scholarly journals Longitudinal effects of U.S. students’ reentry shock on psychological health after returning home during the COVID-19 global pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 82 ◽  
pp. 298-310
Author(s):  
Alice Fanari ◽  
Chris Segrin
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Returning Home ◽  
Longitudinal Effects ◽  
Reentry Shock

scholarly journals Perspective Chapter: Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasfiye Bayram Değer
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Satisfaction Of Needs ◽  
Health And Well Being

COVID-19, the viral pneumonia seen in China towards the end of 2019, was declared a global pandemic in March 2020 since it spread almost all over the world. While such pandemic situations that are concerned with public health cause a sense of insecurity, confusion, loneliness and stigmatization among individuals, it can result in economic losses, closure of workplaces and schools, insufficient resources for medical needs and inadequate satisfaction of needs in societies. The economic crisis, which is one of the most important problems in pandemic periods, and the concomitant uncertainties can also cause suicidal thoughts. As a result, how the society responds psychologically during epidemics has an important role in shaping the spread of the disease, emotional difficulties and social problems during and after the epidemic. It often appears that no resources are allocated to manage, or at least mitigate the effects of epidemics on psychological health and well-being. In the acute phase of the epidemic, health system administrators prioritize testing, preventing contagion and providing patient care, but psychological needs should not be disregarded either.

scholarly journals About Psychological Adaptation of Medical Universities Students to the Process of Distance Learning During the Pandemic of the New Coronavirus Infection

2021 ◽  
pp. 133-144
Author(s):  
Dmitrii Valerievich Sudakov ◽  
Oleg Valerievich Sudakov ◽  
Natalia Vladimirovna Iakusheva ◽  
Artiom Nikolaevich Shevtsov ◽  
Evgenii Vladimirovich Belov
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Psychological Adaptation ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Almost All

This work is devoted to some aspects of the psychological adaptation of students of a medical university to the distance learning process during a pandemic of a new coronavirus infection. The presented research is relevant for several reasons, the leading of which are: the ongoing reform of the education and health care systems in our country – both of which affect students of medical universities and various aspects of their educational activities, including their psychological adaptation to it; as well as the global pandemic of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 that emerged in 2020, as a result of which, almost all scientists at various levels around the world were forced to switch to distance learning. The purpose of this work was to identify and analyze some elements of psychological adaptation of students directly to the distance learning process. The objects of the study were 200 men and women, students of the medical faculty. A certain interest in the study is also due to the fact that the same students were involved in it for 2 semesters (spring and autumn) of 2020. In order to track the development of their possible adaptation mechanisms to distance learning, the level of anxiety, both personal and situational, was determined; identified various depressive states; determined the reasons for the main fears and concerns, both directly to the period of an unfavorable epidemiological situation, and to the distance learning process itself. The main points of psychological adaptation were identified, with the identification of factors contributing to them. This work is of certain interest for all higher school teachers involved in the educational process with students, as well as for psychologists and all kinds of researchers dealing with the psychological health of students.

scholarly journals CONSEQUENCES OF CRITICALLY CONSTANT INTERACTIONS WITH A SMARTPHONE IN A PANDEMIC

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Olga Alekseevna Lopatina ◽  
Dmitry Sergeevich Efremov
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
The Body ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Potential Harm ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
On Line ◽  
Statistical Results

In this article, the author examines the importance and necessity of protecting physicaland psychological health by controlling the use of mobile phones and smartphones in a pandemic, aswell as ways to counter potential harm to human life. The study of the problem was carried out at thelocal level, the main sources were on-line questioning of students, scientific research related to thegeneral problem considered in this work. An analysis of the statistical results of a survey of universitystudents will be carried out, which made it possible to identify a deterioration in the situation in thecontext of a global pandemic, as a result of which, educational institutions change the full-time formof education to on-line, which increases the number of forced calls to the device, which, togetherwith self-isolation, results in spending time with these gadgets to a new, higher level. The influenceof electromagnetic radiation on human health, the effect of the screen parameters and the timeallocated to the device on the visual system, as well as the likely consequences, the possible effect onthe cervical spine and deviations in the psychological health of a person will be considered. Topicallyrelevant scientific articles of other researchers and authors are analyzed, as well as some data fromopen sources. The result of the work is to consider the main vectors of influence on the body andpropose a number of significant solutions to reduce the harm done to the human body as a whole,which is necessary due to the increase in the number of requests, the lack of knowledge in this topicin a pandemic and the uncontrolled use of smartphones. Conclusion: according to the results of theanalysis of scientific works and the statistical result of the survey of students, it was revealed that inthe context of a general pandemic, the harm caused by mobile devices and smartphones increasesdue to an increase in the time of use, both forced and voluntary. Based on the results of the studiescarried out, it can be argued that control of the correct use of the electronic devices discussed in thearticle will lead to a partial parry of possible such damage, both physical and psychological, which isespecially important in a pandemic.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and female immigrant caregivers in Spain: Cohabiting during lockdown

