Anxiety Profile of PWD and Caregiver During COVID-19 Pandemic in ALZI Surabaya Community, Indonesia

The consequence of COVID-19 pandemic conditions in vulnerable groups such as Patients with Dementia (PWD) and their caregivers are required to be urgently addressed. This study was conducted to collect data on PWD and caregiver characteristics, also concluding the profile of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Alzi Surabaya Community. This research is an observational descriptive cross-sectional study using the Beck Anxiety Inventory and Rating Anxiety in Dementia questionnaire to apprehend the profile of anxiety in PWD and caregivers in the Alzi Surabaya Community during the COVID-19 pandemic. PWD in this community experience significant anxiety (82.35%) with symptoms such as sleep disturbance (100%) worry over trifles (92.85%), complaints of headache and body aches or pains (92.85%) also sweating, flushes or chills, tingling or numbness of extremities (42.85%) and insignificant anxiety (17.65%) with symptoms such as fatigue and tiredness (100%), worry about physical health (66.57%), irritability (66.57%), heart racing or thumping (33.33%). Caregivers of PWD in this community all experience low anxiety with symptoms such as fear of something worst happening (80%), unable to relax (65%), indigestion and dizziness or lightheadedness (55%). Intervention, in order to reduce anxiety in PWD and caregiver during and post-pandemic, is substantial as establishing a good quality of life is important for PWD to increase fulfilment in life and also important for caregivers in order to maintain quality of care.

TREATMENT OF VERTIGO- WITH & WITHOUT ANXIOLYTIC DRUG (ALPRAZOLAM 0.25MG)

Objective: To compare the effect of using the tablet Alprazolam 0.25mg in the treatment outcome of vertigo related anxiety by beck anxiety inventory. Study Design: Comparative study. Place and Duration of Study: Combined Military Hospital Okara Cantt, Sep 2018 to Jun 2020. Methodology: A total of 384 patients were included in the study. They were randomly assigned to group A and B by randomized clinical trial. Group A was given tablet alprazolam 0.25 mg along with the conventional treatment of vertigo and group B was given the treatment of vertigo only and no anxiolytic was added. Their pre & post treatment (after 2 weeks) anxiety level using Beck anxiety inventory was scored. Results: There was a significant improvement in group A patient’s vertigo effects after treatment with alprazolam. Also, it was observed that group A patients responded significant improvement in anxiety score as compared to Group B patients 02 weeks post treatment. Conclusion: Antianxiety treatment should be added in all cases with the conventional treatment of vertigo to reduce the vertigo associated anxiety of the patients.

Using a Digital Meditation Application to Mitigate Anxiety and Sleep Problems in Children with ADHD

Objective: ADHD affects 11% of children in the United States and is associated with significant levels of anxiety. Although the literature supports mindfulness-based interventions as a promising strategy for managing anxiety, it falls short in the feasibility of digital mindfulness interventions. Method: This study investigated the usefulness of the pediatric version of Headspace, a digital mindfulness program, for reducing stress in 18 children with ADHD. We conducted a 4-week pilot study to evaluate the Headspace digital mindfulness application for children ages 6 to 12 with ADHD. Parents completed the Beck Anxiety Inventory and the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire at baseline and endpoint. Results: Participants had an average age of 9.2 years and were 78% male. The Headspace intervention significantly reduced anxiety and sleep problems in children with ADHD. Conclusion: Children with ADHD and comorbid anxiety and/or sleep problems could benefit from a digitally based meditation application. (J. of Att. Dis. XXXX; XX(X) XX-XX)

Penerapan Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) pada Siswi Perempuan di Masa COVID-19

Masa pandemi COVID-19, praktik pembelajaran jauh (PJJ), dan transisi sekolah bisa memicu kecemasan terutama pada siswi perempuan. Kecemasan dengan intensitas sedang sampai tinggi yang bertahan pada periode yang panjang bisa mempengaruhi kehadiran siswi, kinerja, dan kehidupan sosial. Maka, dibutuhkan intervensi yang bisa membantu siswi perempuan agar bisa mengelola kecemasannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur gejala kecemasan dan ketidakfleksibelan psikologis sebelum dan sesudah program Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) pada siswi perempuan kelas 10. Penelitian ini merupakan within subject design dengan delapan partisipan Partisipan menyelesaikan 10 sesi program ACT dan 2 kali tindak lanjut yang dilakukan pada bulan November 2020 sampai Februari 2021. Gejala kecemasan diukur dengan Beck Anxiety Inventory, sementara itu ketidakfleksibelan psikologis diukur dengan Avoidance and Fusion Questionnaire for Youth. Analisis data dengan menggunakan Friedman’s ANOVA menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hasil yang signifikan antara sebelum (pre), sesudah (post), serta saat tindak lanjut yang dilakukan di minggu kedua (FU1) dan keempat (FU2) sesudah program ACT dilakukan pada gejala kecemasan, X2F(3)=16.443, p=.001 dan ketidakfleksibelan psikologis, X2F(3)=21.346, p=.000. Program ACT bisa menurunkan gejala kecemasan dan meningkatkan fleksibilitas psikologis pada siswi perempuan yang memiliki gejala kecemasan di masa transisi ke SMA pada masa COVID-19

