PCOS SEVa: High prevalence of anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia in people with PCOS suggesting we need to rethink how we screen and manage emotional wellbeing in people with PCOS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghnaa Hebbar ◽  
Nawal Zia ◽  
Jameela Sheikh ◽  
Saskia Wicks ◽  
Sindoora Jayaprakash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Body Dysmorphia ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Prisoner’s insomnia prevalence, insomnia associated factors and interventions with sleep as an outcome: a review and narrative analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Griffiths ◽  
Farah Hina
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Randomised Control Trials ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Purpose Insomnia is highly prevalent in prisoners. The purpose of this paper is a review of research evidence on interventions with sleep as an outcome (2000 to 2020) and rates of insomnia prevalence and associated factors in prisons (2015 to 2020). Design/methodology/approach An internet-based search used Medline, PubMed, PsycINFO (EBSCOhost), Embase, Web of Science and Scopus. Seven interventions and eight sleep prevalence or sleep-associated factor papers were identified. Findings Intervention research was very limited and the quality of the research design was generally poor. Interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), yoga and mindfulness can be beneficial in a prison setting. This review identified a high prevalence of insomnia in prisons across the world, which was supported by recent evidence. Factors associated with insomnia include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorder and pain. Research limitations/implications There is a need for appropriately powered randomised control trials of CBT-I in prisons and a need to use objective measures of sleep quality. Originality/value Due to a lack of an up-to-date review, this paper fulfils the need for a review of the evidence on interventions in prison settings with sleep as an outcome, rates of insomnia prevalence and associated factors in prisons.

scholarly journals Gambaran Kualitas Hidup pada Pasien Diabetik Retinopati Berdasarkan Tingkat Keparahan Visus

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Novita Dhewi Ikakusumawati ◽  
Dewi Magistasari ◽  
Novena Adi Yuhara ◽  
Tri Murti Andayani ◽  
Supanji Supanji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Utility Score ◽  
Microvascular Complications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) which incidence increases with the high prevalence of DM. The presence of these complications will affect quality of life, especially vision-related. The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of life in RD patients assessed using the VFQ-25 and EQ-5D questionnaires, and to determine the of quality of life based on the visual acuity (VA) severity. This study was an observational study in outpatient with diabetic retinopathy during October 2018 – Januari 2019 period, in RSUP dr. Sardjito and RS Mata Dr. YAP, Yogyakarta. The design of this study was cross sectional which observed quality of life and vision. Quality of life was measured by specific for vision instrument (NEI-VFQ-25)  and  generic instrument  (EQ-5D-5L). The number of patients in this study were 100 patients with an average age of 55 years, the most frequent type of RD was 84% proliferative RD. The average quality of life scores in RD patients measured using the VFQ-25 and EQ-5D utility questionnaires were 64.1 ± 16.2 and 0.61 ± 0.24, respectively. Based on VFQ-25, the most affected subscales were driving, dependence, and role difficulties subscale. Meanwhile, domains that have the most problems with the EQ-5D were pain / discomfort and anxiety / depression (78%). The total VFQ-25 score decreased with increasing visual severity, i.e. normal / mild (n = 19) 73.50 ± 15.08; moderate (n = 15) 68.14 ± 15.33; and severe (n = 66) 60.48 ± 15.64. The EQ-5D utility score showed a similar pattern, with scores of 0.66 ± 0.27 (normal / mild); 0.65 ± 0.22 (medium); and 0.59 ± 0.24 (severe); respectively. The higher severity of visual acuity so the quality of life become lower.

Look of Life

2020 ◽  
pp. 364-375
Author(s):  
Vittoria Sichi ◽  
Giacomo Ercolani ◽  
Luca Franchini ◽  
Luca Golfari ◽  
Silvia Varani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Pain Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
At Home

The use of virtual reality (VR) shows promising results in improving the emotional wellbeing of cancer patients, reducing anxiety, depression, and pain symptoms. No data exist concerning the use of VR in cancer patients assisted at home. The ANT Foundation decided to conduct a pilot study to test the use of VR in cancer patients assisted at home. Fifty-eight ANT patients were randomized and assigned to a control group that didn't use VR devices and to an experimental group that used them. The primary objective of the pilot study was to determine whether VR device could be a viable instrument in homecare patients. Furthermore, the aim of the study was to discover if VR could have beneficial effects on patients' quality of life as well as discover which kind of videos were more effective. The innovative aspect of this study was to test the use of VR directly at home of patients, proposing a use of VR that is compatible with the needs and the daily rhythms of families, and investigating its effectiveness through appropriate validated psychometric questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Everyday Discrimination and Relation with Wellbeing among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Adults in Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6577
Author(s):  
Katherine Thurber ◽  
Emily Colonna ◽  
Roxanne Jones ◽  
Gilbert Gee ◽  
Naomi Priest ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
High Discrimination ◽  
Torres Strait ◽  
Everyday Discrimination

Discrimination is a fundamental determinant of health and health inequities. However, despite the high prevalence of discrimination exposure, there is limited evidence specific to Indigenous populations on the link between discrimination and health. This study employs a validated measure to quantify experiences of everyday discrimination in a national sample of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Australia’s Indigenous peoples) adults surveyed from 2018 to 2020 (≥16 years, n = 8108). It quantifies Prevalence Ratios (PRs) and 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs) for wellbeing outcomes by level of discrimination exposure, and tests if associations vary by attribution of discrimination to Indigeneity. Of the participants, 41.5% reported no discrimination, 47.5% low, and 11.0% moderate-high. Discrimination was more commonly reported by younger versus older participants, females versus males, and those living in remote versus urban or regional areas. Discrimination was significantly associated in a dose-response manner, with measures of social and emotional wellbeing, culture and identity, health behaviour, and health outcomes. The strength of the association varied across outcomes, from a 10–20% increased prevalence for some outcomes (e.g., disconnection from culture (PR = 1.08; 95% CI: 1.03, 1.14), and high blood pressure (1.20; 1.09, 1.32)), to a five-fold prevalence of alcohol dependence (4.96; 3.64, 6.76), for those with moderate-high versus no discrimination exposure. The association was of consistent strength and direction whether attributed to Indigeneity or not—with three exceptions. Discrimination is associated with a broad range of poor wellbeing outcomes in this large-scale, national, diverse cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults. These findings support the vast potential to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ wellbeing, and to reduce Indigenous-non-Indigenous inequities, by reducing exposure to discrimination.

Effects of nomophobia on anxiety, stress and depression among Saudi medical students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Nusrat Bano ◽  
Muhammad Anwar Khan ◽  
Uzma Asif ◽  
Jennifer de Beer ◽  
Hawazen Rawass ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Severe Anxiety ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract Objective: To assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress in medical students, and to analyse effects of demographics and nomophobia on depression, anxiety and stress. Method: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from April 1 to May 23, 2019, and comprised male and female medical students aged 19-25 years. Data was collected using a demographic information form, the 21-item depression, anxiety and stress scale and the 20-item nomophobia questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS 20. Results: Of the 230 students, 108(47%) were boys and 122 (53%) were girls. The overall mean age was 21.93+1.80 years. Anxiety, depression and stress was reported in 168 (74.6%), 158 (70.2%) and 127 (55.9%) of the students. Extremely severe anxiety, depression and stress were self-reported by 92 (40.9%), 38 (16.8%) and 16 (7.04%) students. There was a significant difference in the distribution of subjects within different levels of anxiety across gender (p<0.05).  Higher anxiety and stress scores were observed in 78 (33.9%) students with severe nomophobia. Differences in the levels of anxiety and stress with regards to type of residence and nomophobia levels were significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: There was high prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress associated with gender, nomophobia levels and residence type. Key Words: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Medical, Nomophobia.

scholarly journals Internalising Symptoms: An Antecedent or Precedent in Adolescent Peer Victimisation

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne Lester ◽  
Julian Dooley ◽  
Donna Cross ◽  
Thérèse Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Critical Time ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Causal Pathways ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Peer Victimisation

The transition period from primary to secondary school is a critical time in adolescent development. The high prevalence of adolescent mental health problems makes understanding the causal pathways between peer victimisation and internalising symptoms an important priority during this time. This article utilises data collected from self-completion questionnaires four times over 3 years from 3,459 students’ aged 11–14 to examine directional relationships among adolescents as they transition from primary to secondary school, and investigates gender differences in these associations. The findings suggest depression in males is both a precedent and antecedent for victimisation over the transition period, whereas for females depression is an antecedent only. Anxiety is a both a precedent and antecedent for victimisation for males and females. To maintain emotional wellbeing and prevent peer victimisation, interventions prior to and during this transition period are critical, especially among adolescents experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Look of Life

2019 ◽  
pp. 262-270
Author(s):  
Vittoria Sichi ◽  
Giacomo Ercolani ◽  
Luca Franchini ◽  
Luca Golfari ◽  
Silvia Varani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Pain Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
At Home

The use of virtual reality (VR) shows promising results in improving the emotional wellbeing of cancer patients, reducing anxiety, depression, and pain symptoms. No data exist concerning the use of VR in cancer patients assisted at home. The ANT Foundation decided to conduct a pilot study to test the use of VR in cancer patients assisted at home. Fifty-eight ANT patients were randomized and assigned to a control group that didn't use VR devices and to an experimental group that used them. The primary objective of the pilot study was to determine whether VR device could be a viable instrument in homecare patients. Furthermore, the aim of the study was to discover if VR could have beneficial effects on patients' quality of life as well as discover which kind of videos were more effective. The innovative aspect of this study was to test the use of VR directly at home of patients, proposing a use of VR that is compatible with the needs and the daily rhythms of families, and investigating its effectiveness through appropriate validated psychometric questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.

PCOS SEVa: High prevalence anxiety and body dysmorphia in women with PCOS in the UK and India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghnaa Hebbar ◽  
Salomi Shaikh ◽  
Nawal Zia ◽  
Jameela Sheikh ◽  
Saskia Wicks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Prevalence ◽  
Body Dysmorphia ◽  
The Uk

Increased anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Results from blue morpho survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jameela Sheikh ◽  
Meghnaa Hebbar ◽  
Nawal Zia ◽  
Saskia Wicks ◽  
Sindoora Jayaprakash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Body Dysmorphia ◽  
Anxiety Depression

scholarly journals High prevalence of fatigue in contemporary patients with multiple sclerosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 205521732199982
Author(s):  
Line Broch ◽  
Cecilia Smith Simonsen ◽  
Heidi Øyen Flemmen ◽  
Pål Berg-Hansen ◽  
Åshild Skardhamar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disease Modifying Drugs ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Objective The prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS)-related fatigue may have changed due to new diagnostic criteria and new disease modifying drugs. We aimed to assess the prevalence of fatigue in a contemporary MS cohort, and to explore associations between fatigue and clinical and demographic factors. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of the MS population in three Norwegian counties. Fatigue was assessed with the Fatigue Scale for Motor and Cognitive Functions (FSMC). We also assessed self-reported anxiety, depression and daytime sleepiness. Results The response rate was 64% (1599/2512). The mean age of the participants was 52 ± 13 years, median EDSS was 2.5 (IQR 1.5-3.0) and median disease duration from onset was 16 years (IQR 8-25). We found a prevalence of fatigue of 81%. Women had a higher prevalence of fatigue than men (83% vs 78%, p = 0.02). The prevalence increased with age (p < 0.001) and with increasing disease severity (p < 0.001), but in multivariate analyses, only sex and disease severity remained independent determinants of fatigue. Anxiety, depression, and daytime sleepiness were more prevalent in patients with fatigue than in those without fatigue (all p-values < 0.001). Conclusion The prevalence of fatigue is high in contemporary patients with MS. Fatigue is associated with female sex and level of disability, as well as with anxiety, depression and excessive daytime sleepiness.

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