scholarly journals Risk Factors for Anxiety in Medical Health Workers during Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Medan, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (T3) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Anastasia Venny Fransisca Sipayung ◽  
Elmeida Effendy ◽  
Mustafa Mahmud Amin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Medical Health ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Anxiety Subscale

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus outbreak that is infecting many people almost all over the world, including Indonesia. The impact of this pandemic also affects medical health workers who are in charge of treating COVID-19 patients where they are at high risk of being infected. This causes psychological disorders such as anxiety and many factors that can become a risk for anxiety. AIM: The aim of the study was to investigate risk factors for anxiety in medical health workers who treat COVID-19 patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted in Haji Adam Malik Hospital and its satellites in Medan, North Sumatera, cross-sectional through online survey using hospital anxiety and depression scale, anxiety subscale, from May 2020 to July 2020, 129 participants. RESULTS: Four risk factors have a relationship to the occurrence of anxiety, such as gender, marital status, history of organic diseases, and duration of work caring for COVID-19 patients. CONCLUSIONS: By knowing the risk factors that can cause anxiety in medical health workers, it is hoped that both the hospital management and individual medical health workers can pay more attention to and anticipate so that medical health workers can feel more secure in carrying out their duties treating for COVID-19 patients.

scholarly journals Factors associated with depression and anxiety in the adult population of Qatar after the first COVID-19 wave: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salma Mawfek Khaled ◽  
Iman Amro ◽  
Lina Bader ◽  
Peter Woodruff ◽  
Majid A. Alabdulla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
History Of

AbstractThere is limited data from Arabic-speaking countries on risk factors for depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Country-specific data is necessary given differences in culture, demographics, and COVID-19 infection and mortality rates. The main purpose of the study is to identify the factors associated with symptoms of depression-anxiety in the adult population of Qatar during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in Qatar between July and December 2020 after Qatar’s first COVID-19 wave and before the beginning of the second wave. Depression-anxiety was defined as a cut-off of 20 or higher on the Patient Health Questionnaire-Anxiety Depression Scale (PHQ-ADS). Of 1138 participants, 71.0% were female, 69.0% Arabs, 70.0% Non-Qataris, and 77.0% were < 40 years (the median age in Qatar is 32 years). In a fully-adjusted model, six variables were significantly associated with moderate-to-severe levels of depression or anxiety on the PHQ-ADS; Arab ethnicity (OR = 1.67, p = 0.026), never married versus married (OR = 1.69, p = 0.015), prior history of psychiatric disorder versus no history (OR = 1.80, p = 0.009), increased worries due to social media use for COVID-related news/updates (OR = 1.72, p = 0.003), a history of COVID-19 (OR = 1.76, p = 0.039), loneliness (OR = 1.91, p < 0.001), and lower levels of religiosity (OR = 0.96, p = 0.039). These associations also pertained in the reduced model, with the exception of religiosity which was only marginally statistically significant (OR = 0.97, p = 0.055). The potential risk factors identified may assist with anxiety and depression prevention in future COVID-19 waves, and similar national events, and assist with early intervention to treat sufferers.

Prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S362-S362 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. F Cherif ◽  
I. Feki ◽  
R. Sellami ◽  
D. Trigui ◽  
I. Baâti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Almost All

IntroductionChildbirth represents for women a time of vulnerability to postpartum mood disorders. These disorders range in severity from the early maternal blues to postpartum psychosis. Along this spectrum is postpartum depression (PPD) that may have many risk factors.ObjectivesThe study aims to examine the prevalence of PPD and associated risk factors among a sample of Tunisian women receiving cares in the hospital of Sfax.MethodsThis is a descriptive cross-sectional study regarding 150 parturients examined during the first and the sixth week post-delivery. The EPDS (Edinburgh postnatal depression scale) was used to assess PPD.ResultsThe total sample had a mean age of 29.61 years. During the sixth week study period, 126 of 150 were examined. Almost all of the women have a low school level (82.7%). Only 9.3% had a personal psychiatric history. Multiparity was found in 43.3% of cases. The current pregnancy was undesired in 15.3% of cases. Sympathetic signs of pregnancy were reported by 64.7% of women. The prevalence of PPD in the first week was 14.7% and 19.8% in the sixth week after delivery. The PPD was associated with the maternal age (> 35 years), the low school level, the existence of mood personal background, the parity, the difficulty to accept the pregnancy and sympathetic signs of pregnancy.ConclusionPostpartum depression is common on our sample. Identifying risk factors of PPD allows clinicians to detect subgroups of women with an increased vulnerability who might receive early psychiatric care.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Depression-anxiety in Adult Population of Qatar during the First Year of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salma Mawfek Khaled ◽  
Iman Amro ◽  
Lina Bader ◽  
Tarek Bellaj ◽  
Yousri Marzouki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Never Married ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
History Of ◽  
Adjusted Model ◽  
Arabic Speaking

