scholarly journals “Overrated Anxiety”——Impact of Corona Virus Disease 2019 Epidemic on Anxiety Levels of Chinese Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 251 ◽  
pp. 01073
Author(s):  
Ting Wang ◽  
Yuting Yang ◽  
Linna Na
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
P Value ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Public Health Emergencies ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Epidemic Area ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Although researches played an important role in the psychological impact of public health emergencies on medical staff and patients’ physical and mental health, few previous studies have directly investigated the psychological influence on the Chinese public of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study investigated 1503 participants from 29 provinces in China and drew the following conclusions: most (89.4%) participants were normal, the anxiety levels of women were significantly higher than that of men (p-value: < 0.01), people aged 18-25 had the highest levels of anxiety of any age group (p-value: < 0.001), people who had no contact with heavy epidemic area (Hubei Province in China) were found to have higher anxiety levels than people who contacted with heavy epidemic area (p-value: < 0.01). Female, higher educational level and no contact with heavy epidemic area were key risk factors which can predict higher anxiety levels. This study also verified the “psychological typhoon eye effect” and that the quarantine policy was reasonable. These empirical findings in this study could contribute to a better understanding of anxiety impact on the general population and provide empirical support for the mental health intervention work in the epidemic.

PENGARUH RELAKSASI BENSON TERHADAP TINGKAT KECEMASAN PENULARAN CORONA VIRUS DISEASE 2019 PADA MAHASISWA NERS TINGKAT III STIKES SANTA ELISABETH MEDAN TAHUN 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 29-42
Author(s):  
Samfriati S ◽  
Friska G ◽  
Lia Mayang S S
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Spread Rate ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Background: In the Covid-19 Pandemic era 2020, Covid-19 with its increasing spread rate even death in each individual can occur, this greatly affects the condition of students universally by experiencing annoyance, worry, fear, anxiety so that it can cause excessive anxiety. One of the techniques to reduce this level of anxiety is the Benson Relaxation, which can provide comfort and a sense of relaxation so that it can adapt well to the current environment. This Benson relaxation is a combination of deep breaths and elements of faith that give a feeling of calm, comfort and even confidence.Goals: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Benson Relaxation on the Anxiety Levels of Corona virus disease 2019 on nursing students level III of STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan 2020.Method: This study used a pre-experimental study with one group pre test and post test design. The instrument used was an anxiety level questionnaire, with 30 nursing students level III STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan. The research sample were 30 students, where the sample was used by using purposive sampling.Result: The results of the study p-value = 0.000 (P <0.05) indicate that Benson relaxation has an effect on the anxiety level of the third level of Nursing student STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan.Conclusion: This Benson relaxation technique is a good and appropriate relaxation to do at this time to reduce the level of anxiety in the respondent so that the respondent experiences a sense of calm and comfort. Respondents are expected to always apply this Benson relaxation to overcome the increasing increase in anxiety and can overcome the level of anxiety they are experiencing

Effect of Protection Articles of Nanomaterial Combined with Comfort Care on Mental Health of Patients with Corona Virus Disease 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 490-497
Author(s):  
Yantao Liu ◽  
Lita Yuan ◽  
Wen Shao ◽  
Man Liang
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Comfort Care ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
New Type

The outbreak of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) challenges medical systems in our country, and it also causes distress for infected patients. Care is required by patients with COVID-19. Quality care is important for protecting the physical and mental health of patients with COVID-19. Owing to the extremely infectious nature of COVID-19, patients are more sensitive when it concerns to protective articles. Safe and comfortable protection materials are conducive to the promotion of the physical and mental recovery of patients. Protection articles of nanomaterial (PAN), a new type of protection article, possesses bactericidal ability, and can help patients in resisting the invasion of external adverse substances. Hence, it is of great significance to probe into the effect of PAN combined with comfort care on the mental health of patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Comparisons between patients who use PAN and patients who used general articles were conducted in terms of negative emotions, self-efficacy, mental elasticity, coping style, and care evaluation. These comparisons revealed that PAN can greatly reduce patients' anxiety, depression, and negative emotions, and can also improve patients' self-efficacy and mental elasticity. Patients using PAN and patients using general protection articles were compared in terms of comfortable living, satisfaction with protection, and self-psychological evaluation prior to care. All patients' scores were improved following care, yet the scores of patients using PAN were significantly higher than those who used general protective articles. Hence, this study suggests that comfort care can effectively improve the mental health of patients. Comfort care along with the usage of PAN possesses better synergistic promotion ability.

