A cross-sectional study on maternal anxiety levels after cytomegalovirus screening

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-245
Author(s):  
Kanako Uehara ◽  
Masatoki Kaneko ◽  
Ayaka Matsuoka ◽  
Mana Kuroki ◽  
Toshio Minematsu
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Maternal Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Uncertain crisis time affects psychosocial dimensions in beta-thalassemia patients during Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910532110499
Author(s):  
Chiara Cerami ◽  
Gaia Chiara Santi ◽  
Irene Sammartano ◽  
Zelia Borsellino ◽  
Liana Cuccia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Beta Thalassemia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Chronic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Habits ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Psychosocial variables are key factors influencing the delicate equilibrium of chronic patients during crisis time. In this study, we explored distress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, coping strategies, and changes in life habits in 43 beta-thalassemia patients and 86 controls during Covid-19 pandemic. Patients showed higher anxiety levels and a predominant transcendent coping profile compared to controls. Patients significantly differed from controls in outdoor habits. Social isolation and habits changes in uncertain life-threaten situations as Covid-19 pandemic are particularly detrimental in fragile beta-thalassemia patients. Structured support interventions are needed to promote well-being in the Covid-19 era.

scholarly journals Anxiety Levels of Doctors Working in Kolkata during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
Ankush Banerjee ◽  
Bobby Paul ◽  
Aparajita Dasgupta ◽  
Madhumita Bhattacharyya ◽  
Lina Bandyopadhyay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
High Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Study Participants

Introduction: Doctors are amongst the major frontline health-care providers combating the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation. This overwhelming burden has not only resulted in physical exhaustion but also taken a toll on their mental health. It is thus important to determine the anxiety levels among doctors working in Kolkata and identify its associated factors which can serve as important evidence for promotion of mental well-being among them. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was done through online social media platform-based survey from August to October 2020, in Kolkata, among 313 doctors. Levels of anxiety was assessed by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale (modified for COVID-19 pandemic). Univariate and multivariable logistic regression was done to find out the association of risk factors with high anxiety levels among the study participants. Results: Among 313 study participants,31.9% had mild, 22% moderate and 6.4% had severe anxiety levels. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that younger age, female gender, working in government sector, presence of associated co-morbid medical condition, working as designated frontline COVID-19 health-care worker, working in increasing number of high-risk areas in the health facility, poor quality of available personal protective equipment and increasing number of difficulties faced while working had significant association with high anxiety levels. Conclusion: Present study showed that considerable proportion (28.4%) of doctors had high anxiety levels. Maintaining appropriate COVID-19 protocols at the workplace, periodic health check-up to detect co-morbidity at the earliest, counseling services with particular attention to female providers would add on to betterment of their mental health.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic and Maternal Psychological Wellbeing During the Malaysian Movement Control Order: A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aida Kalok ◽  
Syarifah Aminah Syed Anwar Aly ◽  
Rahana Abdul Rahman ◽  
Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy ◽  
Shalisah Sharip
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Maternal Anxiety ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Expectant Mothers ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Maternal Wellbeing

Background: COVID-19 pandemic had resulted in nationwide lockdown as a disease control measure. Potential harm to self and baby due to COVID-19 infection as well as uncertainties about delivery are among contributors to maternal anxiety. We aimed to assess the prevalence of psychological distress among pregnant women during the Malaysian Movement Control Order (MCO).Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and June 2020 in a teaching hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A self-administered electronic questionnaire was distributed which included the following; (1) Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS 21), (2) Short Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (SWEMWBS), (3) MCO effect questionnaire, and (4) newly designed COVID-19 pregnancy-related anxiety. Chi-square test and logistic regression were performed to determine significant associations whilst mean scores comparison were conducted through Mann-Whitney-U-test.Results: Four hundred and fifteen women were included in the final analysis. The prevalence of psychological distress among our cohort was 14.7%; with a two-fold increase of risk among the non-Malays (AOR 1.98, 95% CI 1.00–3.89) whilst a greater number of social support showed a protective effect (AOR 0.51, 95%CI 0.28–0.92). Malay ethnicity (p < 0.001) alongside greater household income (p = 0.014) were positive predictors of a higher sense of maternal wellbeing. Multiparous women and those of higher economic status experienced the more negative effect of the MCO. Around 88% of our women reported a higher level of COVID-19 pregnancy-related anxiety. Younger (p = 0.017) and first-time mothers (p = 0.039) were more likely to be anxious. Although adequate maternal knowledge on COVID-19 was associated with a greater sense of maternal wellbeing (p = 0.028), it was also linked to a higher level of COVID-19 related anxiety (AOR 3.54, 95% 1.29–9.70).Conclusion: There was a relatively low prevalence of psychological distress among expectant mothers in Malaysia during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Expectant mothers should receive accurate and reliable information on the effect of COVID-19 on pregnancy to relieve some maternal anxiety. Maternal health screening is important to identify individuals who would benefit from extra support and mental health intervention, especially in prolonged lockdown.

Anxiety Levels Among Female Iranian Health Care Workers During the COVID-19 Surge: A Cross-sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Mahbod Kaveh ◽  
Venus Hajaliakbari ◽  
Fateme Davari-Tanha ◽  
Shokoh Varaei ◽  
Mahsa Ghajarzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Anxiety Levels

scholarly journals Are anxiety levels associated with the decision to participate in a Swedish colorectal cancer screening programme? A nationwide cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. e025109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Wangmar ◽  
Ann-Christin von Vogelsang ◽  
Rolf Hultcrantz ◽  
Kaisa Fritzell ◽  
Yvonne Wengström ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Crc Screening ◽  
Screening Participation ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Randomised Controlled

ObjectivesColorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes are commonly challenged by low uptake, limiting their potential to reduce CRC burden. We aimed to investigate anxiety levels related to the decision to participate or not in CRC screening among screening participants and non-participants. Further to explore associations between higher anxiety levels related to the decision and individuals’ characteristics.DesignA nationwide cross-sectional study conducted with individuals included in a national randomised controlled CRC screening trial, the Screening of Swedish Colons (SCREESCO).ParticipantsA total of 1409 individuals, 60–62 years, recruited from SCREESCO during 2015–2016 participated in the study; 1256 had participated in CRC screening (faecal immunochemical test: n=958; colonoscopy: n=298) and 153 had declined screening participation.MeasuresAnxiety levels were assessed with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) S-Anxiety Scale. Health literacy (HL) was assessed with the Swedish Functional and Communicative and Critical Health Literacy Scales.ResultsAltogether, 79% of survey participants reported lower anxiety levels regarding their CRC screening decision (STAI S-Anxiety <40). Anxiety levels did not differ between screening participants and non-participants (mean STAI S-Anxiety score=34.1 vs 33.9, p=0.859). The odds of reporting higher anxiety levels increased by female sex (OR=1.37; CI 1.04 to 1.80; p=0.025) and previous faecal sampling (OR=1.53; CI 1.14 to 2.05; p=0.004), and decreased if living with partner (OR=0.65; CI 0.48 to 0.88; p=0.005), working (OR=0.72; CI 0.53 to 0.96; p=0.027) or having sufficient HL (functional: OR=0.49; CI 0.33 to 0.73, p≤0.001; communicative and critical: OR=0.55; CI 0.38 to 0.82; p=0.003).ConclusionsAnxiety levels did not differ between screening participants and non-participants. Higher anxiety scores were associated with certain characteristics. Interventions accounting for these characteristics can be applied to reduce anxiety and facilitate programme acceptance.Trial registration numberNCT02078804; Results.

scholarly journals The Death Anxiety Level of Nurses During The COVID-19 Pandemic And Its Effect On The Fear Level Of Their Children Aged 6-10 Years

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deniz Yiğit ◽  
AYFER ACIKGOZ
Keyword(s):  
Death Anxiety ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Fear Level ◽  
High Death ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Introduction: Nurses provide long-term care to patients diagnosed or suspected of COVID-19 during the epidemic. This situation may cause nurses to experience more fear and death anxiety and increase the fear levels of their children. This study was conducted to determine the effect of death anxiety levels of nurses on the fear level of their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out online with 362 nurses. Data were collected using an introductory information form, the Death Anxiety Scale, and the Children’s Fear Scale. Results: It was found that the death anxiety levels of nurses and fear levels of their children were high. It was determined that the children of nurses who had high death anxiety had higher fear levels. Conclusions: The findings emphasize the importance of screening nurses’ death anxiety and children’s fear levels during the pandemic period and providing psychological support when necessary. Keywords: COVID-19, Pandemic, Nurse, Child.

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