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"Impact of COVID-19 on education, health and lifestyle behaviour of Brazilian urology residents","Objectives: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical and surgical practice, educational activities, health and lifestyle behavior of Brazilian urology residents. Materials and Methods: A web-based survey was sent to 468 Brazilian urology residents from postgraduate years (PGY) 3 to 5 to collect data on clinical practice and training after 4 months of COVID-19. We also assessed health-related and behavior changes, rate of infection by SARS-CoV-2, deployment to the front line of COVID-19, residents concerns, and access to personal protective equipment (PPE). Results: Massive reductions in elective and emergency patient consultations, diagnostic procedures and surgeries were reported across the country, affecting PGY 3 to 5 alike. Most in-person educational activities were abolished. The median damage to the urological training expected for 2020 was 6.0 [3.4 -7.7], on a scale from 0 to 10, with senior residents estimating a greater damage (P< 0.001). Educational interventions developed included online case-based discussions, subspeciality conferences and lectures, and grand rounds. Most senior residents favored extending residency to compensate for training loss and most younger residents favored no additional training (p< 0.001). Modifications in health and lifestyle included weight gain (43.8%), reduced physical activity (68.6%), increased alcoholic intake (44.9%) and cigarette consumption (53.6%), worsening of sexual life (25.2%) and feelings of sadness or depression (48,2%). Almost half were summoned to work on the COVID-19 front-line and 24.4% had COVID-19. Most residents had inadequate training to deal with COVID-19 patients and most reported a shortage of PPE. Residents concerns included the risk of contaminating family members, being away from residency program, developing severe COVID-19 and overloading colleagues. Conclusions: COVID-19 had a massive impact in Brazilian urology residents training, health and lifestyle behavior, which may reflect what happened in other medical specialties. Studies should confirm these findings to help developing strategies to mitigate residents losses.","Jose A Prezotti Sr.; Joao Victor T Henriques Sr.; Luciano Favorito; Alfredo F Canalini Sr.; Marcos G Machado Sr.; Thulio Bosi Sr.; Akemi M Barbosa; Julyana Moromizato; Karin Anzolch; Roni Fernandes; Fransber Rodrigues; Carlos Henrique Bellucci; Caroline Santos Silva; Antonio Carlos Lima Pompeo; Jose de Bessa Jr.; Cristiano M Gomes","https://medrxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2021.01.26.21250518","20210127","","medRxiv","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9900,""
"A cross-sectional survey of the workplace factors contributing to symptoms of anxiety and depression among nurses and physicians during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in two US healthcare systems","Background: Anxiety and depression among physicians and nurses during COVID-19 pandemic in the USA is not well described and its modifiable causes poorly understood. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of symptoms of anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) among physicians and nurses in two US healthcare systems June-Sept 2020. We ascertained features of work as well as its perceptions and associated concerns in relation to risk of anxiety and depression, while controlling for health history via regression and path analyses. Results: About a third of 684 nurses and 185 physicians surveyed showed symptoms of anxiety or depression, the excess was particularly prominent in nurses. Belief in having been infected was a dominant cause of anxiety and depression, more related to history of symptoms of pneumonia, then the contact with infected patients. Having confidence in competent use and access to personal protective equipment, maintaining usual working hours and being surrounded by colleagues who were both sufficient in numbers and not stressed, was protective. Having support of immediate family and religious communities lessened anxiety and depression after accounting for other factors. Involvement in aerosol-generating procedures with infected patients was linked with lower depression in nurses but higher among physicians. Likewise, the setting of recent patient encounters affected risk differently for physicians and nurses. Conclusions: Our findings may help develop mitigation measures and underscore the need to help nurses and physicians bear the psychological burden of COVID-19 pandemic and similar events in the future.","Igor Burstyn; Karyn Holt","https://medrxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2021.01.25.21250315","20210126","","medRxiv","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9901,""
"Psychobehavioral Responses, Post-Traumatic Stress and Depression in Pregnancy During the Early Phase of COVID-19 Outbreak","Objective: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has aroused a range of negative effects  Such considerable influence can be greater in vulnerable populations including pregnant women  This study aimed to assess the presence of prenatal depression (PND, as an important risk factor of postpartum depression) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to characterize infection-induced preventive behaviors and psychological responses in the early phase of COVID-19 outbreak  Methods: Based on a population-based sample of pregnant women from all regions in China, presence of probable PND and suspected PTSD were assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (=13) and the PTSD Checklist (=14), respectively  A web-based questionnaire was used to assess psychological and behavioral responses to COVID-19  Results: Among a total of 1908 questionnaires returned, 1901 women provided valid data (mean [SD] age, 28 9 [4 7] years)  High prevalence of probable PND (34%) and suspected PTSD (40%) among pregnant women was observed  Those with suspected PTSD presented six times higher risk of probable PND than the non-suspected (OR=7 83, 95% CI: 6 29–9 75;p75%)  Conclusions: High prevalence of PND and PTSD and high levels of anxiety suggest profound impacts of the present outbreak on mental health  This calls for special attention and support for vulnerable populations  Mental health care should become part of public health measures during the present outbreak and should continue to be intensified to empower the health system for post-outbreak periods","Zhang, C. J. P.; Wu, H.; He, Z.; Chan, N. K.; Huang, J.; Wang, H.; Yin, Z.; Akinwunmi, B.; Ming, W. K.","https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.prcp.20200019","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice;2020.; Publication details: Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice;2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9902,""
"One-Week Self-Guided Internet Cognitive Behavioral Treatments for Insomnia in Adults With Situational Insomnia During the COVID-19 Outbreak","Objective: In the current global home confinement due to COVID-19, most individuals are facing unprecedented stress which can induce situational insomnia  We explored the efficacy of self-guided online Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (CBTI) on situational insomnia during COVID-19  Methods: Participants were recruited from March to April in 2020 in Guangzhou, China  A one-week Internet CBTI intervention was performed for all individuals with situational insomnia  Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale (PSAS), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were measured before and after the intervention and compared between individuals who completed and those who didn’t  Results: One-hundred and ninety four patients with situational insomnia were included  For PSAS score, significant group effects were found on total score (p = 0 003), somatic score (p = 0 014) and cognitive score (p = 0 009)  Time effect was significant on total score (p = 0 004) and cognitive score (p &lt; 0 001)  There was a significant group × time effect of the somatic score (p = 0 025)  For ISI total score, there were significant time effect (p &lt; 0 001) and group × time effect (p = 0 024)  For the HAD score, a significant group effect was found on the anxiety score (p = 0 045)  The HAD scales were all found significant time effects for the total score, anxiety, and depressive symptoms (all p &lt; 0 001)  Conclusion: Our study suggests well efficacy of CBTI on situational insomnia during COVID-19 for adults in the community, as well as on pre-sleep somatic hyperarousal symptom","Zhang, Chenxi, Yang, Lulu, Liu, Shuai, Xu, Yan, Zheng, Huirong, Zhang, Bin","https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2020.622749","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Frontiers in Neuroscience;2021.; Publication details: Frontiers in Neuroscience;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9903,""
"Mental health care of medical workers during COVID-19 pandemic","During the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, healthcare workers are at the forefront of the battle undergoing not only significant physical but also emotional stress  At the same time medical workers are considered to be at high risk for the incidence of COVID-19  Staying in a state of constant emotional stress over time leads to the emergence of both mental and somatic disorders  The purpose of this article is to conduct a literature review on the principles of consistency regarding the mental health of staff members of medical institutions providing care to patients with COVID-19  A systematic literature search has been carried out, as a result of which 32 articles with reports of mental and behavioral disorders during the pandemic have been selected for analysis  The main group of disorders are disorders of the anxious-depressive spectrum  According to various sources, from a quarter to a third of medical workers have clinically significant anxiety, about a third - depression  Significant prevalence of sleep disorders in individuals providing medical care to patients with COVID-19 has also been indicated  In the long term, the expectation of an increase in the level ofpost-traumatic stress disorder has been indicated  The article also provides modern views on the socio-psychological effects of epidemics and pandemics  Excessive attention, especially on social media devoted to the problem of COVID-19 significantly complicates the fight against the real problem of overcoming the pandemic  It has been proven that over concentration of attention on problems associated with COVID-19 is a factor of the increased risk of developing generalized anxiety disorder  Thus, the protection of mental health and the socio-psychological support of medical workers are some of the important directions in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic  The management of psychological crises during pandemics should be based on psycho-hygienic and psycho-preventive measures both at the level of the individual and society as a whole","Yuryeva, L. M.","https://doi.org/10.26641/2307-0404.2020.4.221224","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Medical Perspectives-Medicni Perspektivi;25(4):12-21, 2020.; Publication details: Medical Perspectives-Medicni Perspektivi;25(4):12-21, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9904,""
"The Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Psychological Status of Hospital Workers","Background: The aim of this study was to determine the levels of disaster related depression, anxiety and stress symptoms and the affecting factors for hospital workers  Methods: This cross-sectional survey study was conducted in a pandemic hospital between April 8, 2020 and April 14, 2020 in Turkey  The survey included demographics, 18 situations containing seven main themes (health status, vulnerability, work, isolation, income, knowledge, and media) and the Depression Anxiety Stress-21 scale (DASS-21)  A multiple regression model was constructed to define the factors associated with the presence of any level depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms  Results: In total, 1129 participants completed the survey  Of all participants, 22 5% had various levels of depression, 23 6% had anxiety, and 20 3% had stress  Female gender, previous diagnosed psychiatric disease, and request for psychological support were common factors associated with the presence of depression, anxiety, and stress  Health status, vulnerability, income, and media as the main themes were also common factors related to the three psychological conditions of hospital workers  Conclusions: The study results demonstrated that one in every five hospital workers struggle with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms at any level, and there was a significant relationship between certain factors and these psychological conditions","Yas, S. C.; Bildik, F.; Aslaner, M. A.; Aslan, S.; Keles, A.; Kilicaslan, I.; Yazla, M.; Demircan, A.","https://doi.org/10.5455/pcp.20200706082158","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology;30(3):63-71, 2020.; Publication details: Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology;30(3):63-71, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9905,""
"Anxiety, Depression, Impulsivity, and Mindfulness among Higher Education Faculty during COVID-19","Objective: In this paper, we examine the relationships among symptoms of anxiety and depression, impulsivity, and mindfulness among university faculty members during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a unique focus on whether these symptoms and practices of mindfulness differed with age, gender, ethnicity, and location  Methods: Participants (N = 302) from 2 universities completed online questionnaires pertaining to anxiety, depression, mindfulness, demographics, and impulsivity  Results: Lower mindfulness and greater impulsivity were associated with higher rates of anxiety and depression  Gender differences emerged;female participants experienced greater anxiety, less mindfulness, and worsened eating and sleeping habits compared to males  Individuals with direct COVID-19 experience (self-and/or family) did not report significantly different levels of anxiety, depression, mindfulness, or impulsivity  Ethnicity differences also emerged;relative to white participants, non-white participants had significantly worsened exercise habits, and non-Latinx/Hispanic participants endorsed worsened alcohol and marijuana use than Latinx/Hispanic participants  Finally, participants who reported having at least one mental health diagnosis (N = 41) reported significantly higher anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and marijuana use, lower levels of mindfulness, and worsened eating habits  Conclusions: The findings highlight the relationship between college faculty mental health and lifestyle habits, differences based on gender and ethnicity, and elucidate the ongoing challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic","Weyandt, L. L.; Francis, A.; Shepard, E.; Gudmundsdottir, B. G.; Channell, I.; Beatty, A.; DuPaul, G. J.","https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.7.6.3","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Health Behavior and Policy Review;7(6):532-545, 2020.; Publication details: Health Behavior and Policy Review;7(6):532-545, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9906,""
"P122 The impact of COVID-19 shielding on the wellbeing, mental health and treatment adherence of adults with cystic fibrosis (CF)","BackgroundPeople with CF were considered to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 and were advised on 23rd March 2020 to ‘shield’ (stay at home;no outside contacts) MethodsIn July an e-mail survey was sent to 137 CF adults to determine how strictly they had shielded, how they had coped and the effect on wellbeing and mental health (GAD-7 & PHQ-9)  Treatment adherence (measured with ‘chipped nebulisers’- CFHealthHub) and levels of anxiety and depression pre- and during shielding were compared in a subgroup that consented to being identified  Changes were compared with the Wilcoxon rank test Results63 (46%) responded;19 replied anonymously and 44 (25 men) gave their identity  Mean age (range) was 32 7 (17 5–64) years, FEV12 1 (0 57–4 86) L, BMI 22 8 (16 4–28 6) kg/m2 and 33 were on CFTR modulator treatment  Fifty-nine (94%) reported adherence to shielding ‘all the time’/‘often’  Most (76%) found this difficult, reporting a negative impact on exercise, social support, independence, sleep and daily routines  Most were not concerned about shielding being relaxed but 44% worried that others might not adhere to social distancing with risks of COVID-19 infection (43%)  Adherence rates during COVID were available in 42 patients, with a median of 91% (interquartile range 84% to 100%)  In 28 patients, pre-COVID adherence results were available, with a median difference of 0 (IQR -4 to 8)  In 41 patients with complete data, there was a significant difference in the median pre-COVID versus during-COVID anxiety score (pre= 2, IQR 0 5–6 compared to during =5, IQR 1–11;p=0 002)  ‘Clinically significant’ (mild-severe) anxiety rose from 27% pre-COVID to 54% during COVID  In 43 patients with complete data there was no difference in median pre-COVID versus during-COVID depression scores (pre= 3, IQR 1–10 compared to during= 3, IQR 2–12;p=0 09) ConclusionsThese CF patients showed high compliance with shielding, and high rates of adherence with medication, and none developed COVID-19  They coped well, with low depression scores, but negative impacts were reported on exercise, social support, and daily routines  Anxiety levels significantly increased during shielding, and 7 patients requested a psychology consultation from this survey","Westcott, K.; Wilkins, F.; Chancellor, M.; Anderson, A.; Doe, S.; Echevarria, C.; Bourke, S. J.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.267","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A154-A155, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A154-A155, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9907,""