scholarly journals Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Palestinian Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu-El-Noor NI ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
The Gaza Strip

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic became a global pandemic in early 2020. The pandemic has many impacts on people’s live posing a threat to their physical and mental health. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Palestinian nursing students residing in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Materials and Methods: A convenience sample of 345 nursing students from the Islamic University of Gaza completed on line questionnaire packet that included demographic data and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7). Results: Results from this study revealed that most of our participants were females (79.1%), single (82.3%), not working (90.4%) and having no chronic disease (94.8%). Variant levels of anxiety were reported by participants with 34.5% of them having mild, 31% moderate and 19.1% severe levels of anxiety. Levels of anxiety reported in this study were not impact by any study variables such as age, sex, study year, etc. Conclusions and Implications for Practice: The results of this study revealed high levels of anxiety among nursing students. The closure of the universities, the new experience of e-learning along with the multi-stressors already prevailing in the Gaza Strip have contributed to this high level of anxiety. Universities and the health care system in the Gaza Strip should pay attention to reduce anxiety levels among students. This could be approached by providing online training courses or setting channels of one-to-one online or phone counseling for students to alleviate negative psychological effects and to enhance mental health of students.

A Cross Sectional Study on Covid-19 Related Depression amongst the Population Working from Home during the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (14) ◽  
pp. 844-848
Author(s):  
Darshan Yallapp Jotibannad ◽  
Ayushi Devendra Singh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working From Home

BACKGROUND Covid-19 has detrimental effects on physical and mental health globally. A large number of people have developed psychological disorders due to the pandemic. This study was an attempt to explore the occurrence of depression and its severity level amongst the population who are working from home online during the pandemic period. METHODS A cross sectional online survey was conducted by sharing Zung self-administered depression questionnaire using Google form. Informed consent was obtained from 106 participants and snowball sampling technique was used in the study. Chisquare test and P-value were also calculated to determine the level of significance and association between different variables.c RESULTS Out of 106 participants, 5 (4.71 %) were found to have depression. Females were more affected than men; higher numbers came from those living in a joint family and those who were not married. CONCLUSIONS Our study highlighted the incidence of depression amongst the group working from home during the pandemic. It is the need of the hour to recognise the psychological impact of the pandemic on an peoples’ minds and help them seek immediate help from their nearest health centre to overcome the sufferings they go through. KEYWORDS Covid-19 Pandemic, Depression, Mental Health

scholarly journals Effects of COVID-19 on the economy and mental health of young people in South Africa: opportunities for strengthening social protection programmes by integrating mental health

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-204
Author(s):  
Alejandra Álvarez-Iglesias ◽  
Emily Garman ◽  
Crick Lund
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Young People ◽  
Child Support ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Employment Education

The majority of COVID-19 cases in sub-Saharan Africa are found in South Africa, where one third of young people are not in employment, education or training. As the world continues to fight the COVID-19 virus spread, an increasing volume of studies are analysing and trying to predict the consequences of the pandemic on the economy and on physical and mental health. This article describes the economic and psychological impact of COVID-19 in South Africa’s youth specifically, the efforts made to tackle these issues, and the opportunities to integrate mental health into the country’s social protection measures, such as the Child Support Grant.

When death strikes early as often will: How counsellors and schools can support grieving pupils and students

2021 ◽  
pp. 136548022199684
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Wango ◽  
Leila Mkameli Gwiyo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Life Event ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Death Of Parent

Death is inevitable and universal, and the corona virus disease has only further intensified a world of uncertainties as a result of frequent accidents, HIV/AIDS, cancer and natural disasters. Bereavement after any death is a potentially disruptive life event with consequences in physical and mental health, relationships and social functioning. Death is a rather odd, thought-provoking and challenging experience, particularly in the lives of children and adolescents. Death of parent/s, sibling, relative/s, teacher, classmate or friend is a relatively new and challenging phenomenon. Persons working with pupils and students, including teachers, counsellors, school chaplain and social workers, need to be prepared to offer help to those who experience bereavement. Death is unpredictable and may occur naturally, suddenly, or traumatically. In several instances, help is sometimes required in advance of bereavement in that the death may be anticipated such as instances of prolonged illness or following a fatal accident. In all cases, the role of the teacher and counsellor in the school is pivotal in supporting pupils and students who have been bereaved. This paper highlights the need to impart post-traumatic growth in bereft pupils and students in schools in order to cope with bereavement.

