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"Worry and perceived risk of contagion during the COVID-19 quarantine in the Jalisco population: Preliminary Study","Introduction Preventive measures taken during periods of health crisis, specifically in pandemics, have consistently been associated with detrimental effects on mental health Isolation and loneliness are indirect effects of these preventive measures Given these premises, monitoring the behavior of the population in the face of these eventualities becomes important Worry as an indirect measure of anxiety and stress enables one to recognize subjects who are vulnerable to phenomena of high uncertainty, since measures taken to avoid excessive contagion can have high costs for this population This phenomenon has been consistently observed in other pandemics such as H1/N1 influenza Objective To determine the prevalence of worry and perceived risk of contagion in the Guadalajara population during the COVID-19 quarantine and to identify differentiating effects Method A total of 255 people from western Mexico (Guadalajara, Jalisco) voluntarily participated by answering the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) adapted to Mexican population The average age of the respondents, aged between 18 and 70 years, was 31 71 (+/- 5 19) A total of 170 women and 85 men participated in the study Results 40 12% of the population scored high levels of worry, making them vulnerable to mental health conditions Subjects favored the prevention of a contagion regardless of whether they were self-isolated The only variable that had a differential effect was sex (p < 05), and there were no differences in educational attainment, occupational demandingness, and isolation between the groups Discussion and conclusion A preventive attitude was observed among the participants, and so it is important to implement strategies that will prevent mental health costs in those who express excessive worry to avoid saturating mental health services","Guzman-Gonzalez, J. I.; Sanchez-Garcia, F. G.; Ramirez-de los Santos, S.; Gutierrez-Rodriguez, F.; Palomino-Esparza, D.; Telles-Martinez, A. L.","https://doi.org/10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2020.035","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):253-261, 2020.; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):253-261, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11705,""
"Well-being status and post-traumatic stress symptoms in health workers attending mindfulness sessions during the early stage of the COVID-19 epidemic in Mexico","Introduction In Mexico, a National Mental Health Strategy was implemented to identify and attend the mental health repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic It included the creation of five virtual clinics for health workers, being the Burnout, Post-traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue clinic one of them Objective To describe the basal sociodemographic and psychological characteristics of health workers attending online mindfulness sessions as part of the treatment of the aforementioned clinic Method This is a cross-sectional report part of a major nationwide and longitudinal project All attendants responded to digital sociodemographics and COVID-19 questionnaires, the Extended Physician Well-Being Index (EP-WBI), and the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) TOP-8 index Results Of the 507 health workers that participated, 70 02% of them were at risk of burnout according to the Extended Well-Being Index and 57 31, 7 91 and 2 77% had a mild, moderate, and severe risk of PTSD, respectively The most affected were the female health workers, from metropolitan or central areas of the country, and those diagnosed with COVID-19 or exposed to a person with the diagnosis Discussion and conclusion Mexican health workers attending mindfulness sessions presented high frequencies of PTSD symptoms and burnout Female workers at urban hospitals could be at a special risk for developing PTSD or Well-ness alterations, and thus, they must be cared for closely, particularly those having direct contact with COVID 19 positive persons The early participation in mental health strategies might lessen the immediate and long-term pandemic effects","Real-Ramirez, J.; Garcia-Bello, L. A.; Robles-Garcia, R.; Martinez, M.; Adame-Rivas, K.; Balderas-Pliego, M.; Garcia-Alfaro, C.; Perez-Cabanas, E.; Sierra-Medina, S.; Romero-Gonzalez, M.; Alcocer-Castillejos, N.","https://doi.org/10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2020.041","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):303-310, 2020.; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):303-310, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11706,""
"Socioeconomic inequality in child mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: First evidence from China","Background There are increasing concerns that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will disproportionately affect socioeconomically disadvantaged children However, there lacks empirical evidence on socioeconomic inequalities in child mental health and associated factors Methods We conducted a population-based online survey in 21,526 children in China, when children were confined at home for nearly two months during the pandemic We assessed child mental health problems with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) Parental education level and provincial gross domestic product (GDP) per capita were treated as proxies for individual- and population-level socioeconomic status (SES), respectively Lifestyle and family environment factors included sleep disturbances, physical activity, screen time, primary caregiver, parental mental health, and harsh parenting Results Of the children, 32 31% demonstrated mental health problems Parental education from the highest (undergraduate and above) to the lowest (middle school and below) increased the adjusted odds ratio (aOR) for child mental health problems by 42% (aOR, 1 42;95% CI, 1 29-1 57);provincial GDP per capita (RMB) from the highest (>Â¥100K) to the lowest (=Â¥70K) increased aOR by 41% (aOR, 1 41;95% CI%, 1 28-1 55) Sleep disturbances, physical activity <1 h/day, media exposure =2 h/day, non-parental care, poor parental mental health, and harsh parenting were independently associated with increased child mental health problems, regardless of SES Limitations The potential sampling bias, subjective measures, and the cross-sectional design are the main limitations Conclusion The first evidence from China suggests socioeconomic inequality in child mental health during the pandemic As unhealthy lifestyle and unfavorable family environment are contributory factors, prioritized interventions are needed to reduce socioeconomic inequality in child mental health problems","Li, Wen, Wang, Zijing, Wang, Guanghai, Ip, Patrick, Sun, Xiaoning, Jiang, Yanrui, Jiang, Fan","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.03.009","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Affective Disorders;2021.; Publication details: Journal of Affective Disorders;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11707,""
"Sigh syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic: Is it a signal of the mental health status of Chinese children and adolescents?","Background: Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese children and adolescents have been greatly affected by the strict social isolation policies, which will undoubtedly cause psychological problems We aimed to investigate the mental health status of Chinese children and adolescents, and provided some considerations of the contributing factors and the coping strategy Method: We investigated the disease composition ratio of sigh syndrome in the pediatric outpatient clinic in Chengdu after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and outbreak mitigation We also analyzed and compared the annual changing trends in the incidence of sigh syndrome in 2020 with those from previous years Results: The composition ratio of sigh syndrome increased significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak The highest incidence was in March 2020, which then decreased gradually over the next few months, then increased again in June 2020 (P<0 05) And the 4-7 years old was the age group with a high incidence of sigh syndrome, and 5 years old had the highest incidence Conclusions: The mental health status of children and adolescents changed significantly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic We should also pay attention to the psychological problems caused by returning to school after the epidemic has eased","Huang, Y. J.; Zhang, H. Y.; Fan, Y. H.; Ji, M. S.; Wang, L.; Ai, T.","https://doi.org/10.21037/tp-21-19","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Translational Pediatrics;10(2):415-422, 2021.; Publication details: Translational Pediatrics;10(2):415-422, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11708,""
"The Rhetoric of the Trump Administration","By extending the personalized presidency from the institution to the individual president while undercutting the bureaucracy's reliance on expertise and by attacking democratic norms and values, Donald Trump undermined both the executive as an institution and his own ability to govern These elements of his presidential rhetoric are clarified with reference to Trump's relationships with the media, the executive branch, and the mass public, and are distilled in his handling of the global pandemic [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Presidential Studies Quarterly is the property of Wiley-Blackwell 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 )","Stuckey, Mary E.","https://doi.org/10.1111/psq.12699","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Presidential Studies Quarterly;51(1):125-150, 2021.; Publication details: Presidential Studies Quarterly;51(1):125-150, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11709,""
"Reducing the rise in adolescent suicide during COVID-19","The pressures of the pandemic have taken a tough toll on mental health, with more youth and young adults seeking emergency care for mental health issues and suicidal ideation As we enter year two of COVID-19, a multifaceted approach is needed to ease the mental health impact of the pandemic on children, teens and young adults","Carney, Caroline","https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.32711","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Mental Health Weekly;31(10):5-5, 2021.; Publication details: Mental Health Weekly;31(10):5-5, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11710,""
"A qualitative assessment of psycho-educational videos for frontline COVID-19 healthcare workers in Mexico","Introduction Frontline COVID-19 healthcare workers (FLHCWs) are at a high-risk of suffering occupational stress- and trauma-related mental health problems, including burnout and compassion fatigue (B&CF) Given the time limitations (due to their heavy workloads) and need to minimize face-to-face interventions (in order to avoid contagions), psychological interventions for FHCWs should be as brief and remote as possible Objective To evaluate the usability and clarity of evidence-based psycho-educational videos to prevent B&CF, to deal with uncooperative, hostile, and anxious patients and relatives, and to use personal protective equipment (PPE), from the perspective of Mexican FLHCWs Method Based on a convenience sampling by intensity approach, videos were distributed requesting feedback based on specific questions through WhatsApp to FLHCWs Field notes were used to triangulate the information Results Content analysis of feedback from a final sample of 24 participants 75% women, 42 +/- 8 4 years old-yielded three general thematic categories and seven subthemes: 1 content evaluation, which included three subthemes: utility, pertinence, and practicality;2 dissemination and other needs, with two subcategories: willingness to share and receive more videos (other needs);and 3 format aspects, also comprising two subthemes: attractiveness and duration All participants found the videos content very beneficial, relevant, and applicable to the workplace and even in their everyday personal and family life, and were willing to share them and to receive more videos on other issues, including strategies to manage problems related to isolation Discussion and conclusion Escalation of this remote preventive intervention to other COVID-19 centers and future similar epidemics is recommended","Robles, R.; Palacios, M.; Rangel, N.; Real, T.; Becerra, B.; Fresan, A.; Vega, H.; Rodriguez, E.; Durand, S.; Madrigal, E.","https://doi.org/10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2020.042","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):311-318, 2020.; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):311-318, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11711,""
"Psychological impact of sociodemographic factors and medical conditions in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico","Introduction Older adults are not only at a higher medical risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they may also be a group particularly vulnerable to mental health diminishing Objective To analyze the effect of some sociodemographic factors (sex and age) and medical conditions (diabetes and hypertension) on mental health and concerns about COVID-19 in a sample of older adults Method A non-probabilistic sample of 2,992 older adults (37 7% men and 62 3% women) was selected, with an average age of 70 45 years (SD = 7 31) Participants were given the Impact of Event Scale-6 (IES-6), the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), a questionnaire of concerns about COVID-19, and a sociodemographic questionnaire Participants' answers were captured via Google Forms Results The results showed that women had greater concerns about COVID-19 than men The findings in general showed significant effects, with women showing higher scores in depressive symptoms, anxiety, and greater stress generated in addition by the impact of the event Differences concerning event-related stress and depression were found in relation to subgroups by age Discussion and conclusion These finding could serve for the planning and development of strategies that provide attention to the mental health of this population group","Gonzalez-Gonzalez, A.; Toledo-Fernandez, A.; Romo-Parra, H.; Reyes-Zamorano, E.; Betancourt-Ocampo, D.","https://doi.org/10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2020.040","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):293-301, 2020.; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):293-301, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11712,""
"The prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbance in higher education students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis","The COVID-19 pandemic and its accompanying infection control measures introduced significant disruptions to the routines of many higher education students around the world It also deprived them of in-person counselling services and social support These changes have put students at a greater risk of developing mental illness The objective of this review is to assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbances in higher education students during the pandemic A systematic search of English and Chinese databases was conducted current to January 1st, 2021 The quality of included studies was evaluated using a modified Newcastle-Ottawa scale Prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbances were pooled using random-effects meta-analysis Eighty-nine studies (n=1,441,828) were included The pooled prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and sleep disturbances was 34%, 32% and 33%, respectively The prevalence values differ based on geographical regions, diagnostic criteria, education level, undergraduate year of study, financial situation, living arrangements and gender Overall, the prevalence of depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms synthesized in this study was higher compared to pre-pandemic prevalence in similar populations Evidently, mental health screening and intervention should be a top priority for universities and colleges during the pandemic","Deng, Jiawen, Zhou, Fangwen, Hou, Wenteng, Silver, Zachary, Wong, Chi Yi, Chang, Oswin, Drakos, Anastasia, Zuo, Qi Kang, Huang, Emma","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2021.113863","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Psychiatry Research;: 113863, 2021.; Publication details: Psychiatry Research;: 113863, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11713,""
"Maintaining personal resilience in this Covid-19 era","The role of personal resilience in maintaining psychological wellbeing is now more important than ever No matter what your role is in practice, you are still susceptible to making that unfortunate transition from feeling pressure (which comes with the job) to feeling stressed The Covid-19 pandemic has made these issues more acute, so it's worth taking time out to think about how you can preserve and enhance your mental health going forward","Stobbs, Christine","https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.19","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: In Practice;43(2):109-112, 2021.; Publication details: In Practice;43(2):109-112, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11714,""