There is limited data from Arabic-speaking countries on risk factors for depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Country-specific data is necessary given differences in culture, demographics, and COVID-19 infection and mortality rates. This study intended to identify the factors associated with symptoms of depression-anxiety in the adult population of Qatar during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in Qatar between July and December 2020 after Qatar’s first COVID-19 wave and before the beginning of the second wave. Depression-anxiety was defined as a cut-off of 20 or higher on the PHQ-ADS scale. Of 1138 participants, 71.05% were female, 69.0% Arabs, and 70.0% Non-Qataris. 77 % were < 40 years (the median age in Qatar is 32 years). In a fully-adjusted model, six variables were significantly associated with PHQ-ADS; Arab ethnicity (OR=1.67, p=0.026), never married (OR=1.69, p < 0.015), prior psychiatric history (OR=1.80, p=0.009), Social Media induced worries (OR=1.72, p=0.003), history of COVID-19 (OR=1.76, p=0.039), loneliness (OR=1.91, p < 0.001), and lower levels of religiosity (OR=0.96, p=0.039). The potential risk factors identified may assist with anxiety and depression prevention in future COVID-19 waves, similar national events and assist with early intervention to treat sufferers.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Depression and Anxiety in the Adult Population of Qatar in the First Year of the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from an Online Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salma M. Khaled ◽  
Iman Amro ◽  
Lina Bader ◽  
Peter Woodruff ◽  
Majid A Alabdulla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Prior History ◽  
First Year ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background: There is limited data from Arabic-speaking countries on risk factors for depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Country-specific data is necessary given differences in culture, demographics, COVID-19 infection and mortality rates.Aim: To identify factors associated with symptoms of depression-anxiety in the adult population of Qatar during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.Method: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in Qatar between July and December 2020 after the first COVID-19 wave and before the beginning of the second wave. Depression-anxiety was defined as a cut-off of 20 or higher on the PHQ-ADS scale. Results: Of 1138 participants, 71.05% were female, 69.0% Arabs, and 70.0% Non-Qataris. 77% were < 40 years (the median age in Qatar is 32 years). In a fully-adjusted model, six variables were significantly associated with PHQ-ADS; Arab ethnicity (OR=1.67, p=0.026), never married (OR=2.04, p < 0.001 (versus married), prior history of psychiatric disorder (versus no history) (OR=1.76, p=0.039), increased worries due to social media use for COVID-related news/updates (OR=1.72, p=0.003), those with a history of COVID-19 (OR=1.76, p=0.039), loneliness (OR=1.91, p < 0.001), and lower levels of religiosity (OR=0.96, p=0.039). These associations also pertained in the reduced model, with exception of religiosity which was only marginally statistically significant (OR=0.97, p=0.055).Conclusions: The potential risk factors identified may assist with anxiety and depression prevention in future COVID-19 waves, and similar crises, and assist with early intervention to treat sufferers.

scholarly journals Influenza Vaccination in Coronavirus Times: Intention to Be Vaccinated by Primary Care Professionals in Central Catalonia (VAGCOVID)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Muñoz-Miralles ◽  
Anna Bonet-Esteve ◽  
Anna Rufas Cebollero ◽  
Xavier Pelegrin Cruz ◽  
Josep Vidal Alaball
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Primary Care Professionals

Abstract BackgroundInfluenza vaccination is the main measure of prevention against the epidemic flu, which annually produces a significant increase in the pressure on healthcare systems, in addition to influencing the absenteeism of health workers. Although it is recommended that health professionals be vaccinated, their vaccination coverage is low. The lack of knowledge about the evolution of influenza in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic led to the continued recommendation of influenza vaccination to people at risk and to professionals. The aim of the study is to determine the intention to vaccinate against seasonal flu of health professionals in the 2020-21 campaign in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and to analyse the factors that influence it.MethodsCross-sectional study through a structured online survey aimed at Primary Care professionals in the region of central Catalonia.ResultsA total of 610 participants responded to the survey, 65.7% of whom intended to be vaccinated against the flu in this campaign and 11.1% did not yet know or did not answer. The intention to be vaccinated against flu is associated with the professional category, the years of professional practice, the fact of making face-to-face guards, and the perception of the risk of suffering from flu. It is also related to a history of influenza vaccination in the previous year and to having been vaccinated on another occasion. The profile of professionals who intend to be vaccinated against flu includes professionals with a history of vaccination, who were on duty and perceived that their staff were at risk of becoming ill with flu.ConclusionsDuring the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, many professionals show a clear intention to get vaccinated against the flu, but there are still some who doubt it. In order to improve influenza vaccination coverage among health professionals, it is necessary to design strategies aimed at professionals who are hesitant or reluctant to vaccination.

