Suicidal Ideations and Behaviors in victims of cyberbullying

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M Abdelsamea ◽  
D. M Elserafy ◽  
R Naguib ◽  
K. H Omran
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Study ◽  
Anxiety Symptom ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Suicide Probability Scale ◽  
Effects Of Bullying ◽  
Young Adult Population

Abstract Background Involvement in bullying as well as cyberbullying has been identified as a risk factor for depression and anxiety symptom as well as suicide ideation/behavior. Results from community samples suggest that youth who are bullied, are at an elevated risk for suicidal thoughts, attempts, and completed suicides. Statistically both victims of cyberbullying as well as offenders proved to be much more likely to have attempted “bullycide,” the act of committing suicide due to the effects of bullying, than youth who had not been affected. The Aim of this study To determine the correlation between being a cyberbullying victim and suicidal ideation and/or behavior in adults and young adult population. Patients and Methods This is a cross-sectional, analytical study that includes 408 subjects of both genders of online social-media above the age of 18. All subjects have been screened using GHQ28 for the exclusion of mental illness at the time of study. Then subjects completed Cyberbullying Self Rated Questionnaire (CBQ) and Suicide Probability Scale (SPS) both in Arabic. Results suicidal probability was found to be increased proportionately in a statistically significant way with the degree of exposure to cyberbullying. Conclusion There is a significant increase in suicidal ideations/behaviors among cyberbullying victims whom have been exposed to higher levels of cyberbullying, even in the absence of major psychiatric disorders.

Proneness to Boredom Mediates Relationships Between Problematic Smartphone Use With Depression and Anxiety Severity

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 707-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jon D. Elhai ◽  
Juanita K. Vasquez ◽  
Samuel D. Lustgarten ◽  
Jason C. Levine ◽  
Brian J. Hall
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Anxiety Symptom ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Problematic Smartphone Use ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
Boredom Proneness

Research demonstrates that depression and anxiety symptom severity are related to problematic smartphone use (PSU). However, less is known about variables mediating these relationships. This study aimed to test whether proneness to boredom increased PSU. We also tested whether boredom proneness mediates relations between both depression and anxiety symptom severity with PSU. Using a cross-sectional design, we surveyed 298 American college students about their frequency of smartphone use, levels of PSU, depression, anxiety, and boredom proneness. Using structural equation modeling, we modeled depression and anxiety symptom severity predicting boredom proneness, in turn predicting levels of PSU and smartphone use frequency (SUF). Results demonstrate that boredom proneness predicted PSU, but not SUF. Boredom proneness mediated relations between both depression and anxiety symptom severity with PSU levels (but not usage frequency). We discuss the phenomenon in terms of depressed or anxious college students having difficulty attending to their schoolwork, subsequently experiencing boredom, and engaging in PSU to relieve their boredom.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Depression and Anxiety in the Adult Population of Qatar in the First Year of the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from an Online Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salma M. Khaled ◽  
Iman Amro ◽  
Lina Bader ◽  
Peter Woodruff ◽  
Majid A Alabdulla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Prior History ◽  
First Year ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background: There is limited data from Arabic-speaking countries on risk factors for depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Country-specific data is necessary given differences in culture, demographics, COVID-19 infection and mortality rates.Aim: To identify factors associated with symptoms of depression-anxiety in the adult population of Qatar during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.Method: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in Qatar between July and December 2020 after the first COVID-19 wave and before the beginning of the second wave. Depression-anxiety was defined as a cut-off of 20 or higher on the PHQ-ADS scale. Results: Of 1138 participants, 71.05% were female, 69.0% Arabs, and 70.0% Non-Qataris. 77% were < 40 years (the median age in Qatar is 32 years). In a fully-adjusted model, six variables were significantly associated with PHQ-ADS; Arab ethnicity (OR=1.67, p=0.026), never married (OR=2.04, p < 0.001 (versus married), prior history of psychiatric disorder (versus no history) (OR=1.76, p=0.039), increased worries due to social media use for COVID-related news/updates (OR=1.72, p=0.003), those with a history of COVID-19 (OR=1.76, p=0.039), loneliness (OR=1.91, p < 0.001), and lower levels of religiosity (OR=0.96, p=0.039). These associations also pertained in the reduced model, with exception of religiosity which was only marginally statistically significant (OR=0.97, p=0.055).Conclusions: The potential risk factors identified may assist with anxiety and depression prevention in future COVID-19 waves, and similar crises, and assist with early intervention to treat sufferers.

