The Impact of Lockdown on Couples’ Sex Lives

Background: the aim of this study was to perform an Italian telematics survey analysis on the changes in couples’ sex lives during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown. Methods: a multicenter cross sectional study was conducted on people sexually active and in stable relationships for at least 6 months. To evaluate male and female sexual dysfunctions, we used the international index of erectile function (IIEF-15) and the female sexual function index (FSFI), respectively; marital quality and stability were evaluated by the marital adjustment test (items 10–15); to evaluate the severity of anxiety symptoms, we used the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. The effects of the quarantine on couples’ relationships was assessed with questions created in-house. Results: we included 2149 participants. The sex lives improved for 49% of participants, particularly those in cohabitation; for 29% it deteriorated, while for 22% of participants it did not change. Women who responded that their sex lives deteriorated had no sexual dysfunction, but they had anxiety, tension, fear, and insomnia. Contrarily, men who reported deteriorating sex lives had erectile dysfunctions and orgasmic disorders. In both genders, being unemployed or smart working, or having sons were risk factors for worsening the couples’ sex lives. Conclusion: this study should encourage evaluation of the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the sex lives of couples.

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The Impact of exposure to screen during COVID-19 Lockdown on the General health of students in Punjab, Pakistan

Medical & Clinical Research ◽

10.33140/mcr.06.07.04 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Screen Time ◽

General Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Mental Wellbeing ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dry Eyes ◽

Mental Symptoms ◽

The Impact

Background: Since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic and a worldwide lockdown was imposed, it was predicted that there would be an increase in screen usage, especially among students, which could potentially have a lot of negative symptomology associated with it. Objective: The objective of our study was to determine the extent of screen exposure among medical students during lockdown and to study the symptoms that they faced due to it along with their frequency. Methods: In our descriptive cross-sectional study, we distributed the specifically designed questionnaire through online media to the concerned population, in order to gather important data about the physical and mental symptoms experienced by the medical students as a result of excessive screen exposure. Results: Of the 400 participants, 93.75 % reported an increase in screen time during the lockdown. As a consequence of increased screen usage, 207 (51.75%) of the participants reported headache, 267 (66.75%) reported fatigue, 283 (70.75%) reported eye strain, 121 (30.25%) reported dry eyes, 143 (35.75%) reported blurry vision, 154 (38.5%) reported teary eyes, 154 (38.5%) reported ear ache, 247 (61.75%) reported neck and back stiffness and 148 (37%) participants agreed to having experienced fingers and hand fatigue. We also established that increasing screen time was associated with a progressive decrease in physical activity (p=0.11) and increase in food consumption (p=0.002). A significant association was also recorded with weight gain (p=0.03). We found that the students previously diagnosed with a refractive error were more likely to complain of eye strain (p=0.004) and those diagnosed with migraine experienced more screen related headache (p=0.001). Of the 11 symptoms related to mental health in the questionnaire, students with screen usage of less than 4 hours marked a median of 2 symptoms, those with screen time of 4-8 hours marked a median of 4 symptoms and those with a screen usage >8 hours ticked a median of 5 symptoms. Students who had been diagnosed with anxiety or depression in the past checked an average of 5.24 symptoms while those with no such diagnosis had only 3.51 symptoms on average. Conclusion: The results proved a potential impact on the general health of the medical students. A significant increase in weight was observed along with other serious short and long term effects on their physical and mental wellbeing.

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Comparison of Anxiolytic Drugs of Diazepam and Zolpidem in Patients Undergoing Extraction

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1830701 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 178-187

Author(s):

Anupama Deepak ◽

Dhanraj Ganapathy ◽

Visalakshi Ramanathan

Keyword(s):

Rating Scale ◽

Extraction Procedure ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Anxiolytic Drugs ◽

The Central Nervous System ◽

Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale ◽

Anxiety Levels

Anxiolytic drugs are a class of drugs that reduce the anxiety levels in the individuals by nonspecifically binding to the GABAα located throughout the central nervous system. The aim of this study was to compare the anxiolytic effects of diazepam and Zolpidem in patients undergoing extraction. This was a cross-sectional study conducted at a university setting, with a sample size of 100 patients, of the age group 25-45 years. 50 patients were administered with Tab. Diazepam and 50 patients with Tab. Zolpidem one hour before the surgical procedure. The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A Scale) was used to record the patient's anxiety levels before and during the extraction procedure. These data were then recorded in MS Excel Sheet and imported to SPSS for statistical analysis. From this study, it can be seen that most of the patients were females and mainly between the age group 25-35 years. Diazepam had significantly lesser post sedation anxiety levels in comparison with its post sedation levels than zolpidem with, a statistically significant difference (p<0.001). Therefore, it can be concluded that diazepam had better post sedation effects than zolpidem in patients undergoing extraction as patients presented with lesser severity in their anxiety levels.