"Interplay between social isolation and loneliness and chronic systemic inflammation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: Results from U-CORONA Study","In the face of the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, billions of people were forced to stay at home due to the implementation of social distancing and lockdown policies As a result, individuals lost their social relationships, leading to social isolation and loneliness Both social isolation and loneliness are major risk factors for poor physical and mental health status through enhanced chronic inflammation;however, there might be an interplay between social isolation and loneliness and the association with chronic inflammation We aimed to clarify the link between social relationship and inflammation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic by distinguishing whether social isolation only, loneliness only, or both were associated with chronic inflammation markers among community-dwelling adults The data of 624 people (aged 18-92 years, mean 51 4) from the Utsunomiya COVID-19 seROprevalence Neighborhood Association (U-CORONA) study, which targeted randomly sampled households in Utsunomiya city, Japan, were analyzed Social isolation was assessed as a structural social network by asking the number of social roles they have on a daily basis Loneliness was measured with the UCLA loneliness scale As chronic inflammation biomarkers, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the concentration of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured Generalized estimating equations method was employed to take into account the correlations within households Isolated-Lonely condition (i e , being both socially isolated and feeling lonely) was associated with higher NLR among men (B = 0 141, 95%CI = -0 01 to 0 29) Interestingly, Nonisolated-Lonely condition (i e , not socially isolated but feeling lonely) was associated with lower CRP among women (B = -0 462, 95%CI = -0 82 to -0 10) and among the working-age population (B = -0 495, 95%CI = -0 76 to -0 23) In conclusion, being both social isolated and feeling lonely was associated with chronic inflammation Assessing both social isolation and loneliness is critical for proper interventions to mitigate the impact of social relationship on health, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic","Koyama, Yuna, Nawa, Nobutoshi, Yamaoka, Yui, Nishimura, Hisaaki, Sonoda, Shiro, Kuramochi, Jin, Miyazaki, Yasunari, Fujiwara, Takeo","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2021.03.007","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity;2021.; Publication details: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11715,""
"The impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Feelings at High school, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate levels","The COVID-19 pandemic and the enforced restrictions have harshly affected educational sectors in 161 countries around the world With more than 1 6 billion students away from normal school life, the crisis threatens the teaching and learning processes and the students’ emotional health Herein, we present the result of a careful assessment of the feelings of over 13,000 students at high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels across 36 campuses over 8 subsequent weeks from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic The results indicate a general low energy level and dominance of negative feelings among the students regardless of their academic levels We have recorded 5 responses (being anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, tired, and depressed) as the most frequently reported feelings in the time of lockdown Overall, 14% of those who have reported to suffer from these feelings have also identified a need for professional help in managing their feelings throughout the quarantine period The current study also presents several strategies to combat the undesirable consequences of COVID-19 pandemic","Camacho-Zuñiga, Claudia, Pego, Luis, Escamilla, Jose, Hosseini, Samira","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06465","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Heliyon;: e06465, 2021.; Publication details: Heliyon;: e06465, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11716,""
"Impact of COVID-19 on paramedicine students: A mixed methods study","Background Viral epidemics have negative and sometimes extreme impacts on psychological well-being, particularly in health care workers Studies have reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress, distress, fear, burnout, and post-traumatic symptoms Objective This research aimed to explore the psychological impacts of COVID 19 on paramedicine students Methods A convergent mixed method design study was undertaken using self-reporting instruments and qualitative interviews Results Responses were received from 151 students (38 3% responses rate) Most students experienced some level of anxiety (62%), although severe levels were only reported by 6% of respondents Students had significantly greater odds (OR=2 05, p=0 045, 95% CI: 1 02, 4 12) of higher anxiety levels if they were female Thematic analysis of the interviews largely supported these results, with themes focused on changing approaches to study, financial situation, social support, University adaptation, acceptance and career pathway choice Conclusions This study identified and explored the anxiety and coping strategies in an undergraduate paramedicine cohort when faced with a viral epidemic Although most of the responding paramedic students reported above normal levels of anxiety in the initial stages of the COVID-19 outbreak, many students, with the help of learning, financial and social support, and a range of positive coping strategies, have adapted well to the impact of the pandemic and associated lockdown period","Brett Williams, Prof, King, Christine, Shannon, Brendan, Gosling, Cameron","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2021.100996","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: International Emergency Nursing;: 100996, 2021.; Publication details: International Emergency Nursing;: 100996, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11717,""
"Episodic Retail Settings: A Sustainable and Adaptive Strategy for City Centre Stores","The fact that an already damaged retail industry is being challenged by a pandemic makes the industry’s survival a matter of urban resilience Sustainable and adaptive strategies are needed to reverse the negative development of the retail sector, and in this conceptual paper, a new perspective is suggested based on episodic retail settings Such a perspective can increase a physical store’s attraction and may serve as a flexible operation strategy for urban retailers and give added value to urban consumers as they shape an ongoing dramatological discourse and facilitate social interaction in a way that traditional fixed-store formats are unable to compete with By applying the scientific circle of enquiry (SCE), the authors develop an interdisciplinary perspective cutting across the sustainability, service science, and urban studies fields On this ground, they present a set of conceptual premises and a tripartite conceptual framework delineating how to effectively design episodic retail settings that are adaptive and sustainable The paper concludes with suggestions for research questions to further advance this field of study","Sundström, Malin, Lundberg, Christine, Ziakas, Vassilios","https://doi.org/10.3390/su13052482","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Sustainability;13(5):2482, 2021.; Publication details: Sustainability;13(5):2482, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11718,""
"The effects of state earned income tax credits on mental health and health behaviors: A quasi-experimental study","The earned income tax credit (EITC) is the largest U S poverty alleviation program for families with children, and state EITC policies provide a modest supplement to the federal program Yet there are few studies of the effects of state EITC policies on population health We examined whether state EITC policies affect mental health and health behaviors Participants were drawn from the 1995-2015 waves of the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, a diverse national cohort study (N=10,567) We used a quasi-experimental difference-in-differences analysis to examine the effects of state EITC programs among eligible individuals, accounting for secular trends among similar individuals in non-EITC states Outcomes included self-reported general health, psychological distress, alcohol use, and smoking The average size of state EITC refunds in our sample was $265 for eligible individuals In the overall sample, state EITC programs were not associated with any health outcomes of interest This finding was robust to alternative specifications, and similar in subgroup analyses by gender and marital status This study suggests that state EITC programs, which tend to provide smaller refunds than the federal program, may not be large enough to have a positive impact on mental health and health behaviors These findings may inform policymaking related to the generosity of state EITC programs, especially as states seek to address the socioeconomic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic","Collin, Daniel F.; Shields-Zeeman, Laura S.; Batra, Akansha, White, Justin S.; Tong, Michelle, Hamad, Rita","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113274","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Social Science & Medicine;: 113274, 2021.; Publication details: Social Science & Medicine;: 113274, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11719,""
"Depression and its relationship with quality of life in frontline psychiatric clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in China: a national survey","This was a national survey that determined the prevalence of depressive symptoms (depression thereafter) and its relationship with quality of life (QOL) in frontline clinicians working in psychiatric hospitals in China during the COVID-19 pandemic Depression and QOL were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire nine items (PHQ-9) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-brief version (WHOQOL-BREF), respectively Multivariable logistic regression analyses and analysis of covariance were used A total of 10,516 frontline clinicians participated in this study, of which, 28 52% (n=2,999) met screening criteria for depression Compared to those without depression, clinicians with depression had a lower quality of life (F (1, 10515) =2874 66, P<0 001) Higher educational level (OR=1 225, P=0 014), if the number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital catchment area surpassed 500 (OR=1 146, P=0 032), having family/friends/colleagues who were infected (OR=1 695, P<0 001), being a current smoker (OR=1 533, P<0 001), and longer working hours (OR=1 020, P=0 022) were independently associated with higher risk of depression Living with family members (OR=0 786, P<0 001), and being junior clinicians (OR=0 851, P=0 011) were independently associated with lower odds of depression The results showed that depression was common in frontline psychiatric clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic Timely assessment and effective interventions of depression for frontline clinicians in psychiatric hospitals was warranted","Zhang, H. H.; Zhao, Y. J.; Wang, C.; Zhang, Q. G.; Yu, H. Y.; Cheung, T.; Hall, B. J.; An, F. R.; Xiang, Y. T.","https://doi.org/10.7150/ijbs.56037","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: International Journal of Biological Sciences;17(3):683-688, 2021.; Publication details: International Journal of Biological Sciences;17(3):683-688, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11720,""
"COVID-19's Lockdown and Crime Victimization: The State of Emergency under the Abe Administration","Abstract COVID-19 has led many governments to impose lockdowns in efforts to reduce the spread of the virus One of the many consequences of the lockdown is a reduction in crime We apply a difference-in-differences approach to the 2018?2020 Crime Statistics to investigate the effect of the 2020 lockdown on crime victimization in Japan We find that the 2020 lockdown leads to 12 7% and 20 9% declines in violent and property crime victimization rates per 100,000 people, respectively Moreover, we observe that premeditated crimes, such as breaking-and-entering and sexual assault, decline more than non-premeditated crimes, such as homicide We also explore the heterogeneous effects of the lockdown by age groups We observe that there is a significant decline in sexual assault victimization for those between the ages of 0 and 29, and there are significant declines in overall violent and property crime victimizations and their subtypes for those between ages of 30 and 59 Finally, we show that there is an improvement in suicide rates, which suggests that better mental health is the mechanism partially mediating the relationship between lockdown and crime victimization","Shen, Yichen, Fu, Rong, Noguchi, Haruko","https://doi.org/10.1111/aepr.12339","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Asian Economic Policy Review;n/a(n/a), 2021.; Publication details: Asian Economic Policy Review;n/a(n/a), 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11721,""
"COVID-19 and mental health: Challenges and opportunities","","Medina-Mora, M. E.","https://doi.org/10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2020.033","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):241-242, 2020.; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):241-242, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11722,""
"Bupropion for postpartum smoking relapse: A remote protocol for a two-arm, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial","Cigarette smoking among postpartum women remains a significant public health problem despite known health risks to women and their newborns It is estimated that over 50% of women quit smoking during pregnancy but 90% relapse by one year Safe and effective postpartum relapse prevention strategies are urgently needed In an attempt to address this deficit, we will investigate the efficacy of bupropion vs placebo as a smoking relapse prevention aid in postpartum women The objective of this paper is to detail an approach to investigate bupropion's efficacy for preventing postpartum smoking relapse among women who quit smoking during pregnancy Specifically, we designed a two-arm, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial testing the efficacy of bupropion vs placebo as a relapse prevention tool Mothers of healthy infants who quit smoking while pregnant will be stratified based on current or past history of major depressive disorder or persistent depressive disorder and randomized to receive either active (bupropion XL 300Â mg/day) or placebo medication for 12Â weeks To respond to safety concerns associated with participant and staff exposure to COVID-19, we revised our original protocol and present procedures which allow our trial to be conducted entirely remotely Primary and secondary outcomes will be assessed at weeks 12, 24, 36 and 52 post-randomization The primary outcome is 7-day point prevalence abstinence at 24Â weeks Results of this work have the potential to positively impact women and their children by promoting lifelong cessation, eliminating secondhand smoke exposure, and modelling of abstinence to children","Allen, Sharon, Thomas, Janet, Harrison, Katherine, Emery, Rebecca L.; Petersen, Ashley, Winickoff, Jonathan P.; Japuntich, Sandra","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2021.106352","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Contemporary Clinical Trials;: 106352, 2021.; Publication details: Contemporary Clinical Trials;: 106352, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11723,""
"Baylor Scott & White Health news","Trials targeting inflammation * Mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of moderate to severe COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome * A multicenter, adaptive, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of gimsilumab in subjects with lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to COVID-19;Kinevant KIN1901-2001 * Study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of leronlimab for patients with severe or critical COVID-19 * Multicenter, adaptive, randomized blinded controlled trial of the safety and efficacy of investigational therapeutics for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized adults (ACTT-II) Research focused on plasma and antibodies * A study of LY3819253 (LY-CoV555) in participants with early mild to moderate COVID-19 illness (BLAZE-1) * Assessing the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of anti-spike (S) SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of ambulatory patients with COVID-19 * Assessing the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of anti-spike (S) SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 * Validation of analytical and clinical performance of the SARS-CoV-2 IgM and SARS-CoV-2 IgG assays and use of antibody measures to determine sample immunity, infection, or exposure level * Definition of the distribution of antibody content in donor samples and correlation of antibody content to response of convalescent plasma recipients Trials targeting the virus * A phase 2 randomized single-blind study to evaluate the activity and safety of low-dose oral selinexor (KPT-330) in patients with severe COVID-19 infection (XPORT-CoV-1001) * Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sirukumab in confirmed COVID-19 severe disease Trials focused on data, preventative measures, and mental health * STOP-COVID: Study of the treatment and outcomes in critically ill patients with COVID-19 * US Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Network study for influenza and other respiratory viruses including COVID-19 * US Hospitalized Adult Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Network study including COVID-19 * Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for 2019 novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (ECMOCARD) * Evaluating the use of a noninvasive imaging method to explore the pattern of lung injury found on lung ultrasound in SARS-CoV2 pneumonia cases * Viral tissue bank: a long-term database of samples to support viral research efforts and the development of tests to detect current and new viruses Thanks to the generous support of donors, Baylor Scott & White Health board members, senior leadership, employees, and community organizations, more than $2 5 million has been raised for this effort For information on how you can support COVID-19 relief efforts or other philanthropic initiatives at Baylor Scott & White Health, please contact Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation at 214 820 3136 or DallasFoundation@BSWHealth org * Baylor Scott & White Health most awarded not-for-profit health system in Texas by US News & World Report When US News & World Report released its 2020-2021 Best Hospitals list, Baylor Scott & White Health was once again the most awarded not-for-profit health system in Texas, with 16 medical centers rated Four of the system's hospitals were recognized as ""high performing"" in at least one specialty, meaning they were among the top 10% in the nation * Baylor University Medical Center: #24 nationally in Gynecology and #36 nationally in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery;#4 in Texas and #2 in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area;high-performing medical specialties, recognized as being in the top 10% of the nation, include Cancer, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, and Urology * Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano: #27 nationally for Cardiology & Heart Surgery * Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple: #6 in Texas;highperforming medical specialties include Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Orthopedics, and Nephrology * Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth: #25 in Texas and #8 in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area These four were also ranked ""high performing"" in at least one of 10 possible common procedures and conditions, as were 12 other system hospitals: * Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and TAVR;* Frisco, hip replacement and knee replacement;* Grapevine, COPD;* Irving, congestive heart failure and COPD;* Round Rock, congestive heart failure;* Uptown, hip replacement and knee replacement;* Waxahachie, COPD;* Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - Arlington, hip replacement;* Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth, knee replacement;* Spine & Joint Hospital","Anonymous","https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2020.1812320","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent);33(4):693-695, 2020.; Publication details: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent);33(4):693-695, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11724,""
