Associations Between Postpartum Physical Symptoms and Breastfeeding Outcomes Among a Sample of U.S. Women 2–6 Months' Postpartum: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health threat and is by far the largest outbreak of atypical pneumonia, since the SARS outbreak in 2003. A range of psychiatric morbidities such as persistent depression, anxiety, panic attacks, delirium and suicidality were observed in the post infectious state across the world. Hence, the aim of the study was to understand the psychological status of the patients affected by COVID during their post-COVID follow-up period and to examine the socio-demographic and clinical factors associated with high psychological morbidity. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study conducted in the post-COVID follow up clinic, at a tertiary care hospital between the months of August - November 2020, using a semi structured proforma and rating scales such as Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) for depression, anxiety and insomnia, respectively. Results: The study results indicate that the prevalence of depression and anxiety among post-COVID-19 patients was 21.9% and 11.9%, respectively. Insomnia was observed among 21.7%Among various sociodemographic and clinical variables examined, it was observed that female gender, patients with ongoing stressors and patients with post-COVID-19 persistent physical symptoms were found to be associated with greater depression and anxiety among the study population. Conclusions: Persistent physical symptoms and ongoing life stressors are found to be associated with depression and anxiety among post-COVID-19 patients. Hence, periodic screening for individuals with persisting physical symptoms and care for the vulnerable population such as those with ongoing stressors will provide a significant advantage in the follow up of the mental health of the patients affected with COVID-19.

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Modifiable correlates of physical symptoms and health-related quality of life in patients with heart failure: A cross-sectional study

International Journal of Nursing Studies ◽

10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.03.005 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 51 (11) ◽

pp. 1482-1490 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Seongkum Heo ◽

Debra K. Moser ◽

Terry A. Lennie ◽

Mary Fischer ◽

Eugene Smith ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Patients With Heart Failure ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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Obesity associates with vasomotor symptoms in postmenopause but with physical symptoms in perimenopause: a cross-sectional study

BMC Women s Health ◽

10.1186/s12905-017-0487-7 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Seul Koo ◽

Younjhin Ahn ◽

Joong-Yeon Lim ◽

Juhee Cho ◽

Hyun-Young Park

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Vasomotor Symptoms ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Cross-sectional study of aggression against Spanish nursing personnel and effects on somatisation of physical symptoms

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034143 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. e034143 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

María del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes ◽

María del Mar Molero Jurado ◽

África Martos Martínez ◽

María del Mar Simón Márquez ◽

Nieves Fátima Oropesa Ruiz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Large Body ◽

Somatic Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Nursing Personnel ◽

Healthcare Sector ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Severe Problem ◽

Nursing Professionals

IntroductionViolence against nursing personnel in their place of work is a severe problem generating important consequences for these workers. Even though there is a large body of research on the subject, the emotional impact of aggression against healthcare workers continues to be debated.ObjectivesThe objective of this quantitative, observational cross-sectional study was to analyse the effects of aggression against nursing personnel and the mediating role of anxiety in somaticising physical symptoms.MethodThe sample was made up of 1357 nursing professionals who answered questionnaires evaluating their sensitivity to anxiety and the presence of somatic symptoms.ResultsOf the professionals who indicated that they had been the victims of aggression by family members or patients in the previous year, 52.8% said it had happened to them on one occasion, 25.2% had experienced two episodes, while 6.9% and 15.1% said they had undergone three or more aggressions, respectively. Although 89.3% of the professionals affected by acts of indicated that they had not undergone physical or psychological consequences, there was a higher prevalence of somatic alteration among workers who had been victims of violence in the workplace. Furthermore, aggression at work had a direct effect on physical somatisation, which in turn acted as a mediator in the level of anxiety of nursing professionals. Thus, aggression increased the level of anxiety of nurses through the appearance of somatic symptoms.ConclusionsThe results are discussed based on some of the consequences that appeared after episodes of aggression in the healthcare sector and their relationship.