"Isolates depression is associated with the result RT-PCR diagnostic of COVID-19","Depression after diagnosis of RT-PCR and positive results that do not go negative in patients with diagnosed COVID-19 still need further research  This study aims to determine the relationship of severe depression with RT PCR results that remain positive even though it has been repeated many times  A total of 32 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 were assigned a level of depression using the Beck's Depression Inventory-II questionnaire  Pearson's correlation and linear regression were performed to identify the relationship and its strengths  Patients with a diagnosis of COVID-19 numbered 32 people, assessed the level of depression with results, minimal depression (12 5%), mild (12 5%), moderate (12 5%), severe (62 5%)  Patients with severe depression have more RT-PCR repeat rates than mild depression  The correlation test results showed a significance value of 0 415 with a regression coefficient of 0 000 with a = 5%  In sum, the severity of depression has a strong association with RT-PCR results","Wendra, S.; Setianingsih, H.; Nefertiti, E. P.","https://doi.org/10.31838/srp.2020.12.336","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy;11(12):2192-2195, 2020.; Publication details: Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy;11(12):2192-2195, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9908,""
"Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and effects of a sense of verdict of selected college students in Nepal, Nigeria and India","Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a negative impact on mental health among college students across the world  Mental health issues are the leading obstacle to academic success  Aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and impact of COVID-19 on mental health and effects of a sense of verdict of selected college students from Nepal, Nigeria and India  Methods: Non-probability, snowball sampling technique was applied for data collection  A total of 696 responses were recorded from selected colleges from Nepal, Nigeria and India  Online survey-based platform was used to distribute the e-questionnaire to collect the information  Online survey was conducted from 15th to 30th June 2020  Results: More than half of the respondents 390(56%) had experienced depression during lockdown period  Majority of respondents 45(75 0%) from Nigeria had undergone depression followed by Nepal 73(58 87%) and India 271(52 93%)  Young respondents 194(38 6%) in the age group of 18-20 years had experienced mild depression  Conclusion: The lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic has been brought an extraordinary academic challenge to the students across the world  It is necessary to adapt holistic approach to develop interventions and preventive strategies to address the mental health of college students for their well being","Vishwakarma, D.; Ravi, R. P.; Thomas, E.","https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v12i1.13831","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development;12(1):60-68, 2021.; Publication details: Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development;12(1):60-68, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9909,""
"The Economic Consequences of COVID-19: The Great Shutdown and the Rethinking of Economic Policy","This article examines the implications of the COVID-19 economic crisis for macroeconomic policy, and the roles of the State and the Fed and monetary policy in the United States economy  It argues that that the main effect will be to reinforce trends that had begun during the 2008 Great Recession in terms of the increasing relevance of counter-cyclical fiscal policies and monetary policy  The scale of fiscal policy responses needed to address the present crisis will have significant implications for the size of fiscal deficits and the federal debt, and are, therefore, likely to face political resistance and calls for fiscal austerity  Not only higher levels of deficits and debt will be necessary, but to some degree planning, not just to deal with pandemics, might become more relevant  Geopolitical concerns, aggravated by the pandemic will be another significant factor contributing to the growing role of the state  The financing needs of the fiscal interventions will in turn reinforce trends with respect to the role of the Fed as the fiscal agent of the Treasury that had been previously witnessed during the Great Depression and the 2007–9 Great Recession","Vernengo, Matías, Nabar-Bhaduri, Suranjana","https://doi.org/10.1080/08911916.2020.1857589","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: International Journal of Political Economy;49(4):265-277, 2020.; Publication details: International Journal of Political Economy;49(4):265-277, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9910,""
"Mental resilience to stressor prevalence and severity during the Corona lockdown in Europe","Background: The rising prevalence of stress-related mental and physical disorders over the past decades, and more recently in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights the need for a better understanding of stress-protective factors (resilience factors)  Resilience has been conceptualised as the maintenance or quick recovery of mental health following exposure to adversity  By studying psycho-social factors that influence resilience in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was possible to examine population-wide responses to stressors of unusually similar nature  Methods: In a first interim analysis of an international resilience study we examined data from 5000 European adults collected during the first phases of pandemic-related movement and contact restrictions (‘lockdown’)  Linear regression, regularised regression, and mediation analyses were employed to compare the influence of nine potential resilience factors according to preregistered hypotheses (osf io/r6btn)  Results: All hypothesized resilience factors were significantly associated with resilience as an outcome  Compared to other resilience factors, positive appraisal of the COVID-19 pandemic showed the strongest effect  Results confirmed our primary hypothesis that general positive appraisal style (PAS) is positively associated with resilience, and further revealed that PAS mediates the positive influence of perceived social support on resilience  Discussion: The investigated resilience factors provide promising targets for health interventions that aim to improve stress resilience in general or in the face of prolonged pandemic-related adversity  To improve intervention planning, future research should also investigate the influence of socio-demographic factors on resilience factor use and efficacy, as well as the dynamics of time-variant resilience development in response to stressors exposure","Veer, I.; Riepenhausen, A.; Zerban, M.; Wackerhagen, C.; Engen, H.; Puhlmann, L. M. C.; Köber, G.; van Leeuwen, J.; Tüscher, O.; Yuen, K. S. L.; Walter, H.; Kalisch, R.","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2020.104984","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Psychoneuroendocrinology;119, 2020.; Publication details: Psychoneuroendocrinology;119, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9911,""
"Introduction: Challenges facing racial minority immigrants","Racial minorities, particularly African Americans, Latinx Americans, and Native Americans (e g , Navajo Nation) from low-income backgrounds, have been facing alarmingly high levels of infections and deaths due to COVID-19  To situate the context of racial minority immigrants, it is important to consider the growth of immigrant populations in the United States  The real struggles that many immigrants face when leaving behind loved ones and a familiar cultural, religious, and linguistic context, and their resilience in the face of these losses and separations, remain largely invisible in public discourse in the current xenophobic state  There is a dire need for psychologists and other mental health practitioners and researchers to engage in deeper inquiry into the experiences of racial minority immigrants and in resisting policies that threaten their basic sense of safety and humanity  This introductory chapter provides a brief overview of the book and its chapters  (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)","Tummala-Narra, Pratyusha","https://doi.org/10.1037/0000214-001","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Trauma and racial minority immigrants: Turmoil, uncertainty, and resistance;: 3-12, 2021.; Publication details: Trauma and racial minority immigrants: Turmoil, uncertainty, and resistance;: 3-12, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9912,""
"The effect of schizotypy and coping strategy on mental well-being during COVID19 lockdown in UK students","Background: Avoidant coping, characterised by substance use and lack of social support seeking, is strongly associated with psychiatric disorders  More recently, high levels of avoidant coping in the presence of past adverse events has been linked to high schizotypy  This study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on relationship between schizotypy and coping in a UK University student sample  Methods: Sixty-one young adults (mean age = 20 7, 85% female) were evaluated for schizotypy, coping, anxiety, and depression prior to the COVID19 pandemic inflicted lockdown in the UK (23/03/2020)  They were subsequently re-recruited to assess key aspects of mental wellbeing one month after lockdown  Results: Paired t-tests revealed a significant increase in depression levels, but not perceived stress or anxiety, one month after lockdown  Dominant coping strategy (avoidant or approach) was not altered in response to lockdown  Mediation analyses revealed that higher overall schizotypy was associated with higher, clinically relevant, levels of depression and this relationship was significantly mediated by the use of avoidant coping during but not prior to lockdown  Secondary mediation analyses revealed this relationship being mostly driven by the Cognitive Disorganisation subscale  Conclusion: This study indicates that during the Coronavirus lockdown in the UK individuals who used avoidant coping strategies and those with higher levels of schizotypy experienced higher levels of depression  We suggest that introduction of individualised interventions and training to enhance the use of functional coping strategies may build resilience in those at risk of mental health problems faced with adversity","Trischel, K.; Gill, A.; Pennington, K.","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2020.104941","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Psychoneuroendocrinology;119, 2020.; Publication details: Psychoneuroendocrinology;119, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9913,""
"S25 The impact of COVID-19 on the UK severe asthma population","S25 Table 1Characteristics of severe asthma patients with suspected or confirmed mild (ambulatory) or severe (hospitalised) COVID-19 infection Mild COVID-19 (n=84)Hospitalised with COVID-19 (n=13)p-valueAge (Years) (mean [SD])50 5 (13 8)55 6 (13 7)0 215Male Gender (n [%])39 (46 4%)4 (30 8%)0 290BMI (kg-m2) (mean [SD])31 3 (6 3)31 3 (4 9)0 967Non-Caucasian Ethnicity (n [%])15 (17 9%)3 (25 0%)0 553Atopic Disease (n [%])48 (62 3%)10 (76 9%)0 310FEV1% Predicted (mean [SD])67 9 (59 9,82 8)73 7 (60 1,84 8)0 555ICS Dose (BDP equivalent-ug) (median [IQR])2000 (1600,2000)1000 (800,1600)0 002On Maintenance OCS (n [%])35 (47 9%)3 (23 1%)0 872Evidence of Poor Adherence (n [%])18 (24 7%)7 (53 8%)0 033Maintenance Macrolides (n [%])7 (9 9%)2 (16 7%)0 428On Asthma Biologic (n [%])57 (67 9%)8 (61 5%)0 652Shielding against COVID-19Followed Shielding Advice (n [%])64 (84 2%)9 (90 0%)0 631Shielding affected mental health (n [%])33 (46 5%)5 (50 0%)0 835Contracted COVID-19 Before Shielding (n [%])40 (60 6%)4 (40 0%)0 219ConclusionHospitalisation and death occurred in small numbers in our severe asthma population  From this observational data, biologic agents for asthma were not associated with increased risk of COVID-19 infection or hospitalisation","Smith, S. J.; Busby, J.; Heaney, L. G.; Pfeffer, P. E.; Jackson, D. J.; Yang, J. F.; Fowler, S. J.; Menzies-Gow, A.; Idris, E.; Brown, T.; Gore, R.; Faruqi, S.; Dennison, P.; Dodd, J. W.; Doe, S.; Mansur, A. H.; Priyadarshi, R.; Holmes, J.; Hearn, A.; Al-Aqqad, H.; Loewenthal, L.; Cooper, A.; Fox, L.; Selvan, M.; Crooks, M. G.; Thompson, A.; Higbee, D.; Fawdon, M.; Nathwani, V.; Holmes, L.; Chaudhuri, R.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.31","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A18, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A18, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9914,""
"Empirical analysis of COVID-19 induced socio cognitive factors and its impact on residents of Penang Island","Purpose: Pandemic like coronavirus (COVID-19) poses a major challenge to countries like Malaysia where tourism is one of the major contributors to the national gross domestic product  Pandemics observed through the years have not only presented a medical challenge but also had a large impact on the psychological well-being of society  Overcoming these challenges required a strategically structured response on the medical and social front  To achieve the said goal on the social front, it is necessary to understand the cognitive appraisal and response of the public during this stressful environment  The restricted movement control used to curb the further spread of the disease drastically hampered tourism in Malaysia  This study aims to follow a statistical analysis based on the cognitive appraisal theory to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the public residing in Penang Island which is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world  Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional, observational study design was carried out for this research  Snowball sampling technique was used and the data was collected via a semi-structured online questionnaire measuring the psychological health of people present in Penang Island  Findings: The study reports a positive response in terms of disease awareness and proper observation of preventive measures, yet a high level of pandemic induced anxiety was statistically estimated  The study proposes mental health care initiative to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic  Originality/value: This study reports a possible link between the mental wellness of the residents and domestic tourism in Penang Island during the COVID-19 pandemic  © 2020, International Tourism Studies Association","Salman, A.; Kamerkar, U.; Jaafar, M.; Mohamad, D.","https://doi.org/10.1108/IJTC-05-2020-0091","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: International Journal of Tourism Cities;2021.; Publication details: International Journal of Tourism Cities;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9915,""