"Adaptability to social distancing due to COVID-19 and its moderating effect on stress by gender","Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic, originated in China, has affected millions of people worldwide, leading to various situations such as psychological disorders and diseases that affect people's physical and mental health, and disrupt their quality of life Objective To analyze stress levels during social distancing due to COVID-19 by gender and to determine the moderating effect of adaptability to the situation Method The study is cross-sectional and quantitative, with a descriptive-correlational scope The sample consisted of 1,173 Mexican subjects (522 males [44 5%] and 651 females [22 5%]) with an average age of 25 99 years (DT = 11 19;range = 12 - 77 years) Adaptability and perceived stress were measured, obtaining reliability from appropriate instruments Results The results indicated that the greater the number of weeks of social distancing, the higher the perceived level of stress Also, the better people adapt to social distancing, the less stress occurs Women were observed to have higher levels of stress compared to men Discussion and conclusion The findings highlight the importance of adaptability to the stressful situation of the pandemic, because the effect of severe stress on women largely disappears when there is a high level of adaptability to the event","Zamarripa, J.; Delgado-Herrada, M.; Morquecho-Sanchez, R.; Banos, R.; de la Cruz-Ortega, M.; Duarte-Felix, H.","https://doi.org/10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2020.037","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):273-278, 2020.; Publication details: Salud Mental;43(6):273-278, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11725,""
"Should We Embrace the Incorporation of Genetically Guided ""Dopamine Homeostasis"" in the Treatment of Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RSD) as a Frontline Therapeutic Modality?","In 2019, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention provided vital statistics related to drug overdoses in the United State1 They concluded that in the USA the number of deaths at almost 72,000 was due to 66 6% of opioid overdoses In fact, the rate is alarming and increasing yearly To make 2021 even more scary is the daunting effect on increased drug usage due to COVID 19 as a pandemic, albeit the new vaccines Specifically, in 2020, the death rate from opioid overdoses rose to 13% nationally and in some sates 30% The common neuromodulating aspects of neurotransmission, and its disruption via chronic exposure of drugs and behavioral addictions, requires further intense research focus on developing novel strategies to combat these unwanted genetic and epigenic infractions as accomplished with heroin addiction by our group The take home message is the plausible acceptance of the well-established evidence for hypodopaminergia, a blunted reward processing system, reduced resting state functional connectivity, genetic antecedents, anti- reward symptomatology, poor compliance with MAT, and generalized RDS With this evidence it is conceivable that pursuit through intensive future research should involve an approach that incorporates ""dopamine homeostasis"" This required paradigm shift may consist of many beneficial modalities including but not limited to: exercise, pro-dopamine regulation, nutrigenomics, cognitive behavioral therapy, hedonic hot spot targets brain, rTMRS, deep brain stimulation, diet, genetic edits, genetic guided therapeutics, epigenetic repair, amongst others It is our opinion that nutrigenomics may assist the millions of people of getting out of a"" hypodopaminergic ditch"" WC 250","Blum, K.; Raza, A.; Schultz, T.; Jalali, R.; Green, R.; Brewer, R.; Thanos, P. K.; McLaughlin, T.; Baron, D.; Bowirrat, A.; Elman, I.; Downs, B. W.; Bagchi, D.; Badgaiyan, R. D.","https://www.google.com/search?q=Should+We+Embrace+the+Incorporation+of+Genetically+Guided+Dopamine+Homeostasis+in+the+Treatment+of+Reward+Deficiency+Syndrome+(RSD)+as+a+Frontline+Therapeutic+Modality?","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Acta Scientific Neurology;4(2):17-24, 2021.; Publication details: Acta Scientific Neurology;4(2):17-24, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11726,""
"PEOPLE ON THE MOVE","National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) President Sandra Long was recently named Employee of the Year by the Town of Addison, TX The 2020 A Clark Slaymaker Honor, given annually by the Virginia Environmental Health Association (VEHA), was presented to Dr Leon F Vinci, RS, at the VEHA Fall Educational Conference","Anonymous","https://www.google.com/search?q=PEOPLE+ON+THE+MOVE","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Environmental Health;83(7):56, 2021.; Publication details: Journal of Environmental Health;83(7):56, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11727,""
"NEHA SECOND VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PROFILES","The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) is governed by a corporate board of directors who oversee the affairs of the association The board is made up of two groups: national officers and regional vice-presidents NEHA elects its national officers through a ballot that goes to all active and life members prior to the annual conference Among other things, the ballot features the election for the position of NEHA second vice-president The person elected to this position begins a 5-year commitment to NEHA that involves advancing each year to a different national office, eventually to become NEHA's president This year, NEHA presents two candidates for the office of second vice-president: Anna Khan and Rachel Stradling","Anonymous","https://www.google.com/search?q=NEHA+SECOND+VICE-PRESIDENTIAL+CANDIDATE+PROFILES","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Environmental Health;83(7):52-53, 2021.; Publication details: Journal of Environmental Health;83(7):52-53, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11728,""
"NEHA NEWS","The REHS/RS is the most prevalent NEHA credential and professionals demonstrate competency in an impressive range of environmental health issues, directing and training personnel to respond to routine or emergency environmental situations, and providing education to their communities on environmental health concerns Past webinars include: ""Environmental Health Priorities at CDC, FDA, and EPA Under the Biden Administration;"" Environmental Health Within the New Administration and Congress;"" ""Bridging the Gaps Between Environmental Quality and Public Health;"" and ""Food Safety Legislation Now and Future "" Issues covered include COVID-19 vaccination, research and innovation in environmental health science, climate change, food safety, onsite wastewater systems, and more","Anonymous","https://www.google.com/search?q=NEHA+NEWS","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Environmental Health;83(7):58-59, 2021.; Publication details: Journal of Environmental Health;83(7):58-59, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11729,""
"Losing Our Way: Caring for Patients Who May, Too Soon, Become Organ Donors","The article offers information on work and expertise of Rhode Island's (RI) kidney transplant specialists and the lives saved through transplantation Topics include the persons who die from overdose provide a source for hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected donor kidneys, and underscore increasing overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising number and proportion of HCV-infected organs from young people who overdosed are being utilized for transplantation","Taylor, Lynn E.","https://www.google.com/search?q=Losing+Our+Way:+Caring+for+Patients+Who+May,+Too+Soon,+Become+Organ+Donors","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Rhode Island Medical Journal;104(2):10-12, 2021.; Publication details: Rhode Island Medical Journal;104(2):10-12, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11730,""
"An inside look at BC's illicit drug market during the COVID-19 pandemic","More British Columbians died from illicit drug overdoses than from COVID-19 in the first 8 months of 2020 During a recent forensic assessment, an individual convicted of drug distribution in BC was interviewed He described changes in the illicit drug market during the COVID-19 pandemic-the changing patterns of use among people who use drugs and the consequences of the safe supply program His insights outline some key lessons for health care providers","Mathew, N.; Wong, J. S. H.; Krausz, R. M.","https://www.google.com/search?q=An+inside+look+at+BC's+illicit+drug+market+during+the+COVID-19+pandemic","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: British Columbia Medical Journal;63(1):9-+, 2021.; Publication details: British Columbia Medical Journal;63(1):9-+, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11731,""
"GLOBAL RESEARCH: THE JOURNAL OF THE HEALTH VISITORS' ASSOCIATION","The authors also concluded that occasional sleeping through the night did not necessarily indicate a consolidation of this behaviour bit ly/SM_baby_sleep USA CANCER RATES RISE IN ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS Over more than four decades, cancer cases have risen by 29 6% in adolescents and young adults (aged 15 to 39), a study has found [ ]that there is a better understanding of the types of cancer that are prevalent and rising in this age group, prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment protocols specifically targeted to this population should be developed ' bit ly/JNO_cancer_young USA COVID-19 THREATENS PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH More than one in three (36 4%) pregnant women and those who had recently given birth reported clinically/ <U+0447> significant levels of depression between May and August this year Lead researcher Dr Rohan Borschmann said: 'Ours is the first study to estimate the prevalence of self-harm among primary school-aged children in the general community, and it sheds light on the impact of peer relationship, mental health problems and puberty on children ' bit ly/PO_self-harm_children UK GENETIC RISK OF HYPERTENSION LINKED TO PRE-ECLAMPSIA Researchers have found that the genetic predisposition to hypertension and increased BMI is related to the risk of pre-eclampsia","Anonymous","https://www.google.com/search?q=GLOBAL+RESEARCH:+THE+JOURNAL+OF+THE+HEALTH+VISITORS'+ASSOCIATION","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Community Practitioner;94(1):12-13, 2021.; Publication details: Community Practitioner;94(1):12-13, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11732,""
"Sports Medicine Physician Decision-Making, Practice Changes, and Mental Health During the Early Phase of the SARS-CoV-2 Global Pandemic","OBJECTIVE: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a profound effect on the healthcare system. This study aimed to identify its effects on sports medicine physicians during the early phase of this pandemic. DESIGN: Survey study. SETTING: Sports medicine providers. PARTICIPANTS: Physician members of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine were surveyed between March 25 and April 4, 2020. A total of 810 responses were obtained from 2437 physicians who viewed the survey. INTERVENTIONS: The survey consisted of questions examining demographics, prepandemic practice patterns, anxiety and depression screening, and new beliefs and behaviors following government-based medical policy changes resulting from the pandemic. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Changes in clinical volume and treatment practices, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4). RESULTS: The mean in-person clinic visits reduced to 17.9%, telephone visits to 24.4%, telemedicine (video) visits to 21.8%, and procedural visits to 13.8% of prepandemic practice volume. The mean PHQ-4 scores for physicians were 2.38 ± 2.40. Clinic and procedural volumes were reduced less by male physicians, as well as more experienced physicians, nonphysical medicine and rehabilitation training background, in government or private practice, and in the Southern region of the United States (P < 0.05). Physicians were more likely to reduce their anti-inflammatory (37.8% decreasing vs 6.8% increasing, P < 0.001) and opioid (10.5% vs 6.8%, P = 0.003) prescriptions rather than increase. CONCLUSIONS: During the early phase of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic sports medicine physicians reported reducing in-person evaluation, management, and procedure volume by over 80%. Multiple demographic and geographic factors were associated with practice volume changes.","Cushman, Daniel M; Teramoto, Masaru; Babu, Ashwin; Olafsen, Nathan; Onishi, Kentaro; Asay, Alexandra; McCormick, Zachary L","https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0000000000000905","","Country: US; ESTADOS UNIDOS; UNITED STATES; ESTADOS UNIDOS; USA; EUA; US; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA; EEUU; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Clin J Sport Med;2021 Mar 04.; Publication details: Clin J Sport Med;2021 Mar 04.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11733,""
"Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Dental Care Providers on the Front Lines in China","Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease that emerged at the end of 2019. On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified it as a pandemic. To examine the psychological effects on dental care providers in China in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak and factors closely associated with those effects, we conducted a cross-sectional study online with 4 widely used self-administered questionnaires: the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the General Anxiety Disorder-7, the Perceived Stress Scale-10, and the Acute Stress Disorder Scale. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to evaluate the variables that potentially affected the mental health of emergency dental care providers. As a result, 969 out of 1035 questionnaires were included in the analysis, with 642 respondents reporting more than 1 symptom (66.3%). The symptom of perceived stress was reported by the largest proportion of the respondents (66.2%, nâ<U+0080>¯=â<U+0080>¯641), and anxiety the least (7.1%, nâ<U+0080>¯=â<U+0080>¯69). After adjustment for confounders, it was found that dental practitioners with preexisting physical health conditions were at higher risk of depression (odds ratio [OR], 1.972; 95% CI, 1.128-3.448; Pâ<U+0080>¯=â<U+0080>¯.017), and perceived stress (odds ratio, 2.397 95% CI, 1.283-4.478; Pâ<U+0080>¯=â<U+0080>¯.006). Additionally, feelings of fear, helplessness, or terror resulting from the possibility of contracting COVID-19 were significantly associated with the prevalence of all the 4 psychological symptoms observed (P < .05). In the present study, we found that dental care providers suffered psychological depression, stress, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during COVID-19, which indicates the importance of psychological support at times of major epidemic outbreaks. Chinese Clinical Trial Registry number: ChiCTR2000031538.","Tao, Jiang; Lin, Yueting; Jiang, Long; Zhou, Zhuojun; Zhao, Junjun; Qu, Donglin; Li, Wei; Zhu, Yaqin","https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2020.12.001","","Country: GB; REINO UNIDO; UNITED KINGDOM; REINO UNIDO; UK; GREAT BRITAIN; INGLATERRA; ENGLAND; ESCOCIA; SCOTLAND; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Int Dent J;2020 Dec 09.; Publication details: Int Dent J;2020 Dec 09.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11734,""
