scholarly journals Cross-sectional and longitudinal association of non-exercise estimated cardiorespiratory fitness with depression and anxiety in the general population: The HUNT study

2019 ◽  
Vol 252 ◽  
pp. 122-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Shigdel ◽  
Brendon Stubbs ◽  
Xuemei Sui ◽  
Linda Ernstsen
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Longitudinal Association ◽  
Hunt Study

scholarly journals The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak: A Nationwide Survey in Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Shahriarirad ◽  
Amirhossein Erfani ◽  
Keivan Ranjbar ◽  
Amir Bazrafshan ◽  
Alireza Mirahmadizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
General Population ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Of Death

Abstract Background: Disease outbreak not only carries the risk of death to the public due to the infection, but it also can lead to unbearable psychological impact on the mental health of the individuals. This study aims to explore and evaluate the burden of psychological problems on the Iranian general population during the outbreak of COVID-19.Method: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted among the general population of Iran age 15 and above. Demographic variables, depression, and anxiety symptoms were evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and General Anxiety Disorder-7 questionnaires.Results: Among the 8591 participants, the mean age was 34.37 (±11.25) years and 66.4% were female while 33.6% were male. Based on our results, 1295 (15.1%) and 1733 (20.1%) of the general population clinically significant depressive and anxiety symptoms respectively. Based on the demographic variables, female gender was associated with a higher risk for developing depression and anxiety symptoms, whereas getting information about the disease from medical journals and articles, being older, and being married were considered as associated protective factors. In terms of depression, being a healthcare worker was an associated risk factor. On the other hand, for anxiety, having higher education was a protective factor while a higher number of individuals in a household was considered as a risk factor.Conclusions: This study identified a major mental health problem in the Iranian population during the time of the COVID-19 outbreak. Therefore, establishing a targeted mental health support program during the time of public emergencies, such as the disease outbreak, is advised.

scholarly journals The Mental Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak: A Population-Based Survey in Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Shahriarirad ◽  
Amirhossein Erfani ◽  
Keivan Ranjbar ◽  
Amir Bazrafshan ◽  
Alireza Mirahmadizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
General Population ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Of Death

Abstract Objective: Disease outbreak not only carries the risk of death to the public due to the infection, it also endures an unbearable psychological impact on the mental health of the individuals. This study aims to explore and evaluate the burden of psychological problems on the Iranian general population during the outbreak of COVID-19.Method: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted among the general population of Iran age 15 and above. Demographic variables, depression, and anxiety symptoms were evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and General Anxiety Disorder-7 questionnaires.Results: Among the 8591 participants, the mean age was 34.37 (±11.25) years and 66.4% were female while 33.6% were male. Based on our results, 1295 (15.07%) and 1733 (20.17%) of the general population had depression and anxiety respectively. Based on the demographic variables, Among the risk factors for both anxiety and depression, one could name female gender, whereas getting information about the disease from medical journals and articles, being older and being married were considered as protective factors. In terms of depression, being a non-healthcare worker was a risk factor. On the other hand, for anxiety, having higher education was a protective factor while a higher number of individuals in a household was considered as a risk factor.Conclusions: This study identified a major mental health problem in the Iranian population during the time of the COVID-19 outbreak. Therefore, establishing a targeted mental health support program during the time of public emergencies, such as the disease outbreak, is advised.

scholarly journals “Mental health status of the general population, healthcare professionals, and university students during 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak in Jordan: a cross-sectional study”

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdallah Y Naser ◽  
Eman Zmaily Dahmash ◽  
Rabaa Al-Rousan ◽  
Hassan Alwafi ◽  
Hamzeh Mohammad Alrawashdeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
University Students ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Study Participants

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe emergence of COVID-19 global pandemic coupled with high transmission rate and mortality has created an unprecedented state of emergency worldwide. This global situation may have a negative impact on the psychological well-being of individuals which in turn impacts individuals’ performance.MethodsA cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted in Jordan between 22nd and 28th of March 2020 to explore the mental health status (depression and anxiety) of the general population, healthcare professionals, and university students during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were used to assess depression and anxiety among the study participants. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of depression and anxiety.ResultsThe prevalence of depression and anxiety among the entire study participants was 23.8% and 13.1%, respectively. Anxiety was most prevalent across university students 21.5%, followed by healthcare professionals 11.3%, and general population 8.8%. Females among healthcare professionals and university students, divorced healthcare professionals, pulmonologists, and university students with history of chronic disease were at higher risk of developing depression. Females, divorced participants among the general population, and university students with history of chronic disease and those with high income (≥1500 JD) were at higher risk of developing anxiety.ConclusionsDuring outbreaks, individuals are put under extreme stressful condition resulting in higher risk of developing anxiety and depression particularly for students and healthcare professionals. Policymakers and mental healthcare providers are advised to provide further mental support to these vulnerable groups during this pandemic.

