and isolation may put people at higher risk for increased psychological distress However, there is a lack of research investigating the development of COVID-19-related distress over time Materials and Methods: We undertook an online survey among general population (N = 1903) in Germany throughout 6 months from the peak transmission period in April to the off-peak period by September 2020 Results: We found that the average prevalence of psychological distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic significantly rose from 24% to 66% between the peak and off-peak transmission period, respectively Unemployment rate and loneliness increased negative mental health outcomes, although the number of active COVID-19 cases decreased from April to September Psychological distress scores increased mostly in female, young, and lonely people Conclusions: Our results underline the importance of considering innovative alternatives to facilitate employment opportunities, distant contacts, and self-help over the course of the pandemic Our study highlights the urgent need to pay attention to mental health services specifically targeting female, young, unemployed, and lonely people","Liu, Shuyan, Heinzel, Stephan, Haucke, Matthias N.; Heinz, Andreas","https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina57010053","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Medicina;57(1):53, 2021.; Publication details: Medicina;57(1):53, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9320,""
"Physical Activity Levels and Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Preliminary Results of a Comparative Study between Convenience Samples from Brazil and Switzerland","Background and objectives: It has been suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic impaired people’s moods and general levels of physical activity, but the way in which each country is coping with the situation may result in different outcomes The aim of the present study was to compare the mental health and physical activity levels between residents of Brazil and Switzerland during the social distancing period associated with COVID-19 pandemic Materials and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire aiming to assess personal, quarantine, physical activity, and mood state disorders data was answered by 114 participants (57 from each country) of both sexes Results: Swiss participants presented a higher frequency of people (47 4%) not abiding by social distancing measures compared to Brazilian participants (1 8%;p <0 001, effect size = 0 56) There were no significant differences between the participants from the two countries regarding physical activity levels (p = 0 09) The Swiss presented a higher frequency (78 9%) of people without symptoms of depression compared to Brazilians (31 6%;p <0 001, effect size = 0 48) The Swiss also presented a higher frequency (77 2%) of people without symptoms of anxiety compared to Brazilians (35 1%;p <0 001, effect size = 0 43) There was a significant association between the restriction level and depression symptoms (p = 0 01, effect size = 0 25) but not with anxiety symptoms (p = 0 21, effect size = 0 16) Conclusions: According to the preliminary results, Brazilians presented a much higher frequency of depression and anxiety symptoms, which can be explained by characteristics other than the restriction level","Puccinelli, Paulo J.; Costa, Taline S.; Seffrin, Aldo, de Lira, Claudio A. B.; Vancini, Rodrigo L.; Knechtle, Beat, Nikolaidis, Pantelis T.; Andrade, Marilia S.","https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina57010048","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Medicina;57(1):48, 2021.; Publication details: Medicina;57(1):48, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9321,""
"COVID-19 Pandemic Stressors and Psychological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients","Background The current Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a highly stressful event that may lead to significant psychological symptoms, particularly in cancer patients who are at a greater risk of contracting viruses This study examined the frequency of stressors experienced in relation to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its relationship with psychological symptoms (i e , anxiety, depression, insomnia, fear of cancer recurrence) in breast cancer patients Methods Thirty-six women diagnosed with a non-metastatic breast cancer completed the Insomnia Severity Index, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the severity subscale of the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory, and the COVID-19 Stressors Questionnaire developed by our research team Participants either completed the questionnaires during (30 6%) or after (69 4%) their chemotherapy treatment Results Results revealed that most of the participants (63 9%) have experienced at least one stressor related to the COVID-19 pandemic (one: 27 8%, two: 22 2%, three: 11 1%) The most frequently reported stressor was increased responsibilities at home (33 3%) Higher levels of concerns related to the experienced stressors were significantly correlated with higher levels of anxiety, depressive symptoms, insomnia, and fear of cancer recurrence, rs(32) = 0 36 to 0 59, all ps <0 05 Conclusions Cancer patients experience a significant number of stressors related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which are associated with increased psychological symptoms These results contribute to a better understanding of the psychological consequences of a global pandemic in the context of cancer and they highlight the need to better support patients during such a challenging time","Massicotte, Véronique, Ivers, Hans, Savard, Josée","https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol28010034","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Current Oncology;28(1):294-300, 2021.; Publication details: Current Oncology;28(1):294-300, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9322,""
"A Nosological Exploration of PTSD and Trauma in Disaster Mental Health and Implications for the COVID-19 Pandemic","The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly spread around the world, resulting in massive medical morbidity and mortality and substantial mental health consequences Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an important psychiatric disorder associated with disasters, and many published scientific articles have reported post-traumatic stress syndromes in populations studied for COVID-19 mental health outcomes American diagnostic criteria for PTSD have evolved across editions of the manual, and the current definition excludes naturally occurring medical illness (such as viral illness) as a qualifying trauma, ruling out this viral pandemic as the basis for a diagnosis of PTSD This article provides an in-depth nosological consideration of the diagnosis of PTSD and critically examines three essential elements (trauma, exposure, and symptomatic response) of this diagnosis, specifically applying these concepts to the mental health outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic The current criteria for PTSD are unsatisfying for guiding the response to mental health consequences associated with this pandemic, and suggestions are made for addressing the conceptual diagnostic problems and designing research to resolve diagnostic uncertainties empirically Options might be to revise the diagnostic criteria or consider categorization of COVID-19-related psychiatric syndromes as non-traumatic stressor-related syndromes or other psychiatric disorders","North, Carol S.; SurÃs, Alina M.; Pollio, David E.","https://doi.org/10.3390/bs11010007","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Behavioral Sciences;11(1):7, 2021.; Publication details: Behavioral Sciences;11(1):7, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9323,""
"Health-related quality of life of community-dwelling elderly during the covid-19 pandemic","[Purpose] To examine the health-related quality of life of community-dwelling elderly by age group in the early stage of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic [Participants and Methods] The subjects were 201 older adults who had attended a university open lecture at least once in the past Responses to a questionnaire, sent to the participants on April 1st, 2020, were compared with those collected after the most recent open lecture The questionnaire items included age, outing frequency, and the Short Form-36 item health survey ver 2 (SF-36) [Results] For those in their 60s and 70s, the scores for “Physical functioningâ€, “Social functioning†and “Mental health†were significantly lower after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic than before For those in their 80s, there was no significant difference between the SF-36 scores recorded before and after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic [Conclusion] Care for older adults in an emergency situation should be tailored according to age group © 2020, Society of Physical Therapy Science (Rigaku Ryoho Kagakugakkai) All rights reserved","Sato, Y.; Ouchi, J.; Hayashi, Y.; Matsubara, M.; Yamamoto, M.; Sanada, H.; Wada, N.","https://doi.org/10.1589/rika.35.813","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Rigakuryoho Kagaku;35(6):813-818, 2020.; Publication details: Rigakuryoho Kagaku;35(6):813-818, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9324,""
"Escalating Suicide Rates Among School Children During COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown Period: An Alarming Psychosocial Issue","","Philip, Bibin V.","https://doi.org/10.1177/0253717620982514","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine;: 0253717620982514, 2021.; Publication details: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine;: 0253717620982514, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9325,""
"Potential Applications of Mobile and Wearable Devices for Psychological Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review","The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic that has been raging in 2020 does affect not only the physical state but also the mental health of the general population, particularly, that of the healthcare workers Given the unprecedented large-scale impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital technology has gained momentum as invaluable social interaction and health tracking tools in this time of great turmoil, in part due to the imposed state-wide mobilization limitations to mitigate the risk of infection that might arise from in-person socialization or hospitalization Over the last five years, there has been a notable increase in the demand and usage of mobile and wearable devices as well as their adoption in studies of mental fitness The purposes of this scoping review are to summarize evidence on the sweeping impact of COVID-19 on mental health as well as to evaluate the merits of the devices for remote psychological support We conclude that the COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted a significant toll on the mental health of the population, leading to an upsurge in reports of pathological stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia It is also clear that mobile and wearable devices (e g , smartwatches and fitness trackers) are well placed for identifying and targeting individuals with these psychological burdens in need of intervention However, we found that most of the previous studies used research-grade wearable devices that are difficult to afford for the normal consumer due to their high cost Thus, the possibility of replacing the research-grade wearable devices with the current smartwatch is also discussed IEEE","Ueafuea, K.; Boonnag, C.; Sudhawiyangkul, T.; Leelaarporn, P.; Gulistan, A.; Chen, W.; Mukhopadhyay, S. C.; Wilaiprasitporn, T.; Piyayotai, S.","https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2020.3046259","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: IEEE Sensors Journal;2020.; Publication details: IEEE Sensors Journal;2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9326,""
"Clustering and Correlation Methods for Predicting Coronavirus COVID-19 Risk Analysis in Pandemic Countries","An extraordinary outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan City, China, was subsequently termed as COVID-19 emerged in December 2019 The virus is also known as an infectious disease inherited from a novel coronavirus This study exposed the beginning of the unprecedented COVID-19 confirmed cases spike exponentially in the United States and 200 countries globally Epidemiologists usually utilize conventional spread prediction via the classic clustering method A suspected patient is likely to blow out the disease to a potential agglomerative of cases grouped in place and time In the era of cutting edge, outbreak prediction can also generate accurate techniques to utilize unsupervised machine learning methods We apply two prominent unsupervised learning methods, namely K-means clustering and correlation on a set Coronavirus Outbreak COVID-19 data collection dated March 27 and August 16, 2020 The K-means automatically search for unknown clusters of many countries infected with the COVID-19 rapidly It shows that a group of $m = 5$ produces an accuracy of about 97% with [The United States and Italy], [Iran, France], [Spain, German], [Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippine] as clusters At the same time, it predicts a pertinent relationship between the total deaths and critical patients' attributes of 0 85 while correlating COVID-19 characteristics © 2020 IEEE","Kurniawan, R.; Abdullah, S. N. H. S.; Lestari, F.; Nazri, M. Z. A.; Mujahidin, A.; Adnan, N.","https://doi.org/10.1109/CITSM50537.2020.9268920","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Int. Conf. Cyber IT Serv. Manag., CITSM;2020.; Publication details: Int. Conf. Cyber IT Serv. Manag., CITSM;2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9327,""