"P171 Ward vs emergency department discharge in patients with COVID-19: does it make a difference to symptom burden and radiological severity at follow up?","P171 Table 1Demographics, co-morbidities, symptom burden and radiological severity for Ward and ED discharged-patientsVariable (%) Ward ED P - value N 471 188 - Demographics Age*(years) 62 5 ± 17 5 53 8 ± 16 7 &lt;0 001 Male Sex (%) 287 (61) 104 (55) 0 185 Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) (%) 153/338 (45) 62/113 (56) 0 064 Comorbidities Hypertension (%) 214/437 (49) 24/89 (27) &lt;0 001 Ischaemic heart disease (%) 63/442 (14) 7/90 (8) 0 098 Diabetes (%) 131/427 (31) 14/90 (16) 0 004 Respiratory disease (%) 95/442 (22) 13/90 (14) 0 13 Smoking history (%) 115/341 (34) 42/116 (36) 0 627 Clinical Frailty Score 2 (2–5) 2 (2–3) &lt;0 001 NEWS2 Score 5 (2–7) 2 (1–4) &lt;0 001 Number contacted for Follow up 340 115 - Mental Health at Follow up Total PHQ2 0 (0–1) 0 (0–2) 0 092 Total TSQ 1 (0–3) 1 (0–4) 0 206 Symptom Burden at follow up Breathlessness rating 0–10 0 (0–2) 0 (0–2) 0 683 Cough rating 0–10 0 (0–0) 0 (0–1) 0 287 Fatigue rating 0–10 2 (0–5) 1 (0–4) 0 488 Sleep Quality rating 0–10 0 (0–0) 1 (0–4) 0 536 How close to 100% do they feel 90 (80–100) 90 (75–100) 0 807 MRC dyspnoea scale 2 (1–3) 1 (1–2) 0 147 Back to work (%) 90/153 (59) 47/67 (70) 0 111 Radiological Severity at follow up Unchanged/Significantly worsened 17/197 (9) 2/41 (5) 0 42 *Parametric data, mean ± SD presented  All other data non-parametric, median and interquartile ranges presented Abbreviations: PHQ2 – Patient Health Questionnaire 2-item;TSQ – Trauma Screening Questionnaire;NEWS2 – National Early Warning Score 2ConclusionOur data confirms that patients admitted to hospital are likely to be more unwell, older, more frail and have hypertension and diabetes  Despite this, there were no significant differences in symptoms or radiological severity at follow up, suggesting that hospitalised patients do not appear to have worse physical or psychological sequelae compared to those discharged directly from ED  We should develop strategies to identify the patients who are more likely to suffer from long-term sequelae post COVID-19, to appropriately establish a targeted follow-up service","Saigal, A.; Shah, A. J.; Naidu, S. B.; Brown, J.; Goldring, J. G.; Sood, T.; Lipman, M.; Hurst, J. R.; Mandal, S.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.316","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A182, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A182, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9916,""
"S54 ‘Long-COVID’: the need for multi-disciplinary working","S54 Table 1Patient characteristics and outcomes in the post-COVID-19 clinicVariableBaseline Demographics n = 643Age (mean ± SD)62 3 ± 15 6Male sex398 (61%)Caucasian ethnicity292 (45 4%)Hospital admissionReceived NIV or CPAP35 (5 4%)Admitted to intensive care72 (11 1%)Length of stay (median IQR) (days)8 (4–11) Symptom burden at follow-upCough - same or worse148 (23 0%)Breathlessness - same or worse 106 (16 5%)Fatigue - same or worse92 (14 4%)Myalgia101 (15 7%)Anosmia53 (8 2%)Diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain54 (8 4%)‘Fuzzy head’76 (11 8%)Chest pain and/or chest tightness80 (12 4%)Risk of depression71 (11 0%)Risk of PTSD60 (9 3%)Do they feel back to normal284 (44 5%)Back at work (n=363)114/363 (31 4%)OutcomesDischarged372 (57 9%)Further follow up call180 (28%)Face to face respiratory appointment134 (20 8%)Repeat imaging – further CXR or CT chest151 (23 5%)DiscussionOur data demonstrates a significant proportion of hospital inpatients develop physical or psychological sequelae after COVID-19, ’Long-COVID’  A significant number felt unable to return to work 9 weeks after discharge  Our virtual clinic provided a structured way to identify patients’ on-going symptoms and demonstrates the importance of establishing structured multi-disciplinary pathways, particularly with referrals to physiotherapy, cardiology and neurology  We strongly recommend the development of clear follow-up protocols prior to the next wave of disease","Saigal, A.; Naidu, S. B.; Shah, A. J.; Brill, S. E.; Jarvis, H.; Goldring, J. G.; Hurst, J. R.; Lipman, M.; Mandal, S.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.59","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A33-A34, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A33-A34, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9917,""
"S116 Resilience, anxiety and depression in nurses working in respiratory areas during the COVID-19 pandemic","Nurses who work with respiratory patients, have been at the forefront of the pandemic response  Lessons need to be learnt from these nurses’ experiences in order to support these nurses during the existing pandemic and retain and mobilise this skilled workforce for future pandemics This study explores UK nurses’ experiences of working in a respiratory environment during the COVID-19 pandemic  We distributed an e-survey via professional respiratory societies [Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists (ARNS), British Thoracic Society (BTS) and the Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS)] and social media in May 2020  The survey included a resilience scale, the GAD7 (anxiety) and the PHQ9 (depression) tools 255 complete responses were received, predominately women (89%), aged over 40 (71%)  Over 95% of the respondents were white, with a very small sample of BAME  58% usually worked in an acute setting, 57% had changed their role due to the pandemic, and 49% were undertaking aerosol generating procedures  There were significant differences in anxiety and depression scores for those undertaking aerosol generating procedures (both p&lt;0 001) and who worked in different clinical settings (depression only, p&lt;0 05) Just over 50% experienced minimal symptoms of anxiety, 28 3% experienced mild symptoms and just over 20 9% experience moderate-to-severe symptoms  Nearly 52% experienced minimal depression symptoms, 30 9% experienced mild symptoms and 17 2% experienced moderate-to-severe symptoms  45 8% had a moderate or moderately high resilience score  Regression analysis showed that being younger, having fewer years of nursing experience, and feeling unable to support your household were key predictors of increased symptoms of anxiety and depression This is the first UK study to look at resilience in nurses working in respiratory clinical areas during the COVID-19 pandemic  The average resilience scores were moderate – indicating some resilience which needs strengthening  Age and experience were shown to be significant predictors of resilience  Anxiety and depression levels were low but a proportion of respondents had high levels of anxiety and depression  Our findings show that younger, BAME, less experienced nurses have higher levels of anxiety and depression  We need to develop interventions to support them and help staff to maintain and improve their levels of resilience","Roberts, N. J.; McAlooney-Kocaman, K.; Welch, L.; Ray, E.; Lippiet, K.; Kelly, C.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.121","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A70, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A70, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9918,""
"The impact of covid-19 on women’s health in nepal","COVID-19 has significantly impacted the world and Nepal is no exception  The pandemic has caused a reduction in health service delivery, especially for women’s health conditions, resulting in an increase in challenges for an already vulnerable group  Maternity care, reproductive health services, preventive interventions, nutritional advice and mental health care are not being addressed and with an increase in domestic violence, the health and wellbeing of women in Nepal is precarious and needs to be addressed immediately","Poudel, R.; Dangal, G.; Caagbay, D.","https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v18i2.33071","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Kathmandu University Medical Journal;18(2 COVID-19 SPECIAL ISSUE):113-114, 2020.; Publication details: Kathmandu University Medical Journal;18(2 COVID-19 SPECIAL ISSUE):113-114, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9919,""
"S53 What factors influence mental health burden in patients recovering from COVID-19?","S53 Table 1Patient characteristics and outcomesVariablePHQ-2p - valueTSQp-valueNegativePositive NegativePositive N71171 72260 DemographicsAge *62 0 ± 16 660 5 ± 16 90 47162 2 ± 16 857 3 ± 14 20 028Sex – Male (%)429 (60 3)35 (49 3)0 071438 (60 7)26 (43 3)0 009Ethnicity – White (%)286/573 (49 9)37/70 (52 9)0 642290/585 (49 6)33/58 (56 9)0 287Co-morbiditiesTotal number of co-morbidities4 (3–5)5 (3–6)0 1701 (0–3)2 (1–3)0 239Depression (%)34/683 (5)11/68 (16 2)&lt;0 00139/692 (5 6)6/59 (10 2)0 159Anxiety (%)14/683 (2)8/68 (11 8)&lt;0 00117/692 (2 5)5/59 (8 5)0 009Admission dataDuration of symptoms at admission in days7 (5–11)7 (4 5–9)0 2877 (5–11)7 (5–10)0 357Total number of symptoms (out of 16)4 (3–5)5 (3–6)0 0144 (3–5)4 (3–6)0 001 Positive airway pressure (CPAP or NIV)39 (5 5)2 (2 8)0 33637 (5 1)4 (6 7)0 607Admission to intensive care unit (ITU)81/674 (12)11/69 (15 9)0 34682/683 (12)10/60 (16 7)0 293Follow up dataBreathlessness rating 0–100 (0–2)2 (0–5)0 0030 (0–3)2 (0–4)&lt;0 001Cough rating 0–100 (0–0)0 (0–3)0 0120 (0–0 5)0 (0–2)0 023Fatigue rating 0–102 (0–4)5 (3–7)&lt;0 0012 (0–4)5 (3–7)&lt;0 001Sleep quality rating 0–100 (0–4)3 (2–6)&lt;0 0010 (0–3)5 (3–8)&lt;0 001Symptom burden at follow-up (out of 7)4 (3–5)5 (3–6)&lt;0 0010 (0–1)2 (1–2)&lt;0 001Back to work122/216 (56 5)10/30 (33 3)0 060121/213 (56 8)11/33 (33 3)0 006ReferenceBritish Thoracic Society ( 2020)  Guidance on respiratory follow up of patients with a clinico-radiological diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia","Naidu, S. B.; Saigal, A.; Shah, A. J.; Brill, S. E.; Jarvis, H.; Lipman, M.; Hurst, J. R.; Mandal, S.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.58","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A32-A33, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A32-A33, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9920,""
"P81 The feasibility and acceptability of delivering virtual pulmonary rehabilitation during the covid-19 pandemic","P81 Figure 1Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation OutcomesOutcome Measure Mean change (range) % meeting MCID (number) % meeting MCID in PR Clinical Audit 2019 1-minute Sit to Stand (1STS) 2 (-10 – 9) 56% (10) 59 8%1 CRQ- Dyspnoea 0 65 (-0 8 – 3) 56% (10) 58 6% CRQ- Emotional Function 0 75 (-1 29 -3 6) 56% (10) 53 7% CRQ- Fatigue 0 75 (-1 50–3 25) 61% (11) 59 0% CRQ- Mastery 0 51 (-2 25–3) 44% (8) 58 2% CAT 0 (-6 -8) 28% (5) 58% LINQ -3 (-8 -2) 83% (15) * HADS (Anxiety) 1 (-3 -7) 11% (2) * HADS (Depression) 0 (-4 – 8) 28% (5) * 1 as per the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT)/6-minute walk test (6MWT) *No audit data available  CRQ-Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire, CAT- COPD Assessment Test, LINQ-Lung Information needs questionnaire, HADS-Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale ConclusionVPR was feasible and acceptable during the closure of face-to-face PR  The future role of VPR warrants further investigation- particularly around remote assessment, who can access VPR and exercise prescription","Lound, A.; Luca, B. C. De, Kennedy, Z. A.; Maguire, M. C.; Goodman, E.; Shavji, K.; Spurway, R. L.; Hinkins, L.; Padmanaban, V.; Mak, V.; Elkin, S. L.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.226","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A131, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A131, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9921,""
"A study to assess the impact of lockdown on physical and psychosocial health among senior citizen in the selected areas of Pune city","Over the previous few weeks, the COVID pandemic has impacted lives across the world in unimaginable ways, and quite ever at now like this, it’s essential we concentrate to our elderly who are the foremost vulnerable segment of the population  With aging, immunity decreases making elderly more prone to the virus  Additionally, the general public above the age of 60 have some or the opposite medical condition like diabetes, hypertension or asthma;all of which are risk factors 1 The demographic pyramid of India is shifting fast with a more number of within the elderly population  It appears that the socio-economic and socio cultural transformation to higher individual freedom, hedonism, family unit, feminism, materialism etc  is catching older generation unaware  Aims: within the above context, the target of the study was to spot the themes that are related to the standard of life of home-dwelling elderly  In fact, the time of the 2011 census there have been around 104 million people above the age of 60, which implies that a staggering 9 percent of our population fall within this high risk group  But besides being most in danger, social distancing and therefore the nationwide lockdown even have implications on mental state of the elderly, which simply shouldn’t be ignored 2 Methods: Anon-experimental descriptive survey method was used accustomed assess the impact of lockdown on physical and psychological health of grownup selected by purposive sampling  The information was composed by pretested questionnaire  Data analysis was carried out with level of significance  Results: 60 senior citizen participated in the study 58% were not satisfied with lock down as it is affecting their physical and mental health  Impact is more on age group of 60 years and above  Conclusions: The present study showed unsatisfied impact of lockdown among senior citizens  Lockdown has affected them in all physical, social and psychological way  It is necessary to take measures to relieve their stress due to lockdown  © 2020, Institute of Medico-Legal Publications  All rights reserved","Ligade, T.; Sethi, D.; Kadam, P.","https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12268","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology;14(4):4005-4010, 2020.; Publication details: Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology;14(4):4005-4010, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9922,""
"Pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical use of music and al-quran therapy in preventing the spread of pandemics (covid-19): A systematic review","Pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical of Music and al Quran theraphy are capable of are helping humans to meditate or concentrate and free humans from a perplexing life  Through this harmonious characteristic, music and al Quran theraphy touches every particle of existence  Several approaches to music therapy assume that the human body acts as the source of the voice and its organs are the musical instruments  Hence, healing through music uses the frequency or the combination of the voice and music or the musical element, such as harmony, rhythm and melody, to enhance healing  Music therapy and al Quran theraphy are an effective treatment for overcoming stress problems, for example, increasing one's mood and being accepted by anybody  Healing through sound results from the belief that everything in this world vibrates  Hence, treatment through music uses frequencies or sound that is combined with music or musical elements to enhance healing  The focus is on physiological changes, such as blood pressure, muscle relaxation or the pulse  The effectiveness of sound therapy differs depending on the type, frequency, environment and the level of sound during treatment  Reciting the al-Quran is believed to have unique qualities and effects on the human body  Listening to recitals of the al-Quran has a positive effect and helps someone to reach a rested, calm and also found that the al-Quranic rhythm can reduce the level of depression and be a nonpharmaceutical procedure as well as safe for alleviating anxiety and improving critical signs  The psychoacoustic principles of music found in recitals of the al-Quran function as a kind of relaxing music that has a high impact on reducing pressure, anxiety and depression","Latuapo, A.; Farid, M.; Ab Rahman, Z.","https://doi.org/10.31838/srp.2020.12.171","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy;11(12):1171-1179, 2020.; Publication details: Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy;11(12):1171-1179, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9923,""
"Knowledge, awareness and anxiety towards coronavirus pandemic among Indian parents: A web-based survey","Introduction: Nation-wide lockdown imposed to curtail the COVID-19 infection spread is possibly, a source of anxiety among general public  Effectiveness of these measures depends upon people’s knowledge and awareness  Aim: To determine knowledge, awareness and anxiety towards coronavirus pandemic among Indian parents of children aged less than eighteen years, and behavioural changes in the children  Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from 4th May to 16th May 2020  Online questionnaire consisted of demographic details, items on knowledge and awareness, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD7) score, parental reporting of behaviour changes in children  Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted  The p-value less than 0 05 was considered as significant  Results: Of the 121 individuals accessing the survey, 85 (54 males;mean age 38 1±5 9 years) and 31 females;mean age 37 9±7 4 years consented to participate  The mean age of their children was 7 5±4 7 years  The major source of information was internet (84 7%)  Mild anxiety was observed in a significant proportion of the participants 76 5% while severe anxiety in 8 2%  Around 41 2% parents noticed behavioural changes in their children;with addiction to mobile and video games (61 2%) being the most common change  Among the various coping methods, finding preventive ways to getting infected was opted by the majority (83 5%)  The mean GAD-7 score was 7 4±4 0  Statistically significant difference in the GAD was observed among parents differing in the gender {F(2, 82)=3 275, p- value 0 043} and their opinion on behavioural changes observed in their children (F(2, 82)=4 697, p-value 0 012  Conclusion: High level of increased awareness among general public towards the current pandemic and the ways to tackle the situation calmly is crucial in preventing both the short- and long-term mental health complications anxiety among Indian parent’s influences child’s mental health","Kumar, R.; Agarwal, N.; Gupta, A.","https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2021/45824.14420","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research;15(1):SC10-SC15, 2021.; Publication details: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research;15(1):SC10-SC15, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9924,""
