Self-Reported Obsession Toward COVID-19 Preventive Measures Among Undergraduate Medical Students During the Early Phase of Pandemic in Jordan

Al‐Shatanawi, Tariq N.; Sakka, S.; Kheirallah, Khalid; Al-Mistarehi, Abdel-Hameed; Al-Tamimi, Shawkat; Alrabadi, Nasr; Alsulaiman, Jomana; Khader, Ali; Abdallah, Farah; Tawalbeh, Loai Issa; Saleh, Tareq; Hijazi, Waleed; Alnsour, Ayham R.; Younes, Nidal A.

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2021.719668

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“…In addition to the respiratory manifestation that COVID-19 mainly presents with, other manifestations and complications of the infection are vast and could include cardiovascular, thromboembolic, and neurological ones [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ]. In addition, COVID-19 has considerable psychological effects on patients and the general public as a whole [ 12 , 13 , 14 ]. A Swedish cross-sectional study conducted early in the pandemic found that 28.3% of the general population reported clinically significant anxiety levels [ 13 ].…”

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Prevalence Estimates and Risk Factors of Anxiety among Healthcare Workers in Jordan over One Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yassin

Al-Mistarehi

El‐Salem

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This study investigates the changes in prevalence estimates, severity, and risk factors of anxiety among healthcare workers (HCWs) over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was distributed among HCWs using snowball sampling, collecting their socio-demographics, occupation, and anxiety symptoms as measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale. It was distributed one month after the pandemic’s onset in Jordan between 15 and 30 April 2020 (onset group) and after one year between 15 and 30 March 2021 (one-year group). A total of 422 HCWs were included (211 in each group). The one-year group reported a higher risk of GAD (30.8% vs. 16.6%; p = 0.001), a higher mean (SD) GAD-7 score (7.94 (5.29) vs. 6.15 (4.15); p < 0.001), and more severe symptoms (p = 0.003). Univariate analyses showed that participants who were younger, women, unmarried, had lower monthly incomes, underwent testing for COVID-19, had higher contact with COVID-19 patients, did not receive special education, and were unsatisfied with the institutional COVID-19 preparedness scored higher on the GAD-7 scale and had more severe symptoms than their counterparts in both groups. Unlike the onset group, occupation as a physician, COVID-19 infection history, and perception of remarkable changes in work were associated with higher anxiety scores and severity among the one-year group. The COVID-19 vaccine was a relative protective action. Logistic regression analyses showed that the female gender was a risk factor for developing GAD at the pandemic onset, while poor satisfaction with institutional preparedness was a significant GAD risk factor in the one-year group. Low monthly income and lack of special education were the shared risk factors for GAD in both groups. This study reveals a significant rise in anxiety among HCWs over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic and shows the vulnerable sub-groups who likely need psychological interventions.

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Prevalence Estimates and Risk Factors of Anxiety among Healthcare Workers in Jordan over One Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yassin

Al-Mistarehi

El‐Salem

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“…Previous studies from Jordan reported the low willingness of healthcare workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and exaggeration of emotional distress and psychological challenges among healthcare providers and medical students. [42][43][44][45] Another epidemiologically influential group in the current study was those with chronic diseases (13.4% of adult participants). Of which, about twothirds were vaccinated, and 82.1% were seropositive.…”

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SARS-CoV-2 Seroepidemiological Investigation in Jordan: Seroprevalence, Herd Immunity, and Vaccination Coverage. A Population-Based National Study