scholarly journals Ethno-cultural disparities in mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study on the impact of exposure to the virus and COVID-19-related discrimination and stigma on mental health across ethno-cultural groups in Quebec (Canada)

BJPsych Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Miconi ◽  
Zhi Yin Li ◽  
Rochelle L. Frounfelker ◽  
Tara Santavicca ◽  
Jude Mary Cénat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cultural Group ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Authorities ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Background Although social and structural inequalities associated with COVID-19 have been documented since the start of the pandemic, few studies have explored the association between pandemic-specific risk factors and the mental health of minority populations. Aims We investigated the association of exposure to the virus, COVID-19-related discrimination and stigma with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a culturally diverse sample of adults in Quebec (Canada). Method A total of 3273 residents of the province of Quebec (49% aged 18–39 years, 57% women, 51% belonging to a minority ethno-cultural group) completed an online survey. We used linear and ordinal logistic regression to identify the relationship between COVID-19 experiences and mental health, and the moderating role of ethno-cultural identity. Results Mental health varied significantly based on socioeconomic status and ethno-cultural group, with those with lower incomes and Arab participants reporting higher psychological distress. Exposure to the virus, COVID-19-related discrimination, and stigma were associated with poorer mental health. Associations with mental health varied across ethno-cultural groups, with exposed and discriminated Black participants reporting higher mental distress. Conclusions Findings indicate sociocultural inequalities in mental health related to COVID-19 in the Canadian context. COVID-19-related risk factors, including exposure, discrimination and stigma, jeopardise mental health. This burden is most noteworthy for the Black community. There is an urgent need for public health authorities and health professionals to advocate against the discrimination of racialised minorities, and ensure that mental health services are accessible and culturally sensitive during and in the aftermath of the pandemic.

scholarly journals Concerns, Perceived Impact, Preparedness in Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic and Health Outcomes among Italian Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110002
Author(s):  
Igor Portoghese ◽  
Federico Meloni ◽  
Maura Galletta ◽  
Ilenia Piras ◽  
Ernesto D’Aloja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
Job Role ◽  
The Impact

Background: Health care workers (HCWs) are among the professionals at serious risk for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental health. In this sense, the next public health challenge globally will be to preserving healthy HCWs during this pandemic. Aim: The present study has the aim of investigating the relationship among concerns, perceived impact, preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic and the mental health of Italian physicians. Methods: From March 29th to April 15th 2020, we conducted an online survey using snowball sampling techniques through Limesurvey platform. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple binary logistic regressions. Results: Multivariate analysis showed that the risk factors for perceived job stress were concerns about catching COVID-19 (OR = 3.18 [95% CI = 2.00-5.05] P < .001), perceived impact on job demands (OR = 1.63 [95% CI = 1.05-2.52] P < .05), perceived impact on job role (OR = 2.50 [95% CI = 1.60-3.90] P < .001), and non-working concerns (OR = 1.86 [95% CI = 1.15-3.03] P < .05). With respect to the risk factors for rumination about the pandemic emerged concerns about catching COVID-19 (OR 1.74, [95% CI = 1.12-2.71] P < .05), perceived impact on job role (OR = 1.68 [95% CI = 1.12-2.52] P < .05), and impact on personal life (OR = 2.04 [95% CI = 1.08-3.86] P < .05). Finally, the risk factors for crying at work were perceived impact on job role (OR = 2.47, [95% CI = 1.20-5.09] P < .05), rumination about the pandemic (OR = 3.027 [95% CI = 1.27-7.19] P < .01), watching colleagues crying at work (OR = 3.82 [95% CI = 1.88-7.77] P < .01), and perceived job stress (OR = 3.53 [95% CI = 1.24-10.07] P < .05). Conclusion: In general, our results highlighted that being concerned about being infected/infecting other people, carrying out new and unusual tasks, and witnessing colleagues crying at work were important risk factors for physicians’ well-being. Additional data are necessary to advance understanding of these risk factors in a long-term perspective.