"Instability in blood glucose and other effects on allografts following corona virus (COVID-19) infection in simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant recipient (SPKTR) for type 1 diabetes mellitus","Background: Effects of COVID-19 in SPKTR with its consequences on renal and pancreatic function is reported for the first time  Case Report: 36 years male SPKTR (4/6 mismatch) was admitted with COVID-19 on 7 5 months after an eventful transplantation with serum creatinine 95 µmol/L, no albuminuria and normal pancreatic function-off insulin  Immunosuppression included thymoglobulin induction, Tacrolimus, mycophenolate and prednisolone  Chest X ray showed minimal degree of central pulmonary venous congestion  Low flow nasal oxygen was given for mild tachypnoea for 24 hours  Admission was prolonged for 4 days due to accidental overdose of Tacrolimus (4 times the usual dose) and was discharged home with no concerns  Findings during admission include: (1) Acute renal dysfunction (Day 1) on admission (S Creatinine 119 µmol/L) reverted to baseline in 4 days, despite accidental overdose of Tacrolimus  (2) Metabolic acidosis on admission (S bicarbonate 16) reverted to baseline on day 9  (3) New onset albuminuria (U ACR 56 4 mg/mmol) measured for the first time on day 53 did resolve on day 67  (4) Social isolation lead to weight gain of 6 1 kg on Day 53 was short lived  (5) Asymptomatic transient hypoglycaemia (Blood Glucose 2 0 mmol/L) on day 53 with Serum Insulin 28-31 mU/L (N &lt; 12), C-Peptide 0 83 to 0 99 nmol/L (0 2-0 9) and negative Insulin antibodies reflected transient increase in beta cell dysfunction, in settings of insulin resistance (weight gain, low dose steroids) with beta-cell dysfunction also perturbed by tacrolimus use was considered  Conclusion: SPKTR after COVID-19 infection experienced had short term effects on renal function and metabolic events with no consequences","Kulkarni, H.; Mohd Azlan, A.; Gan, S.; Vasikaran, S.; Wong, G.; Patankar, K.","https://doi.org/10.1111/nep.13799","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Nephrology;25(SUPPL 3):79, 2020.; Publication details: Nephrology;25(SUPPL 3):79, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9925,""
"P239 The impact of COVID-19 shielding on levels of physical activity and health-related quality of life in COPD patients following pulmonary rehabilitation","IntroductionTo prevent infection during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, COPD patients were instructed to ‘shield’, resulting in restrictions to usual daily activities, potentially negating health benefits attained during pulmonary rehabilitation (PR)  The aim of this study was to determine the impact of a shielding period on physical activity levels and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in COPD patients who completed a course of supervised PR before shielding in March 2020 MethodsCOPD patients who completed an 8-week PR course between January and March 2020 were enrolled into this single centre, observational cohort study  Physical activity was measured using accelerometry (Actigraph wGT3X) and the Clinical Visit of Proactive Physical Activity in COPD (C-PPAC) instrument (that captures the domains of amount and difficulty of physical activity;Gimeno-Santos et al  ERJ 2015) in the week preceding PR, the week following completion of PR and for a week 3 months following completion of PR during the shielding period (April to July 2020)  Additionally, assessment of HRQoL (COPD Assessment Test [CAT] and Clinical COPD Questionnaire [CCQ]) and psychological wellbeing (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale [HADS]) was undertaken ResultsIn ten COPD patients (FEV1: 55±23% predicted), a significant and clinically meaningful decrease in daily steps was shown from post-PR to shielding (4129±2245 versus 2508±1186 steps/day;p=0 030), as well as pre-PR to shielding (3681±2025 versus 2508±1186 steps/day;p=0 015)  Likewise, there was a significant and clinically meaningful worsening in the C-PPAC score from post-PR to shielding (68±13 versus 59±13 points;p=0 060), but not pre-PR to shielding (61±11 versus 59±13 points;p=1 000)  There were no statistically or clinically meaningful changes in HADS and CAT scores  However, the worsening in CCQ scores from post-PR to shielding did exceed clinically meaningful margins (±0 4 points) for both functional (+0 5 points) and mental domains (+0 7 points) ConclusionsIn COPD, the shielding period had a negative impact on physical activity levels, evidenced by reduced daily steps compared to not only post-PR, but also pre-PR  This decline below baseline values could have led to further physical deconditioning, potentially reversing some of the benefits gained during PR and worsening long term disease-related outcomes","Hume, E.; Armstrong, M.; Manifield, J.; Vogiatzis, I.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.383","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A218, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A218, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9926,""
"Investigation and analysis of negative emotion among university students during home quarantine of COVID-19","Objective: To investigate the negative emotions among university students during home quarantine under the epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) so as to provide scientific basis for psychological counseling  Methods: We conducted an online questionnaire survey to collect 405 undergraduates' and postgraduates' DASS-21 scale scores and responses to epidemic prevention knowledge, and analyzed the university students' negative emotions during the epidemic and influencing factors  Results: Of the 405 students surveyed, 178 individuals (44 0%) had depression, 171(42 2%) felt anxious, and 119(29 4%) felt stressed  Individuals in the DASS21+ group spent much time on entertainment on the cell phone daily than those in the DASS21- group (P&lt; 0 001), and the degree of impact by COVID-19 on daily life was significantly higher (P&lt; 0 001)  Correlation analysis showed that entertainment time on the cell phone, the severity of COVID-19, and the impact of the epidemic were positively related to DASS-21 scores, with correlation coefficients of 0 231, 0 143 and 0 259, respectively (all P&lt; 0 01)  Binary logistic regression analysis found that mobile entertainment time for over 5 hours per day (OR=3 370, 95% CI: 1 369-8 294, P=0 008) was a risk factor for negative emotions during quarantine at home  Conclusion: During quarantine at home in the epidemic of COVID-19, nearly half of university students are prone to breed negative emotions, like depression, anxiety or stress, which may be related to long-term mobile phone entertainment","Han, T.; Ma, W.; Gong, H.; Hu, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Zhang, C.; Yao, Z.; Fan, Y.; Zheng, Y.; Wang, C.","https://doi.org/10.7652/jdyxb202101025","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University (Medical Sciences);42(1):132-136, 2021.; Publication details: Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University (Medical Sciences);42(1):132-136, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9927,""
"P173 Outcomes of a COVID-19 respiratory follow up clinic in a large tertiary referral centre","P173 Table 1Characteristics in those who were still symptomatic at 6 weeks (requiring clinic review) and those who were not (Discharged or X-ray only)  Statistics presented: median [IQR], n (%), Kruskal-Wallis testCharacteristic No ongoing symptoms (therefore not seen in clinic) n= 293 Ongoing symptoms at 6 weeks (seen face to face) n=65 P value Age 65 [51, 80] 57 [46, 65] 0 001 Male 158 (54%) 35 (54%) 0 814 Previous lung disease 53 (18%) 17 (27%) 0 174 Admission Chest X-ray Normal Mild change Moderate change Severe Change Other non-Covid diagnoses Not done 43 (15%) 83 (28%) 70 (24%) 19 (6%) 19 (6%) 59 (20%) 7 (11%) 14 (22%) 25 (38%) 10 (15%) 3 (5%) 6 (9%) Admission CT Normal Mild change Moderate change Severe change PEs Not done 8 (3%) 13 (4%) 17 (6%) 14 (5%) 6 (2%) 233 (80%) 1 (2%) 3 (5%) 6 (9%) 7 (11%) 5 (8%) 46 (71%) Smoker (pack years) 20 [5,30] 19 [4 5,40] 0 908 MRC score pre-COVID 1 [1,2] 1 [1,2] 0 470 MRC score post-COVID 2 [1 5,3] 3 [2,4] 0 026 mCAT 4 [1,8] 15 [8, 22 5] &lt;0 001 GAD questionnaire 11 [8,12] 14 [13,15] 0 02 PHQ questionnaire 7 5 [6 5,10] 17 [14,21] &lt;0 001 Hospital Anxiety and Depression Score Anxiety Depression 1 [0,5] 1 [0,4] 4 [2,9] 4 [1,9] 0 007 0 003 ConclusionLess than 10% of patients required treatment with steroids after admission with COVID-19 infection  This is lower than previous estimates following MERS/SARS infection  Interestingly, severe radiology changes did not predict the likelihood of developing fibrosis  The screening telephone clinic was a useful way of identifying those with ongoing symptoms who required further investigation","Gates, J.; Draper, A.; Dunleavy, A.; Aul, R.; Zeller, C. Van, Taylor, V.; Dunwoody, R.; Bridgett, M.; Walters, N.; Meredith, H.; Ruickbie, S.; Ong, Y. E.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.318","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A183-A184, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A183-A184, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9928,""
"Impact of covid-19 and social distancing on mental health","The Coronavirus Disease 2019 started in Wuhan Province, China and which spread to half a dozen countries between 2019 and 2020 and was declared a pandemic  This resulted in the implementation of a lockdown in different parts of the world, explaining it was an effective and essential way to break the cycle of infection  Physical distancing is the most important measure to break this infection cycle which affected many people’s lives in different aspects  Mental health is considered to be one of the important components of the overall health as the definition given by the World Health Organization  It says that the person should be well-adjusted with the environment and should not be easily upset  He should know his needs, problems and goals properly;moreover, if he faces problems, he tries to solve them intelligently for which he tries to cope up with stress and anxiety  Along with all these things, he has good self-control balances between rationality and emotionality  It has likewise set off a wide variety of mental issues, for example, anxiety, panic disorder and depression  Most of the studies have reported negative impacts, including anger, stress symptoms and confusion  Education and training on pandemic should be provided by the authorities and health care workers","Gandhi, K.; Chhabra, K. G.; More, R.; Rathi, A.; Nimbulkar, G.; Reche, A.","https://doi.org/10.26452/IJRPS.V11ISPL1.3694","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences;11(Special Issue 1):1469-1472, 2020.; Publication details: International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences;11(Special Issue 1):1469-1472, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9929,""
"Contextual variables associated with stress and well-being in early childhood households during the COVID-19 pandemic: Implications for science, policy, and practice","Background: As the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) unfolded across the US in the spring of 2020, many families with young children experienced uniquely challenging circumstances  In addition to concerns about the health and well-being of themselves and their children, many parents and caregivers faced changes in employment status, loss of income, and sudden changes in childcare availability  Interrelated challenges occurred in safety net programs, including rapid increases in the numbers eligible for such programs (especially related to income loss), lack of access to face-to-face delivery of services in critical areas such as childcare and child protection, and the need for new services such as emergency childcare for workers in essential jobs  Alongside these distressing developments, social distancing introduced further practical and mental health challenges, for which there was no precedent to inform best practices  Methods: This presentation will describe a rapid response project initiated in April 2020 involving weekly nationally representative surveys of households with children under 5  The primary purpose of the surveys was to gather actionable science-based, data-driven information to inform federal and state policy about the best ways manage the situation in order to buffer children from long-term toxic stress effects, and to support parents and other caregivers  Results: We will present results of analyses using longitudinal interrupted time-series analyses of the weekly survey data to document trends in child, family, and relational well-being across time, and predictors of specific outcomes including parent and child mental health  Conclusions: We will also discuss impacts of the project on policy","Fisher, P. A.; Barker, T.; Mendoza, J.; Beauchamp, K.","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2020.105015","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Psychoneuroendocrinology;119, 2020.; Publication details: Psychoneuroendocrinology;119, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9930,""
"S115 ‘We, who haven’t been diagnosed, are sort of out of the picture…’ breathless without a diagnosis: the UK COVID-19 lockdown experience","S115 Figure 1Results Table: Themes and quotes for interviews during UK lockdown for COVID-19Theme 1  Unintentional de-prioritisation of diagnosis by patients  ‘I mean obviously you don’t want to be phoning the doctors, because they’re there only for emergency now’ (Participant 5)‘I ain’t getting any healthcare at the moment  You know, I won’t bother the doctors with this at the moment    And I wouldn’t want to go doctors to be seen because I wouldn’t, there’s a risk of catching anything ’ (Participant 19)‘…it’s inhibited me from going to see my GP to try and get kind of follow-up on what’s going on ’ (Participant 18)‘Yeah they just said they’ll contact me when it’s possible to start doing things again, you know, because it’s not an urgent thing ’ (Participant 7) Theme 2  Following the guidance for the general population – is this enough? ‘General guidance, yes, that helps, but mostly for my health  I’m maybe a little bit frightened in case, I think if I got it I wouldn’t get over it because of my breathing  And yes when you can’t get your breath it is frightening, so I think that’s, obviously I don’t want to go just yet so ’ (Participant 19)‘It feels like you’re being a bit of a bother for nothing, because I’ve not been actually diagnosed you see… So we don’t even know what we’re meant to be doing    So we’re stuck ’ (Participant 5)‘Because I have said to my husband, if I get this, it’s going to be serious because I have problems breathing anyway ’ (Participant 28) Theme 3  Impact of lockdown on coping strategies for managing breathlessness  Engaged coping ‘I mean like I said I’m doing exercises nearly every day and practising yoga…’(Participant 27)‘Yeah I’ve got a lady who comes on the tablet and she does yoga with me, tells me what to do  I do that twic a week ’ (Participant 22)Disengaged coping ‘It is very depressing not being able to go out anywhere  Even though I can’t walk that far without getting out of breath, I could still visit people, you know… but now I can’t at the moment, it’s just being indoors all the time ’’ (Participant 14)‘It affects you mentally when you can’t see anybody, because obviously my strategies for my mental health are going out and things ’ (Participant 5)","Doe, G. E.; Chantrell, S.; Williams, M. T.; Armstrong, N.; Hutchinson, A.; Evans, R. A.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.120","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A69-A70, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A69-A70, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9931,""