THE ANXIETY LEVEL AMONG MOTHERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A STUDY IN INDONESIA

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the emergence of various social and economic problems that have caused anxiety for mothers in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in the level of anxiety between stay-at-home mothers and working mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic and its causes. The research method was survey with a total sample of 276 people. The research instrument was the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), while the statistical analysis used the independent sample T-test. The result shows that sig. (two-tailed) of anxiety level among mothers in Indonesia is .05. From the study, we can conclude that there is no significant difference in the anxiety level between stay-at-home mothers and working mothers. Factors that influence the lack of difference in anxiety level include age, education level, and culture. Both working mothers and stay-at-home mothers face the same level of anxiety during Covid-19 pandemic.

Analýza vzájomných vzťahov medzi nerozhodnosťou, akademickou prokrastináciou a úzkosťou

The main aim of the research study was to explore the relationships between indecisiveness, academic procrastination and anxiety. The research sample consisted of 296 university students (mean age=21,06; SD=1,52), who completed the Slovak adaptations of the Indecisiveness Scale, the Lay's Procrastination Scale for Students and the Beck Anxiety Inventory. A significant moderate correlation was found between indecisiveness and anxiety, as well as a significant strong correlation between indecisiveness and academic procrastination. A significant but very weak relationship was found between academic procrastination and anxiety. Indecisiveness explained more variance in academic procrastination than anxiety. Indecisiveness was predicted by procrastination and anxiety to a similar degree. No gender differences were detected in the levels of indecisiveness or academic procrastination.

Evaluation of Burden and Anxiety in Caregivers of Patients with Pediatric Celiac Disease in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Background Anxiety and caregiver burden increase among caregivers for individuals with chronic disease. The purpose of this study was to compare the anxiety levels and caregiver burden among caregivers for cases with pediatric celiac disease (CD) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials The Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were applied to 29 parents caring for pediatric CD patients in January 2020, when COVID-19 cases had not yet been seen in Turkey. The study was designed prospectively. The scales were also reapplied to the same study group online during the COVID-19 pandemic (May 2020). The results were then compared. Results Parents caring for 29 cases of pediatric CD; 21 mothers (72.4%), six fathers (20.7%), and two aunts (6.9%) took part in the study. Mean ZBI scores before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were 27.51 ± 14.12 (8–73) and 38.68 ± 10.95 (21–57), respectively (p < 0.01). Mean BAI scores before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were 13.27 ± 7.65 (1–27) and 23.48 ± 12.40 (2–48), respectively (p < 0.01). Conclusion Increased anxiety and caregiver burden among caregivers of pediatric CD cases during the COVID-19 pandemic were identified for the first time in the literature in this study.

Prevalence of smartphone addiction and its correlates in a sample of Egyptian university students

Background: Smartphone addiction is considered currently as a public health concern especially among university students. Aim: The study assesses the prevalence of smartphone addiction and its sociodemographic and psychiatric correlates among Egyptian university students. Methods: A random sample of 1,380 undergraduate Egyptian university students from different universities were assessed using the smartphone addiction short scale, Beck depression Inventory, Beck anxiety Inventory, Pittsburgh sleep Quality Index, and Columbia suicide severity scale. Results: About 59% are smartphone addicts without any gender difference, we find a highly significant relation between smartphone addiction and depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, smoking, and suicide. Conclusion: our study adds to the existing literature regarding the magnitude of smartphone addiction and its relationship with different psychiatric disorders.

Brazilian Loneliness Scale: Evidence of Validity Based on Relations to Depression, Anxiety and Stress

This paper aimed mainly to investigate the relationships between Brazilian Loneliness Scale (UCLA-BR) and the levels of depression, anxiety and stress in Brazilian college students. These concepts were assessed using validated scales (Patient Health Questionnaire - PHQ-9, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - DASS-21, Beck Anxiety Inventory - BAI and Lipp Stress Symptom Inventory - ISSL). A total of 325 college students participated and responded all the instruments. Descriptive, correlational and group differences analyzes were conducted. The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress varied depending on the instrument used. UCLA-BR presented evidence of validity based on relationships with depression, anxiety and stress, especially depression (assessed by DASS-21). Analysis of measurement scales can help to understand aspects of college students’ mental health.