2021 ◽  
pp. 135050682110175
Author(s):  
Rocío de Diego-Cordero ◽  
Lorena Tarriño-Concejero ◽  
María Ángeles Lato-Molina ◽  
Mª Ángeles García-Carpintero Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Domestic Workers ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Female Immigrant ◽  
The Family ◽  
American Immigrant ◽  
Female Immigrants ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Depth Interviews

From a gender perspective, female immigrant domestic caregivers have been particularly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic: first, as female immigrants, and second, due to their work within the domestic care sector, which has been so badly affected in this pandemic. This study investigates the emotions and experiences of 15 female Latin American immigrant domestic workers, caregivers in five Andalusian cities (Seville, Cádiz, Málaga, Huelva and Córdoba) (Spain) who were cohabiting with their employees/patients during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, using qualitative research through in-depth interviews and life stories. The results show the moral debt accrued by the caregivers with the family who employ them, while worsening the physical and psychological health of many of the caregivers, due to both work overload and fear of the global pandemic.

scholarly journals Quarantine Effect on Psychological Health Among People of Karachi, Pakistan Due to Pandemic of COVID-19.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabeea Rizwan ◽  
Areeba Shaikh ◽  
Shama Razzak ◽  
Sadaf Naqvi ◽  
Rosheena Nabeel Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
World Health ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Nation States ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Background: The coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) pandemic has been substantially affecting the life of people worldwide, especially when World Health Organization declared it as a global pandemic in the second week of March 2020. It produced momentous anguish throughout the biosphere. Apart from the increased in COVID infested reports, it instigated a considerable disturbance to psychological healthiness in the affected nations. Many nation states across the world, had executed a countrywide constrainment on all human activities and jobs to control the spread of the virus. The present study is an attempt to find out psychological distress among people residing in Pakistan during the lockdown.Methods: Four hundred and forty three participants that were inhabitants of Karachi, Pakistan were asked to complete questionnaire. It was conducted online to maintain quarantine effect including questions about symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and family affluence according to Depression anxiety and stress scale 21 (DAAS-21 scale). Selection of participants was done by consecutive sampling method.Results: The results indicated that people who were economically weak and unstable to endure the lockdown were generally affected. While awareness and fear of getting COVID-19 affluence was found to be negatively correlated with stress, anxiety, and depression. Among gender females were experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression more than males and the most affected age group were adults. Conclusion: Moderate depression, severe anxiety and lower level of stress was seen in the population of Karachi during sudden first lockdown due to spread of COVID-19. Government officials and other establishments may take the support and corporation of professionals related to psychiatry and psychotherapy to assist in overwhelming the psychosocial problems among the homeland related to COVID-19 lockdown.

scholarly journals Psychological and Mental Health Issues During SARS-CoV-2 Global Pandemic: A Critical Analysis

Coronaviruses ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahmeena Khan ◽  
Iqbal Azad ◽  
Alfred J. Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Critical Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Thomson Reuters ◽  
Media Reports