"S55 Clinical, radiological, functional and psychological characteristics of severe COVID-19 pneumonia survivors: a prospective observational cohort study","S55 Table 1Baseline characteristicsAge (years) 58 7 ± 14 4 Sex Female 45 (37 8;29 4–46 2) Male 74 (62 2;53 8–70 6) Ethnicity BAME (Yes/No) 83 (69 7;61 3–78 2) White 36 (30 3;22 6–37 8) Black 52 (43 7;36 1–51 3) Asian 18 (15 1;10 1–20 2) Mixed race 5 (4 2;1 7–6 7) Other 8 (6 7;3 4–10 9) Index of multiple deprivation score (n=115) 26 6 ± 9 7 Body Mass Index (kg/m2) (n=118) 30 0 (25 9–35 2) Charlson comorbidity index 2 (1–4) Admission PaO2:FiO2 168 8 (105 9–272 3) Critical care admission 41 (34 5;26 9–42 9) COVID-19 complications None during admission 49 (41 2;33 6–48 7) Venous thromboembolism 27 (22 7;16 8–29 4) Pulmonary embolism 23 (19 3;12 6–26 1) Deep vein thrombosis 6 (5 0;2 5–7 6) Acute kidney injury 41 (34 5;25 2–43 7) Deranged liver function 17 (14 3;9 2–20 2) Delirium 18 (15 1;10 1–20 2) Data presented as mean ± SD, median (IQR) or frequency (%;95% confidence interval)  Abbreviations: BAME = Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic, PaO2:FiO2 = ratio of arterial partial pressure of oxygen to fraction of inspired oxygen Results119 consecutive patients attended clinic between 3rd June and 2nd July 2020, at median (IQR) 61 (51–67) days post discharge  Baseline characteristics are presented in table 1  Despite apparent radiographic resolution of lung infiltrates in the majority (RALE score &lt;5 in 87% of patients), patients commonly reported persistent fatigue (78/115 (67 8%;95%CI 60 0–76 5)), sleep disturbance (65/115 (56 5;47 3–66 1)) and breathlessness (37/115 (32 2;25 2–40 0))  mMRC breathlessness score was above pre-COVID baseline in 55/115 (46 2;37 8–54 6)  Burdensome cough was less common (8/115 (7 0;3 5–10 4))  56 thoracic computed tomography scans were performed, of which 75% demonstrated COVID-related interstitial lung disease and/or airways disease  Significant depression (PHQ-9 =9) or anxiety (GAD-7 =9) were present in 20/111 (18 0;11 7–23 4) and 25/113 (22 1;15 0–29 8), respectively  The Trauma Screening Questionnaire was positive (=6) in 28/113 (24 8;18 1–31 9)  Post-COVID functional scale was =2 in 47/115 (40 9;33 0–47 8)  4MGS was &lt;0 8 m/s in 44/115 (38 3;29 6–46 1), 39/109 (34 5;26 5–41 6) desaturated by =4% during STS, 25/32 (78 1;62 5–93 1) who desaturated also had abnormal CT findings ConclusionsPersistent symptoms, functional limitation and adverse mental health outcomes are common 8 weeks after severe COVID-19 pneumonia  Follow-up chest radiograph is a poor marker of recovery  Physiological testing to identify oxygen desaturation is useful for triaging patients for further investigation  Face-to-face or virtual clinical assessments are recommended to facilitate early recognition and management of post-COVID sequelae in this vulnerable cohort","D’Cruz, R. F.; Perrin, F.; Waller, M.; Periselneris, J.; Norton, S.; Byrne, A.; Mathew, S.; Choudhury, M.; Smith, L. J.; Madula, R.; Patrick, T.; Walder, D.; Lee, K.; McNulty, W.; Macedo, P.; Heitmann, A.; Lyall, R.; Warwick, G.; Galloway, J.; Birring, S.; Patel, A.; Patel, I.; Jolley, C. J.","https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2020-BTSabstracts.60","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A34-A35, 2021.; Publication details: Thorax;76(Suppl 1):A34-A35, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9932,""
"Do Animals Play a Role in the Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)? A Commentary","Simple Summary: This commentary addresses the zoonotic and epidemiological aspects of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-Cov-2) pandemic that is affecting the whole world with a contagion curve that continues to grow  This work aims to highlight the role that animals might play in the epidemiology of the disease  As knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 has progressed, most of the scientific information confirms that animals cannot transmit the virus to humans  There is evidence that people who have tested positive for COVID-19 can infect pets, farm animals, and wild animals  However, very recently, a SARS-Cov-2 variant related to minks has been found in mink workers in Denmark with a disease severity that is similar to those infected with non-mink-related variants  Further studies are therefore necessary  The concept of ""One Health"" recognizes the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health, and aims to improve public health outcomes through the understanding and prevention of risks that originate at the interfaces between humans, animals, and their environments  It is therefore important that veterinarians share information with public health officers to assess the risks of transmission from people infected with COVID-19 to animals, or to determine when animals could spread pandemic viruses  Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) belongs to the Beta-coronavirus genus  It is 96 2% homologous to bat CoV RaTG13 and 88% homologous to two bat SARS-like coronaviruses  SARS-CoV-2 is the infectious agent responsible for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which was first reported in the Hubei province of Wuhan, China, at the beginning of December 2019  Human transmission from COVID-19 patients or incubation carriers occurs via coughing, sneezing, speaking, discharge from the nose, or fecal contamination  Various strains of the virus have been reported around the world, with different virulence and behavior  In addition, SARS-CoV-2 shares certain epitopes with some taxonomically related viruses, with tropism for the most common synanthropic animals  By elucidating the immunological properties of the circulating SARS-CoV-2, a partial protection due to human–animal interactions could be supposed in some situations  In addition, differential epitopes could be used for the differential diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection  There have been cases of transmission from people with COVID-19 to pets such as cats and dogs  In addition, wild felines were infected  All These animals were either asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and recovered spontaneously  Experimental studies showed cats and ferrets to be more susceptible to COVID-19  COVID-19 positive dogs and felines do not transmit the infection to humans  In contrast, minks at farms were severely infected from people with COVID-19  A SARS-Cov-2 variant in the Danish farmed mink that had been previously infected by COVID-19 positive workers, spread to mink workers causing the first case of animal-to-human infection transmission that causes a moderate decreased sensitivity to neutralizing antibodies  Thus, more investigations are necessary  It remains important to understand the risk that people with COVID-19 pose to their pets, as well as wild or farm animals so effective recommendations and risk management measures against COVID-19 can be made  A One Health unit that facilitates collaboration between public health and veterinary services is recommended  [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Animals (2076-2615) is the property of MDPI Publishing 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 )","Costagliola, Anna, Liguori, Giovanna, d'Angelo, Danila, Costa, Caterina, Ciani, Francesca, Giordano, Antonio","https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11010016","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Animals (2076-2615);11(1):16-16, 2021.; Publication details: Animals (2076-2615);11(1):16-16, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9933,""
"Reply to ‘COVID-19 on youth mental health’","","Chatterjee, K.; Chauhan, V. S.","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mjafi.2020.10.001","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Medical Journal Armed Forces India;77(1):113, 2021.; Publication details: Medical Journal Armed Forces India;77(1):113, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9934,""
"COVID-19 and intimate partner violence: Prevalence of resilience and perceived stress during a pandemic","COVID-19 is a pandemic event not seen in a century  This research aims to identify the group differences regarding resilience and perceived stress for those who identified as single, in a relationship not experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), and those in a relationship experiencing IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic  This study uses a cross-sectional design, with purposive snowball sampling, for primary survey data collected over 10 weeks starting the first week in April 2020 (n = 374)  Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire on demographics and behavioral factors  Resilience was assessed using the 10-item Connor Davidson Resilience Scale, and perceived stress was assessed using the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale  Two one-way analysis of variance procedures were performed to identify statistically significant differences across 3 groups, those not in a relationship, those in a relationship not experiencing IPV, and those in a relationship and experiencing IPV  Analyses indicate that those experiencing IPV reported lower resilience and greater perceived stress  Analyses also show those in the experiencing IPV group were statistically significantly different from those in a relationship without IPV and those in the single group with respect to resilience  Those in the IPV experiences group were also statistically significantly different from the group of participants in relationships without reported IPV experiences with respect to perceived stress  These findings provide empirical support for the contention that public health measures put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19 might have negative, unintentional consequences for people experiencing IPV and mental health issues  (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)","Buttell, Frederick, Cannon, Clare E.; Rose, Katherine, Ferreira, Regardt J.","https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000296","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Traumatology;: No Pagination Specified, 2021.; Publication details: Traumatology;: No Pagination Specified, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9935,""
"Perceived stress, depression, and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic","Background: Experiencing severe or prolonged stressors in early life is associated with increased risk for mental and physical disorders in adulthood  Individuals with a history of early life adversity (ELA) may use dysfunctional coping strategies like stress-related eating, in contrast to more beneficial stress coping mechanisms like mindfulness  Whether these associations contribute to increased levels of perceived stress and symptoms of mental disorders in individuals with ELA in times of crisis is yet unclear  The current Covid-19 pandemic allows researchers to investigate stress-coping as mediators in the association between ELA and subjective stress experience in response to crisis  Methods As part of a larger project, we assessed changes in perceived stress, psychopathological symptoms, and eating behavior in a sample of N = 102 participants (81% female;meanage = 23 45, range 18–62) from October/December 2019 (prior to the pandemic) to April/June 2020 (after the German government introduced Covid-19 related restrictions)  Further, we assessed ELA and dispositional mindfulness  The study protocol and preregistration of our hypotheses can be obtained online (https://osf io/h5tjx/)  Results Preliminary results show significant increases in perceived stress levels and depression, significant decrease in anxiety symptoms, and no significant change in somatization symptoms  Additional results from multiple regression and bootstrapping mediation models will be presented and discussed  Conclusion The increase in perceived stress during the Covid-19 pandemic in a majority of participants emphasizes the severity of the current pandemic and implicates important considerations stress researchers should take into account when collecting data during the ongoing pandemic, e g  by statistically controlling for stress levels","Benz, A.; Meier, M.; Bentele, U. U.; Dimitroff, S.; Denk, B. F.; Pruessner, J. C.; Unternaehrer, E.","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2020.104961","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Psychoneuroendocrinology;119, 2020.; Publication details: Psychoneuroendocrinology;119, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9936,""
"Erratum regarding missing Declaration of Competing Interest statements in previously published articles (World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion (2020) 30(3) (188–192), (S1003525720300787), (101016/jwjam202007003))","Declaration of Competing Interest statements were not included in published version of the following articles that appeared in previous issues of World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion  Hence, the authors of the below articles were contacted after publication to request a Declaration of Interest statement: 1  “Acupuncture for insomnia attention deficit and the influence of nerve electrophysiology” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2018;28 (3): 161-166] https://10 1016/j wjam 2018 09 0092  “Effects of pricking blood therapy at meridian sinews on upper limb spasm of post-stroke patients” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2020;30: 39-44] https://10 1016/j wjam 2020 03 0013  “Twenty cases of temporomandibular disorders with warming-needle moxibustion on ginger at Xiàguan (<U+4E0B><U+5173>ST 7)” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2018;28(4): 291-293] https://10 1016/j wjam 2018 12 0034  “Acupuncture and moxibustion combined with western medication for ninety cases of Bell's palsy at different stages: A randomized controlled trial” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29 (4): 249-253] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 11 0025  “China Association of Acupuncture–Moxibustion Evidence-based clinical practice guideline of acupuncture and moxibustion: Primary dysmenorrhea” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29 (4): 294-300] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 12 0076  “Efficacy observation on long snake moxibustion for lumbar disc herniation with cold-dampness syndrome” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29 (2): 97-102] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 06 0047  “Preliminary optimization of acupuncture regimen at Nèiguan(PC 6) for gastroesophageal reflux disease” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29 (2): 123-126] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 04 0028  “Nocturnal polyuria after lumbar disc herniation surgery” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;28 (4): 300-302] https://10 1016/j wjam 2018 11 0019  “Exploration on the feasibility of moxibustion in prevention and treatment of COVID-19 from the perspective of modern medical mechanism” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2020;30 (2): 81-84] https://10 1016/j wjam 2020 06 00110  “Clinical observation on the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training on post-stroke shoulder hand syndrome” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2020;30 (2): 107-112] https://10 1016/j wjam 2020 05 01511  “Clinical Study on Bladder function recovery of 360 cases after radical hysterectomy treated by acupuncture” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2020;30 (3): 188-192] https://10 1016/j wjam 2020 07 00312  “The treatment of urinary retention of neurogenic bladder of one patient with diabetes from the perspective of governor vessel: a case report” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2018;28: 63-65] https://10 1016/j wjam 2018 03 00513  “Effect comparison of thermosensitive moxibustion and estazolam on anxiety and depression in the patients of insomnia differentiated as liver qi stagnation” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2018;28: 15-18] https://10 1016/j wjam 2018 03 01214  “Pestle needling at Yaoyángguan-Bazhèn points for intractable lumbodynia after lumbar disc herniation surgery: A randomized controlled trial” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29 (3): 194-199] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 08 00615  “Analysis on the key factors of allergic rhinitis treated with acupuncture and moxibustion” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29 (2): 133-139] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 05 007","Anonymous","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wjam.2020.12.002","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: World Journal of Acupuncture - Moxibustion;2021.; Publication details: World Journal of Acupuncture - Moxibustion;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9937,""