"Psychological outcome of COVID-19 pandemic How can we prepare for a psychodemic crisis?; A COVID-19-pandémia mentálhigiénés következményei Hogyan tudunk felkészülni a pszichodémiás krÃzisre?","Összefoglaló. Az elmúlt hónapokban életünket alapvetoen megváltoztatta a COVID-19-pandémia, melynek egészségügyi, gazdasági és társadalmi hatásai egyelore szinte felbecsülhetetlenek. A vÃrusfertozés akut következményei mellett egyre több adat bizonyÃtja a teljes népességre kifejtett hatásait: a pszichológiai distressz, a depressziós és szorongásos tünetek, valamint az addiktÃv viselkedésformák gyakoriságának növekedését. Az is nagyon fontos kérdés, hogy a globális válsághelyzet hogyan befolyásolja az öngyilkossági arányszámokat. Ãrásomban az elmúlt idoszak legjelentosebb pszichiátriai szakirodalma alapján foglalom össze a vÃrusfertozés akut és krónikus hatásait, valamint a járványhelyzet általános és specifikus pszichológiai-pszichopatológiai következményeit, kiemelt figyelmet fordÃtva a suicidiumrizikóra és a leginkább veszélyeztetett csoportokra. A vizsgálatok arra utalnak, hogy a pandémia következtében kialakuló mentális gondok és a suicid viselkedés egyre fontosabb népegészségügyi problémává válnak. Bár napjainkban még a vÃrusfertozöttek gyógyÃtása és a fertozés terjedésének lassÃtása a legfontosabb cél, mindannyiunknak fel kell készülnünk a járvány hosszú távú következményeire. A pandémia várható negatÃv mentálhigiénés hatásainak megelozésére és enyhÃtésére általános és specifikus módszerek kidolgozása és alkalmazása szükséges. Ebben az egészségügyi, mentálhigiénés és közösségi ellátórendszerek mellett szerepet kell vállalniuk a politikai és gazdasági döntéshozóknak, a társadalmi szervezeteknek és a média munkatársainak is. Hatékony együttmuködésük kulcsfontosságú az egyéni, közösségi és társadalmi szinten is alkalmazható prevenciós stratégiák megvalósÃtásában, hiszen csak Ãgy válik lehetové a súlyosabb mentálhigiénés problémák járványszeru elterjedésének, a ""pszichodémiának"" a megelozése. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(10): 366-374. Summary. In recent months, our lives have been fundamentally changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the health, economic, and social impacts of which are almost invaluable for the time being. In addition to the acute consequences of viral infection, more and more data are proving its effects on the entire population: an increase in the incidence of psychological distress, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and addictive behaviours. It is also a very important question, how the global crisis is affecting suicide rates. In my paper, I summarize the acute and chronic effects of viral infection and the general and specific psychological-psychopathological consequences of the epidemic based on the most significant psychiatric literature of the recent period, paying special attention to suicidal risk and the most vulnerable groups. Studies suggest that mental troubles and suicidal behaviour resulting from a pandemic are becoming an increasingly important public health problem. Although the treatment of viral infections and slowing the spread of the infection are still the most important goals today, we all need to be prepared for the long-term consequences of the epidemic. In order to prevent and mitigate the expected negative mental health effects of a pandemic, it is necessary to develop and apply general and specific methods. In addition to health care, mental health and community care systems, political and economic decision-makers, civil society organizations and the media must also play a role. Their effective cooperation is key to the implementation of prevention strategies that can be applied at the individual, community and social levels, as this is the only way to prevent the epidemic spread of more serious mental health problems, the ""psychodemia"". Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(10): 366-374.","Osváth, Péter","https://dx.doi.org/10.1556/650.2021.31141","","Country: HU; HUNGRIA; HUNGARY; HUNGRIA; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Orv Hetil;162(10): 366-374, 2021 03 07.; Publication details: Orv Hetil;162(10): 366-374, 2021 03 07.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11735,""
"COVID-19 Testing and The Impact of The Pandemic on The Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort","BACKGROUND: Socioeconomic disadvantages and potential immunocompromise raise particular concerns for people living with HIV (PLWH) and other marginalized communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we explored COVID-19 testing and the impact of the pandemic among participants from the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort, predominantly comprised of low-income minorities living with and without HIV. METHODS: Between July-August, 2020, a telephone survey was administered to 299 MASH participants to assess COVID-19 testing, prevention behaviors, and psychosocial stressors. Healthcare utilization, antiretroviral adherence, food insecurity, and substance use during the pandemic were compared to their last cohort visit (7.8±2.9 months earlier). RESULTS: Half of surveyed participants had been tested for COVID-19, 8 had tested positive, 2 had been hospitalized. PLWH (n=183) were 42% times less likely than uninfected participants to have been tested. However, after adjustment for age, employment, COVID-19 symptoms, mental healthcare, and substance use, the effect of HIV status was no longer significant. PLWH were more likely to have seen a healthcare provider, use face coverings, and avoid public transportation, and less likely to be food insecure and drink hazardously. There were significant changes in substance use patterns during the pandemic as compared to before. CONCLUSION: PLWH, compared to their HIV-uninfected peers, were more likely to engage in preventive measures and healthcare during the pandemic, potentially reducing their exposure to COVID-19. There were no reported changes in antiretroviral adherence or healthcare utilization, but there were changes in substance use; these need to be monitored as this crisis progresses.","Tamargo, Javier A; Martin, Haley R; Diaz-Martinez, Janet; Trepka, Mary Jo; Delgado-Enciso, Ivan; Johnson, Angelique; Mandler, Raul N; Baum, Marianna K","https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/QAI.0000000000002680","","Country: US; ESTADOS UNIDOS; UNITED STATES; ESTADOS UNIDOS; USA; EUA; US; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA; EEUU; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr;2021 Feb 24.; Publication details: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr;2021 Feb 24.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11736,""
"Assessing the Mental Health of Emerging Adults Through a Mental Health App: Protocol for a Prospective Pilot Study","BACKGROUND: Individuals can experience different manifestations of the same psychological disorder. This underscores the need for a personalized model approach in the study of psychopathology. Emerging adulthood is a developmental phase wherein individuals are especially vulnerable to psychopathology. Given their exposure to repeated stressors and disruptions in routine, the emerging adult population is worthy of investigation. OBJECTIVE: In our prospective study, we aim to conduct multimodal assessments to determine the feasibility of an individualized approach for understanding the contextual factors of changes in daily affect, sleep, physiology, and activity. In other words, we aim to use event mining to predict changes in mental health. METHODS: We expect to have a final sample size of 20 participants. Recruited participants will be monitored for a period of time (ie, between 3 and 12 months). Participants will download the Personicle app on their smartphone to track their activities (eg, home events and cycling). They will also be given wearable sensor devices (ie, devices that monitor sleep, physiology, and physical activity), which are to be worn continuously. Participants will be asked to report on their daily moods and provide open-ended text responses on a weekly basis. Participants will be given a battery of questionnaires every 3 months. RESULTS: Our study has been approved by an institutional review board. The study is currently in the data collection phase. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the study was adjusted to allow for remote data collection and COVID-19-related stress assessments. CONCLUSIONS: Our study will help advance research on individualized approaches to understanding health and well-being through multimodal systems. Our study will also demonstrate the benefit of using individualized approaches to study interrelations among stress, social relationships, technology, and mental health. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/25775.","Yunusova, Asal; Lai, Jocelyn; Rivera, Alexander P; Hu, Sirui; Labbaf, Sina; Rahmani, Amir M; Dutt, Nikil; Jain, Ramesh C; Borelli, Jessica L","https://dx.doi.org/10.2196/25775","","Country: CA; CANADÃ; CANADA; CANADA; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: JMIR Res Protoc;10(3): e25775, 2021 Mar 02.; Publication details: JMIR Res Protoc;10(3): e25775, 2021 Mar 02.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11737,""
"Mental health and lifestyle of university students during lockdown period of covid-19 pandemic","","Mishra, L.; Pramoda Kumar, N.","https://doi.org/10.31782/IJCRR.2021.13419","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: International Journal of Current Research and Review;13(4):97-102, 2021.; Publication details: International Journal of Current Research and Review;13(4):97-102, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11738,""
"COVID-19 and mental health: the fallout for children and young people","A report by children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield found mental health services during COVID-19 are 'nowhere near' what is needed This follows an NHS Digital study in July 2020 which estimated that one in six children were likely to have a mental health condition, and that incidence of clinically significant mental health disorders had increased by 50% in three years [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Nursing Children & Young People is the property of RNCi 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 )","Walker, Christine","https://doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.33.2.5.s1","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Nursing Children & Young People;: 5-5, 2021.; Publication details: Nursing Children & Young People;: 5-5, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11739,""
"Long-COVID: what it means and how to manage the longer-term effects","Essential information: Many people who have had COVID-19 have reported ongoing symptoms weeks and months after they first fell ill There is growing evidence that people can experience long-term health effects and about 10% of people with initially mild illness report symptoms lasting more than four weeks [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Mental Health Practice is the property of RNCi 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 )","Dean, Erin","https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.24.2.9.s3","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Mental Health Practice;: 9-9, 2021.; Publication details: Mental Health Practice;: 9-9, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11740,""
"COVID-19 and mental health: why nurses will have a key role in people's recovery and support: An estimated 10 million people in England alone will need support for mental health issues as a result of the pandemic, and nurse-community partnerships will be vital in helping to provide this","Is it possible to calculate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation's mental health? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Mental Health Practice is the property of RNCi 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 )","Allen, Daniel","https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.24.2.6.s2","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Mental Health Practice;: 6-8, 2021.; Publication details: Mental Health Practice;: 6-8, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11741,""
"COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health: From Risk to Resilience","","Kuruthukulangara, S.; Goyal, S. R.","https://doi.org/10.4103/jmms.jmms_188_20","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Marine Medical Society;22(2):105-109, 2020.; Publication details: Journal of Marine Medical Society;22(2):105-109, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11742,""
"An insight into the elderly mind during COVID-19 pandemic: World Mental Health Day 2020","About one third of the elderly suffer from mental illness due to psychosocial issues such as loss of spouse, social and financial insecurity, low support from families, inadequate nutrition, uncontrolled hypertension, impaired vision, deafness, and arthritis Psychological stress can have harmful impact on the immune system, making the elderly more susceptible to SARS-Co-V2 Stigma associated with the disease, risk of developing complications during the course of the disease and relatively high mortality rates put the elderly under immense stress The older population though knowledgeable are ignorant of their own health The prevalent COVID-19 pandemic imposes more challenges to the elderly population which demands a holistic approach directed to meticulous solutions","Balan, R. V.; Sasidharan, D. K.; Lalu, J. S.","https://doi.org/10.4103/jmms.jmms_151_20","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Marine Medical Society;22(2):113-117, 2020.; Publication details: Journal of Marine Medical Society;22(2):113-117, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11743,""
"Offering biofeedback assisted relaxation training in a virtual world: Considerations and future directions","Objective: As the landscape of health care continues to shift, providing mental health and pain management services via telehealth is becoming an ideal option to increase accessibility of care Research demonstrates the benefit of biofeedback-assisted relaxation training (BART) for children During the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians required to use telehealth needed an alternative to provide ongoing services This commentary seeks to illustrate the benefits of offering BART virtually with discussing considerations and future directions Method: An existing BART protocol was modified for telehealth delivery Variations to the approach included increased psychoeducation, more parental engagement, and a greater focus on mobile applications (apps) in treatment Mobile apps were used to introduce relaxation strategies, encourage practice outside of session, and obtain physiological measurements pre- and postpractice of relaxation strategies Results: Clinicians quickly pivoted their approach and provided services without interruption Protocol changes illustrated the need for more thorough description of treatment sessions, increased focus on privacy and ethical considerations, and age-related factors Conclusions: As the uncertainty of the pandemic continues, it is important for clinicians to innovate to provide effective remote clinical interventions for patients and families Future research studies examining the provision of BART via telehealth and its impact on pain and overall functioning are warranted (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) Impact Statement Identifying innovative modalities to offer biofeedback assisted relaxation training (BART) to pediatric populations with chronic medical conditions is critical in increasing accessibility of care Clinicians may consider modifying their BART protocols to offer this intervention via telehealth or in a hybrid manner (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)","Schaefer, Megan, Iskander, Jeannette, Tams, Sean, Butz, Catherine","https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000391","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology;: No Pagination Specified, 2021.; Publication details: Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology;: No Pagination Specified, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11744,""
"Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress, mood, and substance use among young adults in the greater Minneapolis-St Paul area: Findings from Project EAT","Rationale There is a need to understand how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental and behavioral health of young adults in the U S Objective This study used quantitative and qualitative survey data to identify young adults at highest risk for psychological distress during the U S outbreak of COVID-19 and to further understand how the pandemic has impacted their stress, mood, and substance use Methods Participants were 670 young adult cohort members (ages 21-29) of the population-based longitudinal study EAT 2010-2018 who participated in the C-EAT study (COVID-19 Eating and Activity over Time) Results Among the sample, 84% (n = 561) reported pandemic-related changes to their mood or stress and 33% (n = 221) reported changes to their substance use Linear regression analyses identified several meaningful risk factors for higher psychological distress during the pandemic, including female gender, White race, higher pre-pandemic depressive symptoms and perceived stress, and lower pre-pandemic stress management ability A thematic analysis further identified five major themes related to changes in stress and mood following the COVID-19 outbreak describing specific emotional reactions, stress related to the direct impact of the pandemic as well as interpersonal connectedness and economic factors, and strategies for managing stress In addition, two major themes were identified related to substance use during the pandemic detailing specific changes in and motivations for substance use Conclusions These findings underscore the need to develop effective, scalable, and rapidly deployable public health resources that target the stressors commonly experienced among young adults to improve their psychological wellbeing during this pandemic","Emery, Rebecca L.; Johnson, Sydney T.; Simone, Melissa, Loth, Katie A.; Berge, Jerica M.; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113826","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Social Science & Medicine;: 113826, 2021.; Publication details: Social Science & Medicine;: 113826, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11745,""
