Psychological Impact Of COVID-19 Research Articles

The risk of exposure and psychological impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers at the primary level in the Greater Accra region of Ghana

BackgroundSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, both lives and livelihoods have been profoundly impacted, particularly in the healthcare sector. In Ghana, healthcare workers have faced an increased risk of contracting the virus and its potentially fatal consequences due to their close contact with infected patients, leading to significant mental and emotional distress. This study assesses the risk of exposure and the psychological impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers at the primary level in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.MethodsThe study employed a cross-sectional design, collecting data from 97 healthcare workers in primary health facilities within the Greater Accra Region. Mental health conditions were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item, the Impact Event Scale 6-item and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale. To assess healthcare workers' risk of exposure to COVID-19, participants responded to a set of questions based on the WHO’s cardinal symptoms of the virus. Data were analysed using STATA version 15, with results presented through frequencies, percentages, and both univariate and multivariate logistic regression. Statistical significance was set at 0.05, with 95% confidence intervals assessed.ResultsHealthcare workers experienced an increased exposure to COVID-19 and were at risk (82.5%) of contracting the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet mental health issues were significantly improved except for depression (71.1%) among healthcare workers. Variables such as family avoidance (physical) (p < 0.01; p < 0.00), alcohol use (p < 0.02), and job categories (such as community health officers (CHOs) (p < 0.04), public health nurses (p < 0.00), and other categories (p < 0.03)) were significantly related to anxiety, depression, and stress among healthcare workers during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Family avoidance (physical) in particular was significant for both anxiety AOR = 8.17 and stress AOR = 25.71.ConclusionThe majority of healthcare workers experienced increased exposure to COVID-19 and were at risk of being infected by the COVID-19 virus. The health system must acknowledge the adverse psychological effects on primary healthcare workers and take practical measures to address them, such as ensuring the availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

COVID-19 Pandemic: Perception and Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Among Medical Students 2021- 2022, Sudan

&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Introduction&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;: COVID-19 is highly infectious disease with air-borne based transmissibility, quick spread causes global pandemic. Impacted in medical education specially, medical student is more susceptible to infection due to their position as students and in training, their understanding of illness is essential for both their safety and reassuring information in their families and communities. &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Objectives&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;: This study aimed to assess COVID-19 related perception and practice among medical students at Alzaiem Alazhari University, and their psychological response during outbreak. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study was done among 277 participants of medical students at Alzaiem Alazhari University in Khartoum, Sudan, using electronic structural questionnaire by google form. &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Results&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;: 153 of participants are female (55.2%). 50.2% ageing 19-21years. 22.7% think older adults not vaccinated are the most susceptible to get infected. 71.8% of participants think it is a serious and life threatening. 33.9% of participants get their information from social media, 20.9% from medical journals. Majority of participant (66.1%) think it is a disease should follow the news of. 41.2% take the vaccine. 28.9% get infected, (18.8%) of them undergo home quarantine, (20.6%) take vitamin C, (13.7%) take Paracetamol. 40.4% of participants have a family member infected. Majority of participants show good practice and health precaution to avoid infection. 26.4% of participants afraid of getting sick. 4.7% of participants have previous psychological disorders not related to COVID-19. 26.4% have psychological symptoms during pandemic. 25.6% of them increase their previous existing symptoms severity. &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Conclusion and recommendations&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;: Study revealed that most of participants (44%) show moderate level of knowledge, and (50%) of them have moderate level of attitude and practice. Regarding the correlation between the level of knowledge with attitude and practice as general good knowledge and positive attitude among medical students were translated into good practice. Also, study show a disturbed psychological response was experienced by medical students.

Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 on the General Population of Iran

Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 on the General Population of Iran

Correction: Psychological impact of COVID-19 and lock down measures: An online cross-sectional multicounty study on Asian university students

Correction: Psychological impact of COVID-19 and lock down measures: An online cross-sectional multicounty study on Asian university students

The psychological implications of COVID-19 over the eighteen-month time span following the virus breakout in Italy.