"Erratum regarding missing Declaration of Competing Interest statements in previously published articles (World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion (2019) 29(4) (319–321), (S1003525719301138), (101016/jwjam201911006))","Declaration of Competing Interest statements were not included in published version of the following articles that appeared in previous issues of World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion  Hence, the authors of the below articles were contacted after publication to request a Declaration of Interest statement: 1  “Analysis of the influence of the psychology changes of fear induced by the COVID-19 epidemic on the body” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2020;30 (2): 85-89] https://10 1016/j wjam 2020 06 0052  “Mechanism of the acupoints of the governor vessel in treatment of post-stroke depression on the base of the specificity of meridian points” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29 (3): 244-248] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 07 0043  “Hormone-dependent high fever treated with umbilicus moxibustion and acupuncture” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29 (3): 235-237] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 07 0014  “Analysis of the characteristics of Al-Hijamah bloodletting therapy in Arab region” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2018;28 (1): 59-60] https://10 1016/j wjam 2018 03 0035  “Case for flaccid tongue treated by Guan's tongue acupuncture” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29 (4): 319-321] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 11 0066  “Observation on promoting resuscitation in the patients with coma of acute carbon monoxide poisoning by acupuncture combined with hyperbaric oxygen” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29 (2): 103-107] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 05 0057  “Professor Wei-hua ZHANG's clinical experience in treatment of primary dysmenorrhea with warming-unblocking needling method” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2020;30 (2): 158-162] https://10 1016/j wjam 2020 05 0018  “Rheumatoid arthritis treated with the triple strong-stimulation technique of acupuncture and moxibustion at specific acupoints: A randomized controlled trial” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;28 (4): 251-256] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 01 0039  “Effect of wrist-ankle acupuncture on postoperative nausea and vomiting undergoing radiofrequency ablation in thyroid nodule: A randomized controlled trial” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2020;30 (3): 183-187] https://10 1016/j wjam 2020 05 00710  “Relieving throat and opening orifice acupuncture therapy for the post-stroke dysphagia” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29: 37-41] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 04 00411  “Influence of scarring moxibustion on serum melatonin and neuropeptide Y expressions in the insomnia model rats” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2020;30: 57-60] https://10 1016/j wjam 2020 02 00612  “Effect of moxibustion on long-term memory in vascular dementia model rats” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2019;29: 63-68] https://10 1016/j wjam 2019 04 00813  “Analysis of the pain threshold at the acupoints on the medial crus in pelvic inflammatory disease” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2018;28 (3): 204-208] https://10 1016/j wjam 2018 08 00314  “Combination of acupoint catgut embedding with ginger-separated moxibustion for sequelae of peripheral facial paralysis and its effect on surface electromyography” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2020;30: 69-73] https://10 1016/j wjam 2020 02 01015  “Successful spontaneous pregnancy with acupuncture after premature ovarian failure” [World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion, 2018;28 (2): 137-140] https://10 1016/j wjam 2018 06 008","Anonymous","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wjam.2020.12.003","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: World Journal of Acupuncture - Moxibustion;2021.; Publication details: World Journal of Acupuncture - Moxibustion;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9938,""
"Avoiding medical visits even when needed during the covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey from saudi arabia","Background: Seeking medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic became a controversial issue due to increased vulnerability and fear of being infected (COVID-19)  There is a lack of empirical evidence about factors associated with avoiding medical visits during the first wave of the pandemic in KSA  Therefore, this study aims to determine the rate of avoiding medical visits and associated factors during the first wave of the pandemic in KSA  Methods: 754 participants from various KSA regions responded to an online survey questionnaire that collected data on background variables, testing and diagnosis with COVID-19, chronic medical conditions, and presence of symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression  Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used to assess the predictive role of various factors in avoiding medical care  Results: More than half (55%) of the participants avoided medical visits during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic due to fear of catching the infection  Females and married were more likely (OR=1 46;95% CI: 1 09-1 95) and (OR=1 41;95% CI: 1 04-1 92) to avoided medical visits than males and unmarried, respectively  Participants who tested or diagnosed for COVID-19 were less likely to avoid medical visits (OR=0 58;95% CI: 0 39-0 88) and (OR=0 47;95% CI: 0 26-0 85) respectively  Respondents with and without chronic medical conditions were equally likely to avoid medical care (p&gt; 05)  Those who reported symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression were more likely to avoid medical despite when it was needed (OR=1 62;95% CI: 1 19-2 19);(OR=1 66;95% CI: 1 22-2 26) and (OR=1 40;95% CI: 1 04-1 87) respectively  Conclusions: Public health campaigns should emphasize the importance of visiting health centers;and normalize psychological reactions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to mitigate the negative impact on health status  Health system should also be prepared to accommodate the consequences of delayed health visits","Alsaif, B.; Algahtani, F. D.; Hassan, S. u N.; Zrieq, R.","https://doi.org/10.31838/srp.2020.12.103","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy;11(12):649-654, 2020.; Publication details: Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy;11(12):649-654, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9939,""
"Public perception of access to health information during covid-19 pandemic in saudi arabia as a predictor of psychological distress","Background: People's perception about access to resources is an important determinant of their trust to deal with challenge  There is a lack of research about role of perceived access to information in psychological reactions during pandemics  Objective: The purpose of the research was to examine the role of perceived access to information in determining quality of life and psychological responses during pandemics  Method: Data for this study came from an online crosssectional survey conducted during COVID-19 outbreak  The sample comprised of 754 participants from various regions of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)  The survey questionnaire obtained data on socio-demographic profile, participants' ratings about positive or negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on access to information  The distress is measured through subscales of depression, anxiety and stress on DASS- 21  Statistical analysis of data was carried out to determine the nature of association between access to information with distress during pandemic  Results: About three quarter (74 7%) of the respondents perceived not enough health information toward the COVID- 19 pandemic  Participants diagnosed with COVID-19 had significant positive correlation with access to health information, while faith had negative correlation  Access to information had significantly positive correlation with Quality of Life and positive psychological responses  Conclusions: The impact of pandemic on access to information was largely considered negative and associated with increased risk of depression, anxiety and stress  Findings have significant implications, which demonstrate improving access to information not only crucial for infection control but also mitigate the psychological costs of such pandemics","Algahtani, F. D.; Alsaif, B.; Hassan, S. U. N.; Zrieq, R.","https://doi.org/10.31838/srp.2020.12.105","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy;11(12):661-667, 2020.; Publication details: Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy;11(12):661-667, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9940,""
"Wellness and self-care of counselor education and supervision doctoral students","The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the wellness and self-care experiences of current counselor education and supervision doctoral students in CACREP accredited doctoral programs  Data were collected using the FFWEL-A2 inventory, two additional Likert agreement scales, two drop-down menus, and two open-ended questions  A total of 118 participants completed the survey  Total wellness scores on the FFWEL-A2 were higher than the norming group  Self-care data were grouped by strengths and challenges  Themes within strengths included individual activities, social activities, awareness, and overcoming guilt  Themes within challenges were time, lack of motivation or energy, expectations, perceptions of discrimination, COVID-19, financial constraints, lack of social support, and personal mental health experiences  A Pearson Product-Moment correlation and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the relationship between dependent and independent variables  Implications for counselor educators and CES doctoral students will be discussed  (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)","Plath, Andrew Michael","https://www.google.com/search?q=Wellness+and+self-care+of+counselor+education+and+supervision+doctoral+students","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering;82(4-B):No Pagination Specified, 2021.; Publication details: Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering;82(4-B):No Pagination Specified, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9941,""
"Access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence in the United States - identifying implications for policy and practice","Americans make and use the most opioids in the world  Although comprising somewhat less than 5% of the world's population, the United States (US) produces approximately 90% of the global supply of Hydrocodone and consumes an estimated 80% of the total international supply  It is not surprising, therefore, that the American opioid epidemic, particularly as it involves adults (those 18 years and older), is worsening-Indeed, President Trump declared it a national public health emergency  Many therefore anticipate that the US Congress will enact evidence-informed policies to address the opioid crisis  Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a pattern of opioid use that leads to such adverse consequences as hormonal dysfunction, immune-system suppression, overdose, and death  The gold standard for OUD therapy is medication-assisted treatment (MAT), best described as managing OUD using methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone in addition to counseling and behavioral therapy  MAT access is low in the US This study investigates access to MAT by age group in the US  Its primary aim is to investigate barriers faced by adults diagnosed with OUD in accessing MAT by examining the constructs in a conceptual framework that includes the influence of policy, environment, population features, health behavior, and health outcomes on access to MAT  Given the huge burden of OUD, findings from this project have important implications for policy and practice  Results suggest that barriers for adults diagnosed with OUD in accessing MAT include being male, being a young adult, and having some post-high school education but not at a four-year school  Other barriers are being an Alaskan Native/ American Indian, Asian/ Pacific Islander/ Native Hawaiian, or having another single or multiple racial background  In light of the implications drawn from these findings, it is recommended that policymakers develop better policies aimed at addressing the identified MAT access issues  It is also recommended that US public health organizations and practitioners implement effective age-friendly and culturally competent MAT programs to lower these barriers  Findings from this study also provide guidance for future opioid research and OUD-management initiatives at a time when the opioid crisis will compete with the current COVID-19 pandemic for already- scarce resources  (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)","Adeniyi, Mofoluwake Adijolola","https://www.google.com/search?q=Access+to+medication-assisted+treatment+for+opioid+dependence+in+the+United+States+-+identifying+implications+for+policy+and+practice","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering;82(4-B):No Pagination Specified, 2021.; Publication details: Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering;82(4-B):No Pagination Specified, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9942,""
"Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in Western frontline healthcare professionals A systematic review; Impacto psicológico de la COVID-19 en profesionales sanitarios de primera línea en el ámbito occidental Una revisión sistemática","The aim of this study was to assess the psychological impact among healthcare workers who stand in the frontline of the SARS-CoV-2 crisis and to compare it with the rest of healthcare professionals, by means of a systematic review of Western publications. The systematic review was carried out in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases and 12 descriptive studies were reviewed. The European and American quantitative studies reported moderate and high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance and burnout, with diverse coping strategies and more frequent and intense symptoms among women and nurses, without conclusive results by age. In the first line of assistance the psychological impact was greater than in the rest of the health professionals and in the Asian area. It is necessary to go deeper into the emotional experiences and professional needs for emotional support in order to design effective interventions for protection and help.","Danet Danet, Alina","https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medcli.2020.11.009","","Country: ES; ESPANHA; SPAIN; ESPAÑA; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Med Clin (Barc);2021 Jan 01.; Publication details: Med Clin (Barc);2021 Jan 01.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9943,""
"Canada will have three-digit suicide prevention hotline by 2023","","Basky, Greg","https://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.1095913","","Country: CA; CANADÁ; CANADA; CANADA; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: CMAJ;193(3): E106-E107, 2021 Jan 18.; Publication details: CMAJ;193(3): E106-E107, 2021 Jan 18.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9944,""
"""We have become prisoners of our own age"": From a continuing care retirement community to a total institution in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak","BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: During the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, people residing in continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) found themselves under strict instructions to self-isolate, imposed by the CCRC managements before, during, and after the nationwide lockdown. The present study explored the personal experiences of CCRC residents during the lockdown. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: In-depth interviews were conducted with 24 CCRC residents from 13 different CCRCs. Authors performed a thematic analysis of interview transcripts, using constant comparisons and contrasts. RESULTS: Three major themes were identified: a). US VS. THEM: OTHERS ARE WORSE OFF: Older residents engaged in constant attempts to compare their situation to that of others. The overall message behind these downward comparisons was that the situation is not so bad, as others are in a worse predicament; b). US VS. THEM: POWER IMBALANCE: This comparison emphasized the unbalanced power-relations between older adults and the staff and management in the setting; and c). ""WE HAVE BECOME PRISONERS OF OUR OWN AGE."": Interviewees described strong emotions of despair, depression and anger, which were intensified when the rest of society returned back to a new routine, while they were still under lockdown. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: The measures imposed on residents by managements of CCRCs during the lockdown, and the emotional responses of distress among some of the residents, revealed that CCRCs have components of total institutions, not normally evident. This underscores the hidden emotional costs of the lockdown among those whose autonomy was compromised.","Ayalon, Liat; Avidor, Sharon","https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afab013","","Country: GB; REINO UNIDO; UNITED KINGDOM; REINO UNIDO; UK; GREAT BRITAIN; INGLATERRA; ENGLAND; ESCOCIA; SCOTLAND; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Age Ageing;2021 Jan 22.; Publication details: Age Ageing;2021 Jan 22.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9945,""
