scholarly journals Factors Influencing Sleep Quality among Female Staff Nurses during the Early COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4827
Author(s):  
Yeounsoo Kim-Godwin ◽  
Meenhye Lee ◽  
Jeongok G. Logan ◽  
Xiaoyue Liu
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Subjective Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

This study aimed to assess the overall level of sleep quality among female staff nurses in the United States during the early COVID-19 pandemic. It also aimed to examine factors associated with sleep quality and its seven subcomponents: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, use of sleeping medications, and daytime dysfunction. A descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional study design was used. We performed descriptive, and regression analyses with a sample of 215 female staff nurses enrolled in post-licensure online nursing programs at a southeastern state university. Data collection was conducted using an online survey from April to May 2020. Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Nurses working part time (p = 0.02), with lower perceived physical health (p = 0.01), a lower self-care self-regulation score (p < 0.001), and higher work stress (p < 0.05) showed poorer sleep quality. Factors associated with subcomponents of sleep quality varied. Poor sleep quality among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic was reported. Various factors, including work environmental factors were associated with the sleep quality in this sample. Hospital administrators should consider developing intervention programs for improving the work environment, which would impact sleep quality, health status, and job performance.

scholarly journals Sleep Quality Among Informal Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 233372142110573
Author(s):  
Mary L. Greaney ◽  
Zachary J. Kunicki ◽  
Meghan M. Drohan ◽  
Caitlin C. Nash ◽  
Steven A. Cohen
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioral Science ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Sleep is an integral component of health. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep quality among informal caregivers, individuals who provide unpaid care or assistance to family members or friends, assisting older adults is not well understood. Therefore, informal caregivers in the United States providing care for individuals aged 50+ were recruited via Amazon’s Mechanical Turk, an online platform for enrolling study participants into social and behavioral science research, to complete an online survey. The sample of informal caregivers ( n = 835) was 69% male and 55% non-Hispanic. Multivariable linear regression models were constructed to assess the associations between sleep disturbance scores (SDS) and sleep-related impairment scores (SIS) and caregiving-related measures (hours caregiving/week, length of time spent caregiving, and caregiver burden), demographics, and region of the United States. The analysis determined that Black (β = 2.6, 95% CI [−4.3, −0.9]) and Asian informal caregivers (β = −1.8, 95% CI [−3.4, −0.3]) had lower mean SIS than White caregivers, the referent group. In addition, increasing caregiver burden was associated with increased SDS (β = 0.8, 95% CI [0.6, 1.0]) and SIS (β = 1.3, 95% CI [0.7, 1.6]). In conclusion, higher caregiver burden was associated with higher SIS and SDS, suggesting that informal caregivers' sleep should be assessed, and when needed interventions should be offered.

scholarly journals Similarities and Differences in COVID-19 Awareness, Concern, and Symptoms by Race and Ethnicity in the United States: Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeb Jones ◽  
Patrick S Sullivan ◽  
Travis H Sanchez ◽  
Jodie L Guest ◽  
Eric W Hall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
The United States ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Hispanic White

BACKGROUND Existing health disparities based on race and ethnicity in the United States are contributing to disparities in morbidity and mortality during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We conducted an online survey of American adults to assess similarities and differences by race and ethnicity with respect to COVID-19 symptoms, estimates of the extent of the pandemic, knowledge of control measures, and stigma. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe similarities and differences in COVID-19 symptoms, knowledge, and beliefs by race and ethnicity among adults in the United States. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey from March 27, 2020 through April 1, 2020. Participants were recruited on social media platforms and completed the survey on a secure web-based survey platform. We used chi-square tests to compare characteristics related to COVID-19 by race and ethnicity. Statistical tests were corrected using the Holm Bonferroni correction to account for multiple comparisons. RESULTS A total of 1435 participants completed the survey; 52 (3.6%) were Asian, 158 (11.0%) were non-Hispanic Black, 548 (38.2%) were Hispanic, 587 (40.9%) were non-Hispanic White, and 90 (6.3%) identified as other or multiple races. Only one symptom (sore throat) was found to be different based on race and ethnicity (<i>P</i>=.003); this symptom was less frequently reported by Asian (3/52, 5.8%), non-Hispanic Black (9/158, 5.7%), and other/multiple race (8/90, 8.9%) participants compared to those who were Hispanic (99/548, 18.1%) or non-Hispanic White (95/587, 16.2%). Non-Hispanic White and Asian participants were more likely to estimate that the number of current cases was at least 100,000 (<i>P</i>=.004) and were more likely to answer all 14 COVID-19 knowledge scale questions correctly (Asian participants, 13/52, 25.0%; non-Hispanic White participants, 180/587, 30.7%) compared to Hispanic (108/548, 19.7%) and non-Hispanic Black (25/158, 15.8%) participants. CONCLUSIONS We observed differences with respect to knowledge of appropriate methods to prevent infection by the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Deficits in knowledge of proper control methods may further exacerbate existing race/ethnicity disparities. Additional research is needed to identify trusted sources of information in Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black communities and create effective messaging to disseminate correct COVID-19 prevention and treatment information.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress Induces Poor Sleep Quality: A Cross-Sectional Study of Pharmacy Students in Bandung City, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 369-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofa D. Alfian ◽  
Henry Ng ◽  
Dika P. Destiani ◽  
Rizky Abdulah
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Subjective Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Subjective Sleep

