Psychologic distress and sleep quality among adults in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic

Duran, Songül; Erkin, Özüm

doi:10.1016/j.pnpbp.2021.110254

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“…This study finding was lower to a study conducted among adults in Turkey during the covid-19 pandemic that showed the prevalence of poor sleep quality was 55.1%. [17] This study finding was slightly higher compared with a cross-sectional study done in China among 56,679 general populations during covid-19 pandemic which revealed 29.2% insomnia. [15] Another cross-sectional study conducted among 1242 residents of Wuhan, China found 30% of the respondents had sleep disorder.…”

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confidence: 62%

COVID-19 Anxiety and Quality of Sleep among Employees of a Nursing Campus and Their Spouses

Bajracharya

Samson

Sarala

2021

Int J Health Sci Res

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Introduction: Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is highly contagious, has spread across the world rapidly and has taken many lives. All these have created a lot of concern for people leading to heightened levels of anxiety as a common response to this dreadful situation. It not only has affected physically but psychologically as well including sleep quality. This study aimed to assess employees and their spouses’ level of anxiety and sleep quality. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to find out level of anxiety and quality of sleep among employees and their spouses in Nepal during COVID-19 pandemic from June 14, 2020, to July 4, 2020. Web based Google forms and printed questionnaire were used to collect data as required. Total enumerative sampling technique was used where 128 responses were received. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. P value was significant at 0.05. Ethical approval was obtained from Institutional Review Committee of Patan Academy of Health Sciences. Results: The overall prevalence of COVID-19 dysfunctional anxiety was 1.6% and poor quality sleep was 39.1%. There was no significant association of age, gender and status of respondents with quality of sleep at 95% of significance level (p-value=.089, .887, .964 respectively). Conclusion: From findings of the study, it is concluded that though only few respondents had dysfunctional covid-19 anxiety, about two fifth respondents had poor quality of sleep. Therefore, poor quality sleep could be addressed, and counselling could be performed on time. Key words: COVID-19 anxiety, employee, sleep quality, spouse.

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COVID-19 Anxiety and Quality of Sleep among Employees of a Nursing Campus and Their Spouses

Bajracharya

Samson

Sarala

2021

Int J Health Sci Res

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“…The prevalence of moderate/severe psychological distress (K6 scores: ≥5) in our study was high, similar to other countries that have been ravaged by the pandemic [ 11 , 17 , 20 , 57 ]. Differences in the prevalence in the different studies could be due to different measurements; for example, some used the K10 version of the scale [ 17 , 24 ], and some have either used the K6 as a continuous variable [ 48 ] or used the cut-off point of ≥13 to indicate serious mental illness [ 8 , 58 ]. At the K6 cut-off point of ≥13, the 5.4% prevalence is comparable to the 3.4–8% prevalence reported from studies conducted in the U.S. [ 38 , 39 , 40 ], including during the ongoing pandemic [ 11 ].…”

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“…Factors known to be associated with increased psychological problems during the COVID-19 pandemic include higher perceived COVID-19 risk [ 14 ], being aged 30–59 years old, living with comorbidities [ 19 ], increased smoking, high levels of fear, change of employment status, and providing care to known or suspected COVID-19 cases [ 20 ]. Others include being aged 18–24 or 25–34 years old, being female, being a student, having physical symptoms and poor self-rated health status [ 21 ], living with young children, being employed before the pandemic [ 22 ], living in rural areas, having a lower socioeconomic status [ 23 ], and marital status [ 10 , 24 ]. On the contrary, having up-to-date and accurate health information and taking precautionary measures have been found to be protective against stress, anxiety, and depression [ 21 ].…”

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Suicidal Ideation and Predictors of Psychological Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Eswatini: A Population-Based Household Telephone Survey