"Patient health engagement model: explaining citizens noncompliance and maladaptive behaviors","Background At the end of February 2020 a new case was diagnosed with COVID-19 in north Italy, suddenly followed by new cases Italian health authorities decided to enforce restrictive measures Northern areas of Italy were identified as “red areas†to slow down the epidemic and its impact on the healthcare system From this perspective, the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy constitutes a testing ground for the assessment of the ability of consumers to cope with this health risk Methods A cross-sectional study on a representative sample of 1000 Italian citizens was conducted over the period 27 February- 5 March exploring the following hypotheses: 1) less engaged individuals are more concerned for the health emergency and feel more vulnerable;2) less engaged have higher probability to develop negative attitudes and dysfunctional behaviors Results only the 16% the interviewees presented a high level of engagement Lower levels of engagement were measured in the southern parts of Italy (not yet touched by the epidemics at the time of data collection) People with lowers levels of engagement reported higher fears for the contagion and sense of vulnerability Furthermore, they showed the lower levels of trust in the Public Health Authorities, in medical research and in vaccines Finally, they appeared more dismissive in their preventive behaviors and more disorganized in the fruition of the healthcare services Conclusions A psychological analysis of processes of attitudinal and role change in the direction of becoming more engaged in health prevention is worthy in order to forecast potential dysfunctional reactions to restrictive health prevention measures and to orient personalized education initiatives to consumers with different level of engagement Key messages Profiling based on the levels of health engagement is important in order to plan more effective healthcare measures during epidemics Targeted educational initiatives should take into account citizens' engagement profiles","Graffigna, G.; Barello, S.; Palamenghi, L.; Savarese, M.; Castellini, G.","https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.620","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9328,""
"Assessing linkages between public health and population densities in cities and urban environment","The global challenges and trends of our time include natural ecosystems disturbances and the global burden of disease attributable to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and emerging infectious diseases like coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Summed to this problem is the still undervalued accountability of economic and environmental sustainability in most nations Many densely population settled cities around the world account for up to 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions mainly because of their substantial use of energy for buildings, industries, and transportation Continued increases in urbanization are also driving more exposure to air pollution, water shortages, and waste-related risks to the population This research aimed to show key connections between the multi-sectoral and interdependent determinants of health The method followed a systematic review of primary and secondary data on various topics, including global health, environmental health indicators, socio-economic factors, and linkages between economic and environmental sustainability Literature determines by 2050, 66% of the world's population projected to inhabit urban areas mostly In 2012, the global burden of disease study by using the Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) metric estimated that 23% of global deaths were attributable to the environment DALYs metric compares years of life lost due to mortality and years of life lost due to disability by a specific cause, including the burden of risk factors, diseases, lifestyles, or individual's socio-economic status Leading causes globally due to road traffic injuries, interpersonal violence, and suicide, take a substantial toll on those socio-economic factors Health is a crucial attribute of human development in the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievable by scaling up the implementation of these goals in universal, holistic, and inclusive pathways Hence, advancing sustainability policies to prosperous, healthier humanity Key messages Public health's diverse components attained when there is a shared vision in the multidisciplinary teams to disease prevention and health promotion of all individuals that make up societies Research and science communication should translate both the ideas of scientific progress and its implications for policies, economies and people's lifestyle choices","Negrón-MartÃnez, E.","https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.136","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9329,""
"Effects of Covid-19 lockdown on mental health and sleep disturbances, results from an Italian survey","Background The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting different aspects of our society and brand-new conditions are expected after the lockdown Italy was the first European country that entered a nationwide lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic Since quarantine can impact on mental health, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and sleeping disturbances in the Italian population during lockdown The factors that might influence such outcomes were explored Methods The COvid COllateral ImpactS (COCOS) project was a national cross-sectional survey performed during the last 14 days of the Italian lockdown Questionnaires were online and included items on socio-demographics, behaviours, and healthcare access Depression was assessed through the Patient Health Questionnaire-2, anxiety through the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 Participants referring sleep disturbances completed the Insomnia Severity Index Descriptive analyses, univariable and multivariable logistic regressions were performed (p-value<0 05 significant) Results The sample size was 1515 Females were 65 6%, and the median age was 42 years (IQR=23) Depression and anxiety symptoms prevalence were 24 7% and 23 2% The 42 2% had sleep disturbances and, among them, 17 4% reported moderate/severe insomnia Being female, increased time spent on internet, and avoidance of activities for peer pressure increased the likelihood of at least one of mental health outcomes Increasing age, not experiencing work-related troubles, being married/cohabitant reduced such probability Females and participants with chronic conditions resulted positively associated with sleep disturbances Conclusions The results showed a high prevalence of mental health issues Since the impact might be long-lasting, it is crucial to study effective interventions, specifically planning strategies for more vulnerable groups, e g youths, and considering the role of internet Key messages A high prevalence of mental issues and sleep disturbances was recorded during the last week of the lockdown Age, gender, marital status and the time spent on internet affected mental health while gender and presence of chronic conditions were predictors of sleep disturbances","Voglino, G.; Gualano, M. R.; Moro, G. Lo, Bert, F.; Siliquini, R.","https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.568","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9330,""
"COVID-19 and staff mental health: is there an evidence? An Italian field study","Since the early months of the COVID-19 epidemic, a large number of scientific papers have considered the possibility that healthcare professionals (HCWs) were affected by depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and psychological distress The abundance of research has also made it possible to produce several systematic reviews and meta-analyzes All the studies retrieved in these reviews, however, were cross-sectional Depressive symptoms and anxiety in HCWs were compared to “normal valuesâ€, administrative staff, or external sample;moreover, some studies had no control group No longitudinal study has been produced so far Some studies had negative results Overall, there is still little evidence of an increase in mental health problems and sleep disturbances in HCWs during the outbreak To fill this gap, we investigated the mental health of workers who have been monitored for many years in an Italian local health unit Mental health was investigated with standardized questionnaires 82 HCWs who tested positive at the COVID-19 nasopharyngeal swab, 152 exposed workers who tested negative and 361 unexposed controls participated in the survey Anxiety was reported by 16 6% of COVID-19 cases and depression by 20 3%, with a significant increase in the estimated risk (OR = 4 3;CI95%=2 4-7 4 for anxiety, OR = 3 5;CI95% =2 0-6 0 for depression) In test-positive cases, sleep was a significant moderating factor in the relationship between occupational stress or PJ and anxiety Exposed, negative HCWS also had an increased OR for anxiety (1 84, CI95% 1 1-3 1) and depression (2 2 CI95% 1 4-3 5) The frequency of anxiety and depression disorders in the population examined was not higher than that recorded in the years preceding the epidemic during periodic occupational health checks in the workplace Mental health support and organizational interventions must mainly concern workers with positive tests and should also tend to improve sleep quality Key messages Health care workers who have had unprotected exposure to COVID-19 patients, and even more those who have contracted the infection, have sleep problems, anxiety and depression The psychological support intervention for health care workers should include the promotion of sleep hygiene","Magnavita, N.; Di Prinzio, R. R.; Chirico, F.; Sacco, A.; Quintavalle, G.","https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.565","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9331,""
"10C Round table: European public health week: how to unite a continent to celebrate healthy populations","The first two editions of the European Public Health Week (EUPHW) took place in May 2019 and May 2020 Both exceeded all expectations, registering more than 140 events in more than 30 countries each year - despite the pandemic context and a fully online format in 2020 In this session we will share insights from both editions, with the round table format allowing for a wider discussion of experiences with other countries from around the world Under the motto “celebrating healthy populations†in 2019 and “joining forces for healthier populations†in 2020, EUPHW aims to raise awareness about public health, maximise existing messages around the five themes that are set each year, and encourage collaboration among all professionals contributing to public health at local, national, regional and European level Amid the COVID-19 public health emergency, the importance of ensuring that populations remain healthy and that the public health community joins forces gained momentum The five days of the 2020 edition were dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals, primary care in the digital age, staying together for mental health, equal health for all, and healthy ageing - under the exceptional overarching theme of 'COVID-19 Collaboration, Coordination, Communication' Last year's edition covered physical activity, healthy environments, the healthcare workforce, healthy and sustainable diets, and youth mental health The EUPHW Coordinator will explain what the initiative consists of and reveal key figures from both editions The different types of involvement in the EUPHW will also be described: Event host, Disseminator and Participant Three panelists will represent the EUPHW Steering Committee, providing important insights into the backstage preparation of this large-scale initiative One is the communications coordinator of the EUPHAnxt network, representing contributions from the young generation of public health professionals in Europe A second panelist will not only share the experience of hosting EUPHW events but also represent EUPHA Sections, which play an important role in fact-checking resources and messages about each of the annual themes The fourth panelist will share their experiences at country level through the Austrian Public Health Association and its own National Public Health Week The final panelist will share examples of activities hosted by the community of public health schools across Europe Although the focus of the EUPHW is the European region, its online reach enables the participation from anywhere in the world In fact, both editions saw registered activities in Brazil, USA, South Africa, Kenya, Australia and Colombia The EUPHW is an initiative by the European Public Health Association (EUPHA), receives co-funding under an operating grant from the European Union's Health Programme (2014-2020) and is supported by the WHO Regional Office for Europe Key messages The European Public Health Week brings together a continent to raise awareness about important public health issues The workshop unveils how public health themes are explored on different contexts, across different cultures and in different formats Panelists: Debora Miranda EUPHA, Portugal Contact: debbiemiranda@gmail com Thomas Dorner Austrian Public Health Association, Austria Contact: thomas dorner@meduniwien ac at Nicole Rosenkötter NRW Centre for Health - Health Information, Germany Contact: Nicole Rosenkoetter@lzg nrw de Pasquale Cacciatore EUPHAnxt, Italy Contact: pasqualecacciatore@gmail com Robert Otok AASPHER, Belgium Contact: robert otok@aspher org","Anonymous","https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.508","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9332,""