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Kheirallah²,

Sharkas³

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Background: Population-based serosurveillance is a cornerstone to furthering our understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic at the community levels. In Jordan, four waves (phases) of seroprevalence epidemiological investigations were conducted using representative population-based national samples. This study aims to estimate the population-based seropositivity, herd immunity, and vaccination coverage at the fourth wave. Methods: Multistage sampling technique was implemented to recruit a nationally representative sample for the fourth wave of the seroprevalence investigation (June to August 2021). Electronically collected data utilized a questionnaire on background demographics, chronic diseases, and COVID-19 vaccination history. Also, blood samples were collected to detect the presence of total Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG using Wantai/ELISA assays. Prevalence estimates were presented using percentage and 95% Confidence Intervals (C.I.). Results: There were 8821 participants included in this study, with a mean age of 31.3 years, and 61.7% were females. COVID-19 national seroprevalence and vaccination coverage estimates were 74.1% (95% C.I.: 73.1-74.9%) and 38.4% (95% C.I.: 37.1-39.6%), respectively. Among children, seroprevalence estimates were similar to unvaccinated adults. Among COVID-19 adults, 57.2% were vaccinated. Among vaccinated participants, 91.5% were seropositive, while among unvaccinated, 63.2% were seropositive. By age group, seroprevalence ranged between 53.0% and 86.9%. Seroprevalence estimates were significantly different by gender, vaccination status and dose, and residence. Conclusion:The reported interplay between seropositivity and vaccination coverage estimate seems insufficient to provide herd immunity levels to combat new variants of SARS-CoV-2. Children and healthcare workers seem to be an epidemiologically influential group in spreading COVID-19. As the globe is still grappling with SARS-CoV-2 infection, national seroepidemiological evidence from Jordan calls for more focus on vaccination coverage, especially among epidemiologically vulnerable groups, to optimize herd immunity.

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“…Contrarily, Oginni, Oloniniyi, Ibigbami, Ugo, Amiola, Ogunbajo, Esan, Adelola, Daropale, Ebuka, and Mapayi, (2021) reported that COVID-19-related stressors are associated with higher anxiety and depressive symptoms, with these effects being larger in men than to women. Al-Shatanawi, Sakka, Kheirallah, Al-Mistarehi, Al-Tamimi, Alrabadi, Alsulaiman, Al Khader, Abdallah, Tawalbeh, Saleh, Hijazi, Alnsour, and Younes (2021) found that females were more prone of having COVID-19 obsession. Similarly, findings of a web-based study among Indian population showed that the prevalence of obsession due to COVID-19 was 12.47%.…”

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“…Among adolescents, Octavius, Silviani, Angelina, and Juliansen, (2020) reported that COVID-19 has been found to be associated with mental health challenge. Al-Shatanawi, et al (2021) reported that students that attend COVID-19 lectures were more obsessed compared to those that didn't. Participants with higher knowledge of COVID-19 were more obsessed.…”

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Assessment of Covid-19 Obsession Among Hospital Workers in Jos-South LGA Plateau State Nigeria

Saleh

David²

2022

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The research assess COVID-19 obsession among hospital workers in Jos-South local government area of Plateau State Nigeria. A total of 162 hospital workers (82, 50.6% males and 80, 49.4% females) with mean age of 34.01 participated in this survey research. Four hypotheses were tested utilizing Chi-square at p = 0.05 level of significance, result revealed that older hospital workers had higher prevalence of COVID-19 obsession compared to younger hospital worker, χ2 = 6.139, df = 1, p = 0.013 (p < 0.05). The prevalence of COVID-19 obsession did not differ among hospital workers in terms of gender, χ2 = 0.009, df = 1, p = 0.924 (p >0.05). Furthermore, results revealed that hospital workers with tertiary education had higher prevalence of COVID-19 obsession compared to those with lower educational status, χ2 = 7.168, df = 3, p = 0.028 (p < 0.05). Finally, prevalence of COVID-19 obsession did not differ among hospital workers in terms of marital status, χ2 = 6.996, df = 3, p = 0.072 (> 0.050). The authors concluded that more attention should be given to hospital workers in terms of policy formulation being that they are at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19. Also, there is need for setting up of psychological service centres across hospitals in Nigeria which would go a long way in not just evaluating the mental health status of hospital workers in relation to COVID-19 but it will be beneficial to the general public in assessing psychology services easily.

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Self-Reported Obsession Toward COVID-19 Preventive Measures Among Undergraduate Medical Students During the Early Phase of Pandemic in Jordan

Cited by 9 publications

References 103 publications

Prevalence Estimates and Risk Factors of Anxiety among Healthcare Workers in Jordan over One Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence Estimates and Risk Factors of Anxiety among Healthcare Workers in Jordan over One Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

SARS-CoV-2 Seroepidemiological Investigation in Jordan: Seroprevalence, Herd Immunity, and Vaccination Coverage. A Population-Based National Study

Assessment of Covid-19 Obsession Among Hospital Workers in Jos-South LGA Plateau State Nigeria

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