Shongwe

Huang

2021

IJERPH

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The unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic can induce psychological distress in individuals. We investigated perceived stressors, prevalence of psychological distress and suicidal ideation, and predictors of psychological distress among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini. This study was a cross-sectional, population-based household telephone survey of 993 conveniently sampled adults (18+ years) from all the four administrative regions of Eswatini. Data were collected between 9 June and 18 July 2020 during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the country was under a partial lockdown. COVID-19-related psychological distress was assessed using the Kessler 6-item Psychological Distress Scale (K6). We performed weighted modified Poisson regression analyses to identify significant predictors of moderate/severe psychological distress (K6 scores: ≥5). The weighted prevalences of moderate (K6 scores: 5–12) and severe psychological distress (K6 scores: ≥13) were 41.7% and 5.4%, respectively. Participants reported several perceived COVID-19-related stressors, including worries and fears of the contagion-specific death, serious need for food and money, and concerns about loss of income or business. The weighted prevalence of suicidal ideation was 1.5%. Statistically significant predictors of increased risk for moderate/severe psychological distress included living in the Hhohho and Manzini regions; feeling not well informed about COVID-19; feeling lonely; having received COVID-19 food or financial relief from the government; feeling burdened by the lockdown; being married; and being youth (18–24 years). The results call for the government to urgently augment the provision of mental health services during the pandemic. Mental health practitioners and programs may use several stressors and risk factors identified in this study to inform interventions and government policies aimed at reducing psychological distress induced by the pandemic.

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“…Such a high prevalence of sleeping disorders was highlighted among physicians in Saudi Arabia [39]. However, previous studies conducted in other settings have stated a lower prevalence of sleep disorder or quality of sleep [25]. Studies examining the prevalence of sleep disorders during COVID-19, conducted in other settings, have reported lower prevalence than the present study, probably because those study examined only one aspect of sleep disorder, such as; Insomnia [40]- [42], hypersomnia [38], parasomnia [43], and sleep-disordered breathing with seven other indicators of sleep quality [44].…”

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Sleep Disorder During the Third Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic among Malaysian Adults

Marzo¹,

Shekhawat²,

Chauhan³

et al. 2021

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Background: The outbreak of coronavirus posits deleterious consequences on global healthcare system while affecting human life in every aspect. Despite various measures undertaken to limit the socio-economic effect of coronavirus, various challenges remain pervasive, and one such challenge is mental health, particularly sleep disorders. Therefore, this study examines the prevalence and determinants of sleep disorders among Malaysian adults.Methods: An online survey was conducted from 11 January to May 2021. Structured questionnaire link using Google form was sent to the adults through E-mail in Malaysia. The study utilized Holland Sleep Disorder Questionnaire (HSDQ) to screen out the various sleep disorders, namely; Insomnia, Parasomnia, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder (CRSD), Hypersomnia, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS/PLMD), and Sleep-disordered Breathing (SDB). Percentage distribution and logistic regression analysis were used as study tools.Results: Around 70% of the surveyed population had one or another sleep disorder. One-third reported RLS/PLMD (34.8%) and CRSD (33.9%). More than one-fourth of the adults reported Insomnia (29.7%) and Hypersomnia (25.8%). Increased risk of sleep disorders was found to be associated with being unemployed (OR=2.4, C.I.=1.17-4.89). The risk of insomnia and hypersomnia was higher among female adults (OR=1.6, C.I.=1.11-2.3) and unemployed adults (OR=2.4, C.I.=1.23-5.04), respectively.Conclusion: Immediate interventions to prevent aggravation of sleep disorders should be promoted. It is recommended to bring forth psychiatric and psychological support to those suffering from various sleep disorders in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Government shall impart counselling through various online channels consisting of psychologists and sleep experts to improve the quality of sleep.

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Psychologic distress and sleep quality among adults in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 55 publications

References 39 publications

COVID-19 Anxiety and Quality of Sleep among Employees of a Nursing Campus and Their Spouses

COVID-19 Anxiety and Quality of Sleep among Employees of a Nursing Campus and Their Spouses

Suicidal Ideation and Predictors of Psychological Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Eswatini: A Population-Based Household Telephone Survey

Sleep Disorder During the Third Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic among Malaysian Adults

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