Suicidal and self-harm ideation among Chinese hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: Prevalence and correlates

The association between fear of Covid-19 and smartphone addiction among individuals: the mediating and moderating role of cyberchondria severity

“…However, when the literature is examined, it is found that the most important determinant of cyberchondria severity is health anxiety (Norr et al 2015 ; Starcevic & Berle, 2013 ). In some studies, it has been revealed that individuals who have health concerns in the COVID-19 pandemic tend to do intensive research on the virus on the internet in order to secure themselves (Cao et al, 2020 ; Gao et al, 2020 ). In another study, it was concluded that there was a positive relationship between the severity of individuals' cyberchondria and their fear of COVID-19 (Wu et al, 2021 ).…”

“…Therefore, countries have implemented various measures including national lockdowns, curfews, wearing masks in public places, spatial distance practices, and travel restrictions since the very beginning of the pandemic process to reduce the negative effects of the virus (Liu et al, 2020 ; Xiang et al, 2020 ). As the destructive impact of the pandemic on the world has increased, so too has the number and frequency of these measures increased (Cao et al, 2020 ; Zhang & Ma, 2020 ). However, these increased measures have caused individuals to radically change their daily routines and has resulted in increased fear and panic among many individuals (Huang & Zhao, 2020 ; Rajkumar, 2020 ; Qiu et al, 2020 ).…”

“…Because the measures that are repeated and excessively emphasized during pandemic periods have a positive function such as raising awareness of the dangers of COVID-19 among individuals, it can also contribute to individuals worrying more about their health (Stacevic & Berle, 2013 ). For this reason, individuals who have been exposed to intense warnings about the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic experience health concerns, constantly check for symptoms of the virus, and start doing their own online research to assure themselves (Cao et al, 2020 ; Gao et al, 2020 ). Consequently, individuals have started to feel fear and anxiety about the possibility of COVID-19 infecting them and/or their families (Asmundson & Taylor, 2020 ; Pakpour & Griffiths, 2020 ).…”

Prevalence of Psychological Impacts on Healthcare Providers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia

“…The overall pooled prevalence of anxiety for the 68 studies was 34.81% (95% CI: 30.80%, 38.83%) and varies from 5.12% [57] to 100% [67,79]. Western Asia showed the highest prevalence of anxiety (46.57% (95% CI: 33.34%, 59.80%)) and the lowest prevalence of anxiety was South-Eastern Asia (24.91% (95% CI: 10.51%, 39.05%)).…”

The Spread of COVID-19 in Russia: Immediate Impact on Mental Health of University Students

“…Due to this special context, the call for research into the students’ mental health during a pandemic is increasingly relevant (Grubic et al, 2020 ). At the moment, several studies have already been carried out on the mental health situation of students during the COVID-19 pandemic in different countries, which report negative changes in their mental state (Cao et al, 2020 ; Hyseni Duraku & Hoxha, 2020 ; Huckins et al, 2020 ; Marelli et al, 2020 ; Rasskazova et al, 2020 ; Rehman et al, 2020 ; YoungMinds, 2020 ; Zhai & Du, 2020 ). A study in India, for example, found that students, along with medical staff, were more likely to experience stress, anxiety, and depression during the pandemic (Rehman et al, 2020 ).…”