In a short time, the COVID-19 pandemic has exerted a huge impact on many aspects of people's lives with a number of consequences, an increase in the risks of psychological diseases being one of them. The aim of this experimental study, based on an eighteen-month follow-up survey, is to assess the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, changes in stress, anxiety and depression levels, and the risks of developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A follow-up survey was performed on a sample of 184 Italian individuals to collect relevant information about the psychological impact of COVID-19. Predictors of the components of the psychological impact were calculated based on the ANCOVA model. The analysis of the online questionnaires led to the conclusion that a high percentage of the participants suffer from levels of stress, anxiety and depression higher than normal as well as an increased risk of PTSD. The severity of such disorders significantly depends on gender, the loss of family members or acquaintances due to the pandemic, the amount of time spent searching for COVID-19 related information, the type of information sources and, in part, on the level of education and income. The time factor had a more severe effect on the low-income population. COVID-19 has entailed a very strong psychological impact on the Italian population also depending on the coping strategies adopted, the level of mindful awareness, socio-demographic variables, people's habits and the way individuals use the available means of communication and information.

Tracts in the limbic system show microstructural alterations post COVID-19 recovery.

Delirium, memory loss, attention deficit and fatigue are frequently reported by COVID survivors, yet the neurological pathways underlying these symptoms are not well understood. To study the possible mechanisms for these long-term sequelae after COVID-19 recovery, we investigated the microstructural properties of white matter in Indian cohorts of COVID-recovered patients and healthy controls. For the cross-sectional study presented here, we recruited 44 COVID-recovered patients and 29 healthy controls in New Delhi, India. Using deterministic whole-brain tractography on the acquired diffusion MRI scans, we traced 20 white matter tracts and compared fractional anisotropy, axial, mean and radial diffusivity between the cohorts. Our results revealed statistically significant differences (PFWE < 0.01) in the uncinate fasciculus, cingulum cingulate, cingulum hippocampus and arcuate fasciculus in COVID survivors, suggesting the presence of microstructural abnormalities. Additionally, in a subsequent subgroup analysis based on infection severity (healthy control, non-hospitalized patients and hospitalized patients), we observed a correlation between tract diffusion measures and COVID-19 infection severity. Although there were significant differences between healthy controls and infected groups, we found no significant differences between hospitalized and non-hospitalized COVID patients. Notably, the identified tracts are part of the limbic system and orbitofrontal cortex, indicating microstructural differences in neural circuits associated with memory and emotion. The observed white matter alterations in the limbic system resonate strongly with the functional deficits reported in Long COVID. Overall, our study provides additional evidence that damage to the limbic system could be a neuroimaging signature of Long COVID. The findings identify targets for follow-up studies investigating the long-term physiological and psychological impact of COVID-19.

A Study on the Psychological Impact of Covid-19 on Farmers

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The Social and Psychological Impact of Covid-19 in India: A Search

The Social and Psychological Impact of Covid-19 in India: A Search

Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Graduates: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background The pandemic-induced physical closure of educational institutions led to challenges for senior dental students that might affect their psychological status. This study aimed to assess stress, anxiety, and subjective worries among dental interns post-COVID-19. Methodology A self-structured questionnaire was sent to Alexandria University and Taibah University dental interns. The questionnaire included sociodemographic data, self-reported comorbidities, behavioral risk factors, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10), Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item (GAD-7) scale, and future subjective worries regarding the dental profession post-COVID-19. Results A total of 129 interns participated, with the majority (79.1%) being females. Overall, 90.7% were unmarried, 80.6% lived with a family, 93.8% were free from systemic comorbidities, 82.17% were satisfied with their current life, and 63.6% felt positive quite often. K-10 distress levels were reported as very high (38%) and high (33.3%), and perceived satisfaction with current social life was significantly associated with moderate-to-high distress levels. Feeling positive about life quite often was significantly associated with very high distress levels. Mild GAD-7 anxiety levels were reported in 40.3% and were significantly associated with females, who perceived positive satisfaction with their current social life and felt positive about life. Most agreed that their profession would be risky, their ability to perform their job to the best would be jeopardized, and they would need extra precautions in clinical training post-COVID-19; however, they disagree with postponing their training until COVID-19 cases declined entirely. Conclusions Dental interns were affected by the lockdown, especially female interns. Psychological therapy is advised for stressed dental students.