scholarly journals An Online Study of Suicidality and its Determinants among Nigerian Young Adults Resident in China During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-267
Author(s):  
T. Opakunle ◽  
O. Aloba ◽  
M. Adebisi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
Young Adult Population

Objective: The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has affected millions of people globally. This has subsequently triggered diverse mental health  challenges. This study examined the prevalence as well as the determinants of suicidality among Nigerian young adults resident in China.Method: This is an online-based cross-sectional survey involving 364 Nigerian young adults in China. Sociodemographic and suicidality related  variables were collected. The respondents also completed the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire and the 5-item Brief Symptom Rating Scales.Results: The prevalence rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt as a result of the pandemic were 8.2% and 2.5% respectively. A total of 188(51.6%) respondents had anxiety. Suicidality was associated with anxiety and psychological distress.Conclusion: Suicidality is relatively common among the Nigerian young adult population in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health interventions in terms of screening for suicidality and its determinants may need to be developed for Nigerian young adults in China during this pandemic. Keywords: Suicidality, Suicidal ideation, Suicide attempt, Covid-19 pandemic, Nigerian adults

scholarly journals Prevalence and Correlates of Individuals Screening Positive for Depression and Anxiety on the PHQ-4 in the German General Population: Findings from the Nationally Representative German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 7865
Author(s):  
André Hajek ◽  
Hans-Helmut König
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
General Adult Population ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Probable Depression

Our aim was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of probable depression and anxiety in the general adult population in Germany. Repeated cross-sectional data (i.e., cross-sectional data observed at different time points: year 2012 and year 2014) were derived from the innovation sample of the German Socio-Economic Panel, a population-based study of German households. The validated Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4) was used to measure probable depression and anxiety. In the analytical sample, n equaled 2952 individuals. According to the PHQ-4 cut-off values, 10.4% of the individuals had probable depression and 9.8% of the individuals had probable anxiety. Regressions revealed that the likelihood of depression was positively associated with lower age (OR: 0.98 (95% CI: 0.98–0.99)), being unmarried (and living together with spouse) (OR: 0.75 (0.58–0.98)), worse self-rated health (OR: 1.99 (1.73–2.27)), and more chronic diseases (OR: 1.18 (1.07–1.31)). Furthermore, the likelihood of anxiety was positively associated with being female (OR: 1.36 (95% CI: 1.04–1.76)), lower age (OR: 0.98 (95% CI: 0.97–0.99)), low education (medium education, OR: 0.69 (0.50–0.95)), worse self-rated health (OR: 2.00 (1.74–2.30)), and more chronic diseases (OR: 1.15 (1.03–1.27)). The magnitude of depression and anxiety was highlighted. Clinicians should be aware of the factors associated with probable depression and anxiety.

scholarly journals Gender Violence in the Women of Azogues

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
María de los Ángeles Estrella-González ◽  
Isabel Cluet de Rodríguez ◽  
Paola Elizabeth Pérez-Uchuari ◽  
Mónica Viviana Siguenza-Bermeo ◽  
Andrés Alexis Ramírez-Coronel
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Gender Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Young Adult Population ◽  
Level Of Instruction

- Gender violence is an issue that generates worldwide impact, in addition to being a public health problem, since there are high levels of patrimonial, psychological, physical and sexual violence that occur daily and are not reported due to fear, omission and Justification, that is why the importance of carrying out this research is born. Describe gender violence in women who attend the Health Center No. 1 of Azogues. Non-experimental study of descriptive, analytical, prospective and cross-sectional type with a quantitative approach. The participants were Women 15 to 49 years of age who went to an outpatient clinic. A survey was designed that included sociodemographic factors and consisted of 27 questions, which collected data on the types of patrimonial, psychological, physical and sexual violence. Results were obtained from 351 women who made up the established sample, where more than 50% belonged to the young adult population, they showed patrimonial violence 22.5%, Psychological 45.6%, Physical 20.8% and sexual 13, one%. There is a level of positive significance between age and patrimonial, psychological and physical violence, marital status with all types of violence and the level of instruction with a level of negative significance related to patrimonial, psychological and physical violence.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF ELEVATED RESTING HEART RATE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
Atta Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Resting Heart Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Young Adult Population ◽  
Important Correlation ◽  
Near Future

