Health-related quality of life and depressive symptoms of patients with chronic diseases and the general population before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea

Park, Yeeun; Park, Kyong

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1117369

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“…The lone statistical interaction effect showed a larger tradeoff between loss of close social connectedness and a measure of the emotional and psychological toll (PII-N) specifically related to the pandemic (Table 3; Figure 2). While prior research has shown that people living at higher risk from their chronic illness were more likely to experience mental health problems [23,24,26,28], this study shows that the loss of contacts they felt close to was associated with even greater feelings of worthlessness, disconnection, worry, or lacking meaning in life (PII-N items) related to COVID-19 than the respondents without chronic illness. Notably, this finding was limited to COVID-19-specific psychosocial distress, while those with chronic illnesses tended to mirror the healthier respondents regarding their general psychological distress response.…”

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“…During the early stages of the pandemic, there was limited investigation into the incipient and unfolding mental health impacts of COVID-19 lockdown policies, particularly on individuals with chronic diseases [ 23 ]; however, research on the effects of quarantine during the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak found that these individuals had elevated clinical anxiety and depression levels [ 24 ] and increased odds for clinically significant anxiety 4–6 months post quarantine [ 25 ]. Since that first year of the pandemic response, multiple studies have shown that individuals with chronic diseases may be an especially vulnerable population for mental health sequelae [ 26 , 27 , 28 ]. However, more research on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental health is needed [ 26 ].…”

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The Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Social Connectedness and Psychological Distress in U.S. Adults with Chronic Diseases

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Adepoju

Woodard

et al. 2023

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Lockdown measures enacted in 2020 to control the spread of COVID-19 led to increases in the prevalence of mental health problems. Due to their high-risk status, individuals with chronic diseases may be at increased risk and disproportionately adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigators examined associations between having a high-risk chronic condition, social connectedness, and general distress and COVID-19-specific distress among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 lockdown. Baseline measures of a longitudinal survey collected at the beginning of the pandemic (April to June 2020) were analyzed to identify factors associated with loss of social connectedness from pre- to post-lockdown. The associations between social connectedness and both general and COVID-19-specific psychological distress were adjusted for certain high-risk chronic illnesses and interaction effects. The sample available for analysis included 1354 subjects (262 high-risk chronic diseases and 1092 without chronic illness). Those reporting the loss of social connectedness were younger (median = 39 vs. 42) and more likely to be unemployed because of the pandemic (19.4% vs. 11.0%). Adjustment for interaction demonstrated a stronger negative association between social connectedness change and the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 for those with high-risk illness(es) (change in connectedness*chronic illness OR = 0.88, 95%CI: 0.79–0.98, p = 0.020). These findings inform our understanding of the distribution and intersection of responses to public health lockdown orders in the U.S. and build further evidence of the importance of social connectedness on psychological distress.

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The Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Social Connectedness and Psychological Distress in U.S. Adults with Chronic Diseases

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Woodard

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“…Among community-based adults in China, depression and HRQoL were inversely associated [ 80 ]. On all dimensions, HRQoL was found to be significantly lower in patients with chronic diseases compared with the general population in Korea [ 81 ]. Depression was found to affect HRQoL negatively in individuals with HIV [ 82 ], breast cancer [ 83 ] and diabetes mellitus [ 84 ].…”

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The Hidden Toll of Psychological Distress in Australian Adults and Its Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life Measured as Health State Utilities