Psychological Impact of COVID-19 and Its Influence on Parental Willingness to Vaccinate Children: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kolkata.

Background COVID-19 has affected the physical and mental health of people globally, and vaccination is seen as a crucial tool in controlling the pandemic. However, the readiness to vaccinate children remains a concern, particularly in India. Aim The study aimed to investigate the association between the psychological impact of COVID-19 and willingness to vaccinate their children among attendees of the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata. Method The study used an observational, cross-sectional design and collected data from 356 participants between August and September 2022. The COVID-19 Perceived Stress Scale-10 was used to assess participants' psychological impact, and willingness to vaccinate was determined using a survey. Results Approximately 64% (n=227) and 71% (n=253) of the participants exhibited a high level of perceived stress and willingness to vaccinate their children. The vaccine acceptance was significantly associated with perceived stress level and other factors such as family type, presence of chronic illness, and history of acquaintances suffering from COVID-19. Conclusion The study highlights the importance of addressing parental stress and anxiety to enhance vaccination rates among children. To achieve this, population-level awareness of vaccine safety measures and benefits should be raised to alleviate stress and increase vaccine uptake.

Psychological impact of COVID-19 on university students in Oman: an examination of stress, resilience and meaning in life

PurposeThis cross-sectional online survey in Oman in April 2021 aimed to assess university students' resilience, stress levels and meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify characteristic profiles.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from full-time students at one University in Oman. Outcomes included sociodemographic information, the brief resilience scale, the perceived stress scale-4 and the meaning in life questionnaire to explore the students' profiles.FindingsA total of 964 students participated (response rate = 34.8%), of which 35% had low resilience scores. The average perceived stress, presence of meaning in life and search for meaning in life scores were 7.9 ± 2.3, 24.2 ± 6.9 and 24.9 ± 7.7, respectively. Cluster analysis identified three groups: low-risk and fewer impacts (cluster A, n = 503, 523%), moderate-risk and moderate impacts (cluster B, n = 160, 16.6%) and high-risk and more impacts (cluster C, n = 301, 31.2%). Cluster C students experienced more psychological problems and were at high risk during the pandemic.Research limitations/implicationsThe respondents' honesty is a possible error that could influence the results. Low response rates limit its generalizability, and cause-effect relationships among mental health outcomes cannot be discerned.Practical implicationsThis study identified three distinct groups of students, each with different levels of severity in their health problems. There is an increased need for education and counseling to support students during this period, and university management should focus on implementing personal precautionary measures and providing high-tech, user-friendly platforms for students to enhance their learning.Originality/valueThese findings suggest that tailored strategies should be developed to address the unique psychological needs of each group. The study provides important information for university management to understand the pandemic's psychological impact on students and develop effective interventions to support their well-being.

Psychological Impact of Covid-19 on Dental Students' - An Interventional Study.

COVID-19 pandemic impacts not only the physical health but also the mental health of every individual. To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and physical health of college students. An online survey was conducted using convenience sampling on 512 participants. The student's mental health was assessed by using DASS 21 analysis and sleep patterns were recorded on the PSQI scale. The overall effect of the pandemic on the mental health of college students was affected to varying degrees. On comparing all variables of DASS analyses, it was found that of the 512 college students, 57.4% were depressed and 51.6% fell into the anxious category. It is concluded that young adults experienced increases in anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms during this pandemic.

Knowledge, psychological impacts, and protective behaviours during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic among Chinese residents in Canada with dependent school-age children: a cross-sectional online study