OBJECTIVE To investigate the frequency of elevated resting heart rate among young adult population of ZCRS. METHODOLOGY This cross sectional study was conducted at a private sector University with 363 participants, within age group of 18-30, under consideration. The participants underwent an assessment of heart rate at rest with pulse oximeter, height and weight by stadiometer. IBM SPSS version 20 with a Confidence interval of 95% was used for the statistical analysis. The association of elevated Resting Heart Rate and Body Mass Index was assessed. In addition to this gender association elevated were also evaluated. RESULT The incidence of Elevated RHR with a mean of 95.30 ± 3.25 was found to be 27.04 percent. Also, 22.44 percent of participants had their heart rate with a mean heart rate of 108.40 ± 6.69 in the tachycardia category, which showed the increased risk of CVD events in the near future. In BMI’s view, there was no important correlation found between RHR and BMI jointly and in individual classifications (P>0.05). CONCLUSION The results revealed that resting heart rate was elevated among half of the population that may be a risk factor for cardiovascular events in future. KEYWORDS Heart rate, elevated resting heart rate, RHR, Cardiovascular Disease, Young Adults, risk factors modification

scholarly journals Níveis de ideação suicida associados ao uso de álcool

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-161
Author(s):  
Clara Santos ◽  
Claudete Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Stressful Event ◽  
Source Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinically Significant

Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre ideación suicida y consumo de alcohol en una población adulta atendida en atención primaria de salud en Teresina / Piauí / Brasil, de junio a septiembre de 2019.Material y método: Estudio observacional, analítico y transversal realizado con 380 adultos en 11 Unidades Básicas de Salud. La población de origen estuvo constituida por 14.062 adultos de 20 a 59 años, registrados en el sistema de información e-SUS de los Equipos de Salud de la Familia. La recolección de datos se realizó entre junio y septiembre de 2019, con aplicación de un cuestionario sociodemográfico, Escala de Ideación Suicida de Beck y Prueba de Identificación de Desórdenes por Uso de Alcohol.Resultados: La prevalencia de ideación suicida en la muestra fue del 17,9%. Entre estos, el 39,7% tiene ideación suicida clínicamente significativa. El consumo de alcohol por personas con ideación suicida fue del 42,6% y con ideación suicida clínicamente significativa del 44,4%. En individuos con probable dependencia, hubo un aumento en la prevalencia de ideación suicida e ideación suicida clínicamente significativa, 33,3% y 16,7%, respectivamente. No tener pareja tenía 1,4 veces más posibilidades de tener ideación suicida y un historial de discriminación 1,9 posibilidades más. Haber tenido un evento estresante aumenta las posibilidades de tener ideas suicidas clínicamente significativas en 3,1 veces y de problemas con el sueño en 2,9 veces.Conclusión: El estudio mostró que el consumo de alcohol influyó en la presencia de ideación suicida e ideación suicida clínicamente significativa en la muestra. Objective: To analyze the association between suicidal ideation and alcohol use in an adult population assisted in primary health care in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, from June to September 2019.Material and Method: This is an observational, analytical and cross-sectional study conducted with 380 adults in 11 Basic Health Units. The source population consisted of 14,062 adults aged 20 to 59 years, registered in the e-SUS information system of the Family Health Teams. Data collection took place between June and September 2019, using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation, and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test.Results: The prevalence of suicidal ideation in the sample was 17.9%. Among these, 39.7% had clinically significant suicidal ideation. The prevalence of alcohol use by people with suicidal ideation was 42.6%, and 44.4% used alcohol among those with clinically significant suicidal ideation. There was an increase in the prevalence of suicidal ideation (33.3%) and clinically significant suicidal ideation (16.7%) in individuals with possible dependence. Those who did not have a partner were 1.4 times more likely to have suicidal ideation. Those with a history of discrimination were 1.9 times more likely to have suicidal ideation. Having a stressful event increased the chances of clinically significant suicidal ideation by 3.1 times and problems with sleep by 2.9 times.Conclusion: The study showed that alcohol use influenced suicidal ideation and clinically significant suicidal ideation in the sample. Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre ideação suicida e uso de álcool em população adulta atendida na atenção primária à saúde de Teresina/Piauí/Brasil, no período de junho a setembro de 2019. Material e Método: Estudo observacional, analítico e transversal realizado com 380 adultos em 11 Unidades Básicas de Saúde. A população fonte constou de 14.062 adultos de 20 a 59 anos, cadastrados no sistema de informação e-SUS das Equipes de Saúde da Família. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre junho e setembro de 2019, com aplicação de questionário sociodemográfico, Escala de Ideação Suicida de Beck e Alcohol Use Desorders Identification Test. Resultados: A prevalência de ideação suicida na amostra foi 17,9%. Dentre estes 39,7% apresentam ideação suicida clinicamente significante. O uso de álcool por pessoas com ideação suicida foi de 42,6% e com ideação suicida clinicamente significante de 44,4%. Em indivíduos com provável dependência observou-se um aumento na prevalência de ideação suicida e ideação suicida clinicamente significante, 33,3% e 16,7%, respectivamente. Não ter companheiro apresentou 1,4 vezes mais chances de presença de ideação suicida e histórico de discriminação 1,9 mais chances. Ter tido evento estressor aumenta as chances de ideação suicida clinicamente significante em 3,1 vezes e problemas com sono em 2,9 vezes. Conclusão: O estudo mostrou que o uso de álcool exerceu influência para presença de ideação suicida e ideação suicida clinicamente significante na amostra.