"Public Health measures to control the spread of COVID-19 amongst the migrant population in Malta","Issue In the last 10 years, the migrant population residing in Malta has increased exponentially The COVID-19 epidemic impacted disproportionally migrants which are often in disadvantaged positions due to the lower socioeconomic status, communication barriers and lower education levels Description of the Problem During the COVID-19 epidemic migrants were particularly affected due to multiple factors including communication barriers, restriction measures imposed, loss of employment, challenges accessing the healthcare system, travel ban and mental health issues Ports were closed preventing disembarkation of migrant boats and asylum request applications were put on hold Results As of the 16th of June, a total of 30 2% (n = 198) confirmed COVID-19 cases were migrants A strategy to support migrants was designed and implemented The COVID-19 outbreak in a migrant centre resulted in all the 800 residents being placed in lock-down for 38 days (5th April till 13th May) and a total of 50 COVID-19 cases Migrant boats that arrived before ports were closed were placed under quarantine Migrants reported difficulties seeking healthcare, using the helpline, and higher exposure risk due to overcrowded living conditions Lessons Migrants faced additional challenges due to the impact of the pandemic The public health response measures implemented for the general population were not always feasible or accessible for the migrant population including hygiene recommendations, access to testing, isolation and quarantine and access to accurate scientific information The mental health impact of COVID-19 among migrant populations was enhanced due to loneliness, lack of communication with their families and financial instability Challenges accessing the healthcare system, understanding the restriction measures and the evolving public health recommendations were highlighted Future strategies to control epidemics should always include specific plans to support migrant populations Key messages The public health strategy must incorporate specific plans to support migrants in order to control and reduce the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic Transdisciplinary policy needs to be developed considering the ethical, socio-economical, psychological and human right aspects of the migrant population","Melillo, T.; Medialdea-Carrera, R. M. C.","https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.429","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9333,""
"Healthcare systems strategies to manage pandemics transition phases: a systematic review","Background Several countries facing the COVID-19 pandemic were not prepared to manage it Public health mitigation strategies, ranging from isolation of infected cases to implementation of national lockdowns, proved their effectiveness for the outbreaks control However, the adjustment of public health measures is crucial during transition phases to avoid new outbreaks To address the need for designing evidence-based strategies, we performed a systematic review, identifying healthcare systems approaches, experiences and recommendations used to manage COVID-19 and other epidemics Methods PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane were searched to retrieve eligible studies of any study design, published in English until April 17th, 2020 Double-blinded screening process was conducted by titles/abstracts and subsequently eligible full-texts were read and pertinent data were extracted We performed a narrative analysis of each implemented strategy Results We included a total of 24 articles addressing the public health strategies implemented for respiratory viral infections outbreaks as COVID-19, influenza A H1N1, MERS and SARS The identified strategies are ascribable to two main categories: healthcare systems management at a national level and healthcare providers strategies at a local level The key components of the transition strategies regarded the implementation of evidence-based contextual policies, intrahospital management approaches, community healthcare facilities, non-pharmaceutical interventions, enhanced surveillance, workplace preventive measures, mental health interventions and communication plans Conclusions The identified healthcare systems strategies applied worldwide to face epidemics or pandemics, are a useful knowledge base to inform decision-makers about control measures to be used in the transition phases of COVID-19 and beyond Key messages Healthcare systems strategies that can be implemented to manage pandemics/epidemics transition phases are a useful knowledge base to inform policy makers about the most effective solutions to adopt The evidence reporting the healthcare systems management of respiratory viruses epidemics/pandemics, show the lack of a common and shared approach and more evidence-based research is needed","Cascini, F.; Hoxhaj, I.; Zaçe, D.; Ferranti, M.; Ricciardi, W.; Boccia, S.","https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.210","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9334,""
"Dealing with COVID-19 Barriers to Care: Digital Platform to support and monitor chronic patients","The Covid-19 pandemic is causing a set of disruptions, especially at the delivery of healthcare services The pandemic has shown subsidiary health effects like, chronic care, mental health, surgeries, and deadlock in the other diseases’ treatment A digital health platform (PrimaryCare@COVID-19) was implemented to be used by primary care physicians, and nurses, to address both chronic care and COVID-19-related patients at home or traveling It has been piloted in three Health centers at Lisbon Health Region and it could be scale-up to all primary care in Portugal in the near future This project was funded by the National Science Foundation to address Primary Care consultations and chronic care services shortage The clinical primary care processes were studied and a digital workflow was defined using Design Science Research Methods This project‘s innovative digital platform is already covering several dozens of chronic patients while at home and addressing the communication with COVID-19-related patients The health professionals (physicians and nurses) are able to safely and rigorously communicate with chronic patients and prescribe the required medicines, as well as inform them about the COVID-19 measures In case of patients either on quarantine or in isolation this platform also allows for the monitoring and health evaluation This eHealth Digital Platform is an opportunity to manage chronic care during epidemics, allowing to follow-up patients, preventing them from becoming uncontrolled and having to go to emergency The digital platform uses smart algorithms to deal with both medication interactions and vital signs alerts while monitoring, chronic and COVID-19 infected, patients, allowing health professionals to remotely consult these patients at home/travelers (by default with phone, but also via digital videoconferencing) and manage all health information about patients in a secure way (and following GDPR rules) Key messages The digital platform uses smart algorithms to deal with both medication interactions and vital signs alerts while monitoring chronic and COVID-19 infected patients Digital Platform is an opportunity to manage chronic care during epidemics, allowing to follow-up chronic patients, preventing them from becoming uncontrolled and having to go to emergency","Lapao, L. V.; Santos, M.; Maia, M.; Pedrosa, V.; Seixas, J.; Mira da Silva, M.; Correia, J.; Heleno, B.","https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.070","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Public Health;30, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9335,""
"An analysis of funding patterns in development assistance for mental health: who, when, what, and where","BackgroundMental health has recently gained increasing attention on global health and development agendas, including calls for an increase in international funding Few studies have previously characterized official development assistance for mental health (DAMH) in a nuanced and differentiated manner in order to support future funding efforts MethodsData from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Creditor Reporting System were obtained through keyword searches Projects were manually reviewed and categorized into projects dedicated entirely to mental health and projects that mention mental health (as one of many aims) Analysis of donor, recipient, and sector characteristics within and between categories was undertaken cumulatively and yearly FindingsBetween the two categories of official DAMH defined, characteristics differed in terms of largest donors, largest recipient countries and territories, and sector classification However, across both categories there were clear and consistent findings: the top donors accounted for over 80% of all funding identified;the top recipients were predominantly conflict-affected countries and territories, or were receiving nations for conflict-affect refugees;and sector classification demonstrated shifting international development priorities and political drivers ConclusionAcross DAMH, significant amounts of funding are directed toward conflict settings and relevant emergency response by a small majority of donors Our analysis demonstrated that, within minimal international assistance for mental health overall, patterns of donor, recipient, and sector characteristics favor emergency conflict-affected settings Calls for increased funding should be grounded in understanding of funding drivers and directed toward both emergency and general health settings","Gribble, Rebecca S. F.; Liese, Bernhard H.; Wickremsinhe, Marisha N.","https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2020.30","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Global Mental Health;8, 2021.; Publication details: Global Mental Health;8, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9336,""
"Exploring Integration Trajectories for a European Health Union","COVID-19 emerged as a cross-cutting problem across governance sectors and levels, urging the creation of a European Health Union There are already a number of integrated European governance strategies-such as the European Energy Union (2015) and the European Green Deal (2019)- A dopted for overcoming problems of governance fragmentation and inadequacy of fragmented policy responses to cross-cutting policy challenges Past studies focused on the interaction between crisis and policy change and investigated the activation of different mechanisms to enhance integration This article contributes to the debate over the creation of a European Health Union by unpacking the acknowledged dimensions of policy integration-policy frame, subsystem involvement, policy goals and policy instruments-in order to assess their manifestations in the new EU4Health policy and to establish what contextual conditions triggered the activation of the integration-enabling mechanisms that led to a more integrated European Health Union In so doing, it offers an analytical illustration and discusses implications for decision-making © The Author(s), 2020 Published by Cambridge University Press","Bazzan, G.","https://doi.org/10.1017/err.2020.98","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: European Journal of Risk Regulation;11(4):736-746, 2020.; Publication details: European Journal of Risk Regulation;11(4):736-746, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9337,""
"A multi-centric, cross-sectional study on COVID-19 in Bangladesh: clinical epidemiology and short-term outcomes in recovered individuals","Background COVID-19 turned into a global pandemic rapidly This study was aimed to investigate SARS-CoV-2 associated epidemiology and clinical outcomes in Bangladesh in order to understand the future course of COVID-19 pandemic and develop prevention approaches Design and Methods A cross-sectional retrospective interview based study was conducted on 1,021 RT-PCR confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted in six different hospitals in Bangladesh and who recovered four weeks prior to the interview date Results Of the total 1021 patients, 111 (10 9%) cases were asymptomatic while the numbers of symptomatic cases were 910 (89 1%) Higher prevalence of COVID-19 persisted in the male population (75%), cohorts having B (+) ve blood group (36 3%) and for the 31-40 age group More than 85% of the patients reported a BCG vaccination mark Common symptoms observed in our study participants were fever (72 4%), cough (55 9%), loss of taste (40 7%) and body ache (40%);whereas among the biochemical parameters, Neutrophil count (46 4%), D-dimer (46 1%), and Ferritin (37 9%) levels were found elevated Among the recovered individuals, short-term outcomes including pains and aches (31 8%), weakened attention span (24 4%) and anxiety or depression (23 1%) were also found significantly prevalent in the symptomatic cases with commodities Conclusion Our study has shown that adult males aged in between 31-40 in Bangladesh are more vulnerable to being infected with COVID-19 The study also indicates a rising trend of the asymptomatic cases as the pandemic progresses deeper in time, and hence, deployment of interventions to curb further spread of community infection is necessary to avoid the grave outcomes of COVID-19 in Bangladesh","Mannan, Adnan, Hamidullah Mehedi, H. M.; Hasan A Chy, Naim Uddin, Qayum, Md Omar, Akter, Farhana, Rob, Abdur, Biswas, Prasun, Hossain, Sanjida, Ayub, Mustak Ibn","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nmni.2021.100838","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: New Microbes and New Infections;: 100838, 2021.; Publication details: New Microbes and New Infections;: 100838, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9338,""