Introduction: Poor subjective sleep quality in undergraduate students has not been widely studied in Bandung city, Indonesia. Poor sleep quality has been related to a number of risk factors for poor health outcomes. Objective: To analyze the association between psychological distress and subjective sleep quality. Methods: A cross sectional survey was done in one of the universities of Bandung city, Indonesia. Data were collected from 290 undergraduate students selected through consecutive sampling. Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Kessler-10 questionnaire were administered. Results: The prevalence of psychological distress was well (43.1%), mild (28.6%), moderate (20.7%), and severe (7.6%). The overall sleep quality was poor and good in 84.5% and 15.5% of the students. There was a significant association between psychological distress and poor sleep quality (p=0.006). The multivariate analysis suggested that psychological distress was a predictor of poor sleep quality (OR 1.991; 95% CI, 1.311−3.026). Conclusion: There is a need for an awareness of the college resources to help manage the stress levels of students through effective coping strategy-related study habits.

scholarly journals Sleep Quality and Mental Health of Medical Students in Greece During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Eleftheriou ◽  
Aikaterini Rokou ◽  
Aikaterini Arvaniti ◽  
Evangelia Nena ◽  
Paschalis Steiropoulos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Parameters

Background-Aim: Medical students have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to their educational program, which comprises theoretical knowledge and also clinical duties, making them vulnerable to viral exposures and possibly affecting their everyday life. The aim of this study was to explore changes in sleep and mental health parameters among medical students in Greece during the second year of the pandemic.Methods: This cross-sectional study comprised students of all medical schools in Greece (n = 7), using an anonymous online survey. Participants completed the following questionnaires: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Statistical analysis was conducted with the use of SPSS v.26 (IBM SPSS, Armonk NY, USA).Results: Out of the 562 received responses, 559 met the inclusion criteria. The largest proportion of the respondents came from 4th-year (27.8%) and the majority of the sample were females (69.8%). Only 5.9% of the participants reported having been infected by SARS-COV-2. Most of the respondents experienced insomnia (65.9%, mean AIS score: 7.59 ± 4.24), poor sleep quality (52.4%, mean PSQI score: 6.6 ± 3.25) and increased fatigue (48.5%, mean 35.82 ± 11.74). Moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety (mean 9.04 ± 5.66) and depression (mean 9.36 ± 6.15) were noted. Suicidal ideation was found in 16.7% of the sample, while use of sleeping pills in the previous month was reported by 8.8% (n = 47). Further analysis revealed independent associations between sleep and mental health parameters. Higher AIS score was associated with greater FSS score; higher PSQI scores with higher GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores. Additionally, female students were found to be significantly more affected than males by the COVID-19 pandemic, displaying higher levels of insomnia, sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression. In addition, those with a history of COVID-19 infection or in close proximity with a positive case reported significantly more significant post-traumatic symptoms in IES-COVID-19 questionnaire.Conclusions: In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, prevalence of sleep and mental health disorders among Greek medical students is significant, highlighting the need for better surveillance of students' wellbeing and subsequent counseling, with special focus on female students and other affected groups.

scholarly journals Sleep quality during home distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic in the Western Amazon

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 458-464
Author(s):  
Carlos Roberto Teixeira Ferreira ◽  
Francisco Naildo Cardoso Leitão ◽  
Maura Bianca Barbary de Deus ◽  
Italla Maria Pinheiro Bezerra ◽  
Rejane Rosas Barbary de Deus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Subjective Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quality Sleep

Introduction: the COVID-19 pandemic incited unprecedented global restrictions on society’s behavior. Home detachment and isolation measures applied during the COVID-19 pandemic can result in problems with sleep quality. It is an important measure to reduce the risk of infection from the COVID-19 outbreak. Objective: to investigate the existence of a difference between the quality of sleep before and during the home distance imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: cross-sectional web-based survey was sent using different conventional social media to collect data from the study population. The evaluated group was composed of 124 subjects, 57 of whom were male and 67 were female from the city of Rio Branco / AC. For this study, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire (PSQI-BR) and a socio-demographic questionnaire were used. The volunteers received a link along with the description and purpose of the study. Finally, data analysis was performed using SPSS 22.0 software. Results: sleep quality worsened significantly during home distance in four sleep components (subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep drowsiness and overall PSQI score). During social distance, poor sleep was greater among respondents (OR = 5.68; 95% CI = 1.80–17.82; p = 0.70). Conclusion: the results indicated that there was a significant difference between the quality of sleep before and during home detachment and sleep disturbance and the subjective quality of sleep before and during the period of the outbreak of COVID-19 were the components that most worsened in the state of sleep

scholarly journals Home confinement during the COVID-19: day-to-day associations of sleep quality with rumination, psychotic-like experiences and somatic symptoms