Introduction: With the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 in Wuhan, China during December, 2019, presently over 200 countries have been facing gruesome health effects of the deadly virus with cases and casualties on the rise. So far no concrete medicinal drug or vaccine has been developed to check the lethal viral infection, henceforth authorities have emphasized on practicing social distancing and imposed strict lockdowns forcing people to confine in their homes. Material and Methods: This review is aimed to analyze the effects on mental health and well being during the pandemic. The studies cited in the review have been sourced from journals, books and digital media reports. The research papers indexed in databases such as PUBMED, SCOPUS, INDEX COPERNICUS, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ABSTRACTS, MEDLINE, EMBASE, EBSCO, DOAJ and THOMSON REUTERS have been reviewed and included in the review. Results and Conclusion: The coronavirus mayhem has not only posed a threat to human health, but also jolted different aspects of society including mental and psychological health. Loss of freedom, boredom, fear and angst are some of the mild psychological effects, whereas rise in domestic violence and suicidal tendencies are the more serious consequences reported from different parts of the world during the lockdown period. This article is a comprehensive analysis of the effects on mental and psychological well being during this critical time. Strategic measures to be adopted by individuals and administration to cope up with the situation are also suggested as it should be an immediate priority to address the overall distress caused by the pandemic in public.

scholarly journals The longitudinal effects of midwife‐led postnatal debriefing on the psychological health of mothers

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Selkirk ◽  
Suzanne McLaren ◽  
Alison Ollerenshaw ◽  
Angus J. McLachlan ◽  
Julie Moten
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Longitudinal Effects

scholarly journals Psychological Health and its Correlates during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Pakistan: A Survey of Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-169
Author(s):  
Dr Ivan Suneel ◽  
Dr Elizabeth Schwaiger ◽  
Dr Abia Nazim ◽  
Shiza Khaqan ◽  
Afshi Yahya Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Difficult Situations

With the outbreak of a global pandemic, people were faced with many difficulties such as financial and health issues, including psychological problems. There was a sharp rise in mental health issues as people were advised to observe social distancing resulting in social isolation. The present study examined three measures of psychological distress among the undergraduate student population: depression, anxiety, and stress. It also sought to study differences in academic years and gender on measures of psychological distress. A convenient and snowball sample of 1032 undergraduate students, aged between 17 and 25 years (M=21.81, SD = 1.99), filled out a survey. DASS – 21 was used to collect data on depression, anxiety, and stress among students. Descriptive statistics showed mild to normal levels of stress (M = 9.64), anxiety (M = 8.17) and depression (M = 9.05). Independent t-tests revealed significantly higher levels of psychological distress among women compared to men. Further, a one-way ANOVA and post hoc analyses showed that only juniors had significantly higher levels of stress compared to freshmen. Factors such as social support and religion have been discussed as possible explanations for lower levels of psychological distress in the overall student population. This research highlights resilience among students and future research should focus on investigating the factors which can help in dealing with difficult situations.  

Assessment of Cognitive-Communicative Disorders of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Sustained in Combat

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Parrish ◽  
Carole Roth ◽  
Brooke Roberts ◽  
Gail Davie
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Patient Questionnaire ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Test Protocol ◽  
Communication Deficits

Abstract Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is recognized as the signature injury of the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, yet there remains limited understanding of the persisting cognitive deficits of mTBI sustained in combat. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have traditionally been responsible for evaluating and treating the cognitive-communication disorders following severe brain injuries. The evaluation instruments historically used are insensitive to the subtle deficits found in individuals with mTBI. Objectives: Based on the limited literature and clinical evidence describing traditional and current tests for measuring cognitive-communication deficits (CCD) of TBI, the strengths and weaknesses of the instruments are discussed relative to their use with mTBI. It is necessary to understand the nature and severity of CCD associated with mTBI for treatment planning and goal setting. Yet, the complexity of mTBI sustained in combat, which often co-occurs with PTSD and other psychological health and physiological issues, creates a clinical challenge for speech-language pathologists worldwide. The purpose of the paper is to explore methods for substantiating the nature and severity of CCD described by service members returning from combat. Methods: To better understand the nature of the functional cognitive-communication deficits described by service members returning from combat, a patient questionnaire and a test protocol were designed and administered to over 200 patients. Preliminary impressions are described addressing the nature of the deficits and the challenges faced in differentiating the etiologies of the CCD. Conclusions: Speech-language pathologists are challenged with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating the cognitive-communication deficits of mTBI resulting from combat-related injuries. Assessments that are sensitive to the functional deficits of mTBI are recommended. An interdisciplinary rehabilitation model is essential for differentially diagnosing the consequences of mTBI, PTSD, and other psychological and physical health concerns.

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