"Conséquences psychiatriques de la pandémie de la Covid 19 chez l’enfant et l’adolescent","Résumé L’objectif de cet article est de présenter une revue de la littérature concernant les risques psychiatriques liées à la pandémie de la Covid 19, en population pédiatrique Une revue de littérature a été réalisée sur la base de données Pubmed avec les mots clés : Covid 19, coronavirus, enfant, adolescent, santé mentale, conséquences psychiatriques et/ou psychologiques (Covid 19, Coronavirus, child, children, adolescent, mental health, psychiatric or psychological consequences) Nous présentons un état des lieux des recherches actuelles en fonction de trois facteurs : la crainte liée à la pandémie, les séquelles psychiques du confinement et les risques de traumatismes cumulatifs Nous présenterons trois vignettes cliniques d’enfants ayant été suivi pendant la crise sanitaire suite au développement de symptômes liés à cette situation exceptionnelle Nous terminerons par des perspectives sur la gestion de la crise sanitaire par les services de psychiatrie de l’enfant et de l’adolescent The objective of this article is to present a literature review concerning the psychiatric consequences associated with the Covid 19 pandemic, in the pediatric population This review is realized with Pubmed Database, using Covid 19, Coronavirus, child, children, adolescent, mental health, psychiatric or psychological consequences as keywords We propose to present an inventory of current research based on three factors: fear linked to the pandemic, the consequences of the stay-at-home confinement, and the risks of cumulative trauma We will present three clinical vignettes of children who were followed during the health crisis following the development of symptoms related to the health situation We will end with some perspectives on the management of the health crisis by child and adolescent psychiatry services","Gindt, Morgane, Fernandez, Arnaud, Battista, Michèle, Askenazy, Florence","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurenf.2021.01.001","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Neuropsychiatrie de l'Enfance et de l'Adolescence;2021.; Publication details: Neuropsychiatrie de l'Enfance et de l'Adolescence;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9339,""
"Education in Trauma-informed Care in Maternity Settings Can Promote Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic","Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected many people’s mental health, including pregnant women and clinicians who provide maternity care, and threatens to develop into a mental health pandemic Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a framework that takes into account the effect that past trauma can have on current behavior and the ability to cope and can help to to minimize re-traumatization during health care encounters The purpose of this article is to highlight the pressing need for perinatal clinicians, including nurses, midwives, physicians, doulas, nurse leaders, and nurse administrators, to be educated about the principles of TIC so that they can support the mental health of pregnant women, themselves, and members of the care team during the pandemic","Hall, Sue, White, Amina, Ballas, Jerasimos, Saxton, Sage N.; Dempsey, Allison, Saxer, Karen","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2020.12.005","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing;2021.; Publication details: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9340,""
"Examine the associations between perceived neighborhood conditions, physical activity, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic","This study examined how neighborhood conditions changed and how neighborhood conditions were associated with physical activity and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic among Americans The major outcomes were stratified by the neighborhood’s poverty and regression models were used to assess the associations between neighborhood conditions and their change during the pandemic and the outcomes of physical activity and mental health The results show that low-poverty neighborhoods had more health-promoting neighborhood conditions before the outbreak and more positive changes during the outbreak Health-promoting neighborhood conditions were associated with higher physical activity and moderate physical activity and lack of negative neighborhood conditions such as crime/violence and traffic were associated with a lower risk of mental health problems including loneliness, depression, and anxiety Mental health problems were also significantly associated with the COVID-19 infection and death and household income level Our findings suggest that it is plausible that the disparities of physical activity and mental health by neighborhood exacerbate due to the pandemic and people who living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods bear increasingly disproportionate burden","Yang, Yong, Xiang, Xiaoling","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102505","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Health & Place;: 102505, 2021.; Publication details: Health & Place;: 102505, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9341,""
"Psychological and Sexual Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Egypt: Are Women Suffering More?","Introduction Psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic include pandemic triggered feelings of fear, uncertainty, and anxiety added to the effects of restricting the population's activities in lockdown Aim We aimed to study the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on sexual satisfaction of females and males in Egypt and to evaluate possible predictive factors Methods Married men and females in Egypt were invited to respond to an online questionnaire The questionnaire addressed medical history, socioeconomic status, sexual performance satisfaction before and during the lockdown in addition to validated Arabic questionnaires for depression, sexual function in males and females, and sexual satisfaction (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Female Sexual Function Index, International Index of Erectile Function-5, Index of Sexual Satisfaction, respectively) Main outcome measure The main outcome measures were frequency of depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and sexual satisfaction in males and females during COVID-19 lockdown Results A total of 479 females and 217 males completed the questionnaire Sexual satisfaction was significantly higher before (91 2%, 73 5%) than during lockdown (70 5%, 56 2%) in both males and females, respectively During lockdown, significantly more males (70 5%) reported being satisfied with their sexual performance than females (56 2%) (P 35 years, marriage duration of 5-10 years, anxiety, and female sexual dysfunction were predictors of sexual relation stress in females Conclusion COVID-19 pandemic was associated with lower sexual satisfaction in both genders Females however suffered more anxiety and depression and thereby greater risk of sexual function difficulties and sexual dissatisfaction Intervention strategies in order to lessen the suffering of affected individuals particularly after the pandemic are recommended Omar SS, Dawood W, Eid N, et al Psychological and Sexual Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Egypt: Are Women Suffering More J Sex Med 2020;XX:XXX–XXX","Omar, Salma Samir, Dawood, Waleed, Eid, Noha, Eldeeb, Dalia, Munir, Amr, Arafat, Waleed","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esxm.2020.100295","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Sexual Medicine;9(1):100295, 2021.; Publication details: Sexual Medicine;9(1):100295, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9342,""
"Media Use Pattern as an Indicator of Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Dataset from India","This article presents data on the media use pattern of respondents with different degrees of mental well-being and mental anxiety in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic We collected data on demographic variables, patterns of media engagement, and levels of mental well-being and mental anxiety among the Indian adult population in the COVID-19 era A web-based cross-sectional online survey was conducted to obtain data on two main aspects in the context of COVID-19: mental well-being and mental anxiety and engagement with the media, both television and other social media channels Using respondent-driven convenient sampling method, 426 Indian adults (age = 18 years) residing in the country responded to the survey The survey was conducted 3 weeks after the nationwide lockdown was enforced between April 16 and 22, 2020 Besides providing the risk messages about the disease outbreak, the media channels provided sensational coverage of it that might have amplified the risk perception of the public;thus, media use pattern may be a strong indicator of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of an individual Therefore, this dataset could serve as a reference base for in-depth studies on the association between media amplification of a pandemic and the mental health status of the common public in the context of social disaster","Mukherjee, Mrinal, Maity, Chanchal, Chatterjee, Somdutta","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2021.106722","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Data in Brief;: 106722, 2021.; Publication details: Data in Brief;: 106722, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9343,""
"COVID-19 survivorship: How otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons can restore quality of life after critical illness","Mortality from COVID-19 has obscured a subtler crisis – the swelling ranks of COVID-19 survivors After critical illness, patients often suffer post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), which encompasses physical, cognitive, and/or mental health impairments that are often long-lasting barriers to resuming a meaningful life Some deficits after COVID-19 critical illness will require otolaryngologic expertise for years after hospital discharge There are roles for all subspecialties in preventing, diagnosing, or treating sequelae of COVID-19 Otolaryngologist leadership in multidisciplinary efforts ensures coordinated care Timely tracheostomy, when indicated, may shorten the course of intensive care unit stay and thereby potentially reduce the impairments associated with PICS Otolaryngologists can provide expertise in olfactory disorders;thrombotic sequelae of hearing loss and vertigo;and laryngotracheal injuries that impair speech, voice, swallowing, communication, and breathing In the aftermath of severe COVID-19, otolaryngologists are poised to lead efforts in early identification and intervention for impairments affecting patients' quality of life","Pandian, Vinciya, Brodsky, Martin B.; Brigham, Emily P.; Parker, Ann M.; Hillel, Alexander T.; Levy, Joshua M.; Rassekh, Christopher H.; Lalwani, Anil K.; Needham, Dale M.; Brenner, Michael J.","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.102917","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: American Journal of Otolaryngology;: 102917, 2021.; Publication details: American Journal of Otolaryngology;: 102917, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9344,""
"Food Insufficiency and Mental Health in the US During the COVID-19 Pandemic","Introduction During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, rates of food insecurity and mental illness have been projected to increase in the U S due to significant social and economic disruption This study aims to estimate the prevalence of food insufficiency (often the most extreme form of food insecurity), correlates of food insufficiency, and associations between food insufficiency and symptoms of poor mental health in the U S during the COVID-19 pandemic Methods Cross-sectional data from 63,674 participants of the U S Census Household Pulse Survey were collected and analyzed in 2020 Multiple Poisson regression models were used to estimate associations with food insufficiency Results Food insufficiency rose from 8 1% to 10 0% from March to June 2020 Factors associated with food insufficiency included lower age, Black/African American or Latinx race/ethnicity, being unmarried, larger household size, recent employment loss, income below the federal poverty line, and lower education (all p<0 001) Food insufficiency was independently associated with all symptoms of poor mental health, adjusting for socioeconomic and demographic factors (adjusted RRs ranged from 1 16 to 1 42, all p<0 001) The association between food insufficiency and poor mental health was attenuated among people who received free groceries or meals Conclusions Food insufficiency has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and affects vulnerable populations, placing individuals at higher risk for symptoms of poor mental health Particularly in the current crisis, clinicians should regularly screen patients for food insufficiency and mental health outcomes as well as provide support in accessing appropriate resources","Nagata, Jason M.; Ganson, Kyle T.; Whittle, Henry J.; Chu, Jonathan, Harris, Orlando O.; Tsai, Alexander C.; Weiser, Sheri D.","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2020.12.004","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: American Journal of Preventive Medicine;2021.; Publication details: American Journal of Preventive Medicine;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9345,""