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Simor ◽  
Bertalan Polner ◽  
Noemi Bathori ◽  
Rebeca Sifuentes Ortega ◽  
Anke Van Roy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Somatic Complaints ◽  
Temporal Association ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Subjective Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Subjective Sleep

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, populations from many countries have been confined at home for extended periods of time in stressful environmental and media conditions. Cross-sectional studies already evidenced deleterious psychological consequences, with poor sleep as a risk factor for impaired mental health. However, limitations of cross-sectional assessments are response bias tendencies, and the inability to track daily fluctuations in specific subjective experiences in extended confinement conditions. In a prospective study conducted across three European countries, we queried participants (N = 166) twice a day through an online interface about their sleep quality and their negative psychological experiences for two consecutive weeks. Focus was set on between-and within-person associations of subjective sleep quality with daytime experiences such as rumination, psychotic-like experiences, and somatic complaints about the typical symptoms of the coronavirus. Results show that daily reports of country-specific COVID-19 deaths predicted increased negative mood, psychotic-like experiences and somatic complaints during the same day, and decreased subjective sleep quality the following night. Disrupted sleep was globally associated with negative psychological outcomes during the study period, and a relatively poorer night of sleep predicted increased rumination, psychotic-like experiences, and somatic complaints the following day. This temporal association was unidirectional since daytime reports of negative mental experiences were not associated with poor sleep quality on the following night. Our findings show that night-to-night changes in sleep quality predict how individuals cope the next day with daily challenges induced by home confinement

scholarly journals Emotional health concerns of oncology physicians in the United States: fallout during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Thomaier ◽  
Deanna Teoh ◽  
Patricia Jewett ◽  
Heather Beckwith ◽  
Helen Parsons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

AbstractIntroductionCancer care is significantly impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Our objective was to evaluate the effect of the pandemic on the emotional well-being of oncology providers across the United States and explore factors associated with anxiety and depression symptoms.Methods and MaterialsA cross-sectional survey was administered to United States cancer-care physicians recruited over a two-week period (3/27/2020 – 4/10/2020) using snowball-convenience sampling through social media. Symptoms of anxiety and depression were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4).ResultsOf 486 participants, 374 (77.0%) completed the PHQ-4: mean age 45.7±9.6 years; 63.2% female; all oncologic specialties were represented. The rates of anxiety and depression symptoms were 62.0% and 23.5%, respectively. Demographic factors associated with anxiety included female sex, younger age, and less time in clinical practice. Perception of inadequate PPE (68.6% vs. 57.4%, p=0.03) and practicing in a state with more COVID-19 cases (65.8% vs. 51.1%, p=0.01) were associated with anxiety symptoms. Factors significantly associated with both anxiety and depression included: degree to which COVID-19 has interfered with the ability to provide treatment to cancer patients and concern that patients will not receive the level of care needed for non-COVID-19 illness (all p-values <0.01).ConclusionThe prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms among oncology physicians in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic is high. Our findings highlight factors associated with and sources of psychological distress to be addressed to protect the well-being of oncology physicians.

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents and Reversal Agents Among Hospitalized Children: A Cerner Database Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 001857872091833
Author(s):  
Wenjun Zhong ◽  
Xinyue Liu ◽  
Lori D. Bash ◽  
Ed Bortnichak ◽  
Jay Horrow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Neuromuscular Block ◽  
The United States ◽  
Neuromuscular Blocking ◽  
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reversal Agents ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Blocking Agents

Background: Sugammadex (Bridion) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2015 for the reversal of neuromuscular block (NMB) induced by rocuronium and vecuronium bromide in adults undergoing surgery and approved for use in both adults and children in the European Union in 2008. Sugammadex use in children has been reported in the United States, but to what extent is not clear. Aims: The aim was to describe the utilization pattern of NMB agents and factors associated with the use of reversal agents (neostigmine and sugammadex) in US children. Methods: Cross-sectional study of children with exposure to NMB agents between 2015 and 2017 in the Cerner Health Facts® database, which is an electronic health record (EHR) database across 600 facilities in the United States. Logistic regression estimated factors associated with the use of sugammadex vs neostigmine. Results: A total of 27 094 pediatric clinical encounters were exposed to neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), in which 21 845 were exposed to rocuronium (76%), vecuronium (18%), or both (6%). Among children with exposure to rocuronium and vecuronium, the use of sugammadex was 1.7% in 2016 and 7.6% in 2017. The multivariable logistic model suggested that children who were older (age 12-17 years vs 0-1 year; odds ratio [OR] 1.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.36-2.83), Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and other ethnicities (vs non-Hispanic or Latino; OR 2.03 and 1.56; 95% CI, 1.55-2.67 and 1.15-2.13, respectively), in teaching facilities (OR 1.26; 95% CI, 1.00-1.59), or admitted through emergency departments (OR 1.65; 95% CI, 1.06-2.58) were independently more likely to receive sugammadex than neostigmine after controlling for other covariates. Conclusions: In Cerner Health Facts database 2015 to 2017, among children, rocuronium was more commonly used than vecuronium, and sugammadex use was observed since 2016. Sugammadex and neostigmine users varied by demographic, clinical, and site-level characteristics.

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