COVID-19: Embracing Mental Health Upshot from the Coronavirus Pandemic Crisis

Somi, Shamima; Dutta, Priyata; Tamanna, Kazi Nusrat; Hussain, Hazera; Hasan, Rashedul; Ghose, Medha; Tanni, Nusrat Uddin; Parhin, Azma; Moosa, Syed Ahmad; Sakibuzzaman,

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“…Physical distancing, despite being a recommendation to protect against the spread of the disease, resulted in anxiety, particularly for vulnerable groups [59]. If, on the one hand, physical distancing was mandatory, on the other hand, the stay-at-home policy caused an inevitable coexistence increasing the risk of imbalances in family dynamics, generating tense situations, contributing to the enhancement of stress induced by the routine change [44].…”

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Fear of COVID-19, food insecurity and anxiety in women dwelling in João Pessoa, Paraíba: a cross-sectional study

Freire,

Lima,

Gomes

et al. 2023

Rev. Nutr.

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Objective: To describe the fear caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to analyze the association of food insecurity and fear of COVID-19 as anxiety predictors in women who are Sistema Único de Saúde users. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 with 73 women out of 118 who were followed up in a cohort study in the municipality of João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. The women were selected in health units before the pandemic and their telephone contact enabled remote data collection. Socioeconomic and demographic information, food insecurity, fear of COVID-19, and anxiety were assessed. The Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale were used. An association between variables was performed using the chi-square test and a logistic regression verified the independent effect of variables concerning anxiety. A 5% significance level was considered. Results: The median age of the women was 33 years and the median per capita family income was BRL 665.33. Most of them lived with a partner and declared themselves mostly black or brown. Lower income and greater severity of food insecurity were associated with greater fear of COVID-19, and this feeling increased the probability of women being in a high anxiety state (OR=3.167). Conclusion: The most vulnerable women, with lower income and greater food insecurity had more fear of COVID-19 which increased their anxiety. Even after the pandemic is over, the effects of these events can maintain a state of mental distress that must be considered and properly cared for.

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Fear of COVID-19, food insecurity and anxiety in women dwelling in João Pessoa, Paraíba: a cross-sectional study

Freire,

Lima,

Gomes

et al. 2023

Rev. Nutr.

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Association between COVID-19 and anxiety during social isolation: A systematic review

Santos¹,

Paula²,

Tardieux³

et al. 2021

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BACKGROUND The uncertainties about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the change in routine, lifestyles and the reduction of physical contact can cause stress, anxiety, emotional overload, poor sleep and even physical health complications. AIM To evaluate the scientific publications available on the relationship between COVID-19 and anxiety experienced in the general population, during the period of social isolation, adopted by governmental organizations and public health policymakers as a measure to contain the spread of cases. METHODS A literature search was performed systematically exploring the PubMed and Medline databases using the following terms classified as MeSH descriptors: (“anxiety” AND “pandemic” AND “COVID-19”). For the search, in the Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde – BVS, Science.gov, Web of Science and National Library platforms, the following keywords were used: ("anxiety" AND "coronavirus" AND "social isolation"). Thirty-seven peer-reviewed articles were found. PRISMA and the Downs & Black checklist were used for qualitative evaluation. RESULTS After applying the inclusion criteria, seven ( n = 7) original scientific articles were selected. The collated evidence demonstrated increased levels of symptoms of anxiety and depression during the period of social isolation. The population between 21 to 40 years was most affected. The risk of severe depression was twice as high at the epicenter of the pandemic. Sleep quality was significantly impaired. Questions about politics, religion, and consumption of products from China were found to generate fear and anticipate probable changes in the pattern of post-pandemic consumption. Social isolation exacerbated feelings of extreme hopelessness, sadness, loneliness and suicidal ideation. CONCLUSION We conclude that there is a potential relationship between social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic and symptoms of anxiety. It is important to note that the direct and indirect costs of not identifying the detrimental effects of this phenomenon and neglecting strategies for intervention could lead to a significant psychological burden on society in several aspects after social isolation.

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COVID-19: Embracing Mental Health Upshot from the Coronavirus Pandemic Crisis

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Fear of COVID-19, food insecurity and anxiety in women dwelling in João Pessoa, Paraíba: a cross-sectional study

Fear of COVID-19, food insecurity and anxiety in women dwelling in João Pessoa, Paraíba: a cross-sectional study

Association between COVID-19 and anxiety during social isolation: A systematic review

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