Vitamin D and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the General Population: A Systematic Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 87 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 330-341
Author(s):  
Omid Eslami1 ◽  
Farzad Shidfar1 ◽  
Maryam Akbari-Fakhrabadi2
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
General Population ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Mesh Terms ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

Abstract. Background: Up to now, the association between vitamin D and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is still inconsistent and there is a lack of a comprehensive review on this topic. Aim: To systematically review the literature including both observational studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the association between vitamin D and CRF in the general population. Methods: The literature was investigated by exploring databases of PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus and ISI Web of Science as well as a manual search up to April 2017 by using related MeSH terms and key words. All the English-language articles that were conducted in the general population without any restriction on age range of participants and date of publication were included in the study. Results: Among the 731 records which were found initially, a total of 20 articles including 18 cross-sectional studies and 2 RCTs fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Among the cross-sectional studies, findings on the association between serum 25(OH) D and CRF were incongruent. Additionally, studies which had reported significant results varied remarkably in terms of sample size, study population and the effect size of the association. In addition, RCTs found no significant improvement in CRF following vitamin D supplementation. Conclusion: Overall, evidence from cross-sectional studies does not support a strong association between vitamin D and CRF, although a number of studies demonstrated modest positive associations. Furthermore, limited RCTs did not confirm such an association. Further high quality research is needed to obtain a definite conclusion on this topic. “

Symptoms of depression and anxiety during adult life: evidence for a decline in prevalence with age

1998 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 1321-1328 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. HENDERSON ◽  
A. F. JORM ◽  
A. E. KORTEN ◽  
P. JACOMB ◽  
H. CHRISTENSEN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Population ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Adverse Life Events ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Striking Change

Background. To test the hypothesis that the prevalence, in the general population, of symptoms of depression and anxiety declines with age.Methods. A general population sample of 2725 persons aged 18 to 79 years was administered two inventories for current symptoms of depression and anxiety, together with measures of neuroticism and of exposures that may confer increased risk of such symptoms.Results. Symptoms of depression showed a decline with age in both men and women. For anxiety, the decline was statistically significant for women but not consistently so for men. For the risk factors examined, there was a decline with age in the neuroticism score, the frequency of adverse life events, being seriously short of money and having had parents who separated or divorced. Further analysis showed that the association between age and a declining symptom score cannot be entirely attributed to these risk factors, with the single exception of neuroticism. The latter is itself likely to be contaminated by current symptoms.Conclusion. Unless these findings are due to bias in the sample of those who agreed to participate, they add to the evidence that symptoms of depression and to a lesser extent of anxiety decline in prevalence with age. Some risk factors also decline with age. It now has to be determined if these cross-sectional observations are also to be found in longitudinal data; and what process may underlie this striking change in mental health during adulthood.

scholarly journals ANXIETY-DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS IN THE GENERAL POPULATION DURING A PERIOD OF CONFINEMENT IN MOROCCO

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 280-288
Author(s):  
Stati Soukaina ◽  
◽  
Kharbach Ahmed ◽  
Tbatou Leila ◽  
Khalouk Aouatif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Professional Life ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Site ◽  
Moroccan Population

Summary:Facedwith the spread of the coronavirus, the Moroccan population is in confinement, thisperiod of confinement isdifficult to live for all and especially for somevulnerable people, they are worried for theirhealth and that of theirfamilies, and theyriskhavingpsychologicalrepercussionsanxio- depressive, whichnegatively influences theirsocio-professional life. Objective: to measure the degree of depression and anxiety in the general population during a period of confinement Method: cross-sectional, descriptive and analyticalstudyconductedfrom 30 April to 10 August 2020, using a questionnaire, including the BECK scales for depression, the GAD (GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder) for anxiety Results: 632 responseswerecollected, of which 70.8% werewomen, 40.9% werebetween 18 and 30 yearsold, 47.8% were single, 76% hadhighereducation, 14.4% had a psychiatrichistory. 64.8% of the participants haddepression, of which 28.6% hadmilddepression, 24.3% hadmoderatedepression, 11.9% hadseveredepression and 8.3% hadanxiety. Age, presence of children, marital status, agreement to confinement, workduring confinement and type of occupation;presented a statisticallysignificantdifferencewith a P <0.005 between the 2 groups presenting or not a depression. Univariatelogisticregressionanalysisshowedthat the presence of anxiety (OR = 7.307; 95% CI: 2.4977 -21.379), and physicalpresence at the work site compared to the non-work group (OR = 0.5097; 95% CI: 0.2728 -0.950) wereindependentlyassociatedwith the occurrence of depression. Conclusion: Exploration of depression and anxietyconcludedthattherewas a definite impact of containment on the general population in Morocco. Research data are needed to developstrategies to reducepsychological impacts and psychiatricsymptomsduring the epidemic.

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