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Evaluation of Physical Symptoms in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis

International Journal of Nephrology ◽

10.1155/2012/305424 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Ana Elizabeth Figueiredo ◽

Cate Goodlad ◽

Michelle Clemenger ◽

San San Haddoub ◽

Jacqueline McGrory ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Statistical Difference ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Loss Of Appetite ◽

Over Time

Introduction. Little is known about physical symptoms in peritoneal dialysis (PD) Patients. This study aims to determine the prevalence of symptoms (general and abdominal) in PD patients.Methods. A cross-sectional study, with subsequent followup, using an author-designed 21 symptoms questionnaire (15 nonabdominal and 6 abdominal). Each symptom was assessed on a scale 0–3 for severity (none–severe) and frequency (never–every day).Results. We studied 41 patients, mean age years, 56% male, 19.5% diabetics, and 51.5% on APD. Mean number of symptoms was and total symptoms score was with abdominal scores of . Most frequent symptoms were lack of energy, itching, cramps, poor sleep, and loss of appetite. A second evaluation in 20 patients disclosed no statistical difference between the first and second assessments, or between subgroups. Cramps were the only symptoms which decreased over time (). Lack of energy did not correlate with haemoglobin, neither did itching with phosphate level.Conclusions. Physical symptoms are frequent and troublesome; they relate to advanced kidney disease and not specifically to PD. Symptoms remain stable over time and do not appear to relate to dialysis parameter markers.

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Examining to what extent pregnancy-related physical symptoms worry women in the first trimester of pregnancy: a cross-sectional study in general practice

BJGP Open ◽

10.3399/bjgpopen19x101674 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. bjgpopen19X101674 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Melissa C Lutterodt ◽

Pernille Kähler ◽

Jakob Kragstrup ◽

Dagny R Nicolaisdottir ◽

Volkert Siersma ◽

...

Keyword(s):

General Practice ◽

Vaginal Bleeding ◽

First Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Pelvic Girdle Pain ◽

Pelvic Cavity ◽

Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

BackgroundWomen often wish to discuss their pregnancy symptoms with their GP. However, the two parties’ understanding of symptoms may not be aligned.AimTo examine to what degree a specific pregnancy-related symptom worried women in the first trimester and analyse the characteristics of the most worried women.Design & settingA cross-sectional study was performed in general practice in Denmark from 1 March 2015–15 August 2016.MethodWomen attending the first prenatal care visit completed a questionnaire about pregnancy-related physical symptoms and worries. Women were recruited from 125 GP practices and 294 GPs participated in the study. Further data were obtained from their pregnancy health record. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess the associations between the women’s worries and the severity of the symptoms, which were adjusted for age and parity.ResultsA total of 1508 women, aged 16–45 years, were included and 1455 completed the questionnaire. Nausea, vomiting, pelvic cavity pain, and back pain were the most common symptoms, and 88% reported having two or more symptoms simultaneously. Among the 1278 women reporting nausea, only 21% were worried, while 88% of the 252 women reporting vaginal bleeding were worried. Primigravidae (those pregnant for the first time) were significantly more worried about vomiting and nausea than multigravidae (those who have experienced pregnancy previously). Those aged >35 years were more worried about pelvic girdle pain and pelvic cavity pain than younger women.ConclusionPregnancy-related physical symptoms are frequent in the first trimester. The severity of worries depends on the symptom. Vaginal bleeding and pain give rise to the majority of severe worries, especially among young women.

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Estresse ocupacional em docentes do ensino fundamental de uma escola no sul do Brasil: Uma análise a partir de uma perspectiva de gênero

Education Policy Analysis Archives ◽

10.14507/epaa.25.2438 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

pp. 63

Author(s):

Marcus Levi Lopes Barbosa ◽

Denise Regina Quaresma da Silva ◽

Lisiane Machado de Oliveira Menegotto ◽

Ronei Saldanha Lopes

Keyword(s):

Elementary School Teachers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Rio Grande Do Sul ◽

Sectional Study ◽

School Teachers ◽

Work Time ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stress Symptoms

This study examines the occupational stress levels of elementary school teachers in the Municipal Education System of a city in the Vale dos Sinos (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil), and verifies its occurrence by gender, as well as by age and teaching work time. This quantitative, cross-sectional study evaluates the presence of stress on 50 adults through the LIPP - ISSL Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults (Lipp, 2000). The results show that the women in the study experienced more physical symptoms of stress than the evaluated men did. It also indicates that stress maybe a characteristic of the teaching activity, since it affects both younger and older faculty members, as well as professors at the beginning, middle and end of their careers.

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Psychological Morbidity Among Post-COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-sectional Study from Chennai, South India

INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEUROSCIENCES ◽

10.32746/ijmhns.2021.v4.i1.48 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (01) ◽

pp. 10-17

Author(s):

D. Devi ◽

V. Monica ◽

Ravi Santhosh ◽

Vijaya Raghavan ◽

P. Poornachandrika

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Panic Attacks ◽

Psychological Morbidity ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Results

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health threat and is by far the largest outbreak of atypical pneumonia, since the SARS outbreak in 2003. A range of psychiatric morbidities such as persistent depression, anxiety, panic attacks, delirium and suicidality were observed in the post infectious state across the world. Hence, the aim of the study was to understand the psychological status of the patients affected by COVID during their post-COVID follow-up period and to examine the socio-demographic and clinical factors associated with high psychological morbidity. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study conducted in the post-COVID follow up clinic, at a tertiary care hospital between the months of August - November 2020, using a semi structured proforma and rating scales such as Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) for depression, anxiety and insomnia, respectively. Results: The study results indicate that the prevalence of depression and anxiety among post-COVID-19 patients was 21.9% and 11.9%, respectively. Insomnia was observed among 21.7%Among various sociodemographic and clinical variables examined, it was observed that female gender, patients with ongoing stressors and patients with post-COVID-19 persistent physical symptoms were found to be associated with greater depression and anxiety among the study population. Conclusions: Persistent physical symptoms and ongoing life stressors are found to be associated with depression and anxiety among post-COVID-19 patients. Hence, periodic screening for individuals with persisting physical symptoms and care for the vulnerable population such as those with ongoing stressors will provide a significant advantage in the follow up of the mental health of the patients affected with COVID-19.

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A cross-sectional study on associations of physical symptoms, health self-efficacy and suicidal ideation among Chinese hospitalized cancer patients following diagnosis.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-21297/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Qingyi Xu ◽

Shuhua Jia ◽

Maiko Fukasawa ◽

Lin Lin ◽

Jun Na ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Epidemiological Studies ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background: Epidemiological studies have shown elevated suicide risk in cancer patients compare with the general population. This study was performed to examine the association between physical symptoms and suicidal ideation among Chinese hospitalized cancer patients and test the modifying effect of health self-efficacy on this association. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 544 cancer patients from oncology settings in two general hospitals in northeast China via face-to-face interviews. Suicidal ideation was measured by using four items from the Yale Evaluation of Suicidality scale, dichotomized into a positive and negative score. Multivariable logistic regression was applied to examine the impact of physical symptoms, health self-efficacy and their interactions on suicidal ideation.Results: We found a suicidal ideation rate of 26.3% in patients following cancer diagnosis. Logistic regression showed that insomnia (aOR=1.84, 95% CI 1.13 to 3.00, p =0.015), lack of appetite (aOR=2.14, 95% CI 1.26 to 3.64, p =0.005) were positively associated with suicidal ideation, low health self-efficacy showed a marginally significant exaggerating effect on the association between pain and suicidal ideation (aOR = 2.77, 95% CI 0.99 to 7.74, p =0.053), even after controlling for significant socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and depression. Conclusions: These findings demonstrate the associations between insomnia、lack of appetite and suicidal ideation and highlight the potential moderating role of health self-efficacy in the identification and prevention of suicide among cancer patients.

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