"Sleep quality and COVID-19-related stress in relation to mental health symptoms among Israeli and US adults","Objectives The COVID-19 virus has resulted not only in high rates of morbidity and mortality across the globe, but in widespread mental health problems and sleep disruption, likely as a result of pandemic-related stressors The current study examines associations among COVID-related stress, sleep quality, and mental health Design Cross-sectional data were collected via online surveys in May 2020 Participants were 2541 community adults ages 18-70 from Israel (NÂ =Â 1969) and the U S (NÂ =Â 572) Measurement Participants completed measures of COVID-related stress, sleep quality, and symptoms of anxiety, depression and adjustment disorder Results Participants reported high rates of depression and anxiety symptoms, adjustment difficulties, and poor sleep quality In both countries, COVID-related stressors were associated with both anxiety and depression, and these associations were mediated by sleep disturbances Conclusions These results support the role of sleep in mental health difficulties Widespread, accessible, evidence-based interventions are urgently needed to improve health and mental health and to promote resilience in preparation for future global crises","Coiro, Mary Jo, Asraf, Kfir, Tzischinsky, Orna, Hadar-Shoval, Dorit, Tannous-Haddad, Lubna, Wolfson, Amy R.","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2021.02.006","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Sleep Health;2021.; Publication details: Sleep Health;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11746,""
"Determinants of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic","Objective To clarify which variables are associated with the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic Study design Cross-sectional research Methods Data were taken from the Hamburg survey of homeless individuals (n=151) HRQoL was assessed using the EQ-5D tool More precisely, the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire was used to quantify problems in five health dimensions (i e , mobility, self-care, usually activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression), and its visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS) was used to record the according self-rated health status Explanatory variables include sex, age, education, marital status, country of origin, health insurance, and chronic alcohol consumption Results With regard to HRQoL, most frequently, problems were reported as pain/discomfort (47 3%), followed by anxiety/depression (32 4%), mobility (29 7%), usual activities (20 7%) and self-care (4 6%) The mean EQ-VAS score was 75 34 (SD 22 23;range 1-100) and the mean EQ-5D-5L index was 0 84 (SD 0 23;range 0 32-1) Regressions showed increasing problems in mobility and self-care with higher age, whereas EQ-VAS was positively associated with younger age Furthermore, EQ-5D-5L index was positively associated with younger age and higher education Summarized, among this cohort, a higher age is associated with a lower HRQoL Conclusion Remarkably high EQ-VAS values and rather few problems in the five dimensions investigated here were reported among the homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic particularly compared to the general population Moreover, study findings particularly stress the link between higher age and lower HRQoL among homeless individuals This knowledge is important to address homeless individuals at risk of poor HRQoL Longitudinal studies are required to confirm the given findings","van Rüth, Victoria, König, Hans-Helmut, Bertram, Franziska, Schmiedel, Pia, Ondruschka, Benjamin, Püschel, Klaus, Heinrich, Fabian, Hajek, André","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2021.02.026","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Public Health;2021.; Publication details: Public Health;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11747,""
"Hospital wastewater as a source of environmental contamination: An overview of management practices, environmental risks, and treatment processes","A wide range of emerging contaminants (ECs), such as pharmaceutically active compounds, personal care products (PCPs), endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), and hormones are released into hospital wastewater (HWW) These contaminants can enter into natural environments, such as aquatic and terrestrial ones, thereby threatening human health and aquatic life Conventional wastewater treatment plants are not designed to treat all types of chemical and biological contaminants, thereby allowing the release of these contaminants into water bodies, such as rivers, streams, and groundwater Accordingly, adequate measures and advanced technologies should be implemented to prevent the discharge of ECs into aquatic environments Reducing environmental health risks of HWW is particularly important amid the persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic Although the necessary guidelines and legislation for wastewater treatment are available, efficient removal of ECs from HWW requires the applications of advanced treatment technologies This paper provides a comprehensive review of the existing healthcare structures, ECs pathways to the environment, management practices, and effective treatment options for removing ECs from HWW A critical evaluation of the current research advances, knowledge gaps, and directions for future research is also presented","Khan, Muhammad Tariq, Shah, Izaz Ali, Ihsanullah, Ihsanullah, Naushad, Mu, Ali, Sharafat, Shah, Syed Hassan Ali, Mohammad, Abdul Wahab","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.101990","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Water Process Engineering;41:101990, 2021.; Publication details: Journal of Water Process Engineering;41:101990, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11748,""
"Factors affecting mental illness and social stress in hospital workers treating COVID-19: paradoxical distress during pandemic era","Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected all countries in the world Hospital workers are at high risk of mental illness, such as anxiety and depression Furthermore, they also face many social stresses, such as deterioration of human relations and income reduction Apart from mental illness, these social stresses can reduce motivation and lead to voluntary absenteeism, which contribute to a collapse of medical systems Thus, for maintaining medical systems, it is crucial to clarify risk factors for both mental illness and increased social stress among hospital workers However, little attention has been paid to factors affecting social stress, and thus, we aimed to address this gap Methods In this cross-sectional survey of 588 hospital workers, the levels of anxiety, depression, and social stress were assessed using the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and Tokyo Metropolitan Distress Scale for Pandemic (TMDP) Multiple regression analyses were conducted to identify the demographic variables affecting these problems Results Older age and female sex were common risk factors for anxiety, depression, and social stress Moreover, occupational exposure to COVID-19 and hospital staff other than doctors/fewer non-work days were risk factors for increased anxiety and depression, respectively Furthermore, living with families/others was a risk factor for increased social stress during this pandemic Conclusion Our findings could be useful for developing policies and practices to minimize the risk of mental illness and increased social stress among hospital workers, highlighting that attention should be paid to social factors, such as an individual’s household situation","Matsumoto, Yukiko, Fujino, Junya, Shiwaku, Hiroki, Miyajima, Miho, Doi, Satomi, Hirai, Nobuhide, Jitoku, Daisuke, Takagi, Shunsuke, Tamura, Takehiro, Maruo, Takashi, Shidei, Yuki, Kobayashi, Nanase, Ichihashi, Masanori, Noguchi, Shiori, Oohashi, Kanako, Takeuchi, Takashi, Sugihara, Genichi, Okada, Takayuki, Fujiwara, Takeo, Takahashi, Hidehiko","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.03.007","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Psychiatric Research;2021.; Publication details: Journal of Psychiatric Research;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11749,""
"Association of Symptoms of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity with Problematic Internet Use among University Students in Wuhan, China During the COVID-19 Pandemic","Background COVID-19 is still spreading worldwide and posing a threat to individuals’ physical and mental health including problematic internet use (PIU) A potentially high-risk group for PIU are those with symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity (ADHD symptoms), because of restrictions in their physical activity levels and engagement in computer diversions requiring only short attention spans Methods We used convenience sampling in a cross-sectional survey of university students from 30 universities in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China We assessed PIU using the Internet Addiction Test and ADHD symptoms using the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Screening Scale Using logistic regression and linear regression analyses we adjusted for demographic, epidemic-related and psychological covariates in models of the association between ADHD symptoms and PIU Results Among 11,254 participants, we found a 28 4% (95% CI, 27 5%-29 2%) prevalence of PIU, relatively higher than before the pandemic In our final logistic regression model, participants with ADHD symptoms had approximately two times the risk for PIU (OR: 2 31, 95% CI: 1 89-2 83) Similarly, individuals with depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD symptoms and feeling stress during the pandemic had a higher risk of PIU, while those exercising regularly during the pandemic had a lower risk Limitations The cross-sectional design and reliance on internet based self-reports for ADHD symptoms and PIU assessments, without direct structured interviews for validation, are limitations Conclusions The prevalence of PIU was high during COVID-19, and those people with ADHD symptoms and other mental illness symptoms appear to be at higher risk of PIU Regular exercise may reduce that PIU risk and hence should be recommended during the COVID-19 pandemic","Zhao, Yimiao, Jiang, Zhendong, Guo, Suihuai, Wu, Ping, Lu, Qingdong, Xu, Yingying, Liu, Lin, Su, Sizhen, Shi, Le, Que, Jianyu, Sun, Yan, Sun, Yankun, Deng, Jiahui, Meng, Shiqiu, Yan, Wei, Yuan, Kai, Sun, Siwei, Yang, Li, Ran, Maosheng, Kosten, Thomas R.; Strang, John, Lu, Yu, Huang, Guofu, Lu, Lin, Bao, Yanping, Shi, Jie","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.02.078","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Affective Disorders;2021.; Publication details: Journal of Affective Disorders;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11750,""
"Changes to the sebum lipidome upon COVID-19 infection observed via rapid sampling from the skin","Background The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented demand for testing - for diagnosis and prognosis - as well as for investigation into the impact of the disease on the host metabolism Sebum sampling has the potential to support both needs by looking at what the virus does to us, rather than looking for the virus itself Methods In this pilot study, sebum samples were collected from 67 hospitalised patients (30 COVID-19 positive and 37 COVID-19 negative) by gauze swab Lipidomics analysis was carried out using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, identifying 998 reproducible features Univariate and multivariate statistical analyses were applied to the resulting feature set Findings Lipid levels were depressed in COVID-19 positive participants, indicative of dyslipidemia;p-values of 0·022 and 0·015 were obtained for triglycerides and ceramides respectively, with effect sizes of 0·44 and 0·57 Partial Least Squares-Discriminant Analysis showed separation of COVID-19 positive and negative participants with sensitivity of 57% and specificity of 68%, improving to 79% and 83% respectively when controlled for confounding comorbidities Interpretation COVID-19 dysregulates many areas of metabolism;in this work we show that the skin lipidome can be added to the list Given that samples can be provided quickly and painlessly, we conclude that sebum is worthy of future consideration for clinical sampling Funding The authors acknowledge funding from the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account for sample collection and processing, as well as EPSRC Fellowship Funding EP/R031118/1, the University of Surrey and BBSRC BB/T002212/1 Mass Spectrometry was funded under EP/P001440/1","Spick, Matt, Longman, Katherine, Frampas, Cecile, Lewis, Holly, Costa, Catia, Walters, Deborah Dunn, Stewart, Alex, Wilde, Michael, Greener, Danni, Evetts, George, Trivedi, Drupad, Barran, Perdita, Pitt, Andy, Bailey, Melanie","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.100786","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: EClinicalMedicine;: 100786, 2021.; Publication details: EClinicalMedicine;: 100786, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11751,""
"Is living in the US conducive to your health?","Prior to the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19) of 2020, the United States was ranked first for its capacity to face infectious disease outbreaks Twelve months later reveals a different story The US, with less than 5% of the global population, has more than 20% of the world's Covid-19 deaths In response, some may wonder: “Is living in the US conducive to your health?†I attempt to answer this question through an examination of several US health markers (health care costs, life expectancy, suicide rates, obesity rates, chronic disease burden) prior to the pandemic, in relation to those of 10 other high-income nations In addition, I contrast the US Covid-19 performance with that of other nations who have managed the pandemic with a minimum of life loss and disruption I conclude with the conclusions of health experts, who say the US is beset by a health crisis, due to decades of social inequalities Although social change could remedy the situation, at present it lacks popular support","Fradkin, Chris","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crbeha.2021.100030","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Current Research in Behavioral Sciences;: 100030, 2021.; Publication details: Current Research in Behavioral Sciences;: 100030, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11752,""
"Les accès psychotiques aigus liés à la pandémie COVID-19","Résumé Le monde traverse actuellement une période extrêmement stressante à cause de la pandémie du COVID-19 Cette situation exceptionnelle et alarmante pourrait augmenter l’incidence des problèmes de santé mentale, parmi lesquels les troubles psychotiques aigus Notre observation rapporte deux cas de patients présentant un accès psychotique aigu, avec une thématique délirante en relation avec la pandémie du coronavirus Les deux patients, qui ne présentaient pas d’antécédents antérieurs de troubles psychiatriques, ont été hospitalisés dans notre service de psychiatrie, après le début du confinement sanitaire obligatoire dans notre pays La symptomatologie clinique retrouvée était surtout faite d’un syndrome hallucinatoire et d’un syndrome délirant à thématique religieuse, avec des idées délirantes centrées sur le COVID-19 Ce rapport de cas suggère qu’un stress psychosocial intense, provoqué par la crise mondiale actuelle et les mesures de confinement, pourrait constituer un facteur déclenchant de premiers épisodes psychotiques, et avoir un impact sur l’expression clinique et délirante de la psychose aiguë The world is currently going through an extremely stressful time due to the COVID-19 pandemic This exceptional and alarming situation could increase the incidence of mental health problems, including acute psychotic disorders Our observation reports two cases of patients with an acute psychotic episode, with a delusional theme related to the coronavirus pandemic The two patients, who did not have a previous history of psychiatric disorders, were hospitalized in our psychiatry department, after the start of mandatory sanitary confinement in our country The clinical symptoms found were mainly a hallucinatory syndrome and a delusional syndrome with a religious theme, and delusional ideas centered on COVID-19 This case report suggests that intense psychosocial stress, caused by the current global crisis and confinement measures, may be a trigger for new-onset psychotic episodes, and impact the clinical and delusional expression of acute psychosis","Doufik, Jalal, Ouhmou, Mina, Bouraoua, Ilham, Laaraj, Hicham, Mouhadi, Khalid, Rammouz, Ismail","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amp.2021.03.008","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Annales Médico-psychologiques, revue psychiatrique;2021.; Publication details: Annales Médico-psychologiques, revue psychiatrique;2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11753,""
