Death Anxiety Associated With Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Özgüç, Safiye; Serin, Emine Kaplan; Tanrıverdi, Derya

doi:10.1177/00302228211050503

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“…Lee et al stated that much of the psychological distress, such as death anxiety during the pandemic, could be attributed to COVID‐19‐related factors 13 . A previous study showed that death anxiety in the time of pandemic is relatively high and associated with the death of a family member from COVID‐19, religiosity and cultural norms, perceived level of stress, attitude toward COVID‐19, subjective proximity to death, coping strategies, history of close contact with COVID‐19 patients, mental illness, alcohol consumption, loneliness, perceived risk, and strategies for coping with stress 14 …”

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The prevalence and risk factors of death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 in an Iranian community: A cross‐sectional study

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Salehi-Marzijarani

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Background and Aims COVID‐19 has adversely impacted the public's mental health. One of the causes of psychopathology during the present pandemic is death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 in Shiraz city, south of Iran. Methods This cross‐sectional study was conducted among 982 participants in Shiraz from October to November 2021. Data were collected using Templer's Death Anxiety Scale and the Fear of COVID‐19 Scale. Trained interviewers collected data throughout different city districts. A data‐driven approach (latent class analysis) was applied to categorize the participants and determine the risk factors. Results Among the participants, 507 (51.6%) were female, and 475 (48.4%) were male. The participants’ mean age was 38.26 ± 15.16 years. Based on the analysis, 259 (26.4%), 512 (52.1%), and 211 (21.5%) participants had low, moderate, and severe levels of death anxiety. Also, 393 (40.06%) and 588 (59.94%) of the participants had low and high levels of fear, respectively. Higher death anxiety was significantly associated with being female, having an associate degree, being retired, share of medical expenditure from total expenditure of more than 10%, having a history of hospital admission due to COVID‐19, history of COVID‐19 in relatives, and having fear of COVID‐19. Also, being female, expenses equal to income, history of hospital admission due to COVID‐19, death in relatives, and higher death anxiety were linked to higher levels of fear of COVID‐19. Conclusions Death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 are closely associated with each other and affected by various sociodemographic and economic factors. Given this pandemic's unpredictable nature and chronicity, interventions at the community level to support high‐risk groups are crucial.

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The prevalence and risk factors of death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 in an Iranian community: A cross‐sectional study

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Fereidooni

Salehi-Marzijarani

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“…The study found that social support moderated the relationship between perceived uncontrollability and mental health symptom [32] and associated with lower COVID-19 psychological impact, though not with threat perception [33]. Previous study founded that psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic were having a poor self-perception of health, having diarrhea, having headache, having muscle pain, and having had casual contact with an infected person [34].…”

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“…The score ranges of psychological distress; mild level (≤ 51), moderate level (52-81), and severe level (≥82). Then, the score ranges of coping; mild level (≤ 28), moderate level (29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45), and high level (≥46).…”

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Physical as well as psychological distress and coping with situational dilemmas experienced by people infected with COVID-19: a mixed method study

Hengyotmark

Kusoom

2022

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused serious health problems that affected people physically, and psychologically around the globe. This study aimed to (1) understand physical distress (PhD), psychological distress (PsD), and coping experiences among people infected with COVID-19 (2) develop a grounded theory (3) examine PhD, PsD, and coping among people infected with COVID-19. Methods: A sequential exploratory mixed methods strategy was employed. A qualitative procedure was based on a grounded theory, data collection included observation and in-depth interviews with 25 participants, aged 18 years and above. The quantitative one included 180 participants, from Bangkok Metropolitan, and Northeastern region of Thailand from February to May 2022. A snowball sampling technique was used. Quantitative instrument: was built based on grounded data from a qualitative approach. Physical, psychological distress, and coping were assessed. Content analysis was applied using the Strauss and Corbin method, and software ATLAS.ti. Descriptive statistic, Pearson’s correlation, and independent t-test were used. Results: Six major themes included 10 sub-themes. The six major themes appeared (1) severity of COVID-19 symptoms (2) death anxiety (3) uncertainty (4) barrier to healthcare access (5) compliance, and self-regulation coping (6) post-COVID-19 effects. PhD, PsD, and coping were at a moderate level. All PhD, PsD, and coping were in positive relations. Comparison of PsD, and coping between the non-severe group and severe group was significantly different (p<0.001, p<0.05). Post COVID-19 effects were fatigue, dyspnea, high blood sugar level, impairment of lungs, liver, and kidney. Conclusions: The findings of the study supported 6 major themes including 10 sub-themes. All PhD, PsD, and coping were in positive relations. The PsD, and coping of the severe group was higher than non-severe group. Suggestions, healthcare providers should be concerned with sufficient healthcare services, physical and psychological supports. The interventions are needed for their recovery from physical and psychological effects.

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“… 45 Loneliness, dependency, depression, and chronic diseases might also contribute to death anxiety associated with COVID‐19 disease. 44 Death anxiety score may decrease by recreational activities such as hobbies at home, communicating via social media or increased activity for spirituality in the COVID‐19 period. 46 …”

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The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on well‐being of seniors attending online programs at University of the Third Age: a follow‐up study

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Background Reports on psychological effects of quarantine during past outbreaks and pandemics showed that quarantined people were more likely to experience psychological problems than those who were not. It was also shown that there was an increase in anxiety, depression, and stress in all age groups during the COVID‐19 pandemic. So, we investigated emotional states and quality of life as components of general well‐being in older participants of University of the Third Age (U3A) attending online programs during the second year of the pandemic, and compared them with the pre‐pandemic COVID‐19 period. Methods This study was conducted among 27 participants of a U3A program. Data on sociodemographics, Charlson comorbidity index, the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (GDS‐SF), The Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS), and Turkish version of World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument Older Adults Module (WHOQOL‐OLD) were taken in September 2019 and September 2021. Results The median age of the participants was 68 (60–75) years (81.5% female). In the COVID‐19 pandemic period; ‘Death and dying’ (except for ‘Fear of pain before death’ score), ‘Intimacy’ domain, and ‘Social participation’ domain scores of WHOQOL‐OLD decreased compared to the pre‐pandemic period ( P < 0.001, P = 0.011, and P < 0.001, respectively) whereas the scores for GAS and GDS‐SF were higher ( P < 0.001 and P = 0.011). The reason for the decrease in ‘Social participation’ domain scores was the decrease in ‘Satisfaction with opportunity to participate in community’. There was no significant difference in ‘Autonomy’ domain of WHOQOL‐OLD ( P = 0.598). Conclusion Although there was no change in ‘Autonomy’ domain among the participants of U3A before and during the pandemic period, anxiety and depression scores were higher in the second year of the COVID pandemic. Only a decrease in satisfaction with opportunity to participate in community might have significant impact on social participation.

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Death Anxiety Associated With Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cited by 43 publications

References 46 publications

The prevalence and risk factors of death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 in an Iranian community: A cross‐sectional study

The prevalence and risk factors of death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 in an Iranian community: A cross‐sectional study

Physical as well as psychological distress and coping with situational dilemmas experienced by people infected with COVID-19: a mixed method study

The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on well‐being of seniors attending online programs at University of the Third Age: a follow‐up study

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