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HUBUNGANKECEMASAN IBU DENGAN PEMBERIAN IMUNISASI DASAR LENGKAP PADA BAYI USIA 0–12 BULAN DIDESA BANJAR BARAT KECAMATAN GAPURA

Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.24929/jik.v4i1.698 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 26-32

Author(s):

Sri Sumarni

Keyword(s):

Rating Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale ◽

Hamilton Anxiety

Imunisasi adalah suatu usaha memasukkan vaksin ke dalam tubuh yang akan membuat zat anti dengan tujuan mencegah terhadap penyakit tertentu, imunisasi kadang di takutkan oleh ibu karena evek samping yang terjadi setelah di berikan imunisasi sehingga ibu cemas, penyebab kecemasan ibu di karenakan pemberitaan miring tentang efek samping imunisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kecemasan ibu dengan pemberian imunisasi dasar lengkap pada bayi usia 0-12 bulan di Desa Banjar Barat Kecamatan Gapura. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan analitik korelasional cross sectional study. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua ibu yang memiliki bayi usia 0-12 bulan sebanyak 35 ibu. Tehnik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian adalah Total Sampling. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah semua ibu yang memiliki bayi usia 0-12 bulan sebanyak 35 ibu. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner HARS (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale) dan observasi buku KIA. Analisa data yang digunakan adalah uji korelasi spearman dengan nilai signifikansi p = 0,05. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa sebagian besar ibu mengalami kecemasan ringan sebanyak 22 ibu (62,9%), dan sebagian besar ibu memberikan imunisasi dasar yang tidak lengkap sebanyak 19 orang (54,3%). Hasil uji statistik diperoleh P value < α (0,000 < 0,05) dan tingkat kepercayaan 95%. Kekuatan korelasi adalah r sebesar 0,732 yang berarti ada hubungan yang signifikan antara kecemasan ibu dengan pemberian imunisasi dasar lengkap pada bayi usia 0-12 bulan di Desa Banjar Barat kecamatan Gapura. Sehingga kepada para ibu yang memiliki bayi usia 0-12 bulan perlu adanya ikut serta jika ada penyuluhan kesehatan mengenai imunisasi dasar lengkap dan banyak bertanya sebelum di lakukan pemberian imunisasi pada bayinya.

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Breast surgery on the post-operative well-being of women: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-130761/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jessica Ranieri ◽

Fabiana Fiasca ◽

Federica Guerra ◽

Antonella Mattei ◽

Dina Di Giacomo

Keyword(s):

Breast Reconstruction ◽

Breast Surgery ◽

Radical Mastectomy ◽

Psychological Adaptation ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reconstruction Surgery ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background. Mammoplasty is the most common surgery that is used for both breast augmentation in healthy women (aesthetic plastic) and breast reconstruction (disease-related plastic) in women who have been diagnosed with and surgically treated for regional breast cancer with radical mastectomy (MRM). When compared to breast reconstruction surgery, aesthetic breast surgery is perceived to result in more favourable aesthetic outcomes.. This study aimed to examine the long-term effects of mammoplasty on the psychological adaptation of women.Methods. A total of 44 30–50-year-old women participated in this study. They were divided into two groups based on the type of breast surgery that they had undergone (augmentation surgery [AS] vs. reconstruction surgery [RS]) and the time that had elapsed since their surgery (≤ 3 years vs. > 3 years). Results. Our findings suggest that the psychological well-being of women who undergo AS declines over time. The women who had undergone AS ≤ 3 and > 3 years earlier did not differ in any of the indicators of emotional functioning. The only exception was their level of satisfaction with their breasts.We examined the impact of mammoplasty on the satisfaction levels and well-being of women who had undergone RS (after MRM). As expected, they were less satisfied with their breasts than those who belonged to the AS group However, this was true only among those who had undergone their surgery ≤ 3 years earlier.Conclusions. In conclusion, our findings underscore the need to provide psychological support to those who have undergone AS and RS. To shorten the adaptation process and enhance their mental well-being, personalised psychological interventions should be provided.

