COVID-19 pandemic: influence of relationship status on stress, anxiety, and depression in Canada

Nkire, Nnamdi; Nwachukwu, Izu; Shalaby, Reham; Hrabok, Marianne; Vuong, Wesley; Gusnowski, April; Surood, Shireen; Greenshaw, Andrew J.; Agyapong, Vincent Israel Opoku

doi:10.1017/ipm.2021.1

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“…In the present study, satisfaction with finances, relationships, and housing proved relevant for DAS, as predicted. Considering the known association of personal conflicts and dissatisfaction with close relationships as a relevant predisposing factor in mood and anxiety symptoms ( 43 ), participants in unstable relationships showed higher levels of depression and anxiety than those in stable relationships ( 44 ), and satisfaction in partnership reduced the risk of depression and anxiety ( 45 , 46 ).…”

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Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress During the Second Wave of COVID-19 in Slovenia

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The spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to numerous negative consequences on the mental health of the population throughout the world. The main aim of our study was to compare the risk for depression, anxiety, and stress during the second wave of the pandemic in Slovenia. An additional goal was to analyze the association of depression, anxiety, and stress, with the most relevant subjective factors that define the quality of life. Furthermore, we aimed at determining whether health workers have a higher risk for depression following the course of the pandemic. The study was conducted on the general population, between July 2020 and January 2021 through an online survey. The data of 1,728 respondents in two samples of respondents (782 at baseline – first measurement point and 946 during the second measurement point) of the second wave were analyzed using zero-inflated negative binomial regression and Mann-Whitney U-test. The findings of this study show that the rise the second wave was associated with a higher risk for depression, anxiety and stress. The risk for all three was higher for younger participants. Women showed a higher risk for anxiety and stress. Finances, relationships, and housing dissatisfaction were relevant predictors for depression, anxiety and stress. Health workers in our sample showed a higher risk for stress, but not for depression or anxiety, than the general population. Our findings highlight the urgent need for coordinating and developing mental health services and tailored interventions to reduce the mental health burden, especially in the younger.

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Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress During the Second Wave of COVID-19 in Slovenia

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“…Anxiety levels were higher among married individuals in the present study compared to unmarried participants. In a study from Canada investigating the effect of Covid-19, Nkire et al (2020) determined high levels of anxiety and depression in single individuals [21]. Özdin & Bayrak Özdin 2020 and Passos et al (2020) both found no difference in anxiety in terms of marital status [19,22].…”

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A determination of the relationship between the symptoms, hospital anxiety and depression levels, and quality of life patients diagnosed with Covid-19

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Introduction:The worldwide spread of coronavirus over the last 20 years has resulted in its becoming a major threat to health. The virus is thought to be a zoonotic disease spread by means of direct and contact transmission. The purpose of this study was to investigate the symptoms, anxiety-depression levels, and quality of life of patients with Covid-19.Material and methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional research was conducted in an education and research hospital between August and November 2020. An information form, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Quality of Life Scale were employed as data collection tools. The study was completed with 103 individuals.Results: The mean age of the patients enrolled in the study was 37.77±10.92 years, and 67% were women. Higher anxiety levels were determined in women compared to men (p=0.001) and in married participants compared to unmarried individuals (p=0.010). Significant negative correlation was determined between anxiety and the Quality of Life Scale sub-parameters of general health, physical health, psychological health, and environment. Positive correlation was found between Covid-19 severity and anxiety, and negative correlation between Covid-19 severity and physical health (p<0.001).Conclusion: Higher anxiety was determined among women and married patients in this study, and quality of life (in the four subparameters) decreased as anxiety increased. Physical health decreased, while anxiety increased, with the severity of Covid.

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“…to have some close, trusted person around is a protective factor. In contrast being alone and low levels of social support lead to higher levels of fear and other mental health issues [ 28 ].…”

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A biopsychosocial model of severe fear of COVID-19

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Introduction COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that causes not only somatic health issues, but also frequently psychosocial burdens. The aims of this study were to investigate biopsychosocial factors that might further aggravate fear of COVID-19, and to establish a biopsychosocial model of severe fear of COVID-19. Methods 368 participants were included in this study. Biopsychosocial factors observed comprised biological factors (somatic risk), psychological factors (state/trait anxiety, physical symptoms of anxiety, severe health anxiety, specific phobias, depression), and psychosocial factors (social support, financial losses, social media consumption, social contacts with COVID-19 infected people). Psychometric questionnaires included State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory, Whiteley-Index / Illness Attitude Scales, Specific Phobia Questionnaire, WHO-5 and Social Support Survey. Results 162/368 (44.0%) participants had almost no fear, 170/368 (46.2%) participants had moderate fear, and 45/368 (12.2%) participants had severe fear of COVID-19. Female participants showed higher levels of fear of COVID-19 than male participants (gender: χ2 = 18.47, p<0.001). However, the level of fear of COVID-19 increased in male participants when they had contact with people who were infected with COVID-19, while in contrast the level of fear of COVID-19 decreased in female participants when they had such contacts [ANCOVA: fear of COVID-19 (contact x gender): F(1,363) = 5.596, p = .019]. Moreover, participants without relationships showed higher levels of fear of COVID-19 (marital status: χ2 = 14.582, p = 0.024). Furthermore, financial losses due to the COVID-19 were associated with higher levels of fear of COVID-19 [ANCOVA: fear of COVID-19(financial loss x gender): F(1, 363) = 22.853, p< .001]. Multiple regression analysis revealed female gender, severe health anxiety (WI-IAS) and state /trait anxiety (STAI) as significant predictors of severe fear of COVID-19. Conclusion In this study significant predictors of severe fear of COVID-19 were female gender, pre-existing state and trait anxiety, as well as severe health anxiety. The finding of significant predictors of fear of COVID-19 might contribute to detect people who might suffer most from severe, overwhelming fear of COVID-19 at an early stage.

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COVID-19 pandemic: influence of relationship status on stress, anxiety, and depression in Canada

Cited by 40 publications

References 49 publications

Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress During the Second Wave of COVID-19 in Slovenia

Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress During the Second Wave of COVID-19 in Slovenia

A determination of the relationship between the symptoms, hospital anxiety and depression levels, and quality of life patients diagnosed with Covid-19

A biopsychosocial model of severe fear of COVID-19

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