Mental health difficulties in students with suspected COVID-19 symptoms and students without suspected COVID-19 symptoms: A cross-sectional comparative study during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sultana, Mst Sadia; Khan, Abid Hasan; Hossain, Sahadat; Hasan, M. Tasdik

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106137

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“…Moreover, these measures and their impact on daily life may increase the risk of developing depression among vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women ( 4 ). The impact of COVID-19 was reported in multiple vulnerable populations with elevated rates of mental health conditions, such as, pregnant women ( 5 , 6 ), health care workers ( 7 – 10 ), university students ( 11 , 12 ), elderly ( 13 ), children ( 14 ), and individuals with disability ( 15 ).…”

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Maternal mental health during COVID-19 pandemic outbreak: A cross-sectional comparative study

Alenezi

Abdulghani

Shaiba

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundAs COVID-19 spread in several countries, social distancing measures was implemented around the world, affecting the quality of lives for millions of people. The impact was more pronounced on vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, who are at even more risk due to their suppressed immune system. Moreover, mental health disorders are more common among pregnant women compared to non-pregnant. This study aims to assess the influence of social isolation measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of women in their third trimester and postpartum.Material and methodsThis is a cross-sectional survey-based study conducted in Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between the months of April to May 2021, to explore depression and anxiety levels in females who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to background demographic data, the survey included Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7) were utilized to detect symptoms of depression and anxiety, respectively.ResultsA total of 283 women were included in this study, almost half of them were ante-natal (n-141) and the rest were post-natal (n = 124). 62.3% were in the age groups of 25–35 years. Based on the PHQ-9 scoring, 65% of the study sample had depression (ranging from mild to severe). Moreover, based on GAD-7 scoring, 49.1% had anxiety (ranging from mild to severe). No association was found between PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores and different sociodemographic and obstetric factors. Additionally, the mean scores of women infected with COVID-19 vs. women who has never been diagnosed with COVID-19 were closely comparable.ConclusionsWe reported a high prevalence of depression and anxiety among pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic. Policymakers and health care providers are advised to implement targeted preventive measures for pregnant women to improve mental health in times of epidemics.

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Maternal mental health during COVID-19 pandemic outbreak: A cross-sectional comparative study

Alenezi

Abdulghani

Shaiba

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…[48]Pakistan[46], and Bangladeshi [47]. Because of these countries shared similar collectivist cultures such as emphasis on family relationships, family function may have an even more severe impact on mental health during the pandemic compared with individualistic cultures.…”

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Impact of Family Function on Mental Health Problems of College Students in China During COVID-19 Pandemic and Moderating Role of Coping Style: A Longitudinal Study

Liu

Chen

Liang

et al. 2022

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Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, college students were required to stay at home and maintain social distancing the entire spring semester of 2020. There is little research on how family function influenced mental health problems and how coping styles moderated the relationship between family function and mental health problems among college students during their stay-at-home period. Methods We carried out four evaluations between February and October 2020 through an online survey. A total of 13,462 college students (age = 16–29 years) participated. Family function, coping styles, depression symptoms, and anxiety symptoms were studied. To evaluate the associations between variables, a generalized estimating equation was used. Results Findings indicate that the incidence rates of depression rose during stay-at-home period from 33.87%, 95% CI (29.88%, 38.10%) to 40.08% 95% CI (35.76%, 44.55%) after schools reopened, χ2 = 193.68, p < 0.001. The incidence rates of anxiety rose from 17.45%, 95% CI (14.59%, 20.73%) to 26.53%, 95% CI (16.94%, 23.67%) through the entire period, χ2 = 195.74, p < 0.001. The incidence rate of depression and anxiety for different family function groups varied at different time points, the interaction effect was significant (χ2 = 52.97, p < 0.001 and χ2 = 51.25, p < 0.001, respectively). The incidence rate of depression and anxiety for different family function groups with different coping styles also varied at different time points, the interaction effect was likewise significant (χ2 = 862.09, p < 0.001 and χ2 = 583.29, p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusions These findings shed light on how family function intersected with coping styles to influence the mental health problems of college students during and after the stay-at-home period of COVID-19. These findings highlight the importance of paying special attention to college students' family function and promoting appropriate coping strategies during and after COVID-19.

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“…The PHQ-9 is based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) diagnostic criteria for depression. The scale has been demonstrated to have high sensitivity and specificity in identifying cases of depression [46]. Respondents answered on a four-point Likert scale ranging from "0 = not at all" to "3 = virtually every day" with a focus on the past two weeks.…”

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Prevalence and correlates of diabetes distress and depressive symptoms among individuals with type-2 diabetes mellitus during Ramadan fasting: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh amid the COVID-19

Sultana

Islam

Sayeed

et al. 2022

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice

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Psychological concerns relating to "diabetes distress" (DD) and depressive symptoms (DS) in individuals with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may negatively impact adherence to medical treatments and overall mental health. Thus, this study was undertaken to investigate DS and DD in relation to fasting during the month of Ramadan. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 735 patients with T2DM in 2021. DD and DS were measured by the Problem Areas in Diabetes scale and Patient Health Questionnaire-9, respectively. Logistic regression and correlation analyses were executed.Results: More than one-third of the participants (41.2%) had DD and DS (36.9%). DS was significantly higher in participants who did not fast (p = 0.027). Participants who had higher dietary diversity were less likely to have DD (p = 0.004) and DS (p = 0.001). Females (AOR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.25-2.85) and those who lived alone (AOR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.25-2.85) were more likely to have DS. Participants with diabetes-related complications were more likely to experience DS (AOR = 2.17; 95% CI: 1.5-3.13) and DD (AOR = 3.46; 95% CI: 2.42-4.95). DD was also associated with being younger (p = 0.003), having hypertension (p = 0.030), having heart disease (p = 0.012), and taking insulin (p = 0.010). Conclusions: Individuals with T2DM who were not fasting experienced more mental health concerns. Psychosocial support and other interventions from health professionals should be examined and empirical interventions should be implemented to promote the mental health and well-being of individuals with T2DM.

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Mental health difficulties in students with suspected COVID-19 symptoms and students without suspected COVID-19 symptoms: A cross-sectional comparative study during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 17 publications

References 35 publications

Maternal mental health during COVID-19 pandemic outbreak: A cross-sectional comparative study

Maternal mental health during COVID-19 pandemic outbreak: A cross-sectional comparative study

Impact of Family Function on Mental Health Problems of College Students in China During COVID-19 Pandemic and Moderating Role of Coping Style: A Longitudinal Study

Prevalence and correlates of diabetes distress and depressive symptoms among individuals with type-2 diabetes mellitus during Ramadan fasting: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh amid the COVID-19

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