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Pruritus and Malodour in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Impact on Quality of Life and Clinical Features Associated with Symptom Severity

Dermatology ◽

10.1159/000502139 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 236 (1) ◽

pp. 59-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Alejandro Molina-Leyva ◽

Carlos Cuenca-Barrales

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Clinical Features ◽

Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Life Quality ◽

Numeric Rating Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact

Background: Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) suffer from symptoms such as pruritus and malodour which can significantly impair their quality of life. Objectives: (1) To analyse the impact of pruritus and malodour on the quality of life of patients with HS and (2) to explore the potential association between clinical features and the severity of these symptoms. Patients and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) was used to assess pruritus and malodour. Quality of life was assessed by means of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Results: Two hundred and thirty-three patients were included in the study. Both pruritus and malodour positively correlated with worse quality of life (p < 0.05). Pruritus intensity was associated with the number of regions affected by HS, female sex, the intensity of suppuration, and the presence of comorbid Crohn’s disease. Statin use was associated with lower levels of pruritus. Malodour intensity was associated with higher body mass index, disease duration, the number of regions affected, Hurley stage, and intensity of suppuration. Conclusions: The results of our study show that pruritus and malodour are key symptoms in patients with HS which have a great impact on their quality of life. We have identified clinical features potentially associated with the intensity of these symptoms which could be useful to identify higher-risk patients and may influence treatment decisions.

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TINGKAT KECEMASAN PADA SISWA KELAS XII SMA NEGERI 5 AMBON DALAM MENGHADAPI UJIAN NASIONAL

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.3.1.2015.7822 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sammy A. Walasary ◽

Anita E. Dundu ◽

Theresia Kaunang

Keyword(s):

Formal Education ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Education Level ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

National Examination ◽

Demographic Questionnaire ◽

Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale ◽

Hamilton Anxiety

Abstract: National examination is held to evaluate the competence of Indonesian students after they have finished any formal education level. There is a chance of growing number of students that fail in the examination. Therefore, it becomes an important issue that leads to anxiety among Indonesian students. This study aimed to obtain the anxiety level among SMAN 5 Ambon students facing the national examination. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study design using socio-demographic questionnaire and Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HARS). Most of respondents had mild (51.3%) and moderate (40%) level of anxiety. Conclusion: Anxiety was common among groups of students aged 17 and female.Keywords: anxiety, national examination, Hamilton anxiety rating scale(HARS)Abstrak:Ujian nasional bertujuan untuk menilai dan mengukur kompetensi peserta didik secara nasional dilaksanakan setelah mengikuti pembelajaran yang diberikan para guru pada pendidikan formal. Salah satu isu yang marak diperbincangkan ialah kekhawatiran tentang kemungkinan banyaknya siswa yang tidak lulus, hal ini akan memicu kecemasan siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kecemasan siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 5 Ambon dalam menghadapi ujian nasional. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner data sosiodemografik dan Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HARS). Sebagian besar responden berada pada kategori kecemasan tingkat ringan (51,3%) dan sedang (40%) dalam menghadapi ujian nasional. Simpulan: Kecemasan paling banyak dialami kelompok umur 17 tahun dan jenis kelamin perempuan.Kata kunci: kecemasan, ujian nasional, Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HARS)

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Factors associated with perceived participation three months after being discharged from a tertiary hospital

Clinical Rehabilitation ◽

10.1177/0269215516684178 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 31 (9) ◽

pp. 1257-1266 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Xuemei Chen ◽

Yanan He ◽

Xianmei Meng ◽

Lanshu Zhou

Keyword(s):

Social Relations ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Stroke Survivors ◽

Family Role ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

The Impact

Objectives: To describe how first-stroke survivors perceive their participation and the problems with such participation in life and to determine the factors associated with perceived participation at three months after hospital discharge. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Patients were recruited from a tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China and they were followed up in their homes. Subjects: Two hundred and fifty-seven first-stroke survivors discharged for three months participated in this study. Measures: The Chinese version of the Impact on Participation and Autonomy questionnaire, Barthel Index, Chinese Stroke Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and Social Support Rating Scale. Results: One hundred thirty-four (52.1%) and 147 (57.2%) participants perceived their participation as poor to very poor in the domains of family role and autonomy outdoors, respectively. Conversely, 208 (80.9%) and 228 (88.7%) participants perceived their participation to be fair to good in the domains of social relations and autonomy indoors, respectively. The ability to perform activities of daily life was the strongest correlate of participation in the domains of autonomy indoors, family role, and autonomy outdoors, whereas anxiety was the strongest correlate of participation in the domain of social relations. Conclusions: Activities of daily living were significantly associated with perceived participation in almost all domains. In contrast, anxiety was an important factor in predicting participation in the domain of social relations. These findings suggest the need to explore different strategies of promoting participation for each domain.