"Perspectives on the Impact of Digital Interventions on Loneliness: Qualitative Focus Group with Lonely Happify Health Users During COVID-19","Loneliness is a growing area of concern, attracting attention as a public health concern due to its association with a variety of psychological and physical health problems. However, interventions targeting loneliness are less common than interventions for other mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, and existing interventions focus primarily on building social skills and increasing opportunities for social interaction despite research suggesting these techniques are not the most effective. Furthermore, although there is an increasing need for scalable and convenient interventions, digital interventions for loneliness are even less common. Using a qualitative approach, we explored how adults (18-64 years of age) who express wanting to be more connected to others experience loneliness and react to a digital mental health intervention targeting loneliness. 11 participants were recruited from a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) exploring the impact of a digital mental health intervention, Happify Health, on loneliness among adults aged 18 to 64 who indicated wanting to feel more connected to others when signing up for the platform. Participants were invited to participate in a 3-day asynchronous focus group about their experiences with loneliness, with Happify Health, and with social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic; 11 participants completed the focus group in May 2020. Participants' responses were coded using thematic analysis, which led to identifying 5 themes, each with separate subthemes, that could be applied across the 3-day focus group: loneliness, relationships, social distancing, skill acquisition, and coping. Overall, we observed variability across participants in terms of the source of their loneliness, their perceptions of their social connections, and their motivation to reduce feelings of loneliness; however, participants commonly referred to negative self-perceptions as a cause or consequence of loneliness. Participants also varied in the extent to which they felt social distancing increased or decreased feelings of loneliness. In regards to the intervention, participants showed evidence of adopting skills they used to address their loneliness, particularly mindfulness and gratitude, and then using these skills to shift towards more active coping strategies following the intervention, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. The heterogeneity in participants' experiences with loneliness described during this focus group emphasizes the subjective and complex nature of loneliness. This highlights the importance of developing loneliness interventions that employ a variety of strategies, including both direct and indirect strategies for reducing loneliness. However, based on our data, a key component to loneliness interventions is incorporating strategies for addressing underlying negative self-perceptions that stem from, but also contribute to, loneliness. The current data also provide preliminary evidence that digital platforms may be an effective tool for disseminating loneliness interventions while providing the added benefit of offering a productive distraction when feeling lonely.","Boucher, McNaughton, Harake, Stafford, Parks","https://doi.org/10.2196/26617","20210126","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9946,""
"Management of Chronic Pain in Nursing Homes: Navigating Challenges to Improve Person-Centered Care","Despite the dynamic demands in the nursing home (NH), a definitive approach to managing chronic pain in older adults has yet to be established. Due to concerns for potential adverse pharmacologic effects, balancing appropriate pain management is a challenge among NH residents. The challenges encompass but are not limited to medical complexities, functional disabilities, and physical frailty. Barriers to the successful implementation of a comprehensive chronic pain management at the NH may include ambiguous directions on specific therapeutic interventions, insufficient guidance on treatment duration, and limited available treatment options. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' reporting requirement of adequate pain control among NH residents coupled with widely variable clinician-prescribing habits highlights the difficulties in overcoming the preceding challenges and barriers. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has further complicated pain management due to its negative consequences on well-being of residents of NHs. Associated symptoms of psychosocial stress, anxiety and depression, and chronic pain symptoms can exacerbate during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased requirement for pain medications including but not limited to opioids. Pain is a multidimensional symptom and requires a strategic multimodal approach for its management. Nonpharmacologic modalities are underutilized in the NH setting and are the preferred first steps for mild pain, and nonopioid pharmacological agents can be added as a second step for a synergistic effect for moderate to severe pain. Opioids should be used as a last resort. Short-acting opioids are preferred over extended-release/long-acting opioids for chronic pain. Clinicians are encouraged to engage residents in proactive strategies in managing their pain, and to set realistic expectations toward improving their quality of life, as complete elimination of pain is not feasible in most cases. This review article provides the interdisciplinary team with a contemporary perspective of the multitude of changes and challenges influencing the prescribing as well as deprescribing of various pain medications.","Sheikh, Brandt, Vinh, Elon","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2020.12.029","20210126","Chronic pain; analgesic/opioids; frail elderly; medication management; nursing homes","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9947,""
"Anxiety and its association with perceived stress and insomnia among nurses fighting against COVID-19 in Wuhan: a cross-sectional survey","To investigate the present status of anxiety among nurses fighting the spread of COVID-19 and its association with perceived stress and insomnia. With the outbreak of COVID-19, nurses have been caring for infected patients for a considerable length of time in Wuhan, China. Previous COVID-19 studies generally focused on patients' medical treatment, but few considered healthcare workers' psychological needs while working with a pandemic involving an unfamiliar infectious disease. Numerous nurses have experienced mental health problems, such as anxiety. The STROBE guidelines for a cross-sectional questionnaire were implemented. An online survey of 643 frontline nurses working with COVID-19 patients was conducted from March 3 to 10, 2020. Sociodemographic data were collected, and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale, and the Athens Insomnia Scale were administered. One-third (33.4%) of participants reported anxiety, which was associated with perceived stress and insomnia among Chinese frontline nurses in Wuhan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant associations were found between anxiety, perceived stress, insomnia, working four-night shifts per week, experience working during more than two epidemics, and fear of COVID-19. This study found that a substantial proportion of frontline nurses caring for COVID-19 patients experienced anxiety. We recommend that nurse managers focus on working conditions and cultivate safe and satisfactory work environments. Meanwhile, frontline nurses should foster awareness of mental health and rely on online resources for psychological training to alleviate anxiety. The findings of this study could facilitate better understanding of anxiety among frontline nurses; more importantly, health care authorities and nursing managers need to pay more attention to ensuring intervention training to reduce anxiety for frontline nurses worldwide.","Shen, Zhan, Zheng, Liu, Wan, Zhou","https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15678","20210126","COVID-19; anxiety; cross-sectional survey; insomnia; pandemic","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9948,""
"Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Self-reported Psychological Distress Among Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China","Schools have been suspended nationwide in 188 countries, and classes have shifted to home-based distance learning models to control the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Additional information is needed to determine mental health status among school-aged children and adolescents during this public health crisis and the risk factors associated with psychological distress during the pandemic. To assess self-reported psychological distress among school-aged children and adolescents associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study using data from a survey on the mental health of school-aged children and adolescents in Guangdong province, China, conducted by using a stratified cluster random sampling method between March 8 to 30, 2020. To estimate outcomes associated with location of districts, only data from students with internet protocol addresses and current addresses in Guangdong were included. Data were analyzed from April 5 to July 20, 2020. Home-based distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main outcome was self-reported psychological distress, measured using the total score on the 12-item General Health Questionnaire of 3 or greater. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze risk factors associated with mental health status. Odds ratios (ORs) were used to analyze the associations of factors with psychological distress. Among 1 310 600 students who completed the survey, 1 199 320 students (mean [SD] age, 12.04 [3.01] years; 619 144 [51.6%] boys) were included in the final analysis. A total of 126 355 students (10.5%) self-reported psychological distress. Compared with students in primary school, high school students had increased risk of psychological distress (OR, 1.19 [95% CI, 1.15-1.23]). Compared with students who wore a face mask frequently, students who never wore a face mask had increased risk of psychological distress (OR, 2.59 [95% CI, 2.41-2.79]). Additionally, students who spent less than 0.5 hours exercising had increased odds of self-reported psychological distress compared with students who spent more than 1 hour exercising (OR, 1.64 [95% CI, 1.61-1.67]). These findings suggest that the prevalence of self-reported psychological distress among students during the COVID-19 pandemic was relatively high. Frequency of wearing a face mask and time spent exercising were factors associated with mental health. Therefore, it may be necessary for governments, schools, and families to pay attention to the mental health of school-aged children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic and take corresponding countermeasures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students' mental health.","Qin, Shi, Xue, Lin, Zhang, Liang, Lu, Wu, Chen, Zheng, Qian, Ouyang, Zhang, Yi, Zhang","https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.35487","20210126","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9949,""
"Association Between Care Utilization and Anxiety Outcomes in an On-Demand Mental Health System: Retrospective Observational Study","Anxiety is an extremely prevalent condition, and yet, it has received notably less attention than depression and other mental health conditions from a research, clinical, and public health perspective. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated growing concerns about the burden of anxiety due to the confluence of physical health risks, economic stressors, social isolation, and general disruption of daily activities. This study examines differences in anxiety outcomes by care modality (coaching, teletherapy and telepsychiatry, and combined care) within an on-demand mental health system. We also explore the association between levels of engagement within each care modality and odds of improvement in symptoms of anxiety. We conducted a retrospective observational study of individuals who accessed Ginger, an on-demand mental health system. Data were collected from 1611 Ginger members between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2019. We used logistic regression to assess the association between care modality and improvement in anxiety symptoms. Within each modality, we assessed the association between level of engagement and improvement. Of 1611 Ginger members, 761 (47.0%) experienced a decrease in anxiety symptoms, as measured by a change from a positive to a negative 2-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2) screen. Among members who still screened positive at follow-up (865/1611, 53%), a total of 192 members (11.9%) experienced a clinically significant score reduction in the full GAD-7 (ie, a score reduction of &gt;5 points), even though their GAD-2 scores were still positive. All modalities showed increased odds of improvement compared to those who were not engaged with coaching or clinical services (&quot;app-only&quot;). Higher GAD-7 intake scores were also associated with decreased odds of improvement. This study found increased odds of anxiety improvement for all care modalities compared to those who did not engage in care, with larger effect sizes for higher utilization within all care modalities. Additionally, there is a promising observation that those engaged in combined care (teletherapy and text-based coaching) had the greatest odds of anxiety improvement. Future directions include more detailed classifications of utilization patterns and an exploration of explanations and solutions for lower-utilization members.","Kunkle, Yip, Hunt, Ξ, Udall, Arean, Nierenberg, Naslund","https://doi.org/10.2196/24662","20210126","anxiety; digital health; mental health; observational; outcome; retrospective; telehealth; utilization; virtual care","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9950,""
"Compassionate leadership: how to support your team when fixing the problem seems impossible","Stress, suboptimal mental health and an inadequate work-life balance are underlying and serious issues in the nursing profession, affecting staff recruitment and retention and potentially having a detrimental effect on patient care. While compassion towards patients is central to the nursing role, often 'compassion towards the compassionate' is lacking. The need for compassion is even more important now, and in the months ahead, due to the additional stressors experienced by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, whether they are on the front line, furloughed or shielding. This article includes reflections from nursing staff and uses their stories to encourage reflection on ethical and moral dilemmas experienced during the pandemic. The Compassion in the Workplace model is suggested as a tool that can be used by nurse managers to examine their compassion levels and to support the development of a compassionate workplace. In addition, this article offers some practical ideas on what compassionate leadership might look like in day-to-day practice.","Vogel, Flint","https://doi.org/10.7748/nm.2021.e1967","20210126","mental health; occupational health; occupational stress; stress; workforce","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9951,""
"Perspectives of Ketamine Use in COVID-19 Patients","Hospitalized coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-infected patients suffer from both physical impairments and mental stress. Respiratory insufficiency and cardiovascular disturbances require most of the intensive care interventions, but they are also accompanied by depressive conditions, sadness and fear of dying. Sedatives are mostly respiratory and cardiovascular depressants and do not provide resistance to the pro-inflammatory burst induced by the virus. Ketamine is a unique and safe drug that enables well-controlled sedation and anesthesia, attenuates depression and mitigates suicidal thoughts, without depressing respiratory or cardiovascular mechanics. This brief communication highlights the benefits potentially provided by ketamine to patients hospitalized for COVID-19 infection.","Weinbroum","https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e28","20210126","COVID-19; Depression; Ketamine; Sedation","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9952,""
"Transactional Associations Between Parent and Late Adolescent Internalizing Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Role of Avoidant Coping","Extensive research has demonstrated the transactional nature of parent-child psychopathology, with limited studies examining these effects during late adolescence and none, to our knowledge, longitudinally during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study examined the cross-lagged effects of parent and adolescent internalizing symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic and the moderating role of avoidant coping. A sample of 291 adolescents (Age <sub>mean</sub> = 18.27; 53% female; 61% White) and their parents rated their own anxiety and depressive symptoms and coping during the first two months following stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parent internalizing symptoms at the first assessment predicted adolescent internalizing symptoms at the second assessment. Adolescent avoidant coping style moderated this effect of parent internalizing symptoms on adolescent internalizing symptoms in the subsequent month, such that parent internalizing symptoms predicted child internalizing symptoms only among adolescents with moderate to high rates of avoidant coping. Follow-up analyses indicated different patterns when examining depressive and anxiety symptoms separately. The results highlight complex family dynamics between adolescents and their parents and begin to differentiate how individual characteristics impact the response to a significant life event such as the COVID-19 pandemic.","Lorenzo, Zeytinoglu, Morales, Listokin, Almas, Degnan, Henderson, Chronis-Tuscano, Fox","https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-020-01374-z","20210126","Adolescents; COVID-19; Coping; Internalizing symptoms; Parents","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9953,""
"Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Among People from the Banking Sector in Bangladesh: a Cross-Sectional Study","Despite the pandemic, the Government of Bangladesh decided to keep the banks open to a limited extent to keep the country's economy afloat. The aim of this study is to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 among the bankers who are usually more exposed to random people that put them at great risk to be affected. A total of 248 bankers willingly answered our questionnaire consisting of DASS-21 and relevant questions. Cronbach's reliability coefficient for the DASS-21 scale ranges from 0.84 to 0.90 which advocates that DASS-21 scales are highly reliable measures for this study. Results show that among participants, 11.1% were severe to extremely stressed, 10.6% of bankers were severe to extremely anxious, and 12.1% of them were severe to extremely depressed. The study illustrated, among the Bankers whose colleagues were infected (<i>B</i>=2.251, 95% CI: - 1.473, 3.029), who smoking more (<i>B</i>= 1.505, 95% CI: 0.411, 2.599), who wake up from sleep having a bad dreams (<i>B</i> = 1.018, 95% CI: 0.057, 1.979), their fear of getting infected (<i>B</i> = 1.717, 95% CI: 0.392, 3.04), who use public transportation (<i>B</i> = 1.378, 95% CI: 0.430, 2.236), who misbehave with family members (<i>B</i> = 1.033, 95% CI: 0.071, 1.995) and who beaten children (<i>B</i> = 1.210, 95% CI: 0.141, 2.279) were responsible for higher stress, depression and anxiety scores respectively. Whereas, taking nutritious food (<i>B</i> = -0.229, 95% CI: -0.30, 1.763), doing physical exercises (<i>B</i> = -0.325, 95% CI: -1.158, 0.508) reduced depression, stress and anxiety scores. The authors believed that the result of the study will be beneficial for the government and its policymakers to take psychological intervention strategies and to make certain sufficient corporal settlement of the banking professionals.","Yasmin, Alam, Ali, Banik, Salma","https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-020-00456-0","20210126","Bangladesh; Banker’s; COVID-19; DASS-21; Pandemic; Psychological health","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9954,""
"Psychological distress and internet-related behaviors between schoolchildren with and without overweight during the COVID-19 outbreak","The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and its resulting social policy changes may result in psychological distress among schoolchildren with overweight. This study thus aimed to (1) compare psychological distress (including fear of COVID-19 infection, stress, anxiety, and depression), perceived weight stigma, and problematic internet-related behaviors between schoolchildren with and without overweight; (2) assess whether perceived weight stigma and problematic internet-related behaviors explained psychological distress. Schoolchildren (n = 1357; mean age = 10.7 years) with overweight (n = 236) and without overweight (n = 1121) completed an online survey assessing their fear of COVID-19 infection, stress, anxiety, depression, perceived weight stigma, problematic smartphone application use, problematic social media use, and problematic gaming. Schoolchildren with overweight had significantly higher levels of COVID-19 infection fear, stress, depression, perceived weight stigma, and problematic social media use than those without overweight. Regression models showed that perceived weight stigma and problematic internet-related behaviors were significant predictors of psychological distress among schoolchildren with overweight. Strategies to manage perceived weight stigma and problematic internet-related behaviors may have a positive influence on mental health among schoolchildren with overweight under health-threatening circumstances, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.","Chen, Chen, O'Brien, Latner, Lin","https://doi.org/10.1038/s41366-021-00741-5","20210126","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9955,""
"COVID-19 welbeing study: a protocol examining perceived coercion and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic by means of an online survey, asynchronous virtual focus groups and individual interviews","The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many countries applying restrictive measures, such as lockdown, to contain and prevent further spread. The psychological impact of lockdown and working as a healthcare worker on the frontline has been chronicled in studies pertaining to previous infectious disease pandemics that have reported the presence of depressive symptoms, anxiety, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Potentially linked to psychological well-being and not yet studied is the possibility that lockdown and working on the frontline of the pandemic are associated with perceptions of coercion. The present study aimed to examine perceived coercion in those who have experienced COVID-19-related lockdown and/or worked as a frontline healthcare worker across three European countries. It aimed to describe how such perceptions may impact on psychological well-being, coping and post-traumatic growth. It will employ an explanatory mixed-methods research methodology consisting of an online survey and online asynchronous virtual focus groups (AVFGs) and individual interviews. χ<sup>2</sup> tests and analyses of variance will be used to examine whether participants from different countries differ according to demographic factors, whether there are differences between cohorts on perceived coercion, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic growth scores. The relationship between coercion and symptoms of distress will be assessed using multiple regression. Both the AVFGs and the narrative interviews will be analysed using thematic narrative analysis. The study has been approved by University College London's Research Ethics Committee under Project ID Number 7335/004. Results will be disseminated by means of peer-reviewed publications and at national and/or international conferences.","Ranieri, Sem Stoltenberg, Pizzo, Montaldo, Bizzi, Edwards, Kamboj","https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043418","20210126","COVID-19; mental health; psychiatry","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9956,""
"Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity following discharge after COVID-19 hospitalization","","Wang, Oyem, Viguera","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2020.12.013","20210126","Anxiety; COVID-19; Depression; Hospitalization; PTSD","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9957,""
"Psychiatric symptoms, risk, and protective factors among university students in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic in China","The COVID-19 pandemic has made unprecedented impact on the psychological health of university students, a population vulnerable to distress and mental health disorders. This study investigated psychiatric symptoms (anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress) during state-enforced quarantine among university students in China (N = 1912) through a cross-sectional survey during March and April 2020. Psychiatric symptoms were alarmingly prevalent: 67.05% reported traumatic stress, 46.55% had depressive symptoms, and 34.73% reported anxiety symptoms. Further, 19.56% endorsed suicidal ideation. We explored risk and protective factors of psychological health, including demographic variables, two known protective factors for mental health (mindfulness, perceived social support), four COVID-specific factors (COVID-19 related efficacy, perceived COVID-19 threat, perceived COVID-19 societal stigma, COVID-19 prosocial behavior) and screen media usage. Across symptom domains, mindfulness was associated with lower symptom severity, while COVID-19 related financial stress, perceived COVID-19 societal stigma, and perceived COVID-19 threat were associated with higher symptom severity. COVID-19 threat and COVID-19 stigma showed main and interactive effects in predicting all mental health outcomes, with their combination associated with highest symptom severity. Screen media device usage was positively associated with depression. Female gender and COVID-19 prosocial behavior were associated with higher anxiety, while COVID-19 self-efficacy associated with lower anxiety symptoms. Findings suggest high need for psychological health promotion among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic and inform an ecological perspective on the detrimental role of stigma during an emerging infectious disease outbreak. Interventions targeting multi-level factors, such as promoting mindfulness and social support at individual and interpersonal levels while reducing public stigma about COVID-19, may be particularly promising. Attending to the needs of disadvantaged groups including those financially impacted by COVID-19 is needed.","Sun, Goldberg, Lin, Qiao, Operario","https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-021-00663-x","20210126","COVID-19; China; Psychiatric symptoms; Stigma; Young adult","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9958,""
"Factors Associated with Symptoms of Depression and Psychological Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic","The objective of this study was to examine factors associated with symptoms of depression and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. Convenience sampling and snowball sampling were used to recruit a sample of adults in China (<i>n</i> = 2130) from 14 February 2020 to 3 March 2020 to complete an online survey. Linear regression was used to examine the predictors of symptoms of depression and psychological distress. Living in a non-urban area and the number of confirmed cases in their city of residence were positively associated with symptoms of depression. Female gender, not being married, practicing social distancing, the amount of time spent daily on social media searching for and reading information on COVID-19, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in their city of residence, and having confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 in personal networks were positively associated with psychological distress. Social distancing is a widely used public health approach for population-wide virus-containment of COVID-19. However, reductions in population-wide psychological well-being are inadvertent consequences of social distancing. There is an emerging need to negate factors that increase adverse mental health vulnerabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.","Guo, Sims, Qin, Yang","https://doi.org/10.3390/bs11020013","20210126","COVID-19; China; depression; psychological distress; social distancing; social media","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9959,""
"Prevalence and Factors Associated with Mental and Emotional Health Outcomes among Africans during the COVID-19 Lockdown Period-A Web-based Cross-Sectional Study","Mental health and emotional responses to the effects of COVID-19 lockdown in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are of serious public health concern and may negatively affect the mental health status of people. Hence, this study assessed the prevalence of mental health symptoms as well as emotional reactions among sub-Saharan Africans (SSAs) and associated factors among SSAs during the COVID-19 lockdown period. This was a web-based cross-sectional study on mental health and emotional features from 2005 respondents in seven SSA countries. This study was conducted between 17 April and 17 May 2020 corresponding to the lockdown period in most SSA countries. Respondents aged 18 years and above and the self-reported symptoms were feeling anxious, being worried, angry, bored and frustrated. These were the main outcomes and were treated as dichotomous variables. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify the factors associated with these symptoms. We found that over half (52.2%) of the participants reported any of the mental health symptoms and the prevalence of feeling bored was 70.5% followed by feeling anxious (59.1%), being worried (57.5%), frustrated (51.5%) and angry (22.3%) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Multivariate analysis revealed that males, those aged &gt;28 years, those who lived in Central and Southern Africa, those who were not married, the unemployed, those living with more than six persons in a household, had higher odds of mental health and emotional symptoms. Similarly, people who perceived low risk of contracting the infection, and those who thought the pandemic would not continue after the lockdown had higher odds of mental health and emotional symptoms. Health care workers had lower odds for feeling angry than non-healthcare workers. During the COVID-19 lockdown periods in SSA, about one in two participants reported mental health and emotional symptoms. Public health measures can be effectively used to identify target groups for prevention and treatment of mental health and emotional symptoms. Such interventions should be an integral component of SSA governments' response and recovery strategies of any future pandemic.","Langsi, Osuagwu, Goson, Abu, Mashige, Ekpenyong, Ovenseri-Ogbomo, Chikasirimobi G, Miner, Ishaya, Oloruntoba, Nwaeze, Charwe, Agho","https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18030899","20210126","COVID-19; bored and angry; feeling anxious; frustrated; mental health; psychological problem; sub-Saharan Africa; worried","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9960,""
"Ethical and Clinical Considerations During the Coronavirus Era","The practice of child and adolescent psychiatry is evolving during an unprecedented global health catastrophe, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As child and adolescent psychiatrists (CAPs) grapple with COVID-19's enormous medical, educational, social, and economic toll, a mental health crisis is co-occurring. Pre-existing disparities are recognized as contributors to the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on racial and ethnic minorities.<sup>1</sup> The magnitude of COVID-19's effects on child and family mental health has yet to be fully revealed. CAPs are in a unique position to address this mental health crisis. CAPs must stay up-to-date regarding federal, state, local, and institutional mandates, regulations, and policies informed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<sup>2</sup> and other public health institutions, while also navigating the ethical dilemmas unique to child and adolescent psychiatry during the coronavirus era.","McGee, Edelsohn, Keener, Madaan, Soda, Bacewicz, Dell","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2020.12.010","20210126","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9961,""
"Welcome to My Zoom Party - Virtual Social Interaction, Loneliness, and Well-Being Among Emerging Adults Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic","Much of life has moved online due to the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, yet little research has investigated whether or not virtual social interactions might help to buffer against loneliness and increase well-being, particularly in the vulnerable group of emerging adults. In this study, participants completed online questionnaires assessing objective social isolation, loneliness, mental health, and virtual social interactions. There was clear evidence for lower well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic in emerging adults characterized by large increases in depressive symptoms, and large decrements in happiness and social satisfaction post-pandemic onset. In line with expectations, a robust positive association was seen between household size (an index of objective social contact) and well-being. However, contrary to expectations, there was no association between the frequency of virtual social interactions and well-being. More empirical evidence is required before “virtual” remedies are prescribed as a panacea to replace in-person interactions during COVID-19.","Emily Towner et al.","https://share.osf.io/preprint/460BD-FC8-050","20210127","PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Developmental Psychology; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Developmental Psychology|Early Adulthood; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Developmental Psychology|Emotional Development; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Developmental Psychology|Social Development; covid-19; mental health; social; emerging adulthood; virtual","PsyArXiv","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-01-27","",9962,""