The impact of eating behaviors during COVID-19 in health-care workers: A conditional process analysis of eating, affective disorders, and PTSD

Yao, Zhen; Xie, Xiaoqing; Bai, Rulan; Li, Lan; Zhang, Xu; Li, Shaowei; Ma, Yanna; Hui, Zhenliang

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10892

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“…With reference to the concurrent and predictive validity, the correlation results indicated that the sleep quality of sailors was related to depression and anxiety, which was in accord with the results of recent studies on the relationship between sleep disturbance and mental health among shift workers (J. Dai et al, 2019;Demirkol et al, 2021;Hwang et al, 2022;Yao et al, 2022). The satisfactory criterion-related validity of B-PSQI scores in the present study suggested that B-PSQI was a valuable measuring tool of sleep quality for studies on sleep quality and mental health of shift workers.…”

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Psychometric properties of the Brief Version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (B-PSQI) among Chinese male sailors on 18-hr rotating shift schedule.

Tu,

He,

Zhai

et al. 2023

Psychological Assessment

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Sleep problems among shift workers have emerged as a public health concern in recent years. However, few validation studies of self-reported sleep quality questionnaires were performed among shift workers. The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Brief Version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (B-PSQI) in a shift workers sample. In total, 443 Chinese male sailors were recruited, of whom 46.95% (n = 208) were watchstanding sailors on 18-hr working schedule at sea. All participants completed the B-PSQI, the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), the Self-Rating Depression Scale, and Self-Rating Anxiety Scale before and after a 30-day saling. Forty watchstanding sailors were selected to wear wrist actigraphy throughout the sailing. The results showed that the B-PSQI had acceptable internal consistency reliability in different sailor groups. Confirmatory factor analysis showed optimal fit of the single-factor model of the B-PSQI in different sailor groups. Furthermore, scalar invariance between watchstanding and day-working sailors was supported, as well as longitudinal scalar invariance across time. In addition, receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that the B-PSQI yields high discrimination power to detect poor sleep quality using ISI ≥ 8 criterion. However, a lack of intermethod agreement across the B-PSQI and actigraphy was found in this study. Moreover, the total scores of B-PSQI were positively related to depression and anxiety symptoms in the present sample. The B-PSQI is a reliable and valid sleep quality measure and a useful screening tool for sleep disorders among Chinese male sailors.

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confidence: 88%

Psychometric properties of the Brief Version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (B-PSQI) among Chinese male sailors on 18-hr rotating shift schedule.

Tu,

He,

Zhai

et al. 2023

Psychological Assessment

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“…In some cases, this was due to working longer hours, extended intervals during meals, and/or sleep schedule changes with a subsequent loss of usual meal schedules and alterations in meal composition. Meal timing, such as delayed or missed meals and late-night eating, may disrupt circadian rhythms for some individuals, which may lead to an increased risk for obesity or other unhealthy consequences [34][35][36]. While the findings of this study do not suggest causality between meal timing effects and schedule consistency related to weight change, our findings do support research that suggests that the timing of when we eat can have an impact on health and weight, perhaps as much as the quantity and quality of the food we eat.…”

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Unveiling Lived Experiences: Exploring the Health and Lifestyle Effects of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers

Shenkman,

Diewald,

Murray

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant life disruptions among healthcare workers (HCWs), including changes in weight, eating habits, and physical activity. This qualitative study sought to evaluate the initial and longitudinal effects of health habits among HCWs throughout the pandemic. Data were collected through Qualtrics surveys at three points over a 2-year period with questions asking participants (n = 234) to describe whether they experienced changes in weight, eating behaviors, and physical activity and why they believe these changes occurred. The open-ended responses were analyzed following the summative content analysis approach. Four key themes emerged: (1) problematic eating patterns and habits, (2) disruptions in physical activity, (3) alterations in work environment and schedule, and (4) declines in mental health. Respondent reflections highlight the immediate and long-term pandemic-related effects on weight status for some, attributed to alterations in routines and health habits. Other HCWs reported a “reset” or indicated their habits may have been initially disrupted but normalized or improved over the 2-year time span. Findings underscore the need for strategies that support the physical and mental health of healthcare workers.

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“…Zung SDS is used to assess the severity of an individual's depression status [12]. Te scale consists of 20 items and is scored on four levels.…”

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Linear Regression Analysis of Sleep Quality in People with Insomnia in Wuhan City during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jin

Wang

Zhang

et al. 2023

International Journal of Clinical Practice

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Objective. COVID-19 has evolved into a major global public health event. The number of people reporting insomnia is growing exponentially during the pandemic. This study aimed to explore the relationship between aggravated insomnia and COVID-19-induced psychological impact on the public, lifestyle changes, and anxiety about the future. Methods. In this cross-sectional study, we used the questionnaires from 400 subjects who were obtained from the Department of Encephalopathy of the Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between July 2020 and July 2021. The data collected for the study included demographic characteristics of the participants and psychological scales consisting of the Spiegel Sleep Questionnaire, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS). The independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to compare the results. Correlation analysis of variables affecting insomnia was performed using Pearson correlation analysis. The degree of influence of the variables on insomnia was determined using linear regression, and a regression equation was derived. Results. A total of 400 insomnia patients participated in the survey. The median age was 45.75 ± 15.04 years. The average score of the Spiegel Sleep Questionnaire was 17.29 ± 6.36, that of SAS was 52.47 ± 10.39, that of SDS was 65.89 ± 8.72, and that of FCV-19S was 16.09 ± 6.81. The scores of FCV-19S, SAS, and SDS were closely related to insomnia, and the influencing degree was in the following order: fear, depression, and anxiety (OR = 1.30, 0.709, and 0.63, respectively). Conclusion. Fear of COVID-19 can be one of the primary contributors to worsening insomnia.

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The impact of eating behaviors during COVID-19 in health-care workers: A conditional process analysis of eating, affective disorders, and PTSD

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Psychometric properties of the Brief Version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (B-PSQI) among Chinese male sailors on 18-hr rotating shift schedule.

Psychometric properties of the Brief Version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (B-PSQI) among Chinese male sailors on 18-hr rotating shift schedule.

Unveiling Lived Experiences: Exploring the Health and Lifestyle Effects of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers

Linear Regression Analysis of Sleep Quality in People with Insomnia in Wuhan City during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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