Impact of religious and spiritual beliefs on neuroendocrine function and health outcomes in breast cancer survivors

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jennifer M. Hulett
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Objective Evidence

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Background: Breast cancer survivors rely on religious and spiritual beliefs to cope with breast cancer survivorship. Previous data have shown that religious and spiritual beliefs were associated with health outcomes. However, a gap in the literature has been a lack of objective evidence linking psychosocial variables with physiological outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between and among religious and spiritual variables, subjective health outcomes, and neuroendocrine-mediated cortisol activity in breast cancer survivors. Design: This was an exploratory, feasibility, and cross-sectional studyMethod: Subjective measures were: religious/spiritual variables (Brief Multi-dimensional Measures of Religiousness/Spirituality), subjective health (SF-36v2 Health Outcomes), and personality traits (NEO-FFI-3 Personality Inventory). Objective measures included salivary cortisol, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and body mass index. The sample consisted of female breast cancer survivors (n=41). Results: Positive spiritual beliefs and forgiveness were related to better mental health. Positive congregational support was related to better physical and mental health. Positive spiritual experiences were associated with healthier cortisol activity patterns. Conscientiousness was associated with less healthy cortisol patterns. Subjective health perceptions were not associated with cortisol activity. Conclusion: Data supported a psychoneuroimmunological model of health in which spiritual variables were related to subjective health outcomes. Positive spiritual beliefs and conscientiousness were associated with neuroendocrine-mediated cortisol activity; although, more empirical support is required.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on mental health among health care workers during the outbreak of Corona Virus Disease 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 102111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenpeng Cai ◽  
Bin Lian ◽  
Xiangrui Song ◽  
Tianya Hou ◽  
Guanghui Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of general population of Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-261
Author(s):  
Muhammad Afzal ◽  
Dr. Hameed Mumtaz Durrani ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Imran Sohail
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
P Value ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Comorbid Disease ◽  
The Mean

Objective: To ascertain the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of general population of Pakistan. Study design: Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. Place and Duration of study: The participants in the study were selected from community population of Islamabad in a period of two months from 15th May to 15 July 2020. Patients and Methods: A total of 278 participants were selected for this study. All the participants were given structured questionnaire consisting on demographic information HADS scoring system to calculate depression and anxiety. HADS consists of 14 questions, each of which is scored 0–3. The possible scores for depression and anxiety ranged 0-21. Higher scores indicate increased severity of anxiety or depression. A cut off value of 8 or more was used to identify the anxiety and depression.  Results: The mean age was 33.42 ± 9.67 years and 148 (53.2%) were males. Among these participants 238 (85.6%) were resident of urban area, and 167 (60.1%) were married. Most of the participants were graduate 102 (36.7%). Thirty-six (12.9%) participants had a known patient of Covid-19 in their family or friends. Most of the participants 196 (70.5%) had no any comorbid disease. The mean anxiety score was noted to be 6.47 ± 5.51 and mean depression score was 6.65 ± 4.17. History of any comorbid disease showed a highly significant (p-value < 0.01) association with anxiety and depression score. Conclusion: To minimize the effect of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health of general population attention should be given to vulnerable groups like males, middle age adults, less educated and unemployed persons especially the people with chronic comorbid disease. Keywords: Covid-19, Mental health, General population, Anxiety, Depression

scholarly journals Child and Adolescent Anxiety as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Luo ◽  
Alfred Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Therapeutic Options ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Adolescent Anxiety ◽  
Global Health Issue

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has spread, so has the psychological impact of the disease been felt worldwide. Among the various types of psychological problems that are caused by COVID-19, anxiety poses a great threat to the physical and mental health of children and adolescents. With an aim of advancing the current work of diagnosing and treating child and adolescent anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this chapter discusses this noticeable global health issue focusing on the following key parts: possible etiology, clinical characteristics, diagnosis and available therapeutic options.

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