Article
Clinical Neurology
Jennifer E. Khoury, Leslie Atkinson, Teresa Bennett, Susan M. Jack, Andrea Gonzalez
Summary: The study found high rates of depression, anxiety, and insomnia during pregnancy, with levels higher than non-COVID pregnant samples. Factors such as social isolation, financial difficulties, relationship problems, and the threat of COVID-19 were associated with mental health issues. Social support was linked to lower mental health problems, while negative cognitive appraisal was associated with more mental health problems.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Celia Campos-Garzon, Blanca Riquelme-Gallego, Alejandro de la Torre-luque, Rafael A. Caparros-Gonzalez
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women have shown increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, primarily attributed to fear of contagion and concerns regarding the health of the fetus.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francisco Sampaio, Carlos Sequeira, Laetitia Teixeira
Summary: Nurses' sleep quality and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress showed positive variations during the COVID-19 outbreak, with the fear of infecting others or being infected being directly related factors. While the outbreak had immediate impacts on nurses' mental health, a psychological adaptation phenomenon was also observed.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sanjay Kumar, Alfred Veldhuis, Tina Malhotra
Summary: COVID-19 may have long-term mental health effects on patients, necessitating global recognition and planning to address mental health issues. Research indicates that patients may develop neurological symptoms and the virus could potentially cause damage to the nervous system, leading to long-term neuropsychiatric sequelae.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Roseli Nomura, Isabela Tavares, Ana Carla Ubinha, Maria Laura Costa, Maria Lucia Opperman, Marianna Brock, Alberto Trapani, Lia Damasio, Nadia Reis, Vera Borges, Alberto Zaconeta, Ana Cristina Araujo, Rodrigo Ruano
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted maternal anxiety, particularly in relation to maternal knowledge and concerns about the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kobi V. Ajayi, Elizabeth Wachira, Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa, Beulah D. Suleman
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on global mental health, particularly putting pregnant and postpartum mothers at increased risk of poor psychological well-being. In Africa, with weak health systems, inadequate mental health policies and infrastructure, high poverty rates and unreliable maternal care, the pandemic is expected to have dire consequences on maternal mental health. Multipronged mental health interventions and strategies that consider the heterogeneity within and between African regions are needed to close existing and widening global health disparities and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Virginia Medina-Jimenez, Maria de la Luz Bermudez-Rojas, Hector Murillo-Bargas, Ana Claudia Rivera-Camarillo, Jairo Munoz-Acosta, Tania Gabriela Ramirez-Abarca, Diana Magdalena Esparza-Valencia, Alejandra Cristina Angeles-Torres, Leticia Lara-Avila, Veronica Aide Hernandez-Munoz, Fernando Javier Madrigal-Tejeda, Gaston Eduardo Estudillo-Jimenez, Luis Mauricio Jacobo-Enciso, Johnatan Torres-Torres, Salvador Espino-y-Sosa, Mariana Baltazar-Martinez, Job Villanueva-Calleja, Aaron Ezequiel Nava-Sanchez, Claudia Elvira Mendoza-Carrera, Cesar Aguilar-Torres, Cuauhtemoc Celis-Gonzalez, Raigam Jafet Martinez-Portilla
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the stress and depression levels of pregnant women in Mexico, resulting in high levels of perceived stress and depression.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Josh Egede, Jennifer A. Campbell, Rebekah J. Walker, Emma Garacci, Aprill Z. Dawson, Leonard E. Egede
Summary: Compared to physical health diagnosis alone, individuals with mental health diagnosis or combined mental and physical health diagnoses had lower odds of testing positive for COVID-19. However, those with combined diagnoses were more likely to be hospitalized after adjusting for demographics.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Juliet Honglei Chen, Kwok Kit Tong, Xiaoyu Su, Eilo Wing-yat Yu, Anise M. S. Wu
Summary: The study validated the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) and Obsession with COVID-19 Scale (OCS) in Chinese adults, demonstrating their good performance in terms of internal consistency and concurrent validity.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Juan Wang, Zhenxing Mao, Dandan Wei, Pengling Liu, Keliang Fan, Qingqing Xu, Lulu Wang, Xian Wang, Xiaomin Lou, Hualiang Lin, Chunyang Sun, Chongjian Wang, Cuiping Wu