"Randomized controlled trials for alcohol use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic","ABSTRACT The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has altered the logistics of ongoing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) The need to reduce in-person research and clinical activities, however, presented an additional level of complexity in order to continue conducting RCTs that focus on the development of medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) The visits require a systematic objective evaluation from the physician, mental health professional and clinical staff as many of the safety and efficacy assessments are self-reported The following commentary addresses the successes and limitations our RCTs encountered during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic","Brown, Zoe E.; Portis, Samantha M.; Fleig, Carline L.; Vasaturo-Kolodner, Talia, Swift, Robert M.; Haass-Koffler, Carolina L.","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.alcohol.2021.01.001","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Alcohol;2021.; Publication details: Alcohol;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9346,""
"Readers remain optimistic in 2021 despite COVID-19 challenges","Mental Health Weekly readers continue to weigh in on what awaits them in the new year Here are more of their comments","Canady, Valerie A.","https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.32638","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Mental Health Weekly;31(2):3-7, 2021.; Publication details: Mental Health Weekly;31(2):3-7, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9347,""
"Pandemic Planning for Hospital-Based Speech-Language Pathologists: Emerging Lessons from Coronavirus Disease","Coronavirus Disease is a novel infectious agent, for which a global pandemic was declared in March 2020 Regulatory bodies representing Canadian speech-language pathologists recommended suspending non-essential services or converting to telepractice/virtual practice where appropriate However, there is a lack of literature on surge or pandemic planning for speech-language pathologists working in hospital settings where face-to-face visits cannot be eliminated and are essential This discussion aims to address this gap by providing a systems-thinking approach to pandemic planning for speech-language pathology services This article uses the ""Stuff, Staff, Space, and Systems"" framework to promote workforce safety and stability in the context of complex hospital systems Main areas that speech-language pathology leaders should review with their teams include equipment, environment, staff areas of expertise, opportunities that support both work and home life stressors, potential supports for mental health, factors that may alleviate moral distress, and processes within the speech-language pathology team and within interprofessional teams Novel situations, such as that created by Coronavirus Disease, create situations that are challenging to individual clinicians, but also to broader teams and services This challenge necessitates transparent communication and a systems-thinking approach to review speech-language pathologists' complex work environments and protect teams' physical and mental health Alternate abstract:La maladie à coronavirus est une nouvelle maladie infectieuse, pour laquelle une pandémie mondiale a été déclarée en mars 2020 Les organismes de réglementation qui représentent les orthophonistes du Canada ont recommandé de suspendre les services non essentiels ou d'offrir les services en télépratique lorsque cela s'avérait pertinent Cependant, il y a un manque de littérature sur les plans de lutte contre les pandémies ou la planification en vue de période d'intensification adaptés aux services offerts par les orthophonistes travaillant en milieu hospitalier, milieu où les visites en personne ne peuvent être éliminées et s'avèrent essentielles Le présent article vise à combler ce manque d'informations en proposant une approche systémique pour les plans de lutte contre les pandémies adaptés aux services offerts en orthophonie Le cadre Stuff, Staff, Space, and Systems [matériel, personnel, espace et systèmes] est utilisé afin de favoriser la sécurité et la stabilité de la main-d'oeuvre dans un contexte de systèmes hospitaliers complexes Les principaux aspects que les responsables des services d'orthophonie devraient examiner avec leurs équipes sont l'équipement, l'environnement, les domaines d'expertise de chaque professionnel, les options de soutien face aux différentes sources de stress au travail et à la maison, les ressources potentielles de soutien en santé mentale, les facteurs susceptibles d'atténuer la détresse morale, ainsi que les processus au sein de l'équipe d'orthophonistes et des équipes multidisciplinaires De nouvelles circonstances, comme celles provoquées par la pandémie de la maladie à coronavirus, créent des situations difficiles non seulement pour les cliniciens au plan individuel, mais également pour les équipes et les services La présente situation difficile nécessite une communication transparente et une approche systémique pour examiner les environnements de travail complexes des orthophonistes et pour protéger la santé physique et mentale de ces équipes de professionnels","Wong, Jennifer C.","https://www.google.com/search?q=Pandemic+Planning+for+Hospital-Based+Speech-Language+Pathologists:+Emerging+Lessons+from+Coronavirus+Disease","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology;44(3):151, 2020.; Publication details: Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology;44(3):151, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9348,""
"Impact of covid-19 on mental health in ireland: Evidence to date","There is widespread concern about the impact of Covid-19 and associated restrictions on mental health Evidence to date shows that the combined effect of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated restrictions is that approximately one person in every five in the general population in Ireland (and elsewhere) has significantly increased psychological distress (e g anxiety, depression) Risk factors include being female and living alone Rates of significant psychological distress among healthcare workers are approximately double those in the general population To ameliorate this, healthcare staff require careful rostering, ability to take leave, organisational support from employers and, where necessary, “psychological first aid†Covid-19 infection itself affects mental health both immediately (e g depression, anxiety) and, most likely, in the longer term, especially among those hospitalised (e g post-traumatic stress, post-viral syndromes) People with pre-existing mental illness are at significantly increased risk of Covid-19 infection and require particular support to maintain wellness during the pandemic © 2020, Irish Medical Association All rights reserved","Kelly, B. D.","https://www.google.com/search?q=Impact+of+covid-19+on+mental+health+in+ireland:+Evidence+to+date","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Irish Medical Journal;113(10):1-6, 2020.; Publication details: Irish Medical Journal;113(10):1-6, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9349,""
"STRESS IN SYMPTOMATIC RESPIRATORY PATIENTS AND COVID-19 PANDEMIC CENTRAL HOSPITAL OF MARACAY, VENEZUELA","The objective of the present study was to evaluate the pandemic stress of COVID-19 in patients admitted to the Respiratory Symptomatic Triage at the Hospital Central de Maracay during the month of August 2020 An investigation was carried out under a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive and cross-sectional approach, with a field design The population consisted of 100 patients who were referred from the emergency on the 7 / 1pm shift to the Triage of respiratory symptoms at the aforementioned Hospital, to whom a questionnaire structured in three parts was applied considering the diagnostic and statistical criteria of mental disorders The results indicate that the factors significantly associated with the level of moderate stress in the Aragonese population in the COVID-19 pandemic were: fear, fear or panic of the modes of transmission and the prognosis of the disease represented by 77%, the excessive flow of information circulating in the different social networks with 63%, the situation prevailing in the communities reflecting 80% The concern and fear that the community presents of being infected with the virus that can lead to death is notorious It is concluded that the stress derived from the COVID-19 pandemic should be considered as a public health problem that affects the biopsychosocial well-being of the individual, family and community, so it is necessary to apply preventive measures that promote the mental health of the population","Garcia, Y.; Aguilera, B.; Lupi, M.","https://www.google.com/search?q=STRESS+IN+SYMPTOMATIC+RESPIRATORY+PATIENTS+AND+COVID-19+PANDEMIC.+CENTRAL+HOSPITAL+OF+MARACAY,+VENEZUELA","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Comunidad Y Salud;18(2):35-42, 2020.; Publication details: Comunidad Y Salud;18(2):35-42, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9350,""
"Mental health needs during COVID-19: Responses in pediatric health care","Until recently, children have not been central in news of the COVID-19 pandemic;however, the pandemic has certainly impacted them Recent studies suggest that both parental and children’s mental health has worsened since the onset of the pandemic These changes are most pronounced in families facing more hardship, and children already at high risk for mental health concerns are even more vulnerable as a result of the pandemic Children’s hospitals have responded in varied ways to these concerns, providing telehealth mental health visits, offering webinars on perti-nent topics, and adding supportive content on their web-sites This article features specific programs of Children’s Mercy with hospitals in both Kansas City, MO, and Overland Park, KS, as well as several other institutions, and outlines resources for nurses to share with families © 2020, Anthony J Jannetti Inc All rights reserved","Dokken, D.; Ahmann, E.; Miller, D.; Weaver, J.","https://www.google.com/search?q=Mental+health+needs+during+COVID-19:+Responses+in+pediatric+health+care","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Pediatric Nursing;46(6):304-307, 2020.; Publication details: Pediatric Nursing;46(6):304-307, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9351,""
"Psychological consequences of quarantine and social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic (Suplemento especial) [Spanish]","Introduction: Social isolation and quarantine during COVID-19 pandemic are effective measures with the aim of safeguarding lifes However, these measures bring an important cost for mental health Monitoring psychological reactions derivative of movement's obligatory restrictions during COVID-19 pandemics must represent a priority for all health systems","Broche-Perez, Y.; Fernandez-Castillo, E.; Luzardo, D. A. R.","https://www.google.com/search?q=Psychological+consequences+of+quarantine+and+social+isolation+during+COVID-19+pandemic.+(Suplemento+especial.)+[Spanish]","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Revista Cubana de Salud Publica;46(Suppl. 1), 2020.; Publication details: Revista Cubana de Salud Publica;46(Suppl. 1), 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9352,""
"Doctors' Mental Health Has Worsened Amid COVID-19, Survey Finds","","Anonymous","https://www.google.com/search?q=Doctors'+Mental+Health+Has+Worsened+Amid+COVID-19,+Survey+Finds","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Professional Safety;66(1):9, 2021.; Publication details: Professional Safety;66(1):9, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9353,""
"Mental health of staff working in intensive care during COVID-19","Staff working in intensive care units (ICUs) have faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic which have the potential to adversely affect their mental health. To identify the rates of probable mental health disorder in staff working in ICUs in nine English hospitals during June and July 2020. An anonymized brief web-based survey comprising standardized questionnaires examining depression, anxiety symptoms, symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), well-being and alcohol use was administered to staff. Seven hundred and nine participants completed the surveys comprising 291 (41%) doctors, 344 (49%) nurses and 74 (10%) other healthcare staff. Over half (59%) reported good well-being; however, 45% met the threshold for probable clinical significance on at least one of the following measures: severe depression (6%), PTSD (40%), severe anxiety (11%) or problem drinking (7%). Thirteen per cent of respondents reported frequent thoughts of being better off dead, or of hurting themselves in the past 2 weeks. Within the sample used in this study, we found that doctors reported better mental health than nurses across a range of measures. We found substantial rates of probable mental health disorders, and thoughts of self-harm, amongst ICU staff; these difficulties were especially prevalent in nurses. Whilst further work is needed to better understand the real level of clinical need amongst ICU staff, these results indicate the need for a national strategy to protect the mental health, and decrease the risk of functional impairment, of ICU staff whilst they carry out their essential work during COVID-19.","Greenberg, Weston, Hall, Caulfield, Williamson, Fong","https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqaa220","20210112","COVID-19; PTSD; doctors; intensive care; mental health; nurses; self-harm","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9354,""
