scholarly journals Effects of Self-Esteem on the Associations of Infertility-Related Stress With Psychological Distress Among Chinese Women With Infertility: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunying Cui ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Lie Wang ◽  
Xiaoxi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Infertility ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Infertility Patients

Abstract Background: Anxiety and depression are the most common occurring psychological distress in infertile patients. Our study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of depression and anxiety, and investigate the association of infertility-related stress with them among Chinese infertility patients. Meanwhile, the role of self-esteem in this association was explored as a positive psychological resource.Methods: The investigation was conducted between December 2017 to May 2018. Questionnaires that measured infertility-related stress, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety were distributed to 536 female infertility patients in Shenyang, China. Hierarchical linear regression analyses were used to examine the mediating and moderating role of self-esteem. Baron and Kenny’s technique, asymptotic, and resampling strategies were used to confirm the mediating role of self-esteem on the associations of infertility-related stress with depression and anxiety.Results: The prevalence of depression and anxiety was 27.9% and 42.2% among Chinese female infertility patients. Infertility-related stress was positively associated with depression and anxiety, whereas self-esteem was negatively associated with depression and anxiety. Besides, the effect of infertility-related stress on depression and anxiety gradually decreases with the increase of self-esteem. Meanwhile, self-esteem partially mediated the association of infertility-related stress with depression and anxiety.Conclusions: There was a high prevalence of psychological distress. Infertility-related stress and self-esteem were associated with psychological distress, which helped to explain why infertile women suffered higher prevalence of depression and anxiety. Besides, self-esteem mediated and moderated the effects of infertility-related stress on depression and anxiety. Interventions that focus on self-esteem may be effective and available resource to combat mental problems.

scholarly journals Psychological distress among healthcare providers during COVID-19 in Asia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. e0257983
Author(s):  
Siew Mooi Ching ◽  
Kar Yean Ng ◽  
Kai Wei Lee ◽  
Anne Yee ◽  
Poh Ying Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Random Effects Model ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Funnel Plot ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Introduction COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare providers (HCPs) globally. This review is aimed at determining the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, fear, burnout and resilience and its associated factors among HCPs in Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and methods We performed literature search using 4 databases from Medline, Cinahl, PubMed and Scopus from inception up to March 15, 2021 and selected relevant cross-sectional studies. Publication bias was assessed using funnel plot. Random effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence while risk factors were reported in odds ratio (OR) with 95% CI. Results We included 148 studies with 159,194 HCPs and the pooled prevalence for depression was 37.5% (95%CI: 33.8–41.3), anxiety 39.7(95%CI: 34.3–45.1), stress 36.4% (95%CI: 23.2–49.7), fear 71.3% (95%CI: 54.6–88.0), burnout 68.3% (95%CI: 54.0–82.5), and low resilience was 16.1% (95%CI: 12.8–19.4), respectively. The heterogeneity was high (I2>99.4%). Meta-analysis reported that both females (OR = 1.48; 95% CI = 1.30–1.68) and nurses (OR = 1.21; 95%CI = 1.02–1.45) were at increased risk of having depression and anxiety [(Female: OR = 1.66; 95% CI = 1.49–1.85), (Nurse: OR = 1.36; 95%CI = 1.16–1.58)]. Females were at increased risk of getting stress (OR = 1.59; 95%CI = 1.28–1.97). Conclusion In conclusion, one third of HCPs suffered from depression, anxiety and stress and more than two third of HCPs suffered from fear and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia.

Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure Undergoing Hemodialysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Shahraki ◽  
Mansoor Shakiba ◽  
Seyedeh Yasaman Ghasemi-Aliabadi
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Chronic Renal Failure ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
High Level

Background: Chronic renal failure is a disabling condition with multiple complication such as depression and anxiety; they are common in hemodialysis patients and have negatively effect on quality of life. In this study we investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety in Zahedan hemodialysis patients. Methods: A total 200 patients undergoing regular hemodialysis for more than six months included in this descriptive cross-sectional study. After consent The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and anxiety (HAM-D7) in a version translated into and adapted to Persian, were used. Results: The patients median age was (43.06 ± 16.11) years and 38.5% was male. Mild depression was observed in (15) 7.5%, moderate in (81) 40.5% and sever depression in (104) 52% of patients. In this study 19.5% (39) of patients has moderate anxiety and 80.5% (161) patients with sever anxiety. A significant correlation was found between duration of dialysis, older age and depression. But there wasn’t any relationship between age and duration of dialysis with anxiety. Anxiety and depression found without any significant differences in both males and females. Conclusion: We found high level of depression an anxiety in Zahedan hemodialysis patients.

Narcissism Dynamics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Edershile ◽  
Aidan G.C. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Dynamical System ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Dynamic Processes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Complex Dynamical System ◽  
Antagonistic Behavior

The scientific study of narcissism has accelerated in recent years. However, this literature has primarily been cross-sectional and descriptive in nature, making it difficult to integrate with theories of narcissism, which instead emphasize various dynamics. Theoretical work construes narcissism as a complex dynamical system with processes that interact to contribute to narcissism expression and maintenance. We begin by reviewing theoretical accounts of narcissism and what they suggest about dynamic processes. We then review research that examines processes associated with narcissism in naturalistic settings. Integrating clinical theories with empirical work, we highlight remaining tensions in the field and discuss major conceptual considerations. For example, we discuss the role of entitlement and antagonistic behavior within narcissism and the need to identify the temporal ordering of various processes (e.g., self-esteem fluctuations and fluctuations in grandiosity and vulnerability). In light of limitations of the existing literature, we then discuss methodological barriers that currently limit the ability to fully align empirical research with theorized processes within narcissism.

scholarly journals The role of Tai Chi Chuan exercise on osteoporosis prevention and treatment in postmenopausal women

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Haiyan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Bone Loss ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Osteoporosis Prevention ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by fragile bones and high susceptibility to low trauma fractures. Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese mind-body exercise that is reported to enhance muscle function, balance and flexibility, and to reduce pain, depression and anxiety, may safely and effectively be used to prevent or treat osteoporosis. The aim of this review is to evaluate the evidence for Tai Chi as an intervention to reduce rate of bone loss in postmenopausal women. A literature search on randomized controlled trials (RCTs), prospective cohort studies, and cross-sectional studies that included Tai Chi as an intervention, and had at least 1 outcome related to measurement of bone metabolism were identified in PubMed/Medline. Twenty-one controlled studies were identified in the database, which suggested Tai Chi slowed down the loss of bone mineral density in most postmenopausal women, improved balance and strength, relieves pain from arthritis, and improved mental strength so they can cope better with chronic diseases. Regular Tai Chi Chuan exercise is beneficial for retarding bone loss in the weight-bearing bones of postmenopausal women.

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