scholarly journals Longitudinal Distress among Brazilian University Workers during Pandemics

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9072
Author(s):  
Murilo Ricardo Zibetti ◽  
Fernanda Barcellos Serralta ◽  
Chris Evans
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Psychometric Assessment ◽  
Household Chores ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
June July ◽  
Open Question

The present study aimed to examine changes in mental distress in Brazilian university workers during the pandemic. All workers (n ≃ 1850) of an institution were invited to respond to a survey that took place in three stages, with collections in May (n = 407), June/July (n = 258), and August (n = 207) 2020, and included questions on demographic, health, general and psychological support, and psychometric assessment of mental distress (Clinical Outcome Routine Evaluation- CORE-OM) combined with an open question about major concerns. The results of the Multilevel Modeling analysis pointed to the absence of significant differences across the repeated measures of distress. The only variable associated with increased psychological distress over time was a lower level of support for household chores. Qualitative analysis of the reported major concerns was carried out with a sub-sample who showed reliable deterioration in CORE-OM across time (n = 17). The diversity of concerns reported by this group reinforced that work–life imbalance contributes to mental distress of university workers during the pandemic. Low response rate, although not unexpected due to the circumstances, limits the generalization of findings. The present data suggest that in addition to issues related to contagion and specific restricted measures to contain the spread of the disease, the personal reorganization of life required to maintain activities at home and work can be an important contributor to pandemic-related psychological distress.

The Mental Health Status of Filipinas in Queensland

2002 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 674-680 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Thompson ◽  
Gunter Hartel ◽  
Lenore Manderson ◽  
Nicole Stirling ◽  
Margaret Kelaher
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Health Satisfaction ◽  
Threshold Score ◽  
Migrant Groups

Objective: To determine the prevalence and investigate potential predictors of psychological distress in Filipino women living in Queensland, Australia. Methods: The sample of n = 487 women (88% response rate) was drawn from Filipino organization membership lists and supplemented by snowball sampling. Participants were interviewed in their homes or at a community event in 1996/1997. Follow-up in 1997/1998 involved n = 346 women (71% response rate) who were interviewed either in their homes or by telephone. The two surveys included measurement of demographic, immigration, physical health, satisfaction with life in Australia and life event variables. The GHQ-28 was included in the follow-up survey as a measure of psychological distress. Results: The proportion of women having an above threshold score (using the cut-off of 4/5) on the GHQ-28 was 23%. Women who were single, dissatisfied with life in Australia, had reported a major change in their financial situation, their relationship or their health in the year between surveys were significantly more likely to have an above threshold score. Conclusions: The level of mental distress among Filipinas in Queensland appears to be slightly higher than the levels reported in the general population but lower than other migrant groups. The determinants of mental distress in this population contrast with those in the general Australian population and other migrant groups. The social context of these determinants in Filipinas needs to be elicited for an understanding of these differences.

Psychological distress in patients undergoing urological surgery: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 205141582110140
Author(s):  
Nuala Murray ◽  
Charles O’Connor ◽  
Rhona Dempsey ◽  
Sean Liew ◽  
Helen Richards ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Oncological Patients

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychological distress of urological and uro-oncological patients undergoing surgery. Methods: Patients who presented to Mercy University Hospital from October 2019–May 2020 were consecutively recruited. Demographic and clinical characteristics including age, gender, marital status, type of surgery (uro-oncology or general urology), endoscopy or open surgery were gathered. Mood was evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale prior to admission, prior to discharge and 6 weeks post-surgery. Results: A total of 118 participants (79.7% male) completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale prior to admission, prior to discharge and at 6 weeks post-surgery. Forty patients (33.9%) underwent uro-oncology-related surgery. At pre-admission 39 patients (33%) fell into a possible-probable clinical category for anxiety and 15 (12.7%) for depression. Older patients had significantly lower anxiety levels than younger patients ( p⩽0.01). There were no differences between patients undergoing uro-oncology or more general urology surgery and levels of anxiety or depression. Repeated measures analysis of variance with age as a covariate indicated no significant differences in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale anxiety scores over time. There was a statistically significant reduction in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale depression scores over the three assessment time points ( p=0.004). Conclusion: Over one-third of patients were experiencing moderate to severe levels of psychological distress pre-surgery – higher than levels previously reported in uro-oncological patients. Surprisingly, there was no difference in anxiety and depression scores in uro-oncology and urology patients. Psychological distress in both uro-oncology and more general urology patients should be considered in the surgical setting. Level of evidence Moderate

scholarly journals Psychological distress among adult urban population of Puducherry

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 3265
Author(s):  
Murugan N. ◽  
Amit Kumar Mishra ◽  
Ramesh Chand Chauhan ◽  
Velavan A.
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Study Population

Background: A large proportion of population in the community with psychological distress goes unnoticed. This study was done to assess the psychological distress among adult population of an urban area of Puducherry.Methods: The study was conducted among 569 individuals of age 18 years and above. Systematic random sampling method was used to select the households in the study area and from each household one adult was randomly selected. The General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) was used to assess the psychological distress among the study participants.Results: Majority of the participants had low psychological distress (60.5%) followed by typical (19.3%), more than typical (10%), evidence of psychological distress (6.2%) & severe distress (4%). One-fifth (20.2%) of the participants had psychological distress which needs attention. The mental health status of the participants was significantly associated with the age, sex, marital status, religion and education (p<0.05).Conclusions: The psychological distress is a major public health problem in the study population. Focused interventions to improve the mental health of population are required to decrease the mental distress in the community. 