Prevalence and risk factors of airflow obstruction in a Caribbean population

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 512-519
Author(s):  
L. Conyette ◽  
F. Lutchmansingh ◽  
S. Sakhamuri ◽  
D. Simeon ◽  
M. A. Ivey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Population ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Airflow Obstruction ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Caribbean Population ◽  
Almost All

SETTING: The prevalence of airflow obstruction (AO) in the Caribbean population is unknown.OBJECTIVE: To measure the prevalence of and risk factors for AO (post-bronchodilator ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 sec to forced vital capacity of <0.7) in the Trinidad and Tobago general population using the Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease methodology.DESIGN: National cross-sectional, stratified, cluster sampling of adults aged ≥40 years.RESULTS: AO prevalence was 9.5% among 1104 participants, most of whom were unaware of this. Compared to those aged 40–49 years, the adjusted odds ratio of AO by age group was 2.73 (60–69 years) and 3.30 (≥70 years). Risk factors for AO were unemployment (OR 4.31), being retired (OR 2.17), smoking ≥20 pack-years (OR 1.88) and exposure to dusty jobs for more than 1 year (OR 2.06). Related symptoms were history of wheezing, unscheduled visits to the doctor or admission to hospital for breathing problems and in subjects with at least one respiratory symptom (OR 1.90), at least one risk factor (OR 2.81), either symptoms or risk factors (OR 3.71) and both symptoms and risk factors (OR 5.78) (P < 0.05 in all cases).CONCLUSION: AO prevalence in the general population of Trinidad and Tobago aged ≥40 years was 9.5%, almost all of which was undiagnosed. AO was associated with smoking, age >59 years, lack of employment and working in a dusty job.

scholarly journals Assessment of impact of the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Europe: results from the REUMAVID study (phase 1)

RMD Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e001546
Author(s):  
Marco Garrido-Cumbrera ◽  
Helena Marzo-Ortega ◽  
Laura Christen ◽  
Pedro Plazuelo-Ramos ◽  
Dale Webb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Activity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Musculoskeletal Diseases ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Study Phase ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

AimTo assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).MethodsREUMAVID is a cross-sectional study using an online survey developed by an international multidisciplinary patient-led collaboration across seven European countries targeting unselected patients with RMDs. Healthcare access, daily activities, disease activity and function, well-being (WHO Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5)), health status, anxiety/depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)) and access to information were evaluated. Data were collected in April–July 2020 (first phase).ResultsData from the first phase included 1800 patients with 15 different RMDs (37.2% axial spondyloarthritis, 29.2% rheumatoid arthritis, 17.2% osteoarthritis and others). Mean age was 53, 80% female and 49% had undertaken university studies. During the beginning of the pandemic, 58.4% had their rheumatology appointment cancelled and 45.6% reported not having received any information relating to the possible impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in their RMDs, with the main source being patient organisations (27.6%).Regarding habits, 24.6% increased smoking, 18.2% raised their alcohol consumption, and 45.6% were unable to continue exercising. Self-reported disease activity was high (5.3±2.7) and 75.6% reported elevated pain. Half the patients (49.0%) reported poor well-being (WHO-5) and 46.6% that their health had changed for the worse during lockdown. According to HADS, 57.3% were at risk of anxiety and 45.9% of depression.ConclusionThroughout the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with RMDs have experienced disruption in access to healthcare services, poor lifestyle habits and negative effects on their overall health, well-being and mental health. Furthermore, information on COVID-19 has not reached patients appropriately.

scholarly journals Validity Study of the Roll-Over Test and Risk Factors for Preeclampsia in Four Health Districts of Surigao City, Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lovella C. Condeza ◽  
Christopher B. Arguelles ◽  
Cris F. Velez ◽  
Glenda M. Labadan ◽  
Emmanuel S. Baja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Clinical Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Low Sensitivity ◽  
Health Districts

Background. The roll-over test is a simple, easily available clinical test using the sphygmomanometer to predict pregnancy-induced hypertension starting at 20 weeks age of gestation (AOG). However, the roll-over test is not part of the standard prenatal care in government health facilities even if health workers can easily perform the test. Objectives. To validate the roll-over test at the 20th weeks of gestation and to determine the risk factors for preeclampsia in 4 health districts of Surigao City, a province in the CARAGA Region of the Philippines. Methods. A total of 190 pregnant women without history of hypertension during their previous pregnancies from 4 health districts in Surigao City, Philippines were consecutively enrolled from May 2014 to October 2014 in a cross-sectional study design. The roll-over test was done using the method described in Williams Obstetrics and the validity of the roll-over test was measured. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were done to determine risk factors for preeclampsia. Results. Seven of the 190 women developed preeclampsia. The sensitivity of the rollover test done at 20 weeks AOG was 43% and the specificity was 81%. Maternal age, history of urinary tract infection (UTI) and a positive rollover test were associated with preeclampsia. Conclusion. Pregnant women whose ages are <20 years or >29 years old, or who had a history of UTI, or a positive roll-over test are more likely to develop preeclampsia. Roll-over test has a low sensitivity at 20 weeks AOG. More studies are warranted to explore the improvement of its predictive value in other AOG.

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