"Caregiving burden and depressive symptoms among ultra-orthodox jews: The moderating role of sense of community","Individuals who care for aging parents or relatives often experience caregiving burden, which is associated with various negative psychological outcomes During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the conflict between caring for older relatives and taking the necessary personal precautions against infection may be exacerbated among individuals who belong to social groups, which perceive caring for others as an indispensable cultural construct Accordingly, the current study examined whether feeling a part of one's community moderates the association between caregiving burden and depressive symptoms among the ultra-orthodox society in Israel A convenience sample of 358 ultra-orthodox participants was collected (age range 30-70;M = 49 50, SD = 10 24), all of whom completed scales assessing caregiving burden, sense of community, and depressive symptoms Results demonstrated that high caregiving burden and low sense of community were associated with increased depressive symptoms Moreover, sense of community moderated the caregiving burden-depressive symptoms link, as the latter positive association was significant only among individuals reporting low levels of sense of community The discussion highlights the importance of sense of community as a beneficial personal and social factor, which mitigates the negative psychological consequences of caregiving burden among such societies (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)","Maytles, Ruth, Bergman, Yoav S.; Trachtingot, Itschak","https://doi.org/10.1002/casp.2514","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology;: No Pagination Specified, 2021.; Publication details: Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology;: No Pagination Specified, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11754,""
"Curtailing Opioid Overprescribing in Ophthalmology","Although we are in the midst of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the opioid epidemic rages on From 1999 to 2018, approximately 450 000 people died from opioid overdose, with approximately 50 000 deaths in 2018 alone, highlighting the dramatic increases in these alarming trends 1 As a field, ophthalmology has taken an active approach to analyzing and modifying its own opioid prescribing practices Patel and Sternberg2 analyzed Medicare Part D prescriber data and showed that approximately 90% of ophthalmologists wrote 10 or fewer opioid prescriptions yearly, with an average of 7 prescriptions for a mean of 5 days of drug coverage 2 Shortly after, Kolomeyer et al3 showed that the odds of filling an opioid prescription after any incisional ocular surgery was 3 3 times higher in 2016 than in 2000 to 2001 Together, these studies demonstrated that although the ophthalmic use of opioids was not high across the specialty, similar to the rest of medicine, it had dramatically increased Recognizing this trend, studies have focused on developing and instituting guidelines aimed at decreasing postoperative opioid prescriptions Woodward et al4 used updated opioid prescribing guidelines to demonstrate a significant decrease in prescribed opioids after corneal surgery with adequate postoperative patient-reported pain control Starr et al5 described the effect of standardizing postoperative opioid prescribing guidelines for patients undergoing a variety of ophthalmic surgeries After implementation, the rate, strength, and total amount of opioid prescribed decreased significantly Importantly, the proportion of refilled prescriptions also did not change, implying adequate pain control with considerable reduction in potential for opioid misuse","Kolomeyer, Anton M. M. D. PhD, VanderBeek, Brian L. M. D. M. P. H. Msce","https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2020.5435","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: JAMA Ophthalmology;139(2):162, 2021.; Publication details: JAMA Ophthalmology;139(2):162, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11755,""
"Anxiety and depression in the face of COVID-19 confinement in adult women in Azogues","","RamÃrez-Coronel, A. A.; Cárdenas-Castillo, P. F.; MartÃnez-Suárez, P. C.; De Los Ãngeles Estrella-González, M.","https://www.google.com/search?q=Anxiety+and+depression+in+the+face+of+COVID-19+confinement+in+adult+women+in+Azogues","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Investigacion Clinica (Venezuela);61:161-172, 2020.; Publication details: Investigacion Clinica (Venezuela);61:161-172, 2020.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11756,""
"""Reflexoes baseadas na Psicologia sobre efeitos da pandemia COVID-19 no desenvolvimento infantil"": Erratum","Reports an error in ""Reflexoes baseadas na Psicologia sobre efeitos da pandemia COVID-19 no desenvolvimento infantil"" [""Reflections based on Psychology about the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on child development] by Maria Beatriz Martins Linhares and Sonia Regina Fiorim Enumo (Estudos de Psicologia, 2020, Vol 37[e200089]) In the original article, there were some errors in the reference and citation on page 4 The corrected reference and citation are present in the erratum as: Muratori, P , & Ciacchini, R (2020) Children and the COVID-19 transition: psychological reflections and suggestions on adapting to the emergency Clinical Neuropsychiatry, 17(2), 131-134 https://doi org/10 36131/CN20200219 (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2020-44127-001) Unquestionably, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the physical and mental health of the population nowadays In despite of the children are less contaminated in the symptomatic and severe way, these children could be more impacted in the psychological development, as they are a vulnerable population The present paper addresses the conceptual aspects of Chaos Theory in development and toxic stress, associated with the concepts of self-regulation and coping of stress, aiming to support reflections, from the psychological point of view, about the potential effects of the condition of adversity arising from the pandemic on child development and parenting The theoretical and conceptual framework supports the comprehension of the adaptive and not adaptive coping types facing the potentially traumatic adverse experience nowadays (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)","Linhares, Maria Beatriz Martins, Enumo, Sonia Regina Fiorim","https://www.google.com/search?q=Reflexoes+baseadas+na+Psicologia+sobre+efeitos+da+pandemia+COVID-19+no+desenvolvimento+infantil:+Erratum","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Estudos de Psicologia Vol 38 2021, ArtID e200089;38, 2021.; Publication details: Estudos de Psicologia Vol 38 2021, ArtID e200089;38, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11757,""
"The negative mental health condition among different occupational group in shaanxi province of china during the covid-19 pandemic","","Guo, K.; Ouyang, J.; Bai, S.; Zhang, X.; Si, M.; Qiao, Y.; Saliluddin, S. M.","https://www.google.com/search?q=The+negative+mental+health+condition+among+different+occupational+group+in+shaanxi+province+of+china+during+the+covid-19+pandemic","","Database: COVIDWHO; Publication details: Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology;25(1):2561-2564, 2021.; Publication details: Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology;25(1):2561-2564, 2021.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11758,""
"Coronavirus disease 2019, food security and maternal mental health in Ceará, Brazil: a repeated cross-sectional survey","OBJECTIVE: To quantify the change in the risk of food insecurity and maternal mental disorder (MMD) before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. DESIGN: Repeated cross-sectional survey. Between 17 July and 10 September 2020, mother-child pairs who were enrolled in a population-based survey in 2017 were re-contacted by telephone for consent and to complete a telephonic COVID-19 survey. We used the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale to assess food security and the Self Reporting Questionnaire-20 to assess MMD. McNemar's test for paired data that also accounted for clustering was used. Logistic regression was used to assess the relationship of unemployment and receipt of government assistance with food insecurity and MMD in 2020. SETTING: Ceará, Brazil. PARTICIPANTS: Five hundred and seventy-seven mother-child pairs completed the 2017 and 2020 surveys. At the time of the 2020 interview, the child cohort was 36-108 months of age. RESULTS: The proportion of mothers reporting food insecurity was 15·5 % higher (95 % CI 5·9, 25·1, P value < 0·001) during the pandemic in July-August 2020 as compared with November 2017, while the prevalence of MMD was 40·2 % higher during the pandemic (95 % CI 32·6, 47·8, P value < 0·001). Loss of formal employment was associated with increased risk of food insecurity, but not with the risk of MMD. CONCLUSIONS: The risk of food insecurity and MMD in Ceará increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings highlight the need for policies and interventions to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and child health, nutrition and well-being in Brazil.","Rocha, Hermano Al; Sudfeld, Christopher R; Leite, Ãlvaro Jm; Rocha, Sabrina Gmo; Machado, Márcia Mt; Campos, Jocileide S; Silva, Anamaria Ce; Correia, Luciano L","https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1368980021000628","","Country: GB; REINO UNIDO; UNITED KINGDOM; REINO UNIDO; UK; GREAT BRITAIN; INGLATERRA; ENGLAND; ESCOCIA; SCOTLAND; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Public Health Nutr;: 1-5, 2021 Feb 10.; Publication details: Public Health Nutr;: 1-5, 2021 Feb 10.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11759,""
"[COVID-19 in collective accommodation centres for refugees: assessment of pandemic control measures and priorities from the perspective of authorities]; COVID-19 in Sammelunterkünften für Geflüchtete: Analyse von Pandemiemaßnahmen und prioritäre Bedarfe aus behördlicher Sicht","BACKGROUND: The containment of the COVID-19 pandemic in collective accommodation centres is crucial to maintain the physical and mental health of refugees. It is unclear what measures have been taken by authorities in this setting to reduce the risk of infection, minimise stressors for refugees during the pandemic and communicate containment measures. OBJECTIVES: Assessment of measures that have been taken to prevent and contain SARS-CoVÂ2 in collective accommodation for refugees and identification of support required by authorities. METHODS: Qualitative interview study with 48 representatives responsible for the reception and accommodation of refugees. Individual interviews were transcribed verbatim and evaluated using framework analysis. RESULTS: We found substantial heterogeneity of measures taken to prevent infection, inform refugees, maintain social and health services, test for SARS-CoVÂ2 and quarantine positive cases. Effective intersectoral cooperation proved to be particularly important for coordination and implementation of measures. Need for support was expressed with regard to the improvement of infrastructure, opportunities to work with language interpreters and stronger involvement of local health experts. CONCLUSION: Amidst multiple actors and the complexity of structures and processes, the admission authorities have been taking on essential responsibilities related to infection control on an ad hoc basis, without being sufficiently positioned to do so. In order to further contain the pandemic, a strengthening of centralised, setting-specific recommendations and information as well as their translation through the pro-active involvement of the public health authorities at the local level are essential.","Biddle, Louise; Jahn, Rosa; Perplies, Clara; Gold, Andreas W; Rast, Eilin; Spura, Anke; Bozorgmehr, Kayvan","https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00103-021-03284-2","","Country: DE; ALEMANHA; GERMANY; ALEMANIA; DEUSTCHLAND; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz;64(3): 342-352, 2021 Mar.; Publication details: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz;64(3): 342-352, 2021 Mar.; Refugees; Germany; Humans; Pandemics/prevention & control; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11760,""
"[Mental health and psychological burden of children and adolescents during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic-results of the COPSY study]; Seelische Gesundheit und psychische Belastungen von Kindern und Jugendlichen in der ersten Welle der COVID-19-Pandemie  Ergebnisse der COPSY-Studie","BACKGROUND: The drastic changes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have a negative impact on the psychological wellbeing of children and adolescents. OBJECTIVES: COPSY is the first national, representative German study to examine mental health and quality of life of children and adolescents during the pandemic. Results are compared with data of the representative longitudinal BELLA study conducted before the pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Internationally established instruments for measuring health-related quality of life and mental health (including anxiety and depressive symptoms) were administered to nâ<U+0080>¯= 1586 parents with 7 to 17-year-old children and adolescents, of whom nâ<U+0080>¯= 1040 11- to 17-year-olds also provided self-reports, from 26 May to 10 June 2020. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and bivariate tests. RESULTS: Seventy-one percent of the children and adolescents and 75% of the parents felt burdened by the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to the time before the pandemic, the children and adolescents reported a lower health-related quality of life, the percentage of children and adolescents with mental health problems almost doubled, and their health behavior worsened. Socially disadvantaged children felt particularly burdened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Two-thirds of the parents would like to receive support in coping with their child during the pandemic. CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 pandemic poses a mental health risk to children and adolescents. Schools, doctors, and society are called to react by providing low-threshold and target-group-specific prevention and mental health promotion programs.","Ravens-Sieberer, Ulrike; Kaman, Anne; Otto, Christiane; Adedeji, Adekunle; Napp, Ann-Kathrin; Becker, Marcia; Blanck-Stellmacher, Ulrike; Löffler, Constanze; Schlack, Robert; Hölling, Heike; Devine, Janine; Erhart, Michael; Hurrelmann, Klaus","https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00103-021-03291-3","","Country: DE; ALEMANHA; GERMANY; ALEMANIA; DEUSTCHLAND; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz;2021 Mar 01.; Publication details: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz;2021 Mar 01.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11761,""
"Medical Education During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic","All aspects of medical education were affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Several challenges were experienced by trainees and programs alike, including economic repercussions of the pandemic; social distancing affecting the delivery of medical education, testing, and interviewing; the surge of patients affecting redeployment of personnel and potential compromises in core training; and the overall impact on the wellness and mental health of trainees and educators. The ability of medical teams and researchers to peer review, conduct clinical research, and keep up with literature was similarly challenged by the rapid growth in peer-reviewed and preprint literature. This article reviews these challenges and shares strategies that institutions, educators, and learners adopted, adapted, and developed to provide quality education during these unprecedented times.","Kaul, Viren; Gallo de Moraes, Alice; Khateeb, Dina; Greenstein, Yonatan; Winter, Gretchen; Chae, JuneMee; Stewart, Nancy H; Qadir, Nida; Dangayach, Neha S","https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.12.026","","Country: US; ESTADOS UNIDOS; UNITED STATES; ESTADOS UNIDOS; USA; EUA; US; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA; EEUU; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Chest;2020 Dec 30.; Publication details: Chest;2020 Dec 30.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11762,""
"Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Epidemic and Mental Health Status in the General Adult Population of Serbia: A Cross-Sectional Study","Since its outbreak, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread throughout the world. The Serbian government declared a state of emergency on 15 March 2020, implementing some of Europe's strictest measures to combat the pandemic. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the mental health of the general adult Serbian population and to identify associated factors during the state of emergency and lockdown. Data were collected with a snowball sampling method between 23 March and 25 April 2020, by using an online questionnaire. Multiple ordinal regression was performed to establish the associations between socio-demographic characteristics, self-estimated health status, and depression, anxiety, and stress. Out of 1057 participants included in the study, 28.9%, 36.9%, and 38.1% reported moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. Uneasiness related to COVID-19 news, the feeling of helplessness, likeliness of impending death, and presence of COVID-19 symptoms were associated with higher depression, anxiety, and stress scores. Current smoking status was associated with a higher risk of depression and stress. Students had a significantly higher level of depression and stress, while older age was protective against anxiety and stress. Higher socioeconomic status was significantly associated with lower levels of depression, anxiety, and stress.","Vujcic, Isidora; Safiye, Teodora; Milikic, Bojana; Popovic, Emina; Dubljanin, Drasko; Dubljanin, Eleonora; Dubljanin, Jaksa; Cabarkapa, Milanko","https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041957","","Country: CH; SUÃÇA; SWITZERLAND; SUIZA; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Int J Environ Res Public Health;18(4)2021 02 17.; Publication details: Int J Environ Res Public Health;18(4)2021 02 17.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11763,""