ul Husnain,

Hajizadeh,

Ahmad

et al. 2024

Appl Health Econ Health Policy

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Background Psychological distress (PD) is a major health problem that affects all aspects of health-related quality of life including physical, mental and social health, leading to a substantial human and economic burden. Studies have revealed a concerning rise in the prevalence of PD and various mental health conditions among Australians, particularly in female individuals. There is a scarcity of studies that estimate health state utilities (HSUs), which reflect the overall health-related quality of life in individuals with PD. No such studies have been conducted in Australia thus far. Objective We aimed to evaluate the age-specific, sex-specific and PD category-specific HSUs (disutilities) in Australian adults with PD to inform healthcare decision making in the management of PD. Methods Data on age, sex, SF-36/SF6D responses, Kessler psychological distress (K10) scale scores and other characteristics of N = 15,139 participants ( n = 8149 female individuals) aged >15 years were derived from the latest wave (21) of the nationally representative Household, Income and Labor Dynamics in Australia survey. Participants were grouped into the severity categories of no (K10 score: 10–19), mild (K10: 20–24), moderate (K10: 25–29) and severe PD (K10: 30–50). Both crude and adjusted HSUs were calculated from participants’ SF-36 profiles, considering potential confounders such as smoking, marital status, remoteness, education and income levels. The calculations were based on the SF-6D algorithm and aligned with Australian population norms. Additionally, the HSUs were stratified by age, sex and PD categories. Disutilities of PD, representing the mean difference between HSUs of people with PD and those without, were also calculated for each group. Results The average age of individuals was 46.130 years (46% male), and 31% experienced PD in the last 4 weeks. Overall, individuals with PD had significantly lower mean HSUs than those likely to be no PD, 0.637 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.636, 0.640) vs 0.776 (95% CI 0.775, 0.777) i.e. disutility: −0.139 [95% CI −0.139, −0.138]). Mean disutilities of −0.108 (95% CI −0.110, −0.104), −0.140 (95% CI −0.142, −0.138), and −0.188 (95% CI −0.190, −0.187) were observed for mild PD, moderate PD and severe PD, respectively. Disutilities of PD also differed by age and sex groups. For instance, female individuals had up to 0.049 points lower mean HSUs than male individuals across the three classifications of PD. There was a clear decline in health-related quality of life with increasing age, demonstrated by lower mean HSUs in older population age groups, that ranged from 0.818 (95% CI 0.817, 0.818) for the 15–24 years age group with no PD to 0.496 (95% CI 0.491, 0.500) for the 65+ years age group with severe PD). Across all ages and genders, respondents were more likely to report issues in certain dimensions, notably vitality, and the...

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“…HQoL is a subset of the broader QoL concept, focusing particularly on health dimensions, whereas QoL, as defined here, encompasses a wider range of life domains, including social, emotional, and physical aspects (Whoqol, 1998). The dimensions of QoL usually encompass physical health, psychological state, level of independence, social relationships, and environmental factors (Park and Park, 2023;Puce et al, 2023).…”

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Mapping the terrain: a scoping review of empirical studies on the big five personality traits and QoL in China

Chen

2024

Front. Psychol.

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The relationship between personality traits and Quality of Life (QoL) has garnered increasing scholarly attention, particularly within the context of China. This scoping review synthesizes existing literature on the connection between the Big Five personality traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism) and QoL among the Chinese population. The review explores correlations, measurement instruments, and theoretical frameworks employed in these studies. The study’s significance lies in the profound implications for healthcare policies, organizational behavior, and social welfare programs in China, where rapid social and economic changes impact well-being. Investigating personality traits’ impact on QoL can inform tailored interventions benefiting diverse Chinese subpopulations. This review addresses three primary research questions: (1) How do the Big Five personality traits correlate with QoL in different Chinese subpopulations, and what are the mediating or moderating factors? (2) What instruments assess these traits and QoL in the Chinese cultural context, and how are they validated? (3) What theoretical or disciplinary frameworks guide this research in China? Following a systematic PRISMA-ScR framework and a customized “C-BFQLC” protocol, the study identified 170 relevant documents. After rigorous screening, ten studies met the inclusion criteria, constituting 5.03% of the initial records. This scoping review critically examines the interplay between the Big Five personality traits and QoL in China, a context marked by rapid socioeconomic changes and cultural diversity. Employing a systematic approach guided by the PRISMA-ScR framework and our unique ‘C-BFQLC’ protocol, we meticulously analyzed 170 documents, selecting nine that met our rigorous inclusion criteria. Despite the emerging nature of this research area in the Chinese context, our study reveals significant insights into how individual personality traits influence various dimensions of well-being. The implications of these findings are profound, extending beyond academic discourse to inform healthcare policies, organizational behavior, and social welfare programs in China. Our review not only offers a comprehensive synthesis of the current research landscape but also identifies critical gaps in the literature. It emphasizes the urgent need for further culturally nuanced research to understand the complex dynamics of personality traits and QoL in China. This work lays a foundational framework for future investigations and the development of tailored interventions aimed at enhancing the well-being of diverse Chinese populations, including the elderly, people with disabilities, and specific occupational groups.

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Health-related quality of life and depressive symptoms of patients with chronic diseases and the general population before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea

Cited by 9 publications

References 59 publications

The Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Social Connectedness and Psychological Distress in U.S. Adults with Chronic Diseases

The Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Social Connectedness and Psychological Distress in U.S. Adults with Chronic Diseases

The Hidden Toll of Psychological Distress in Australian Adults and Its Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life Measured as Health State Utilities

Mapping the terrain: a scoping review of empirical studies on the big five personality traits and QoL in China

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