scholarly journals Depressive and Anxiety Symptom Assessment in Adults with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Wadha K. Almeshari ◽  
Alanoud K. Alsubaie ◽  
Reham I. Alanazi ◽  
Yara A. Almalki ◽  
Nazish Masud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Anxiety Symptom ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Background. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathic disorder commonly affecting women in the reproductive age. These women have a possibility of developing depression and anxiety due to biochemical changes, concerns regarding physical appearance, and social pressure from infertility. Thus, the connection between PCOS, anxiety, and depression has a possible impact on patients’ quality of life. This study is aimed at assessing depression and anxiety symptoms among PCOS patients and their association with different socioeconomic aspects. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess depression and anxiety symptoms on 250 PCOS patients which were selected through consecutive sampling technique. Arabic versions of the HAM-A and HAM-D questionnaires were used alongside a demographic sheet to determine the socioeconomic and fertility status. Results. Prevalence of anxiety symptoms was reported among 100 (40%) of women and was found to be significantly higher in single women with a prevalence of 59 (48%) ( χ 2 = 5.8 , p value <0.01). Also, lower-income status and unemployment were associated with a significantly higher prevalence of anxiety 18 (67%) ( χ 2 = 10.3 , p value =0.03) and 71 (45%) ( χ 2 = 4.5 , p value =0.03) women, respectively. Depressive symptoms were reported among 122 (49%) participants. Conclusion. Single marital status, low income, and unemployment were predictors of anxiety. Tension was noted to be the most common anxiety symptom among participants while depressed mood and psychological anxiety were the most reported depressive symptoms. It is important to note the link between anxiety, PCOS, and depression when deciding treatment plans for affected women.

FC23-01 - Affective temperament and and attachment - also a study about depression and anxiety in a young adult population

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1939-1939
Author(s):  
R.C. Cordeiro
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Affective Temperament ◽  
Young Adult Population ◽  
Mother Attachment ◽  
Psychological Dimensions

IntroductionThe transition from adolescence into adulthood is a stage of human development characterized by a broad change of physical and psychological dimensions.Objectives and aimsTo examine the associations between affective temperaments (depressive, cyclothymic, hyperthymic, irritable and anxious) and attachment styles in a population of adolescents and young adults.MethodSample: 760 nursing students from 4 Higher Schools. Data was collected by a self-report questionnaire, with several measures: Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego (TEMPS-A), (Akiskal & Akiskal, 2005a, Figueira et al., 2008), the Intimate Friendship Scale (Sharabany, 1994; Cordeiro, 2007), Father/Mother Attachment Questionnaire - QVPM, Version IV (Matos & Costa, 2001a), Love Attachment Questionnaire - QVA, Version III (Matos & Costa, 2001b), Beck Depression Inventory (Beck, 1967; Vaz Serra & Pio de Abreu, 1973ab) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory - STAI - Forms Y-1 and Y-2 (Spielberger, Gorsuch & Lushene, 1997, Silva & Campos, 1998, Santos & Silva, 1997).ResultsThe participants are mostly female (83.3%) with an average age of 21.3 years.The dominant affective temperament for the total of the studied population was the depressive temperament but the results suggested a balance between anxious and irritable temperaments and also between depressive and cyclothymic temperaments.ConclusionThe attachment to a best friend has shown to be associated with anxious temperament. All temperaments were associated with several factors of attachment to the mother, the father or to love peers.A correlation between temperament and anxiety and between temperament and depressive symptoms were also found.

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