COVID-19: Factors associated with psychological distress, fear, and coping strategies among community members across 17 countries

Rahman, Muhammad Aziz; Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful; Tungpunkom, Patraporn; Sultana, Farhana; Alif, Sheikh M; Banik, Biswajit; Salehin, Masudus; Joseph, Bindu; Lam, Louisa; Watts, Mimmie Claudine; Khan, Sabria Jihan; Ghozy, Sherief; Chair, Sek Ying; Chien, Wai Tong; Schönfeldt‐Lecuona, Carlos; El-Khazragy⃰, Nashwa; Mahmud, Ilias; Mawali, Adhra Hilal Al; Maskari, Turkiya Saleh Al; Alharbi, Rayan Jafnan; Hamza, Amr; Keblawi, Mohamad Ali; Hammoud, Majeda S.; Elaidy, Asmaa M.; Susanto, Agus Dwi; Moni, Ahmed Suparno Bahar; AlQurashi, Alaa; Ali, Almajdoub; Wazib, Amit; Sanluang, Cattaliya Siripattarakul; Elsori, Deena; Yasmin, Farhana; Taufik, Feni Fitrani; Kloub, Manal Al; Ruiz, Mara Gerbabe; Elsayed, Mohamed; Eltewacy, Nael Kamel; Laham, Nahed Al; Oli, Natalia; Abdelnaby, Ramy; Dweik, Rania Al; Thongyu, Ratree; Almustanyir, Sami; Rahman, Shaila; Nitayawan, Sirirat; Al-Madhoun, Sondos; Inthong, Suwit; Alharbi, Talal Ali; Bahar, Tamanna; Ginting, Tribowo Tuahta; Cross, Wendy

doi:10.1186/s12992-021-00768-3

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“…Study participants who used healthcare services to combat COVID-19-related stress were more likely to be medium to high resilient copers. Similar findings were also reported in an earlier study, where visiting healthcare providers in persons was associated with high level of coping during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 7 ].…”

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“…A structured survey questionnaire was used for data collection in this study and was adopted from an Australian and a global study led by the lead author of this study (MAR) [ 7 , 27 ]. Google forms were used to create the survey.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A recent study examining factors associated with psychological distress, fear of COVID-19, and coping across diverse community members in 17 countries showed that doctors had greater levels of psychological distress but lower levels of fear of COVID-19, whereas nurses had higher levels of resilient coping. Females and individuals with pre-existing mental health issues were identified as the most vulnerable groups of people having COVID-related psychological impact [ 7 ]. Bangladeshi individuals also experienced a great deal of psychological discomfort and terror, according to a recent study [ 8 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Psychological Distress among Bangladeshi Dental Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Nath³

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Background: Psychological sufferings are observed among dental students during their academic years, which had been intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives: This study assessed the levels and identified factors associated with psychological distress, fear and coping experienced by dental undergraduate students in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross sectional online survey was conducted during October-November, 2021. The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10), Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) and Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS) were used in order to assess psychological distress, fear and coping strategies, respectively. Results: A total of 327 students participated; the majority (72%) were 19–23 years old and females (75%). One in five participants were infected with COVID-19 and 15% reported contact with COVID-19 cases. Negative financial impact (AOR 3.72, 95% CIs 1.28–10.8), recent or past COVID-19 infection, and contact with COVID-19 cases were associated with higher levels of psychological distress; but being a third year student (0.14, 0.04–0.55) and being satisfied about current social life (0.11, 0.03–0.33) were associated with lower levels of psychological distress. Being a third year (0.17, 0.08–0.39) and a fourth year student (0.29, 0.12–0.71) were associated with lower levels of fear. Health care service use and feeling positive about life were associated with medium to high resilience coping. Conclusions: This study identified dental students in Bangladesh who were at higher risk of psychological distress, fear and coping during the ongoing pandemic. Development of a mental health support system within dental institutions should be considered in addition to the academic and clinical teaching.

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Psychological Distress among Bangladeshi Dental Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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“…The second wave identified the country differences in incidence, prevalence, and mortality rates of COVID-19. Although there was a significant impact of developed vaccinations, the third wave further exposed varying social and financial differences in different countries [ 37 ]. Several studies focused on the characteristics of effects of viral disease in different seasons [ 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 ], but no study highlighted changes in perceiving fears of COVID-19 infection during different waves.…”

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The Assessment of Fear of COVID-19 among the Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Makuch

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The prevailing COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected the mental health and well-being of individuals. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the perceived fear of COVID-19 among older adults in Poland and identify subpopulations with the highest risk of potential mental health disorders. The study was conducted in November–December 2020 on 500 people aged ≥60 years (mean M = 67.9, standard deviation SD = 4.2). In order to collect information on participants’ characteristics and COVID-19-related information, they were asked to complete a questionnaire based on recorded telephone calls. Perceived fear of COVID-19 was measured using our generated and validated seven-item tool: “Scale of fear of COVID-19 infection”, which ranged from 7 to 35. Multiple linear regression was performed to identify factors associated with the perceived fear of COVID-19. Our results showed that the highest level of fear of COVID-19 infection was observed among women (p = 0.025) and patients taking anticoagulants (p = 0.004). Moreover, older adults with higher anxiety levels were more likely to be fearful of COVID-19 (according to the GAS-10 scale; p < 0.001). These findings may help policy makers and healthcare workers to adapt and implement better mental health strategies to help the elderly fight fear and anxiety during the prevailing pandemic.

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“…In Portugal, a state of emergency was announced on 18 March. Although isolation, quarantine, and social distancing were vital to prevent the spread of the virus, protect peoples’ physical health, and manage medical resources, they may have also led to long-lasting negative consequences, particularly on mental health and wellbeing [ 4 , 5 , 6 ]. In fact, these preventive measures may have increased the levels of depression and/or anxiety by inducing separation of significant relatives and increasing the perception of isolation and loneliness [ 7 ].…”

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Mental Health and Psychological Impact during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey of Portuguese Higher Education Students

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Valentim

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant psychological impact on vulnerable groups, particularly students. The present study aims to investigate the mental and psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors in a sample of Portuguese higher education students. An online cross-sectional study was conducted among 1522 higher education students selected by convenience sampling. The survey assessed mental health symptoms as well as sociodemographic variables, health-related perceptions, and psychological factors. Results were fitted to binary and multivariable logistic regression models. The overall prevalences of stress, anxiety, and depression were 35.7%, 36.2%, and 28.5%, respectively. Poor mental health outcomes were related with being female, having no children, living with someone with chronic disease, facing hopelessness, and lacking resilient coping. Future studies focusing on better ways to promote mental health and wellbeing among students are warranted. It is necessary to gather more evidence on the post-pandemic mental health using robust study designs and standardized assessment tools.

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COVID-19: Factors associated with psychological distress, fear, and coping strategies among community members across 17 countries

Cited by 58 publications

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Psychological Distress among Bangladeshi Dental Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Psychological Distress among Bangladeshi Dental Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Assessment of Fear of COVID-19 among the Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mental Health and Psychological Impact during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey of Portuguese Higher Education Students

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