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge, protective behaviours, and psychological impact of COVID-19 on Chinese residents in Canada, as the emotional and behavioural impacts of the pandemic have not been intensively studied amongst these populations. It was important to determine whether having dependent school-age children (DSAC) aged 16 or under was associated with adverse psychological impacts amongst the Chinese residents living in the country. Methods In April 2020, 757 eligible participants were recruited through a snowball sampling to complete an online survey related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological, behavioural, and sociodemographic variables were collected and first analyzed using descriptive and univariate statistics. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to further confirm the observed significant associations in bivariate analyses for selected psychological outcome variables. Results Seven hundred forty-two participants who responded to the “dependent school-age children” question were included in the analysis. Most of them identified as females (65.8%) and 77.2% included receiving a university degree or higher. There were no significant differences in COVID-19 knowledge between those living with or without DSAC. However, participants with DSAC were more likely to perceive themselves as being at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 (p = .023); therefore, having a higher chance of adopting protective behaviours (e.g., hand washing, sanitizing frequently or disinfecting work and living spaces (p &lt; .05), elevated risks of depression (p = .007), and stress (p = .010), compared to those without DSAC. Conclusions Predominantly, the Chinese residents in Canada with dependent school-age children were more likely to report the negative psychological impacts of the pandemic. These findings warrant further investigations that may contribute to informing key stakeholders about the identification and implementation of policies and interventions to support the needs of parents with young children, during and after the pandemic.

Examining Family Communication and the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Undergraduate Students in Kosovo

ABSTRACT This study aimed to examine the relationship between family communication and the psychological impact of COVID-19 on university students in Kosovo. A total of 765 university students across Kosovo responded to an online survey assessing anxiety, family communication, and mental health impact of COVID-19 through the GAD-7 questionnaire, FACES-IV, and self-rated mental health, respectively. Descriptive statistics, bivariate correlations, and regression analyses were conducted. Anxiety was reported by 41.3% of the students, and every fourth student had a perception of poor mental health (25%). Students who reported the most severe levels of anxiety also reported the lowest levels of family communication; severity of anxiety increased with a decrease in family communication. The COVID-19 infection seem to have impacted family communication; however, more in-depth studies, including cultural context factors, are needed to thoroughly examine changes in family communication dynamics and the impact of relevant factors on student’s mental health.

Childhood trauma and suicide risk in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia: the sequential mediating roles of pandemic related post-traumatic stress symptoms, sleep quality, and psychological distress.

Stressful global situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused a tremendous impact on mental health in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia. The mediating roles of psychological impact related to COVID-19, sleep quality, and psychological distress were investigated in the association between childhood trauma and suicidal risk in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia. We analyzed cross-sectional data of 147 patients with schizophrenia and 189 healthy controls (HCs). Histories of childhood trauma and schizophrenia were good predictors of COVID-19-related psychological impact, global sleep quality, and psychological distress. Moreover, the series mediation model showed that the effect of childhood trauma on suicidal risk in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia was totally sequential mediated by the psychological impact of COVID-19, sleep quality, and psychological distress. Clinicians need to recognize the increased suicidal risk associated with COVID-19-related psychological distress in schizophrenia patients with a history of childhood trauma.

The economic and psychological impact of COVID-19 on highly skilled Indian migrants: a case study of Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT Already exposed to different socio-economic vulnerabilities across the globe, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic accentuated the challenges faced by migrant workers. In this context, migrants working in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are no exception. This study attempts to examine the economic and psychological impact of COVID-19 on highly-skilled Indian migrants working in Saudi Arabia. Based on a survey of 335 highly skilled Indian migrant workers, the paper underlines that more than half of them faced financial issues, salary reductions, cuts in employment benefits, reduction in saving levels and a decline in remittance flow. The Correlation test was conducted to assess the psychological impact of covid-19 on migrants. A significant relationship was found between the migrants’ perception towards government policies and mental health. Based on the findings, the paper underlines the need for favourable government policies to overcome the problems faced by highly-skilled Indian migrants in the Gulf region.

Research on the Psychological Impacts of Covid-19 on Healthcare Workers

The objective of this study is to examine the psychological effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on healthcare workers (HCWs). Healthcare workers (HCWs) are playing a crucial role in the response to the pandemic by providing patient care and implementing measures to contain the spread of the virus. Despite the potential risks to their personal safety, HCWs continue to work tirelessly to fulfill their duties. The current pandemic has been found to have an impact on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of healthcare workers (HCWs). This study aims to investigate the psychological effects of COVID-19 on healthcare workers (HCWs), analyze the factors that contribute to these effects, assess the potential long-term consequences, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and policies designed to promote the mental health and well-being of HCWs during the pandemic. Specifically, the study will focus on the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among HCWs. The study will explore how HCWs' increased exposure to the virus, long working hours, and high workload have contributed to the observed mental health outcomes. A comprehensive review of the literature will be conducted to provide a thorough understanding of the topic. The global prevalence of psychological symptoms among healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the subject of numerous studies. The present study aims to investigate the psychological effects of COVID-19 on healthcare workers (HCWs), with the objective of contributing to the public health response to the pandemic.

