The Assessment of the Severity of COVID-19-Related Anxiety Symptoms in Participants of the University of the Third Age in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study among Internet Survey Respondents

Cybulski, Mateusz; Cwalina, Urszula; Sadowska, Dorota; Krajewska-Kułak, Elżbieta

doi:10.3390/jcm10173862

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“…In our study, health-related variables (presence of chronic diseases; taking medication regularly; needing to attend consultations in a health centre, hospital, or clinic regularly; having recently performed COVID-19 tests; and self-assessment of health perception) were related to the presence of psychological distress, as had already been described in the studies by Shehata et al [36], Cybulski et al [37], and Ripoll et al [38]. Regarding the evaluation of the perception of the health of our sample, the results show that the group of people who do not experience psychological distress expressed a better evaluation of their health compared to the group that had psychological distress, although both made a good self-assessment of their health.…”

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Impact on the Mental and Physical Health of the Portuguese Population during the COVID-19 Confinement

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Jacobsohn

Gómez‐Salgado

et al. 2021

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Confinement of the population has been one of the measures implemented by different governments to address the COVID-19 health crisis, and it has led to social isolation together with a disruption of daily activities. The aim of the study is to analyze psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal. During the quarantine, a cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 2120 subjects over 18 years of age, resident and born in Portugal. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire that considered socio-demographic variables, physical symptoms, health conditions, and history of contact with COVID-19, as well as psychological alterations. The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) was also included. Univariate and bivariate statistical analyses were performed. Predictive capacity was studied using logistic regression models. The results showed a higher percentage of individuals presenting psychological distress (57.2.0%), with a higher percentage identified among women (79.0%), and in people with a higher educational level (bachelor’s + master’s and doctorate) (75.8%). The predictor variables with the greatest weight were sex, educational level (graduation, master’s, and doctorate), living with children or under 16 years of age, presence of symptoms, and quarantine in the last 14 days for having symptoms. Good self-assessment of health and working at home appear to be protective against psychological distress. These results highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological distress and provide an opportunity to consider the need to implement specific multidisciplinary public health and mental health interventions in this pandemic situation.

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Impact on the Mental and Physical Health of the Portuguese Population during the COVID-19 Confinement

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Jacobsohn

Gómez‐Salgado

et al. 2021

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“…A study in the literature also reported that individuals with higher education levels experienced higher anxiety levels 18 . The study conducted by Cybulski et al 19 . reported no significant relationships between older individuals' anxiety and education level.…”

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Relationship between social exclusion and anxiety in older people during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Aslan

Kant

2022

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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Aim This study aims to determine the relationship between social exclusion and anxiety in older people during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods This descriptive research was conducted with individuals aged ≥65 years who were registered with Family Health Centers between July and September 2021. The sample size was calculated using a sampling method with an unknown population and was determined as 400 individuals; a random sampling method was utilized for selecting the participants. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Social Exclusion Scale in the Elderly and the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory. Results Social exclusion level was found to be significantly higher in those who were illiterate who were single/widowed, who lived in rural areas, who reportedly had a low income, who had a chronic disease, who used an assistive device and who perceived their health as bad (P < 0.05). The geriatric anxiety level was found to be significantly higher in those who had an education level of university and above, who were married, who lived with their spouse and children, who worked, who had a good income, who lived in urban areas, who did not use an assistive device, who were dependent in their daily activities, who did not have a chronic disease, who perceived their health condition as good, and who did exercises regularly (P < 0.05). Conclusions This study found a negative and significant relationship between the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory and the Social Exclusion Scale. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2022; 22: 240–245.

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“…20 Furthermore, older Polish population represented by participants of the University of the Third Age showed various levels of anxiety because of the pandemic, but none of the collected results in applied scales were elevated enough to identify high COVID-19-related anxiety. 21…”

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Ocular complaints from students during COVID-19 pandemic

Sterczewska¹,

Wojtyniak²,

Mrukwa–Kominek³

2022

Adv Clin Exp Med

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Background. During coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, students were obliged to switch to online learning. Nevertheless, a long time spent in front of the screens is one of the risk factors of dry eye disease (DED).Objectives. To evaluate ocular symptoms typical for DED presented by Polish students during online learning and entertainment before and during the pandemic, as well as to assess the prevalence of these symptoms. Materials and methods.The original questionnaire was distributed online via social media (Facebook) to Polish students in November 2020. Three hundred sixty-eight anonymous questionnaires were collected and statistically analyzed.Results. During the pandemic, online learning and screen entertainment time extended on average by 4 h and 40 min, respectively. Only 8% of students admitted to having no ocular symptoms and 77% reported the exacerbation in previous ocular complaints. Reported symptoms included pain/discomfort of the eyes, itchiness, dryness, red eyes, feeling gritty particles under eyelids, and blurred vision. Actions such as using eye drops, having breaks from studying to have distant vision, consultation with an ophthalmologist, using warm and cold compresses, or none of these were undertaken by 45%, 42%, 8%, 7%, and 19% of students, respectively. Nonmedical students reported worsening of previous symptoms more often than medical students (p < 0.05). A correlation was observed between the number of new/intensified symptoms and the change in screen learning time (r = 0. 17, p < 0.05). Conclusions.Eye complaints are prevalent in the population of students. During the pandemic these symptoms intensified, which may have been caused by the extension of the screen time. There is a need for better education on ocular hygiene to improve visual clarity and awareness of risk factors of DED.

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The Assessment of the Severity of COVID-19-Related Anxiety Symptoms in Participants of the University of the Third Age in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study among Internet Survey Respondents

Cited by 7 publications

References 37 publications

Impact on the Mental and Physical Health of the Portuguese Population during the COVID-19 Confinement

Impact on the Mental and Physical Health of the Portuguese Population during the COVID-19 Confinement

Relationship between social exclusion and anxiety in older people during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Ocular complaints from students during COVID-19 pandemic

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