"Results of a Randomized Trial Testing the Efficacy of Tele-Savvy, an Online Synchronous/Asynchronous Psychoeducation Program for Family Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia","BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Family caregivers will grow in number as dementia prevalence increases, underscoring the continued importance of equipping these individuals for their new roles and ameliorating the adverse effects of caregiving. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A three-armed, waitlist, randomized trial design tested Tele-Savvy, an online adaptation of a successful in-person psychoeducation program, the Savvy Caregiver. Tele-Savvy is delivered over 43 days to groups of 6-8 caregivers in seven weekly synchronous sessions accompanied by 36 brief asynchronous video lessons. We enrolled 23 cohorts of 15 eligible caregivers (N=261), randomized 2:2:1 to active, attention control, and usual care arms. We assessed caregiver psychological well-being and caregiving mastery at baseline and 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Multilevel linear models assessed outcomes over the three time points examined. The trial was slightly truncated, with DSMB approval, because of the apparent confounding psychological effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) restrictions. RESULTS: Study findings indicate statistically and clinically significant benefits to Tele-Savvy arm caregivers (with moderate to large effect sizes) in the areas of depression, perceived stress, reaction to care-recipients' behaviors and enhancement of caregiver mastery. Expected benefits for caregiver burden and anxiety were not found. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Findings attest to program efficacy and the viability of employing distance means to improve family caregivers' emotional well-being and sense of mastery in the caregiving role over a 6-month period. Next steps entail finding alternate ways to deliver the program to those with connectivity and/or time constraint problems.","Hepburn, Kenneth; Nocera, Joe; Higgins, Melinda; Epps, Fayron; Brewster, Glenna S; Lindauer, Allison; Morhardt, Darby; Shah, Raj; Nash, Rachel; Griffiths, Patricia C","https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnab029","","Country: US; ESTADOS UNIDOS; UNITED STATES; ESTADOS UNIDOS; USA; EUA; US; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA; EEUU; Database: MEDLINE; Publication details: Gerontologist;2021 Feb 26.; Publication details: Gerontologist;2021 Feb 26.; Publication type: article","WHO","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11764,""
"Physical Exercise as a Resilience Factor to Mitigate COVID-Related Allostatic Overload","The long-lasting threat of COVID-19 makes it necessary to explore strategies to improve coping skills which enable us to master a balanced life in the face of adversity. To unravel the most challenging aspects of COVID-19 in a nonclinical adult population and identify predictors of lost balance and consequent allostatic overload (AO). We examined the role of regular, moderate-intensity formula aerobic exercise (312 meridian exercise) in preventing allostatic overload through increasing well-being. An online survey was conducted to measure CO-VID-related allostatic overload according to clinimetric criteria. The Psychosocial Index (PSI), Kellner's Symptom Questionnaire (KSQ), short Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), Public Health Surveillance Well-Being Scale -(PHS-WB), and Whiteley-7 were used to explore mental health characteristics. Univariate statistics logistic regression analysis and a general linear model were used. According to 442 valid answers, 217 adults practiced physical exercise (PE) frequently (fPE, 3-5 times/every day) while 120 did it less regularly (1-2 times/week), and 105 did not exercise/practiced irregularly (controls). Restriction-related stressors were most challenging, resulting in AO in 29% (n = 128) of the sample. The main predictors were additional stressors (p = 0.005) and anxiety symptoms (p < 0.001). The prevalence of AO was lower (p = 0.018) in the fPE group when compared to controls. KSQ distress symptoms were also lower in fPE (p < 0.0001), while total well-being was increased (p < 0.001) after adjusting for sex, age, and number of chronic diseases. According to the PHS-WB, both physical and mental well-being were higher (p = 0.003 and p = 0.004, respectively) in fPE. Frequent moderate exercise is associated with better mental and physical well-being and a lower prevalence of AO.","Eöry, Békési, Eöry, Rózsa","https://doi.org/10.1159/000514331","20210310","312 meridian exercise; Allostatic overload; Physical exercise; Resilience; Well-being","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11765,""
"How Much Does the (Social) Environment Matter? Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict COVID-19 Outcomes with Socio-demographic Data","While the coronavirus pandemic has affected all demographic brackets and geographies, certain areas have been more adversely affected than others. This paper focuses on Veterans as a potentially vulnerable group that might be systematically more exposed to infection than others because of their co-morbidities, i.e., greater incidence of physical and mental health challenges. Using data on 122 Veteran Healthcare Systems (HCS), this paper tests three machine learning models for predictive analysis. The combined LASSO and ridge regression with five-fold cross validation performs the best. We find that socio-demographic features are highly predictive of both cases and deaths-even more important than any hospital-specific characteristics. These results suggest that socio-demographic and social capital characteristics are important determinants of public health outcomes, especially for vulnerable groups, like Veterans, and they should be investigated further.","Makridis, Mudide, Alterovitz","https://www.google.com/search?q=How+Much+Does+the+(Social)+Environment+Matter?+Using+Artificial+Intelligence+to+Predict+COVID-19+Outcomes+with+Socio-demographic+Data.","20210310","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11766,""
"Psychological distress in the academic population and its association with socio-demographic and lifestyle characteristics during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: Results from a large multicenter Italian study","Measures implemented in many countries to contain the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a change in lifestyle with unpredictable consequences on physical and mental health. We aimed at identifying the variables associated with psychological distress during the lockdown between April and May 2020 in the Italian academic population. We conducted a multicenter cross-sectional online survey (IO CONTO 2020) within five Italian universities. Among about 240,000 individuals invited to participate through institutional communications, 18 120 filled the questionnaire. Psychological distress was measured by the self-administered Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The covariates collected included demographic and lifestyle characteristics, trust in government, doctors and scientists. Associations of covariates with influenza-like symptoms or positive COVID-19 test and with psychological distress were assessed by multiple regression models at the local level; a meta-analysis of the results was then performed. Severe levels of anxiety or depression were reported by 20% of the sample and were associated with being a student or having a lower income, irrespective of their health condition and worries about contracting the virus. The probability of being severely anxious or depressed also depended on physical activity: compared to those never exercising, the highest OR being for those who stopped during lockdown (1.53; 95% CI, 1.28 to 1.84) and the lowest for those who continued (0.78; 95% CI, 0.64 to 0.95). Up to 21% of severe cases of anxiety or depression might have been avoided if during lockdown participants had continued to exercise as before. Socioeconomic insecurity contributes to increase mental problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to the measures to contain it. Maintaining or introducing an adequate level of physical activity is likely to mitigate such detrimental effects. Promoting safe practice of physical activity should remain a public health priority to reduce health risks during the pandemic.","Fornili, Petri, Berrocal, Fiorentino, Ricceri, Macciotta, Bruno, Farinella, Baccini, Severi, Baglietto","https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248370","20210310","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11767,""
"Prevalence of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder in health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis","The COVID-19 pandemic has placed health care workers under psychological stress. Previous reviews show a high prevalence of mental disorders among health care workers, but these need updating and inclusion of studies written in Chinese. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to provide updated prevalence estimates for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, benefitting from the inclusion of studies published in Chinese. Systematic search of EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Global Health, Web of Science, CINAHL, Google Scholar and the Chinese databases SinoMed, WanfangMed, CNKI and CQVIP, for studies conducted between December 2019 and August 2020 on the prevalence of depression, anxiety and PTSD in health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies published in both English and Chinese were included. Data on the prevalence of moderate depression, anxiety and PTSD was pooled across 65 studies involving 97,333 health care workers across 21 countries. The pooled prevalence of depression was 21.7% (95% CI, 18.3%-25.2%), of anxiety 22.1% (95% CI, 18.2%-26.3%), and of PTSD 21.5% (95% CI, 10.5%-34.9%). Prevalence estimates are also provided for a mild classification of each disorder. Pooled prevalence estimates of depression and anxiety were highest in studies conducted in the Middle-East (34.6%; 28.9%). Subgroup and meta-regression analyses were conducted across covariates, including sampling method and outcome measure. This systematic review and meta-analysis has identified a high prevalence of moderate depression, anxiety and PTSD among health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appropriate support is urgently needed. The response would benefit from additional research on which interventions are effective at mitigating these risks.","Li, Scherer, Felix, Kuper","https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246454","20210310","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11768,""
"Evaluation of COVID-19 Disease Awareness and Its Relation to Mental Health, Dietary Habits, and Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study from Pakistan","Coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has significantly increased the mortality and morbidity rates worldwide. The present study was conducted to assess the general public's awareness of COVID-19 and its association with mental health, dietary habits, and physical activity. A web-based survey was conducted to gather information about demographics, knowledge about COVID-19, dietary habits, mental health, and anthropometry among the general public of Pakistan. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and multiple logistic regression were used for data analysis. The majority of the participants were suffering from anxiety (71.0%) and depression (52.0%) during the COVID-19 pandemic; 32.4% of participants had poor COVID-19-related knowledge. COVID-19 lockdown reduced the physical activity of 66.9% of participants and increased weight of 38.8% of the survey participants. Demographic variables, including age, gender, ethnicity, education, employment, family type, and geographical location, were significantly associated with knowledge about COVID-19 (P < 0.05). Depression was inversely associated with COVID-19 knowledge (P < 0.05). Healthy changes in dietary habits including decreased consumption of fast foods, soft and cola drinks, fruit drinks, cooked meat (outside the home), sugar, and fats, and were associated with increased knowledge of COVID-19. Vitamin C and immunity-boosting supplement consumption were significantly associated with increased knowledge regarding COVID-19 (< 0.05). Inadequate knowledge about COVID-19 and the presence of anxiety and depression were found among most of the study participants. There is a need to conduct educational seminars to limit the health consequences resulting from COVID-19 lockdown.","Ali, Sohaib, Iqbal, Hayat, Khan, Rasool","https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.20-1451","20210310","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11769,""
"Health impacts of the "Stay at Home" order on community dwelling older adults and how technologies may help: A focus group study","Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 2.58 million deaths worldwide with over 500,000 of those in the US, at the time of this writing. Older adults (65 years of age) and people with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of death. Since March 2020, preventive measures including lockdowns, social isolation, quarantine and social distancing have been implemented to reduce viral spread. These measures, while effective for risk prevention, may contribute to increased social isolation and loneliness among older adults and negatively impact mental and physical health. Our objective was to identify the impact of the "Stay-at-Home" order on older adults living in a Continued Care Senior Housing Community (CCSHC) in Southern California. Methods: Four 90-minute focus groups were convened using the Zoom communications platform during May 2020 with 21 CCSHC residents participating. Participants were asked to describe how they were managing during the "stay-at-home" mandate that was implemented in March 2020, including impact on their physical and mental health. Transcripts of each focus group were analyzed using qualitative methods. Four themes emerged from the qualitative data including: 1 - Impact of Quarantine on Health and Well-Being; 2 - Communication Innovation and Technology Use; 3 - Effective Ways of Coping with Quarantine; and 4 - Improving Access to Technology and Training. Participants reported a threat to their mental and physical health directly tied to quarantine and exacerbated by social isolation and decreased physical activity. Technology was identified as a lifeline for many who are socially isolated from friends and family. Conclusions: Technology access, connectivity, and literacy are potential game-changers to supporting the mental and physical health of older adults and must be prioritized.","Daly, Depp, Graham, Jeste, Kim, Lee, Nebeker","https://doi.org/10.2196/25779","20210310","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11770,""
"Echo Chamber Effect in the Discussions of Rumor Rebuttal about COVID-19 in China: Existence and Impact","The dissemination of rumor rebuttal on social media is vital for rumor control and disease containment during the public health crisis. Previous researches on the effectiveness of rumor rebuttal, to a certain extent, ignored or simplified the structure of dissemination network and users' cognition, decision-making and interaction behaviors. This research aimed to roughly evaluate the effectiveness of rumor rebuttal, deeply dig into the attitude-based echo chamber effect in the users' response towards rumor rebuttal under multiple topics on Weibo, a Chinese social media, in the early stage of COVID-19 epidemic, and its impact on information characteristics of user interaction content. We called Sina Weibo API to crawl rumor rebuttal related to COVID-19 from 10:00 a.m. on January 23, 2020 to 0:00 a.m. on April 8, 2020. Using content analysis, sentiment analysis, social network analysis and statistical analysis, we first analyzed whether and to what extent there was echo chamber effect in individual's attitude shaping when retweeting or commenting on others. Then, we tested the heterogeneity of attitude distribution within communities and the homophily of interactions between communities. Based on the results of user- and community- levels, we made comprehensive judgments. Finally, we examined the users' interaction content from three dimensions of sentimental expression, information seeking/sharing, and civilization to test the impact of echo chamber effect. Our results indicated that the retweeting mechanism played an essential role in promoting polarization and the commenting mechanism in consensus building, denied that there might be significant echo chamber effect in community interaction, and verified that compared to like-minded interactions, cross-cutting interactions significantly contained more negative sentiment, information seeking/sharing and incivility. Besides, we found that online users' information seeking was accompanied by incivility, and information sharing was accompanied by more negative sentiment, which was often accompanied by incivility. Our findings revealed the existence and degree of echo chamber effect from multiple dimensions (such as topic, interaction mechanism, interaction level) and its impact on interaction content. These findings can provide several suggestions for preventing or alleviating group polarization to achieve better rumor rebuttal.","Wang, Qian","https://doi.org/10.2196/27009","20210310","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11771,""