Summary: This study investigated anxiety prevalence among elementary school students in Henan Province, China during the COVID-19 epidemic. Results showed an overall anxiety prevalence of 13.4%, with rural students experiencing higher anxiety symptoms. Students with poor knowledge of COVID-19 had significantly higher anxiety prevalence compared to those with good knowledge. Factors such as location, knowledge, and practice were found to be related to anxiety.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Friday A. Okonofua, Lorretta F. C. Ntoimo, Vivian Onoh, Akhere Omonkhua, Christiana Alex-Ojei, Joseph Balogun
Summary: This study explored the experiences of individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 in Nigeria and found variations in the mode of infection, clinical features, treatment methods, and psychosocial effects. These experiences are valuable for designing and implementing appropriate interventions, policies, and programs to manage the pandemic.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lauren A. Gimbel, Amanda A. Allshouse, Dylan Neff, Robert M. Silver, Elisabeth Conradt, Sheila E. Crowell
Summary: The study found that mental health symptoms improved in pregnant and postpartum individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this improvement was not influenced by the prevalence of COVID-19 cases, but was moderated by emotion dysregulation.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Maria del Carmen Perez-Fuentes, Ivan Herrera-Peco, Maria del Mar Molero Jurado, Nieves Fatima Oropesa, Jose Jesus Gazquez Linares
Summary: This study evaluated the perceived threat from COVID-19 in the Spanish population and found a clear correlation between perceived threat with female gender, having children in one's care and level of education. However, no association was observed with age or marital status.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Gabriela Fernandez-Theoduloz, Vicente Chirullo, Federico Montero, Paul Ruiz, Hugo Selma, Valentina Paz
Summary: This study examined the changes in anxiety and depression symptoms during the COVID-19 crisis in Uruguay and found a decrease in these symptoms over time. The effect of age on symptomatology was also observed, with younger individuals reporting more severe symptoms. Additionally, the study found that increased mobility was associated with a decrease in depressive symptoms.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Beth K. Jaworski, Katherine Taylor, Kelly M. Ramsey, Adrienne Heinz, Sarah Steinmetz, Ian Pagano, Giovanni Moraja, Jason E. Owen
Summary: The study characterizes the usage of COVID Coach, finding that the majority of users tried stress management tools on their first day, and users with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD tended to use the app for a longer period of time.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lise-Marie Kinnaer, Ilyse Kenis, Veerle Foulon, Ann Van Hecke
Summary: Information on interprofessional team composition and evaluation of in-hospital care processes for patients on oral anticancer drugs is scarce. The study found that care process coordination was evaluated poorly, indicating a need for optimization and co-design of care processes.
JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Suvini Amaratunge, Morgan Harrison, Danae Perry, Christine Bond, Michael Ceulemans, Veerle Foulon, Rhonda Clifford, Liza Seubert
Summary: This study examined the reporting of CRiSP items in SP studies for community pharmacy research and found that no paper fulfilled all checklist items. It was concluded that pharmacy research involving SP methodology is often inadequately reported, and that the CRiSP checklist may need refinement for consistency in use.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eva Gerbier, Guillaume Favre, Fatima Tauqeer, Ursula Winterfeld, Milos Stojanov, Alison Oliver, Anneke Passier, Hedvig Nordeng, Leo Pomar, David Baud, Alice Panchaud, Carla Meyer-Massetti, Michael Ceulemans
Summary: Information on medication utilization among pregnant and postpartum women during the pandemic is lacking. This study investigated the prevalence and patterns of medication use among this population during the third wave of the pandemic. The results showed that the medication use patterns were mostly similar to those of the first wave and the pre-pandemic period, with lower prevalence of anti-infectives.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Michael Ceulemans, Marieke Brughmans, Laura-Lien Poortmans, Ellen Spreuwers, Julie Willekens, Nele Roose, Isabelle De Wulf, Veerle Foulon
Summary: Community pharmacists in Belgium frequently dispense emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), however, variable counseling practices exist, highlighting the need for standardization. A protocol was developed and tested with pharmacists reaching consensus on most items, but found the paper-based format hindered dispensing. Further research is needed to provide evidence on benefits and factors influencing the implementation of ECP dispensing protocols.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Michael Ceulemans, Julie Willekens, Laura Cavens, