Prevalence and related risk factors of psychotic symptoms among inpatients infected with COVID-19 during the second wave pandemic

Abstract Background Possibility of psychotic symptoms and related risk factors among the normal person and infected patients during the outbreak of COVID-19 has been widely investigated in previous studies. With the arrival of the second wave of the epidemic in many countries around the word, the accordingly mental health outcomes were unclear yet, especially the mental health outcomes among infected patients. It aims to explore the prevalence of and related risk factors associated with psychotic symptoms in COVID-19 infected inpatients during the second wave. Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in five isolated wards of a designated hospital in Beijing, China, from 1 July to 15 July, 2020. The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I) was conducted to assess the psychiatric disorders, and a serious of scales was used to measure self-reported psychotic symptoms and psychosomatic factors. Multivariate regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors associated with psychotic symptoms. Results Among 199 infected participants, the prevalence of generalized anxiety symptoms is 51.3%, of depressive symptoms 41.2%, of PTSD symptoms 33.6%. Loneliness, hope, coping strategies, history of mental disorders were shared risk or protective factors across several psychotic symptoms. Perceived impact by COVID-19 is the specific risk factor associated with state anxiety symptoms. Conclusions The prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSS/PTSD is high among infected inpatients during the second wave of pandemic in Beijing. Clinical doctors must realize that infected inpatients during the second wave of pandemic are likely to suffer from depressive disorder, anxiety disorders and PTSS/PTSD, as well as some neuropsychiatric syndromes. Specific mental health care is urgently needed to help inpatients cope with the virus during the second wave of pandemic.

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Prevalence of psychiatric diagnosis and related psychopathological symptoms among patients with COVID-19 during the second wave of the pandemic

Globalization and Health ◽

10.1186/s12992-021-00694-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zhiyang Zhang ◽

Yi Feng ◽

Rui Song ◽

Di Yang ◽

Xuefei Duan

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Posttraumatic Stress ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Psychopathological Symptoms ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Related Risk ◽

Shared Risk ◽

Second Wave

Abstract Background The possibility of psychopathological symptoms and related risk factors among normal persons and patients infected during the outbreak of COVID-19 has been widely investigated. The mental health outcomes of the second wave of the pandemic remain unclear, especially those of patients with an infection. Thus, this study aims to explore the prevalence of and related risk factors associated with psychopathological symptoms among patients infected with COVID-19 during the second wave. Method A cross-sectional survey was conducted in five isolated wards of a designated hospital in Beijing, China, from July 1 to July 15, 2020. The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) was conducted to assess psychiatric disorders, and a series of scales were used to measure self-reported psychopathological symptoms and psychosomatic factors. Multivariate regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors associated with psychopathological symptoms. Results Among 119 participants with infections, the prevalence of generalized anxiety symptoms (51.3%), depressive symptoms (41.2%), and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS)/posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms (33.6%) was observed. Loneliness, hope, coping strategies, and history of mental disorders were the shared risk or protective factors across several psychopathological symptoms. The perceived impact of COVID-19 is the specific risk factor associated with state anxiety symptoms. Conclusions The prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSS/PTSD is high among patients with infections during the second wave of the pandemic in Beijing. Clinical doctors must realize that these patients will probably experience depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and PTSS/PTSD, as well as some neuropsychiatric syndromes. Specific mental health care is urgently required to help patients manage the virus during the second wave of the pandemic.

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COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures impact on mental health among the general population in Italy. An N=18147 web-based survey

10.1101/2020.04.09.20057802 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

Rodolfo Rossi ◽

Valentina Socci ◽

Dalila Talevi ◽

Sonia Mensi ◽

Cinzia Niolu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

General Population ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Adjustment Disorder ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

Italian Population ◽

Web Based ◽

Related Risk

AbstractBackgroundThe psychological impact of the COronaVIrus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and lockdown measures on the Italian population are unknown.The current study assesses rates of mental health outcomes in the Italian general population three to four weeks into lockdown measures and explores the impact of COVID-19 related potential risk factors.MethodsA web-based survey spread throughout the internet between March 27th and April 6th 2020. 18147 individuals completed the questionnaire, 79.6% women.Selected outcomes were post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), depression, anxiety, insomnia, perceived stress and adjustment disorder symptoms (ADS). Seemingly unrelated logistic regression analysis was performed to identify COVID-19 related risk factors.ResultsRespondents endorsing PTSS, depression, anxiety, insomnia, high perceived stress and adjustment disorder were 6604 (37%), 3084 (17.3%), 3700 (20.8%), 1301 (7.3%), 3895 (21.8%) and 4092 (22.9%), respectively. Being woman and younger age were associated with all of the selected outcomes. Quarantine was associated with PTSS, anxiety and ADS. Any recent COVID-related stressful life event was associated with all the selected outcomes. Discontinued working activity due to the COVID-19 was associated with all the selected outcomes, except for ADS; working more than usual was associated with PTSS, Perceived stress and ADS. Having a loved one deceased by COVID-19 was associated with PTSS, depression, perceived stress and insomnia.ConclusionWe found high rates of negative mental health outcomes in the Italian general population three weeks into the COVID-19 lockdown measures and different COVID-19 related risk factors. These findings warrant further monitoring on the Italian population’s mental health.

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Mental Health Outcomes of an Applied Game for Children with Elevated Anxiety Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Non-inferiority Trial

Journal of Child and Family Studies ◽

10.1007/s10826-020-01728-y ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (8) ◽

pp. 2169-2185

Author(s):

Elke A. Schoneveld ◽

Aniek Wols ◽

Anna Lichtwarck-Aschoff ◽

Roy Otten ◽

Isabela Granic

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

Randomized Controlled

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Factors Associated With Adverse Mental Health Outcomes in Locally Recruited Aid Workers Assisting Iraqi Refugees in Jordan

Journal of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma ◽

10.1080/10926771.2013.803506 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 22 (6) ◽

pp. 660-680 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Cynthia B. Eriksson ◽

Barbara Lopes Cardozo ◽

Frida Ghitis ◽

Miriam Sabin ◽

Carol Gotway Crawford ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

Aid Workers ◽

Iraqi Refugees ◽

Factors Associated

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Initial cohort characteristics and protocol for SIGMA: An accelerated longitudinal study of environmental factors, inter- and intrapersonal processes, and mental health in adolescence

10.31234/osf.io/jp2fk ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Olivia J Kirtley ◽

Robin Achterhof ◽

Noëmi Hagemann ◽

Karlijn Susanna Francisca Maria Hermans ◽

Anu Pauliina Hiekkaranta ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Environmental Risk ◽

Daily Life ◽

Experience Sampling ◽

Environmental Risk Factors ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

The Impact

Background: Over half of all mental health conditions have their onset in adolescence. Large-scale epidemiological studies have identified relevant environmental risk factors for mental health problems. Yet, few have focused on potential mediating inter- and intrapersonal processes in daily life, hampering intervention development. Objectives: To investigate 1) the impact of environmental risk factors on changes in inter- and intrapersonal processes; 2) the impact of altered inter- and intrapersonal processes on the development of (sub)clinical mental health symptoms in adolescents and; 3) the extent to which changes in inter- and intrapersonal processes mediate the association between environmental risk factors and the mental health outcomes in adolescents.Methods: ‘SIGMA’ is an accelerated longitudinal study of adolescents aged 12 to 18 from across Flanders, Belgium. Using self-report questionnaires, experience sampling, an experimental task, and wearables, we are investigating the relationship between environmental risk factors (e.g. trauma, parenting), inter- and intrapersonal processes (e.g. real-life social interaction and interpersonal functioning) and mental health outcomes (e.g. psychopathology, self-harm) over time. Results: N= 1913 adolescents (63% female) aged 11 – 20, from 22 schools, participated. The range of educational trajectories within the sample was broadly representative of the Flemish general adolescent population.Conclusions: Our findings will enable us to answer fundamental questions about inter- and intrapersonal processes involved in the development and maintenance of poor mental health in adolescence. This includes insights regarding the role of daily-life social and cognitive-affective processes, gained by using experience sampling. The accelerated longitudinal design enables rapid insights into developmental and cohort effects.

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Loneliness in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-sectional results from The COVID-19 Psychological Wellbeing Study

10.31234/osf.io/j2pce ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jenny Groarke ◽

Emma Berry ◽

Lisa Graham-Wisener ◽

Phoebe McKenna-Plumley ◽

Emily McGlinchey ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Emotion Regulation ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

Psychological Wellbeing ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Uk ◽

The Impact

Objectives: Loneliness is a significant public health issue. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lockdown measures limiting social contact. The UK public are worried about the impact of these measures on mental health outcomes. Understanding the prevalence and predictors of loneliness at this time is a priority issue for research. Design: The study employed a cross-sectional online survey design. Method: Baseline data collected between March 23rd and April 24th 2020 from UK adults in the COVID-19 Psychological Wellbeing Study were analysed (N = 1963, 18-87 years, M = 37.11, SD = 12.86, 70% female). Logistic regression analysis was used to look at the influence of sociodemographic, social, health and COVID-19 specific factors on loneliness. Results: The prevalence of loneliness was 27% (530/1963). Risk factors for loneliness were younger age group (OR: 4.67 – 5.31), being separated or divorced (OR: 2.29), meeting clinical criteria for major depression (OR: 1.74), greater emotion regulation difficulties (OR: 1.04), and poor quality sleep due to the COVID-19 crisis (OR: 1.30). Higher levels of social support (OR: 0.92), being married/co-habiting (OR: 0.35) and living with a great number of adults (OR: 0.87) were protective factors. Conclusions: Rates of loneliness during the initial phase of lockdown were high. Risk factors were not specific to the COVID-19 crisis. Findings suggest that supportive interventions to reduce loneliness should prioritise younger people and those with mental health symptoms. Improving emotion regulation and sleep quality may be optimal initial targets to reduce the impact of COVID-19 regulations on mental health outcomes.

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Factors associated with mental health outcomes in emergency department healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Singapore Medical Journal ◽

10.11622/smedj.2021122 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

KA Rao ◽

FCS Th'ng ◽

CCM Mak ◽

HN Neo ◽

CU Ubeynarayana ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Emergency Department ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

Factors Associated

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Mental health of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and evidence-based frameworks for mitigation: A rapid review

10.1101/2021.01.03.21249166 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ajay Major ◽

Fay J Hlubocky

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Health Care ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

Rapid Review ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Care Workers ◽

Pubmed Database

Background: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the mental health of health care workers (HCWs), and optimal strategies to provide psychological support for HCWs are not currently established. Aims: To rapidly review recently-published literature on the mental health of HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Query of all quantitative research through the PubMed database on the mental health of HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic which utilized validated mental health instruments. 723 articles were screened and 87 articles were included. Results: Nearly all included studies were cross-sectional, survey-based assessments of the prevalence of and risk factors for mental illness. Only one interventional study was identified. Prevalence of mental health outcomes varied widely: 7.0-97.3% anxiety, 10.6-62.1% depression, 2.2-93.8% stress, 3.8-56.6% post traumatic stress, 8.3-88.4% insomnia, and 21.8-46.3% burnout. Risk and protective factors were identified in personal and professional domains, including degree of COVID-19 exposure, adequacy of protective equipment, and perception of organizational support. Conclusions: The myriad risk factors for poor mental health among HCWs suggests that a comprehensive psychosocial support model with individual- and organization-level interventions is necessary. Further longitudinal research on specific evidence-based interventions to mitigate adverse mental health outcomes among HCWs is urgently needed as the pandemic continues.

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