"Changes in alcohol use since the onset of COVID-19 are associated with psychological distress among sexual and gender minority university students in the US","Sexual and gender minority (SGM) young persons are experiencing compounding effects of COVID-19 due to unique social inequalities and existent mental health and substance use challenges. Given that 41% of all young persons are enrolled in universities, and the increased vulnerabilities faced by SGM young persons during the pandemic, it is imperative to understand the effects of alcohol use on mental health among SGM university students amid COVID-19. This study aims to examine the associations between changes in alcohol use since the start of COVID-19 and mental distress among SGM university students in the U.S., and to explore sex-stratified differences. A nonprobability cross-sectional sample of 509 SGM university students (M<sub>age</sub> = 22.04 years, SD = 3.99) were retrospectively surveyed online between May-August 2020 and asked if their alcohol use had changed since the start of COVID-19. Statistical analyses explored the association between changes in alcohol use since the start of COVID-19 and mental distress. Average psychological distress (M = 27.79, SD = 7.82) was relatively high as per existing research and established clinical cutoff scores. Roughly 32% had increased alcohol use since the start of COVID-19. Subsequently, greater alcohol use (p < .05) since the start of COVID-19 was associated with higher psychological distress among SGM university students, and among females but not males assigned at birth. Higher education, medical, and behavioral health professionals should consider how to adapt their practice to address alcohol use and psychological burdens among SGM university students (especially females) who are facing health inequities during and beyond COVID-19, requiring SGM-affirmative care.","Salerno, Shrader, Algarin, Lee, Fish","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108594","20210310","Alcohol use; COVID-19; College students; LGBTQ; Mental health; Substance use","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11772,""
"Mental health, quality of life, wellbeing, loneliness and use of social media in a time of social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak A cross-country comparative study","The COVID-19 outbreak raised questions about how people experience their mental health, quality of life (QoL), wellbeing and loneliness in the context of social distancing, and the use of social media during this time. To examine the experience of mental health, QoL, wellbeing and loneliness and use of social media among people living in Norway, USA, UK and Australia. A cross-country comparative survey of people living in Norway, USA, UK and Australia. Relevant statistical analyses were used to examine differences between the countries and to explore associations between demographic, mental health and psychosocial variables and use of social media. There were 3810 respondents from four countries, of which 50 - 74% showed a high level of emotional distress. The Norwegian population reported significantly better mental health, QoL and wellbeing and lower levels of loneliness compared to the other countries. High-frequent use of social media after the COVID-19 outbreak was associated with poorer mental- and psychosocial health. The results suggest that the COVID-19 outbreak took a toll on people's experience of mental health, QoL, wellbeing and experienced loneliness, and high-frequent use of social media was associated with these factors.","Geirdal, Ruffolo, Leung, Thygesen, Price, Bonsaksen, Schoultz","https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2021.1875413","20210310","COVID-19; comparative study; coronavirus; loneliness; mental health; quality of life; social distancing; social media; wellbeing","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11773,""
"Factors Associated with Serious Psychological Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan","The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have a negative impact on mental health of the population, leading to higher suicide rates, in many countries. However, little is known about risk factors associated with worsened mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. To investigate the factors associated with serious psychological distress (SPD) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. A cross-sectional study using a large-scale internet survey conducted between August 25 and September 30, 2020, in Japan. Demographics (age, gender, marital status, family composition, and caregiving burden), socio-economic status (income level, employment type, educational attainment), the experience of domestic violence (DV), the state of emergency, fear of COVID-19, and stigma related to COVID-19. Prevalence of SPD, defined as Kessler 6 scale score ≥13. Among 25,482 individuals included in this study, 2,556 (10%) met the criteria of SPD. Overall, women (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.59; 95%CI, 1.17-2.16; P=0.003), ages 15-29 (aOR compared with ages 45-59, 2.35; 95%CI, 1.64-3.38; P<0.001), low income (aOR compared with intermediate income, 1.70; 95%CI, 1.16-2.49; P=0.007), providing caregiving to family members (aOR, 5.48; 95%CI, 3.51-8.56; P<0.001), experiencing DV (aOR, 5.72; 95%CI, 3.81-8.59; P<0.001), and fear of COVID-19 (aOR, 1.96; 95%CI, 1.55-2.48; P<0.001) were associated with a higher rate of SPD. Among women aged 15-29 years, who experienced the highest rate of SPD, caregiving, DV, fear of COVID-19, and COVID-19-related stigma were associated with a higher rate of SPD; whereas economic situation (income level and employment type) and social isolation (marital status) were not associated with the prevalence of SPD. Economic situation, caregiving burden, DV, and fear of COVID-19 were independently associated with SPD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among young women-who have a higher risk of suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan-similar factors, except economic situation, were associated with a higher rate of SPD. Targeted interventions based on age and gender may be more effective in mitigating the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the population's mental health.","Yoshioka, Okubo, Tabuchi, Odani, Shinozaki, Tsugawa","https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.02.27.21252458","20210310","","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11774,""
"Interleukin 6 and depression in patients affected by Covid-19","Rise of central cytokines resulting from infections produces neuronal changes. Covid-19 allows the study of depressive symptoms in sustained stress and its relationship with molecular mechanisms. To assess correlation between IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α and depressive symptoms. Characterize the depressive symptoms present. Observational study. Patients admitted for Covid-19 older than 60 years with a interleukin determination were included. The Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale was used, associating each item with a neurotransmitter. 27 patients included. We did not find correlation between IL-6 levels and the GDS scale score (rho = 0.204; 95% CI -0.192 to 0.543); with IL-1β levels (rho = -0.126; 95% CI -0.490 to 0.276); nor of TNF-α (rho = -0.033; 95% CI -0.416 to 0.360). 3 patients (11.1%) presented score compatible with depressive disorder. It was associated with a deficiency of Noradrenaline and Serotonin. We found no correlation between the levels of IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α with the GDS score. Depressive symptomatology is similar to vascular depressions. El incremento de citocinas centrales resultante de infecciones produce cambios neuronales. La Covid-19 permite estudiar los sÃÂntomas depresivos en un estrés sostenido y su relación con mecanismos moleculares. Valorar la correlación entre niveles de IL-6, IL-1β y TNF-α y sintomatologÃÂa depresiva. Caracterizar los cuadros depresivos presentes. Estudio observacional. Se incluyeron pacientes ingresados por Covid-19 mayores de 60 años con una determinación de interleucinas. Se utilizó la Escala de depresión geriátrica de Yesavage, asociándose cada ÃÂtem con un neurotransmisor. 27 pacientes incluidos. No encontramos correlación entre los niveles de IL-6 y la puntuación de la escala GDS (rho = 0,204; IC95% -0.192 a 0.543); con los niveles de IL-1β (rho=-0,126; IC95% -0.490 a 0.276); ni de TNF-α (rho=-0,033; IC95% -0.416 a 0.360). 3 pacientes (11,1%) presentaron una puntuación compatible con cuadro depresivo. Se asoció a déficit de Noradrenalina y Serotonina. No hallamos correlación entre los niveles de IL-6, IL-1β y TNF-α con la puntuación en la GDS. La sintomatologÃÂa depresiva presenta caracterÃÂsticas similares a las depresiones vasculares.","Serrano GarcÃÂa, Montánchez Mateo, Franch Pato, Gómez MartÃÂnez, GarcÃÂa Vázquez, González RodrÃÂguez","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medcle.2020.11.013","20210310","Covid-19; Depression; IL-1β; IL-6; TNF-α; Vascular","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11775,""
"Survey of Mental Health of Dentists in the COVID-19 Pandemic in the UK","To assess the impact of work-related changes on the mental health (MH) of dentists during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. Dentists involved in certain treatments, for example, high-speed drilling procedures, generate infectious aerosols. These Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs) are at the highest risk of transmission of coronavirus. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of dentists in the UK were restricted from providing treatments to reduce the risk of viral transmission. Some of the dentists providing urgent dental treatment were involved in AGPs. Significant and sudden changes in the delivery of dental care in the current pandemic may have impacted the MH of dentists. An online survey was conducted, using validated tools to measure the MH symptoms and stress. Pearson's chi-squared test of independence was used for statistical analysis. Overall, 123 dentists participated in the survey. The prevalence of anxiety-related symptoms was 71% (95% CI 0.62-0.78), depression-related symptoms was 60% (95% CI 0.51-0.68), and stress was 92% (95% CI 0.86-0.96). Dentists working in the independent sector had more psychological symptoms compared with those in the public sector (<i>P = 0.014</i>). Working in the public sector appeared to have a protective effect. Almost all the dentists in this survey were experiencing MH symptoms and stress. Further research is needed to assess the long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on dentists.","Ranka, Ranka","https://doi.org/10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_401_20","20210310","Covid-19; dentist; mental health; pandemic; stress","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11776,""
"Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in a Patient with COVID-19","Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with a wide spectrum of cardiovascular (CV) manifestations. Primary cardiac manifestations of COVID-19 disease include acute coronary syndrome (ACS), myocarditis, and arrhythmias. Secondary cardiac involvement is usually due to a systemic inflammatory syndrome and can manifest as acute myocardial injury/biomarker elevation and/or heart failure (congestive heart failure). Elevated cardiac biomarkers indicate an unfavorable prognosis. Health-care systems of the world are rapidly learning more about the manifestations of COVID-19 on the CV system, as well as the strategies for the management of infected patients with CV disease. There is still a paucity of literature on the management of non-ST-segment elevation ACSs in the current literature. Herein, we report the case of a 53-year-old male patient, who presented with severe COVID-19 pneumonia deteriorating into adult respiratory distress syndrome requiring mechanical ventilation. The patient had a history of coronary artery disease. During the course of treatment, he developed sudden cardiac arrest with diffuse ST-segment depression, which was treated by percutaneous coronary intervention to the left anterior descending artery. The patient had a favorable outcome with excellent recovery from the disease.","Othman, Abid, Alibrahim, Abdulkarim, Abdelaty, Aboukamar, Arafah","https://doi.org/10.4103/HEARTVIEWS.HEARTVIEWS_151_20","20210310","Adult respiratory distress syndrome; COVID-19; non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction; percutaneous coronary intervention; sudden cardiac arrest","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11777,""
"Adaptation of the Social Distancing Scale in the Covid-19 Era: Its Association with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Resilience in Turkey","This study has two main objectives. The first aim is to adapt the social distancing scale (SDS) into Turkish. The second aim is to test the mediating roles of depression, anxiety, and stress on the relationship between social distance and psychological resilience. The sampling method of the study was revised as the snowball sampling. The study surveyed 843 people (481 female and 362 male) between the ages of 18 and 70 (average age 31.95) living in 51 different cities if Turkey. In the study, back-translation method was used to prepare the SDS-Turkish version. Confirmatory factor analysis results for the study showed that the single-dimension structure fits very well, as in the original form. Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient for the scale was calculated as 0.70. In line with the second aim of the study, the data were tested using a structural equation model analysis. Research results showed that depression, anxiety, and stress have a full mediator role in the relationship between social distancing and resilience for Turkish residents. In other words, this study eliminates social distancing's predictability of resilience by the insertion of the mediatory variable of depression, anxiety, and stress into the structural equation model.","Oral, Gunlu","https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-020-00447-1","20210310","Anxiety; Depression; Resilience; Social distancing; Stress","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11778,""
"Does Post-COVID-19 symptoms exist? A longitudinal study of COVID-19 sequelae in Wenzhou, China","We conducted a cohort of tracing discharge patients of COVID-19. We used the Mann Whitney U test, Dz test, or Fisher's exact test to compare differences between age groups and gender groups where appropriate. Our study provides insights into the nature and severity of medical conditions specific to survivors of COVID-19. It also highlights the potential mental health issues resulting from infectious disease outbreaks within communities. Objectifs: Nous avons suivi une cohorte de patients à la sortie du COVID-19.Matériaux et méthodes: Nous avons utilisé le test de Mann Whitney U, le test de Fisher² pour comparer les différences entre les groupes d’âge et de genre, le cas échéant.Résultats: Notre étude fournit un aperçu de la nature et de la gravité des troubles médicaux propres aux survivants du COVID-19.Conclusions: Elle met également en lumière les problèmes de santé mentale potentiels découlant des éclosions de maladies infectieuses dans les collectivités.","Zhou, Cai, Sun, Jing, Wang, Gamber, Fan, He","https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amp.2021.03.003","20210310","COVID-19; COVID-19, The novel Coronavirus; CT, computed tomography; PCL-C, PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version; PTSD; PTSD, Post-traumatic stress disorder; Post symptoms; SARS-CoV-2","PubMed","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11779,""
"Excessive Worrying as the Driving Force of Anxiety During the First COVID-19 Lockdown-Phase in Belgium","Since the WHO declared the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11, 2020, the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has profoundly impacted public health and the economy worldwide. But there are not the only ones to be hit. The COVID-19 pandemic has also substantially altered mental health, with anxiety symptoms being one of the most frequently reported problems. Especially, the number of people reporting anxiety symptoms increased significantly during the first lockdown-phase compared to similar data collected before the pandemic. Yet, most of these studies relied on a unitary approach to anxiety, wherein its different constitutive features (i.e., symptoms) were tallied into one sum-score, thus ignoring any possibility of interactions between them. Therefore, in this study, we seek to map the associations between the core features of anxiety during the first weeks of the first Belgian COVID-19 lockdown-phase (n = 2,829). To do so, we implemented, in a preregistered fashion, two distinct computational network approaches: a Gaussian graphical model (GGM) and a directed acyclic graph (DAG). Despite their varying assumptions, constraints, and computational methods to determine nodes (i.e., the variables) and edges (i.e., the relations between them), both GGM and DAG pointed to excessive worrying as a node playing an especially influential role in the network system of the anxiety features. Altogether, our findings offer novel data-driven clues for the ongoing field's larger quest to elucidate, and eventually alleviate, the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.","Alexandre Heeren et al.","https://share.osf.io/preprint/4607D-C22-F29","20210311","PsyArXiv|Psychiatry; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology|Anxiety Disorders; PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Clinical Psychology|Assessment; covid-19; gad; pandemic; lockdown; worry; gaussian graphical model; anxiety; directed acyclic graph; network approach to psychopathology; psychopathology","PsyArXiv","Undecided","","","","","","","","","","","","","False","False","","","","","False","False","False","","2021-03-11","",11780,""