scholarly journals Effects of Plyometric and Cluster Resistance Training on Explosive Power and Maximum Strength in Karate Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Aminaei ◽  
Sodabe Yazdani ◽  
Mohhamadreza Amirseifadini
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Maximum Strength ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Test Power ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Cluster Group ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Three Stages

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of plyometric and cluster resistance training on explosive power and maximum strength in karate players. Eighteen women, karate players (age mean ± SD 18.22 ± 3.02 years, mean height 163 ± 0.63cm, and mean body mass 53.25 ± 7.34 kg) were selected as volunteer samples. They were divided into two groups with respect to their recorded one repetition maximum squat exercise: [1] plyometric training (PT=9) and [2] Cluster training (CT=9) groups and performed a 9-week resistance training protocol that included three stages; [1] General fitness (2 weeks), [2] Strength (4 weeks) and [3] Power (3 weeks). Each group performed strength and power trainings for 7 weeks in stage two and three with owned protocol. The subjects were evaluated three times before stage one and after two and three stages for maximum strength and power. Data was analyzed using two way Repeated Measures (ANOVA) at a significance level of (P≤0.05). The statistical analysis showed that training stages on all research variables had a significant impact. The maximum strength of the pre-test, post-test strength and post-test power were in cluster group: 29.05 ± 1.54; 32.89 ± 2.80 and 48.74 ± 4.33w and in plyometric group were 26.98 ± 1.54; 38.48 ± 2.80 and 49.82 ± 4.33w respectively. The explosive power of the pre-test, post-test strength and post-test power in cluster group were 359.32±36.20; 427.91±34.56 and 460.55±36.80w and in plyometric group were 333.90±36.20; 400.33±34.56 and 465.20±36.80w respectively. However, there were not statistically significant differences in research variables between resistance cluster and plyometric training groups after 7 weeks. The results indicated both cluster and plyometric training program seems to improve physical fitness elements at the same levels.

scholarly journals Temporal Considerations for Self-Report Research Using Short Message Service

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 200-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Walsh ◽  
Jay K. Brinker
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
High Response Rate ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Working Day

Abstract. When using Short Message Service (SMS) as a tool for data collection in psychological research, participants can be contacted at any time. This study examined how sampling frequency and time of day of contact impacted on response rates, response completeness, and response delay in repeated measures data collected via SMS. Eighty-five undergraduate students completed a six-item self-report questionnaire via SMS, in response to 20 SMS prompts sent on a random schedule. One group responded across 2 days, the other on a compressed schedule of 1 day. Overall, there was a high response rate. There was no significant difference in response rate, completeness, and delay of those responding across 1 or 2 days. Timing between prompts did not impact on response behavior. Responses were more likely to be complete if prompts were sent during the working day. The shortest time between prompts was 15 min, however, and use of an undergraduate sample limits generalizability. When conducting repeated measures sampling using SMS, researchers should be aware that more frequent sampling can be associated with poorer data quality, and should aim to collect data during the working day rather than mornings or evenings.

scholarly journals Sources of stress, psychological distress and burnout in psychiatrists

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elspeth Guthrie ◽  
Teresa Tattan ◽  
Edwina Williams ◽  
Dawn Black ◽  
Himant Bacliocotti
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Psychological Morbidity ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Overall Response ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
Significant Difference

AimsTo assess the degree of psychological morbidity and burnout in 138 psychiatrists in three Manchester teaching hospitals.ResultsThe results for senior house officers (SHOs), registrars, senior registrars and consultants were compared. The overall response rate was 76.8%. There was no significant difference in psychological morbidity between the three training grades, but SHOs and registrars reported significantly higher levels of burnout than either senior registrars or consultants. Dealing with violent patients was stressful for all psychiatrists, no matter what the grade.Clinical implicationsFactors related to job stress in psychiatry need to be addressed. In particular, the provision of safer working environments needs to be considered for psychiatrists at all levels of training.

scholarly journals Consultant psychiatrists' working patterns

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 252-255
Author(s):  
Alex Mears ◽  
Sarah Pajak ◽  
Tim Kendall ◽  
Cornelius Katona ◽  
Jibby Medina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
General Health ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Job Content

Aims and MethodTo explore relationships between different styles of working and measures of occupational pressure in consultant psychiatrists. A random sample of 500 consultant psychiatrists were sent a questionnaire about working patterns and lifestyle factors, with other sections using validated tools (such as the 12-item General Health Questionnaire; GHQ).ResultsThere were 185 useable questionnaires returned (an adjusted response rate of 39%). Significant relationships were identified between job content and GHQ and burnout scores, indicating that occupational pressures are rendering some consultant posts ‘problem posts', leading to problematic levels of psychological distress among some consultants.Clinical ImplicationsAlthough consultant psychiatrists are more satisfied than not with their jobs, steps need to be taken to address the causes of ‘problem posts', to reduce attrition in the most pressured individuals.

The Effects of Child and Adult Victimization on Psychological Distress: A Mediated Structural Equation Modeling Analysis

2019 ◽  
pp. 107780121988518
Author(s):  
Amanda Dishon-Brown ◽  
Seana Golder ◽  
Tanya Renn ◽  
TK Logan ◽  
George E. Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

Justice-involved women experience significantly higher rates of victimization and psychological distress, and these experiences place women at greater risk of initial and ongoing involvement in the criminal justice system. This research explored the relationship between victimization, the hypothesized mediators (social support and coping), and psychological distress among a sample of 406 victimized women on probation/parole. Results of the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were significant and indicated a partial mediation model (74%) with both direct and indirect effects. Based upon the results of this research, implications and future research are explored regarding gender-responsive practices for this population.

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