The Prevalence of Pandemic Anxiety, Anxiety and Depression During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey

Firat, Meryem; Okanlı, Ayşe; Kanbay, Yalçın; Utkan, Mehmet; Gökmen, Burcu Demir

doi:10.5152/pcp.2021.21641

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“…These results are consistent with those obtained by other authors, who also concluded that women are more likely to experience depression than men [33]. Furthermore, research conducted in Turkey during the pandemic indicates that women are more likely to suffer from depression than men [34]. A study conducted in China shows that women experience anxiety symptoms more often than men during a pandemic [30].…”

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Incidence and Sociodemographic Correlates of Psychological Health Problems among Residents of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship during the COVID-19 Outbreak

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Background and Objectives: Psychological health problems have become an important topic of consideration for many scientists, because the epidemiology of these disorders is strongly influenced by stressful events such as the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic. The aim of this study was to evaluate selected parameters of psychosocial functioning as well as socio-demographic correlates of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and perceived stress among the residents of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Materials and Methods: An online questionnaire was completed by 323 participants, in whom the parameters of psychosocial functioning were assessed (symptoms of depression, anxiety, severity of sleep disorders and perceived stress). Results: The majority of the respondents (75.2%) scored high on the Perceived Stress Scale, and almost half of the respondents (47.1%) had sleep disorders. A total of 26% of the participants had no depressive symptoms. Age was significantly correlated with the severity of depressive symptoms and sleep disorders. There was a strong correlation between the severity of depression and anxiety (r = 0.76; p < 0.0001), a moderate correlation between depression and perceived stress (r = 0.47; p < 0.0001) and a strong correlation between depression and sleep disorders (r = 0.651; p < 0.0001). Conclusions: Age contributed to the severity of depressive symptoms and the occurrence of sleep disorders among the residents of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Some residents of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship showed moderate to severe depressive and anxiety symptoms, as well as high levels of stress and insomnia.

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Incidence and Sociodemographic Correlates of Psychological Health Problems among Residents of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship during the COVID-19 Outbreak

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“…We found that females, unmarried, college students, unemployed, and those living in the Northern region were more at risk of depression, anxiety, and stress. These findings generally confirm the results reported in previous studies in Bangladesh [ 18 , 19 , 46 – 48 ]. Whereas women, unmarried, and unemployed were more likely to have poor mental health, it was difficult to explain why college students, a nonmodifiable factor, should also have more affective disorders during the pandemic.…”

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Modifiable and nonmodifiable factors associated with anxiety, depression, and stress after one year of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Background People worldwide have experienced various mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates the modifiable and nonmodifiable predictors of anxiety, depression, and stress among Bangladeshi participants after one year of the pandemic. Method A large group of adult participants (N = 1897), recruited from eight administrative divisions in Bangladesh, completed an online survey in May and June 2021 when the Movement Control Order was in place. We used the Beck Anxiety Inventory, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and Perceived Stress Scale-4 to assess the participants’ anxiety, depression, and stress. We also gave the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale and Life-Orientation Test-Revised to assess mindfulness and optimism. Results The results revealed that the prevalence rates for anxiety and depression were 62.5% and 45.3%, respectively. Multivariate analyses showed that several nonmodifiable factors, such as those who were students, unmarried and females, and those living in the Northern region (Rajshahi and Mymensingh division) and dwelling in the rural areas, suffered from worse mental health (accounted for 5%-23% of the variances in the mental health outcome scores). Modifiable factors accounted for an additional 10%-25% of the variances in the same outcome variables. Adults with higher mindfulness and optimism, living in the country’s Southern region (Chattogram division) and those who took both vaccine doses and had no history of mental illness reported better mental health. Conclusion Anxiety, depression, and stress remained high in Bangladeshi adults after one year of the pandemic. The community-based interventions should aim to increase the mindfulness and optimism levels among the sufferers. More accelerated vaccination programs across the country could protect people from suffering from overall mental distress.

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“…Previous studies have reported an increase in anxiety among older adults and a high incidence of COVID-19 anxiety in the elderly following the outbreak. [7][8][9] Advanced age is associated with various diseases and disorders, including mental health conditions, with anxiety being one of the most prevalent. 10 Anxiety significantly affects the lives of the elderly, reducing their quality of life, 11 increasing the risk of developing dementia 12 and cardiovascular diseases, 13 and impairing cognitive function, overall functioning, and sleep patterns.…”

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“…COVID‐19 anxiety and geriatric anxiety have emerged as negative consequences following the pandemic. Previous studies have reported an increase in anxiety among older adults and a high incidence of COVID‐19 anxiety in the elderly following the outbreak 7–9 . Advanced age is associated with various diseases and disorders, including mental health conditions, with anxiety being one of the most prevalent 10 .…”

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Prevalence of COVID‐19 anxiety, geriatric anxiety, and related factors among the elderly in Quchan, Iran during the COVID‐19 pandemic: a cross‐sectional study

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Sharifian,

Hassannejad

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BackgroundAnxiety is a prevalent mental disorder among the elderly, leading to discomfort, disability, increased expenses, reduced quality of life, and dysfunction. Consequently, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence of COVID‐19 anxiety and geriatric anxiety, along with the factors influencing anxiety, in the elderly population served by urban healthcare centres in Quchan.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study involved 650 elderly individuals aged 60–95 years. The participants were selected using a two‐stage cluster sampling method. Data were collected through three questionnaires: the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI), the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), and a questionnaire on factors contributing to anxiety. Data analysis was performed using simple and multiple regression with IBM SPSS 24.ResultsThe prevalence of geriatric anxiety among the elderly was 40.3%, while the prevalence of COVID‐19 anxiety (moderate and severe) was 22.8%. Significant relationships were observed between geriatric anxiety and substance abuse, stressful life events, comorbidities, COVID‐19 anxiety, financial support, loneliness, walking habits, and sleep patterns (P < 0.05).ConclusionCOVID‐19 anxiety and geriatric anxiety are prevalent concerns among the elderly. Factors like substance abuse, stressful life events, COVID‐19‐related anxiety, comorbidity, living alone, lack of financial support, and poor walking and sleeping habits, which affect anxiety in the elderly, it is essential to address these factors in life planning and provide services through relevant organisations, healthcare teams, and initiatives by the elderly themselves.

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The Prevalence of Pandemic Anxiety, Anxiety and Depression During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey

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Incidence and Sociodemographic Correlates of Psychological Health Problems among Residents of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship during the COVID-19 Outbreak

Incidence and Sociodemographic Correlates of Psychological Health Problems among Residents of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship during the COVID-19 Outbreak

Modifiable and nonmodifiable factors associated with anxiety, depression, and stress after one year of the COVID-19 pandemic

Prevalence of COVID‐19 anxiety, geriatric anxiety, and related factors among the elderly in Quchan, Iran during the COVID‐19 pandemic: a cross‐sectional study

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