Depression and academic engagement among college students: the role of sense of security and psychological impact of COVID-19.

The negative consequences of depression in college students have garnered global attention, especially in relation to academic achievement during the COVID-19 pandemic, which need critical assessment. This study investigated whether a sense of security mediated the relationship between depression and academic engagement among college students during the pandemic and whether the moderating psychological impact of COVID-19 has a moderating effect on this relationship. In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 466 college students from 30 provincial-level administrative regions in China via the Internet and used established scales to measure depression, academic engagement, a sense of security, and the psychological impact of COVID-19. The mediating and moderating effects were tested using the bootstrap method. Depression was found to negatively influence academic engagement, with a sense of security partially mediating this relationship. Moreover, the psychological impact of COVID-19 was shown to have a moderating effect on this mediating process. This study could aid in crafting pertinent strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of depression on learning amid unexpected public health crises and foster better mental health among college students.

Psychological impact of COVID-19 among undergraduate students in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

Psychopathology could be brought on by an immune system disruption triggered by an infection. Psychiatric residual effects have been noted following prior coronavirus outbreaks. This study is a cross-sectional study that examined the psychopathological influence of the COVID-19 pandemic among survivor students compared to students who have never been diagnosed as positive COVID-19 patients (i.e., healthy students). Further, the study identified the relationship between sociodemographic profiles and mental health. To examine the significance of psychological health differences we used the DASS-21, to measure depression, anxiety, and stress scales. There were seven questions to assess each dimension within the psychological scales. The respondents were selected randomly via online sources and completed the online self-reporting questionnaire between August 23 and October 2, 2021. A total of 750 students completed the online questionnaire, with 677 participants (90.27% of those originally surveyed) included in the final analysis of this study. The mean score of the stress scale for healthy students (M = 16.88, SD = 12.3, N = 537) demonstrated a significantly lower mean compared to COVID-19 survival students (M = 21.7, SD = 11.01, N = 140), t(675) = -4.22, p < 0.001. The mean of the depression scale for healthy students (M = 16.18, SD = 11.94) demonstrated significantly lower mean compared to COVID-19 survival students (M = 20.91, SD = 11. 90), t(675) = -4.18, p < 0.001. The mean of the anxiety scale for healthy students (M = 12.50, SD = 10.72) demonstrated significantly lower mean compared to COVID-19 survival students (M = 19.43, SD = 11. 25), t(675) = -6.74, p < 0.001. University students who were infected with COVID-19 had a traumatic experience, and thus developed psychological symptoms greater than students with no history of this infection.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL &amp; MENTAL HEALTH: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS

Aim of the study: The purpose of this research was to examine how the COVID-19 epidemic affected the mental, social, and psychological well-being of medical students in Delhi-NCR, India. Design/Methodology: Medical students in the 'Delhi-NCR' region of India were surveyed for a pandemic. The hypothesised relationship was examined by regression analysis, and the conceptual model was confirmed through the results. Findings: This study shows that the mental, social, and psychological impact of COVID-19 among Indian medical students is substantial. Medical students' 'mental, social, and psychological' health was shown to be strongly damaged by the identified risk factors, such as having a family member infected with COVID-19 or losing close ones. The study also indicated that the association between the 'Impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic (ICP)' and 'Psychological Health (PH)' was the strongest (0.818), while the relationship between the 'ICP' and 'Social Health (SH)' was the worst (0.587). Practical Implications: This research has the potential to significantly improve people's health and social functioning by assisting in the design of individualised preventative and intervention programmes to lessen the toll the pandemic has taken on people's physical and mental health. Originality/value: The focus of this study was to analyse how the recent COVID-19 pandemic has affected medical students' emotional, social, and mental well-being. Keywords: COVID-19, Psychological, Social &amp; Mental Health, Regression Analysis Paper Type: Research paper