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Examining the Post-operative Well-Being of Women Who Underwent Mammoplasty: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Psychiatry ◽

10.3389/fpsyt.2021.645102 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Jessica Ranieri ◽

Fabiana Fiasca ◽

Federica Guerra ◽

Enrico Perilli ◽

Antonella Mattei ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Radical Mastectomy ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Emotional Adaptation ◽

The Impact ◽

Mental Well Being

Background: Mammoplasty is the most common surgery used for breast augmentation (aesthetic plastic) and breast reconstruction (disease-related plastic) in women who have been diagnosed with and surgically treated for regional breast cancer with modified radical mastectomy. This study aims to examine the long-term effects of mammoplasty on the psychological well-being of women.Methods: Participants were 44 women aged 30–50 years (mean = 40.4 ± 5.9). They were divided into two groups based on the purpose of the breast surgery they underwent [augmentation surgery (AS) vs. reconstruction surgery (RS)] and the time that had elapsed since their surgery (≤3 vs. >3 years).Results: Our findings suggest that women who underwent AS reported a decline in their psychological well-being over time. The women who had undergone AS ≤3 and >3 years did not show any differences in emotional functioning, with the exception of the BREAST-Q scores on the satisfaction with breasts subscale. We examined the impact of mammoplasty on the satisfaction levels and well-being of women who had undergone RS (after MRM). They were less satisfied with their breasts than those who belonged to the AS group, confirming our hypothesis. However, this was true only among those who had undergone surgery ≤3 years earlier.Conclusions: In conclusion, our findings underscore the need to provide psychological support to those who have undergone breast AS and RS. Additionally, this study implies the need for personalized psychological interventions to improve the emotional adaptation process and enhance women's mental well-being.

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Sexual Distress in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm8040532 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 532 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Carlos Cuenca-Barrales ◽

Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde ◽

Alejandro Molina-Leyva

Keyword(s):

Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽

Numeric Rating Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexual Distress ◽

The Impact

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic auto-inflammatory skin disease with a great impact in quality of life. However, there is little research about the impact of HS on sex life. The aims of this study are to describe the frequency of sexual distress (SD) in patients with HS and to explore potentially associated epidemiological and clinical factors. We conducted a cross-sectional study by means of a crowd-sourced online questionnaire hosted by the Spanish hidradenitis suppurativa patients’ association (ASENDHI). Sexual distress (SD) was evaluated with a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for HS impact on sex life. A total of 393 participants answered the questionnaire. The mean NRS for HS impact on sex life was 7.24 (2.77) in women and 6.39 (3.44) in men (p < 0.05). Variables significantly associated (p < 0.05) with SD in the multiple linear regression model were sex, with a higher risk in females, the presence of active lesions in the groin and genitals and NRS for pain and unpleasant odor; being in a stable relationship was an important protector factor. Regarding these results, it seems that SD in HS patients is due, at least in part, to disease symptoms and active lesions in specific locations, emphasizing the importance of disease control with a proper treatment according to management guidelines. Women and single patients are more likely to suffer from sexual distress.

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The impact of age at onset of bipolar I disorder on functioning and clinical presentation

Acta Neuropsychiatrica ◽

10.1111/j.1601-5215.2009.00399.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

pp. 191-196 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Frances Biffin ◽

Steven Tahtalian ◽

Kate Filia ◽

Paul B. Fitzgerald ◽

Anthony R. de Castella ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rating Scale ◽

Age At Onset ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Young Mania ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Intermediate Group ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Life Scale ◽

Australian Sample ◽

The Impact

Objectives:Recent studies have proposed the existence of three distinct subgroups of bipolar 1 disorder based on age at onset (AAO). The present study aims to investigate potential clinical and functional differences between these subgroups in an Australian sample.Methods:Participants (n = 239) were enrolled in the Bipolar Comprehensive Outcomes Study (BCOS), a 2-year longitudinal, observational, cross-sectional study. Assessment measures included the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD21), Clinical Global Impressions Scale (CGI-BP), SF-36, SLICE/Life Scale, and the EuroQol (EQ-5D). Participants were also asked about their age at the first major affective episode.Results:Three AAO groups were compared: early (AAO < 20, mean = 15.5 ± 2.72; 44.4% of the participants); intermediate (AAO 20–39, mean = 26.1 ± 4.8; 48.14% of the participants) and late (AAO > 40, mean = 50.6 ± 9.04; 7.4% of the participants). Higher rates of depression, suicidal ideation and binge drinking were reported by the early AAO group. This group also reported poorer quality of life in a number of areas. The early AAO group had a predominant depressive initial polarity and the intermediate group had a manic predominance.Conclusion:Early AAO is associated with an adverse outcome.

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