"COVID-19 and the education of health professionals in mental health: challenges in practical teaching","","Ovejero, Barrigon, Guadalajara, Pérez-Santos, Baca-Garcia","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rpsm.2021.01.001","20210112","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9355,""
"Spread, Scale-up and Sustainability of Video Consulting in Health Care: A Systematic Review and Synthesis Guided by the NASSS Framework","Covid-19 has thrust video consulting into the limelight, as health care practitioners around the world shift to delivering care remotely. Evidence suggests that video consulting is acceptable, safe and effective in selected conditions and settings. However, research to date has mostly focused on initial adoption with limited consideration of how video consulting can be mainstreamed and sustained. The study sought to (a) review and synthesize reported opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt in the scale-up, spread, and sustainability of video consultations, and (b) identify transferable insights that can inform policy and practice. We identified papers through systematic searches in PubMed, CINAHL and Web of Science. Included articles reported on synchronous, video-based consultations that had spread to more than one setting beyond an initial pilot or feasibility stage, and were published since 2010. We used the Non-adoption, Abandonment, and challenges to the Scale-up, Spread, and Sustainability (NASSS) framework to synthesise findings relating to 7 domains: an understanding of the health condition(s) for which video consultations were being used, the material properties of the technological platform and relevant peripherals, the value proposition for patients and developers, the role of the adopter system, organisational factors, wider macro-level considerations, as well as emergence over time. We identified 13 papers describing 10 different video consultation services in 6 regions, covering (i) video-to-home services, connecting providers directly to the patient; (ii) hub-and-spoke models, connecting a provider at a central hub to a patient at a rural centre; and (iii) large-scale top-down evaluations scaled-up or spread across a national health administration. Services covered rehabilitation, geriatrics, cancer surgery, diabetes, and mental health, and general specialist care and primary care. Potential enablers to spread and scale-up included embedded leadership and the presence of a telehealth champion, appropriate reimbursement mechanisms, user-friendly technology, pre-existing staff relationships, and adaptation (of technology and services) over time. Challenges tended to focus on service development, such as the absence of a long-term strategic plan, resistance to change, cost and reimbursement issues and technical experience of staff. There was limited articulation of the challenges to scale-up and spread of video consultations. This was combined with a lack of theorization, with papers tending to view spread and scale-up as the sum of multiple technical implementations, rather than theorising the distinct processes required to achieve widespread adoption. There remains a significant lack of evidence that can support spread and scale-up of video consulting. Given the recent pace of change due to Covid-19, a more definitive evidence base is urgently needed that can support global efforts and match enthusiasm for extending use.","James, Papoutsi, Wherton, Greenhalgh, Shaw","https://doi.org/10.2196/23775","20210112","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9356,""
"Older Australians are the most vulnerable consumers of community mental health teams during the COVID-19 pandemic","","McKay, Aquilina, Wand","https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856220984033","20210112","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9357,""
"Anxiety, depression and concerns of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic","In December 2019, the emerging of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has influenced the whole world. The current pandemic also triggers several psychological changes. Uncertainties and changes in health practices may cause anxiety, depression, and concerns on vulnerable populations such as pregnant. This study aims to survey the pregnant women to capture the psychological impact and perceptions during the pandemic. A total of 297 pregnant women aged ≥ 18 years were enrolled in May 2020. We evaluated the hard-copy survey included questions about demographic and clinical information of patients, 95% confidence intervals of a COVID-19-related questionnaire in a Likert scale and 14-item Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). A total of 297 pregnant women were included in this study with a mean age of 27.64. Most patients (82.5%) had concerns about infecting their babies during delivery. The fear of infection of the fetus during delivery revealed elderly age and having anxiety as the unique significant risk factors. Mean HADS-A and HADS-D scores were 7.94 (± 4.03) and 7.23 (± 3.84), respectively. Multivariate analysis showed having anxiety was associated with a high HADS-D score and concern about the inability to reach obstetrician, and being in advanced age, having a high HADS-A score, and concern about the inability to reach obstetrician demonstrated significant effects on HADS-D score. We conclude that in future pandemics, communications and reassurance of the patients should be prioritized upon their routine ante-natal care to avoid increased levels of anxiety and even depression.","Akgor, Fadıloglu, Soyak, Unal, Cagan, Temiz, Erzenoglu, Ak, Gultekin, Ozyuncu","https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-020-05944-1","20210112","Anxiety; COVID-19; Depression; Pandemic; Pregnancy; Psychological impact","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9358,""
"[Psychological stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: consequences for psychiatric patients and therapeutic implications]","The outbreak of the COVID-19 disease and the rapid spread of the inducing coronavirus SARS-CoV‑2 threatens not only people's physical health but also their mental health. Its influence on incidence and course of existing illnesses in the psychiatric outpatient sector in Germany is still unknown. The medical reports of 682 persons in psychiatric treatment were retrospectively investigated, regarding their subjective response to this pandemic and its clinical relevance. Of the patients 60.5% (n = 378) experienced greater psychological stress, 14.5% (n = 99) reported fear of the SARS-CoV‑2 and the possible danger of infection, 25.5% (n = 174) reported fear resulting from the protective measures taken (lock down) and 4.3% (n = 29) reported fear of both. This differed significantly across diagnoses: people with anxiety disorders reported significantly greater stress as well as greater fear of the virus, whereas people with psychoses were significantly less affected than the other patients. Of the participants 43.7% (n = 132) were so strongly affected that acute treatment had to be implemented and 6.0% (n = 18) had to be referred to inpatient care. People with mental illnesses are particularly vulnerable to the psychological strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. Long-term studies on the further course of disease will be necessary. Additional studies that test interventions to build resilience in this population will also be needed. HINTERGRUND: Der Ausbruch der COVID-19-Erkrankung und die rasche Ausbreitung des sie verursachenden Coronavirus SARS-CoV‑2 bedroht weltweit nicht nur die physische, sondern auch die psychische Gesundheit der Bevölkerung. Seine Auswirkungen auf Neuerkrankungen und die Entwicklung bestehender Erkrankungen im ambulanten psychiatrischen Bereich in Deutschland ist noch nicht untersucht. Die Dokumentation in den Akten von 682 behandelten psychisch erkrankten Personen wurde retrospektiv bezüglich ihrer subjektiv erlebten Belastung durch die Pandemie und der klinischen Relevanz hin untersucht. Bei 60,5 % (n = 378) bestand eine psychische Belastung durch diese Pandemie. 14,5 % (n = 99) der Betroffenen litten unter Angst vor dem Virus SARS-CoV‑2 und einer möglichen Infektion, 25,5 % (n = 174) unter den getroffenen Schutzmaßnahmen (Lockdown) und 4,3 % (n = 29) unter beidem; hierbei bestanden signifikante diagnoseabhängige Unterschiede. Angsterkrankte waren signifikant stärker belastet und hatten mehr Angst vor der Erkrankung, Psychoseerkrankte waren signifikant weniger belastet. Bei 43,7 % aller dieser Belasteten (n = 132) wurde eine akute therapeutische Intervention erforderlich, 6,0 % (n = 18) mussten stationär eingewiesen werden. Psychisch Vorerkrankte gehören zu den durch die Belastungen der COVID-19-Pandemie besonders gefährdeten Bevölkerungsgruppen. Langfristigere Untersuchungen zum Verlauf der psychischen Belastungen unter Pandemiemaßnahmen sowie Studien zur Förderung von Resilienz in dieser Bevölkerungsgruppe und die Implementierung solcher Maßnahmen sind erforderlich.","Winkler, Jalilzadeh Masah, Moran, Bretz, Tsagkas, Goldschmidt, Schouler-Ocak","https://doi.org/10.1007/s00115-020-01056-y","20210112","COVID-19 pandemic; Crisis intervention; Lock down; Mental disorder; Psychological stress","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9359,""
"Anxiety, depression, and health anxiety in undergraduate students living in initial US outbreak "hotspot" during COVID-19 pandemic","Evidence of the psychological distress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including depression, anxiety, and health anxiety, has been documented globally. College students are a unique sub-set of the population with consistently elevated psychological distress associated with the pandemic, and well-informed intervention is urgently needed. The current study is the first, to our knowledge, to document the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of undergraduates in a heavily impacted area in the United States. Cross-sectional, self-report data on psychological distress and COVID-19 exposure were collected from a racially and ethnically diverse sample of 641 undergraduates between April 7-9 May 2020. Nearly half of the students reported elevated psychological distress, including health anxiety, general anxiety, and depression. Heightened risk of psychological distress was associated with female sex, a COVID-19 case in one's immediate social network, underlying medical vulnerabilities, and recent experience of ≥3 viral symptoms. Vigilance to viral symptoms and worry about coronavirus were also factors associated with more severe psychological distress. The current study highlights some of the factors associated with a greater risk of developing psychological distress due to COVID-19 and can be used to inform the dissemination of psychological interventions.","Kibbey, Fedorenko, Farris","https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2020.1853805","20210112","COVID-19; illness anxiety; mental health; psychological distress","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9360,""
"Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health outcomes in a cohort of early psychosis patients","To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical outcomes, we used data from Electronic Health Records from 128 patients receiving care at a First Episode Psychosis clinic. Rates of admission or emergency room (ER) visits from January 2020 to July 2020 were analysed using difference-in-difference regression. We used the same weeks in 2019 to control for seasonality. We found 17 hospitalizations or ER visits between 1 January 2020 and 13 March 2020 (incidence rate: 71.4 events/1000 person-weeks) and 6 between 14 March 2020 and 20 June 2020 (incidence rate: 18.5 events/1000 person-weeks) for an incidence rate ratio of 0.26. The severity of presentation worsened after transition to telemedicine. No signs of significant interruptions of care were found. We report that patients have avoided accessing higher levels of care, except in extreme cases. We argue that this is not a sustainable trajectory and that public health actions are required.","Szmulewicz, Benson, Hsu, Hernán, Öngür","https://doi.org/10.1111/eip.13113","20210112","coronavirus 19; employment; hospitalizations; schizophrenia; substance abuse","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9361,""
"Mental health problems among COVID-19 survivors in Wuhan, China","","Mei, Wang, Bryant, Wei, Yuan, Li","https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20829","20210112","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9362,""
"An online observational study assessing clinical characteristics and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health: a perspective study from Bangladesh","The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has cost numerous lives and induced tremendous mental stress among people. The purpose of this research was to determine anxiety and depression levels, clinical features, and the connections between demographic variables and depression prevalence as well as anxiety prevalence among reported COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh. For the purpose of data collection, an online cross-sectional survey was carried out from May 26 to June 27, 2020, utilizing a Google adapted preformed questionnaire. The form was shared with a short overview and justification through Facebook, Twitter, Facebook messenger, Viber, and What's App. The Google form contains five parts: a brief introduction, an approval statement, demographics, clinical and radiological data, and mental health assessment by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Formal ethical clearance was taken from the Institute of Biological Science (IBSc), Bangladesh. Informed consent was ensured before participation. One hundred and fifty-three (153) patients with COVID-19 who had an average age of 39.43 ± 17.59 years with male predominance (72%) were included. A total of 32.7% were doing health-care related jobs, and 17.7% lost their jobs due to COVID-19. Patients had a median income of 30,000 Bangladesh taka (BDT). Of all, 12.4% of the participants showed asymptomatic features, whereas 87.6% of patients were symptomatic and presented with fever (79%), cough (58.8%), myalgia (24.2%), breathlessness (23.5%), sore throat (21.6%), fatigue (19.6%), headache (13.7%), nausea and/or vomiting (11.8%), runny nose (9.8%), chest pain (9.2%), diarrhea (8.5%), stuffy nose (3.2%), ARDS (2.6%), oral ulcer (2.6%), and conjunctivitis (1.9%). Overall, the prevalence of anxiety and depression was 63.5% and 56.6%, respectively. Among the participants, 13.2% had only anxiety, 6.3% had only depression, and 50.3% had both. In most cases, middle age, male, and healthy workers were patients. Fever and cough were the standard presentations. Approximately two-thirds or 66.67% of patients had anxiety and depression, one or both.","Mina, Billah, Karmakar, Das, Rahman, Hasan, Acharjee","https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-020-01445-2","20210112","Anxiety; Bangladesh; COVID-19; Clinical characteristics; Depression","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9363,""
"Employment Uncertainty and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Initial Social Distancing Implementation: a Cross-national Study","Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes in the work environment and employment uncertainty. This paper reports on a cross-national comparison of four countries (Norway, UK, USA and Australia) and examines the differences in mental health between those individuals employed and those not employed during the social distancing implementation. Participants (<i>N</i> = 3,810) were recruited through social media in April/May 2020 and were invited to complete a self-administered electronic survey over a 3-week period. Differences between those employed and those not employed with regard to their sociodemographic characteristics and mental health were investigated with chi-square tests, independent <i>t</i> tests, and one-way analysis of variances (ANOVAs). Compared with their counterparts, participants who were employed reported lower levels of mental health distress (<i>p</i> < 0.001), higher levels of psychosocial well-being (<i>p</i> < 0.001), better overall quality of life (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and lower levels of overall loneliness, social loneliness, and emotional loneliness (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Small to medium but consistent differences (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 0.23-0.67) in mental health favor those with employment or those who were retired. Further study is needed to assess mental health over time as the COVID-19 pandemic and employment uncertainty continues.","Ruffolo, Price, Schoultz, Leung, Bonsaksen, Thygesen, Geirdal","https://doi.org/10.1007/s40609-020-00201-4","20210112","COVID-19; Coronavirus; Economic uncertainty; Employment; Mental health; Social distancing","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9364,""
"Fear of COVID-19 in Romania: Validation of the Romanian Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale Using Graded Response Model Analysis","One of the basic emotions generated by the COVID-19 pandemic is the fear of contacting this disease. The main aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Romanian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), based on classical test theory and item response theory, namely, graded response model. The FCV-19S was translated into Romanian following a forward-backward translation procedure. The reliability and validity of the instrument were assessed in a sample of 809 adults (34.6% males; <i>M</i><sub>age</sub> = 32.61; SD  ±11.25; age range from 18 to 68 years). Results showed that the Romanian FCV-19S had very good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = .88; McDonald's omega = .89; composite reliability = .89). The confirmatory factor analysis for one-factor FCV-19S based on the maximum likelihood estimation method with Satorra-Bentler correction for non-normality proved that the model fitted well (CFI = .99, TLI = .97, RMSEA = .06, 90% CI [.05, .09], SRMR = .01). As for criterion-related validity, the fear of COVID-19 score correlated with depression (<i>r</i> = .25, <i>p</i> < .01), stress (<i>r</i> = .45, <i>p</i> < .01), resilience (<i>r</i> = - .22, <i>p</i> < .01) and happiness (<i>r</i> = -.33, <i>p</i> < .01). The heterotrait-monotrait criteria less than .85 certified the discriminant validity of the FCV-19S-RO. The GRM analysis highlighted robust psychometric properties of the scale and measurement invariance across gender. These findings emphasized validity for the use of Romanian version of FCV-19S and expanding the existing body of research on the fear of COVID-19. Overall, the current research contributes to the literature not only by validating the FCV-19S-RO but also by considering the positive psychology approach in the study of fear of COVID-19, emphasizing a negative relationship among resilience, happiness and fear in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.","Stănculescu","https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-020-00428-4","20210112","COVID-19 pandemic; Coronavirus; Depression; Graded response model; Resilience; Stress","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9365,""
"Assessment of Fear of COVID-19 in Older Adults: Validation of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale","There is no information in Peru on the prevalence of mental health problems associated with COVID-19 in older adults. In this sense, the aim of the study was to gather evidence on the factor structure, criterion-related validity, and reliability of the Spanish version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) in this population. The participants were 400 older adults (mean age = 68.04, SD = 6.41), who were administered the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, Revised Mental Health Inventory-5, Patient Health Questionnaire-2 items, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale 2 items. Structural equation models were estimated, specifically confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), bifactor CFA, and structural models with latent variables (SEM). Internal consistency was estimated with composite reliability indexes (CRI) and omega coefficients. A bifactor model with both a general factor underlying all items plus a specific factor underlying items 1, 2, 4, and 5 representing the emotional response to COVID better represents the factor structure of the scale. This structure had adequate fit and good reliability, and additionally fear of COVID had a large effect on mental health. In general, women had more fear than men, having more information on COVID was associated to more fear, while having family or friends affected by COVID did not related to fear of the virus. The Spanish version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale presents evidence of validity and reliability to assess fear of COVID-19 in the Peruvian older adult population.","Caycho-RodrÃÂguez, Tomás, Barboza-Palomino, Ventura-León, Gallegos, Reyes-Bossio, Vilca","https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-020-00438-2","20210112","Bifactor model; Fear of COVID-19; Older adults; Reliability; Validity","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9366,""
"The COVID-19 Pandemic in Nijmegen, the Netherlands: Changes in Presented Health Problems and Demand for Primary Care","We studied the changes in presented health problems and demand for primary care since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Netherlands. We analyzed prominent symptom features of COVID-19, and COVID-19 itself as the reason for encounter. Also, we analyzed the number and type of encounters for common important health problems. Respiratory tract symptoms related to COVID-19 were presented more often in 2020 than in 2019. We observed a dramatic increase of telephone/e-mail/Internet consultations in the months after the outbreak. Contacts for other health problems such as prevention and acute and chronic conditions plummeted substantially (<i>P</i> <0.001); mental health problems stabilized.","Schers, van Weel, van Boven, Akkermans, Bischoff, Hartman","https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.2625","20210112","COVID-19; coronavirus; delivery of healthcare; general practice; primary care; the Netherlands","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9367,""
"Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders: narrative review","COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, by the World Health Organization. The pandemic has had unprecedented worldwide implications, in particular on marginalized populations. The aim of this study is to review the impact of the pandemic on patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. A number of databases were searched for this review, including PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Google Scholar. Search terms included psychosis and COVID-19, schizophrenia and COVID-19, and severe mental illness and COVID-19. We included all English language papers and preprints. The final search was done on 15 July 2020. Forty-seven relevant studies were identified and included in this review. Studies were summarised into five main subcategories: potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical health outcomes of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, impact on mental health outcomes, review of case reports and case series to date, treatment recommendation guidelines and risk of increased prevalence of psychosis. Patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders may be vulnerable to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This patient population has a number of risk factors, including psychosocial adversities and illness related factors. Continuous monitoring and long-term studies of the impact of the pandemic on this patient population are required.","Zhand, Joober","https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2020.157","20210112","COVID-19; psychosis; schizophrenia; serious mental illness","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9368,""
"Fear at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic: validation of the Arabic version of the Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire among Saudi-based respondents","The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented stress and fear throughout the world. To evaluate the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Saudi public, and to examine the performance of the Arabic version of the Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ) scale. We conducted an online questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey of a sample of the Saudi public. The study included 347 participants, who reported significantly higher levels of distress, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and somatisation compared with a normative sample. Females scored higher in terms of somatisation, depression and anxiety symptoms, and distress. Obtaining COVID-19 information from friends and relatives was associated with higher levels of somatisation, depression and anxiety symptoms, and distress. Cronbach's alpha was 0.93 for the distress scale, 0.88 for the depression scale, 0.88 for the anxiety scale and 0.86 for the somatisation scale. Levels of psychological distress were high among the Saudi public during the COVID-19 pandemic. We found high reliability for the Arabic version of the 4DSQ scale. However, three items did not conform to the four-factor structure, namely, item 1: 'During the past week, did you suffer from dizziness or feeling light-headed?', item 20: 'During the past week, did you suffer from disturbed sleep?' and item 46: 'During the past week did you ever think I wish I was dead?'.","Aljemaiah, Osman, Alharbi, Alshehri, Aldggag, Aljoudi, Abdulsomad, Abdulghani, Alotaibi","https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2020.166","20210112","4DSQ test; Arabic; COVID-19; anxiety; depression; validation","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9369,""
"Hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of adult patients with Covid-19 infection in a primary care setting (LIBERTY): A structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial","The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic potential of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in the treatment of adult patients with PCR-confirmed Covid-19 infection in a primary open-care setting, as compared to placebo. The study hypothesis is that treatment with HCQ will reduce the risk of hospitalization because of Covid-19 infection, and the sample size estimate of the study is based on the need to test this hypothesis. The secondary objectives of the study are: to evaluate the safety and tolerability of HCQ in the treatment of adult patients with PCR-confirmed Covid-19 infection in a primary open-care setting, as compared to placebo; to collect experience of the use of HCQ in the treatment of Covid-19 infection in outpatients, in order to be able to identify patient characteristics that predict specific treatment responses (favourable or unfavourable); this objective will also be addressed by post-hoc subgroup analysis of the study results and by meta-analysis of pooled patient data from other clinical trials of HCQ in outpatients; and to evaluate the impact of Covid-19 infection and its treatment on the mental health and well-being of the study participants. In addition, if the data allow, the study has the following exploratory objectives: to evaluate the extent and duration of SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding by PCR testing of nasopharyngeal swab samples in study subjects treated with HCQ, as compared to placebo; to evaluate the extent and time course of SARS-CoV-2 virus-specific antibody responses in serum of study subjects treated with HCQ, as compared to placebo; to evaluate other possible biomarker changes in blood in study subjects treated with HCQ, as compared to placebo; to explore the possible effects of genetic variation in drug metabolizing enzymes on HCQ-related outcomes in the study population; to explore the associations of HCQ-related outcome variables with other patient characteristics, e.g. HLA haplotypes, HCQ concentrations, demographic variables, disease history and concomitant medications. This is a phase 2, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized, parallel-group treatment trial comparing HCQ with placebo in outpatients with Covid-19 infection. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the two treatment arms. Main inclusion criteria: 1. Males and females >40 years of age, or 18-40 years of age with one or both of the following: i. diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2); ii. BMI > 35 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; 2. Valid independent informed consent obtained; 3. Symptoms typical of Covid-19 infection, according to criteria specified in the study protocol. The onset of symptoms must be within 5 days of enrolment; 4. Positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result of a nasopharyngeal swab sample. Main exclusion criteria: 1. Suspected severe or moderately severe pneumonia, presenting with any of the following: respiratory rate > 26 breaths/min; significant respiratory distress; or SpO<sub>2</sub> ≤94% on room air; 2. Requiring treatment in the hospital, according to the treating physician's judgement; 3. Any contraindication to treatment with HCQ; 4. Pregnancy or lactation. The trial will be conducted at seven study sites in a primary public health care setting in the region of Satakunta, Finland. Participants will be randomized to receive either HCQ capsules at 300 mg twice a day for one day and then 200 mg twice a day for 6 days, or placebo capsules for 7 days. The primary endpoint of the study is the number of hospitalizations due to Covid-19 infection within four weeks of entry into the study. The secondary endpoints of the study include the following: duration and severity of Covid-19-related symptoms, as reported by daily self-assessments; number of Intensive Care Unit treatment episodes due to Covid-19 infection within four weeks of entry into the study; number of deaths due to Covid-19 infection within four weeks of entry into the study; number of treatment-related adverse events (AEs) and serious AEs (SAEs); all-cause hospitalizations and mortality within six months of entry into the study; and self-assessed symptoms of anxiety, as assessed with repeated administration of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7). The exploratory endpoints of the study include the following: extent and duration of SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding and virus-specific antibody responses in serum; and possible other blood biomarker changes. Eligible study participants are randomly allocated into two treatment arms (1:1 ratio). The randomization list has been generated using Viedoc™ (Viedoc Technologies AB, Uppsala, Sweden) that is used as an electronic data capture system for this study. The participants and all study personnel remain blinded to the treatment allocation by having both IMPs packed in identical containers. Masking of the treatments was performed by re-formulation of the IMPs so that the HCQ capsules and the placebo capsules have identical appearance. 600 participants are to be randomised with 300 in each arm. Protocol version 2, dated 14 July 2020; recruitment is expected to start in December, 2020, and to be completed in June, 2021. EudraCT 2020-002038-33 , registered 26 June 2020 FULL PROTOCOL: The full protocol is attached as an additional file, accessible from the Trials website (Additional file 1). The protocol has been redacted to conform with privacy regulations by deleting the names and contact information of individuals mentioned in the protocol but not listed as authors in this communication. In the interest of expediting dissemination of this material, the familiar formatting has been eliminated; this Letter serves as a summary of the key elements of the full protocol.","Vainio, Hietasalo, Koivisto, Kääriäinen, Turunen, Virtala, Vuorinen, Scheinin","https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-04989-6","20210112","COVID-19; Randomised controlled trial; hospitalization; hydroxychloroquine; open care; primary care; protocol; public health care","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9370,""
"Marine Waste-Sources, Fate, Risks, Challenges and Research Needs","The article presents a comprehensive and cross-cutting review of key marine waste issues, taking into account: sources, fate, risks, transport pathways, threats, legislation, current challenges, and knowledge gaps. The growing amount of both human-created waste in seas and oceans and waste reaching marine ecosystems from land is one of today's challenges for the global economy and the European Union. It is predicted that if no decisive steps are taken to limit the amount of this type of waste, there may be more plastic waste than fish in the oceans after 2050. The influence of microplastics and nanoplastics on living organisms remains undiagnosed. Within the international and EU law, solutions are being developed to properly manage waste on board ships and to reduce the impact of processes related to the recycling of the vessels on the environment. Currently, over 80% of ships are dismantled in the countries of South Asia, in conditions that threaten the environment and the safety of workers. After World War 2, large quantities of chemical weapons were deposited in the seas. Steel containers with dangerous substances residing in the sea for over 70 years have begun leaking, thus polluting water. For many years, radioactive waste had also been dumped into marine ecosystems, although since 1993 there has been a total ban on such disposal of radionuclides. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marine waste generation has also been presented as a significant factor influencing marine waste generation and management.","Dąbrowska, Sobota, Świąder, Borowski, Moryl, Stodolak, Kucharczak, Zięba, Kazak","https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18020433","20210112","MARPOL; SARS-CoV-2; chemical weapon; marine ecosystems; marine transport; microplastics; nanoplastics; radioactive waste; ship recycling; sustainable waste management","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9371,""
"Mental health impact of the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic on Spanish healthcare workers: A large cross-sectional survey","Healthcare workers are vulnerable to adverse mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We assessed prevalence of mental disorders and associated factors during the first wave of the pandemic among healthcare professionals in Spain. All workers in 18 healthcare institutions (6 AACC) in Spain were invited to web-based surveys assessing individual characteristics, COVID-19 infection status and exposure, and mental health status (May 5 - September 7, 2020). We report: probable current mental disorders (Major Depressive Disorder-MDD- [PHQ-8≥10], Generalized Anxiety Disorder-GAD- [GAD-7≥10], Panic attacks, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder -PTSD- [PCL-5≥7]; and Substance Use Disorder -SUD-[CAGE-AID≥2]. Severe disability assessed by the Sheehan Disability Scale was used to identify probable "disabling" current mental disorders. 9,138 healthcare workers participated. Prevalence of screen-positive disorder: 28.1% MDD; 22.5% GAD, 24.0% Panic; 22.2% PTSD; and 6.2% SUD. Overall 45.7% presented any current and 14.5% any disabling current mental disorder. Workers with pre-pandemic lifetime mental disorders had almost twice the prevalence than those without. Adjusting for all other variables, odds of any disabling mental disorder were: prior lifetime disorders (TUS: OR=5.74; 95%CI 2.53-13.03; Mood: OR=3.23; 95%CI:2.27-4.60; Anxiety: OR=3.03; 95%CI:2.53-3.62); age category 18-29 years (OR=1.36; 95%CI:1.02-1.82), caring "all of the time" for COVID-19 patients (OR=5.19; 95%CI: 3.61-7.46), female gender (OR=1.58; 95%CI: 1.27-1.96) and having being in quarantine or isolated (OR= 1.60; 95CI:1.31-1.95). One in seven Spanish healthcare workers screened positive for a disabling mental disorder during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers reporting pre-pandemic lifetime mental disorders, those frequently exposed to COVID-19 patients, infected or quarantined/isolated, female workers, and auxiliary nurses should be considered groups in need of mental health monitoring and support.","Alonso, Vilagut, Mortier, Ferrer, Alayo, Aragón-Peña, Aragonès, Campos, Cura-González, Emparanza, Espuga, Forjaz, González-Pinto, Haro, López-Fresneña, Salázar, Molina, OrtÃÂ-Lucas, Parellada, Pelayo-Terán, Pérez-Zapata, Pijoan, Plana, Puig, Rius, RodrÃÂguez-Blázquez, Sanz, Serra, Kessler, Bruffaerts, Vieta, Pérez-Solà","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rpsm.2020.12.001","20210112","Adverse Mental Health; COVID-19 pandemic; Disability; Discapacidad; Healthcare Workers; Mental Disorders; Necesidad de atención; Need for Care; Pandemia de COVID-19; Salud mental adversa; Trabajadores de la salud; Trastornos mentales","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9372,""
"The Mental Health of Latinx Adults in the United States During the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Snapshot of Anxiety, Depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms","The current study documented levels of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, and COVID-19 fears and impacts among Latinxs in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants of this cross-sectional study were 388 Latinx adults who completed an online survey between June and November 2020. Almost half of participants showed clinical levels of anxiety and depression and more than a quarter of participants showed clinical levels of posttraumatic stress. Latinxs reported on average 22 types of negative pandemic life impacts. Group differences based on gender, educational attainment, income, vulnerability to COVID-19, and essential worker status were found for mental health symptoms. Severity of COVID-19 fears and negative life impact counts were related to gender, nativity, educational attainment, vulnerability to COVID-19, and insurance status. Specific Latinx groups experienced greater levels of psychological distress during the pandemic. Further examination of risk and protective factors is needed for communities of color.","Bianca T. Villalobos et al.","https://share.osf.io/preprint/461CC-4EB-413","20210113","PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology|Anxiety Disorders; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology|Depressive Disorders; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology|Mental Disorders; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology|Trauma and Stress; anxiety; covid-19; depression; latinx; posttraumatic stress","PsyArXiv","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9373,""
"The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns: A Review and Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Studies and Natural Experiments","Lockdowns to control the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have had profound effects on everyday life worldwide, but their effect on mental health remains unclear because available meta-analyses and reviews rely mostly on cross-sectional studies. We conducted a rapid review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies and natural experiments investigating the relationship between COVID-19 lockdowns and mental health. A total of 25 studies involving 72,004 participants and 58 effect sizes were analyzed. Using a random effects model, we found that lockdowns had small effects on mental health symptoms, g = 0.17, SE = 0.05, 95% CI [0.06, 0.24], p = .001, but the effects on positive psychological functioning, g = -0.12, SE = 0.11, 95% CI [-0.33, 0.09], p = .27, were not significant. Multivariate analysis of effect sizes revealed significant and relatively small effect sizes for anxiety and depression, while those for social support, loneliness, general distress, negative affect, and suicide risk were not significant. Results indicated substantial heterogeneity among studies, but meta-regression analyses found no significant moderation effects for mean age, gender, continent, COVID-19 death rate, days of lockdown, publication status or study design. The psychological impact of COVID-19 lockdowns is small in magnitude and highly heterogeneous, suggesting that lockdowns do not have uniformly detrimental effects on mental health and that most people are psychologically resilient to their effects.","Gabriele Prati et al.","https://share.osf.io/preprint/46168-5AA-9DE","20210113","PsyArXiv|Meta-science; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology|Anxiety Disorders; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology|Depressive Disorders; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology|Trauma and Stress; natural experiment; anxiety; longitudinal; mental health; meta-analysis; covid-19; depression","PsyArXiv","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-13","",9374,""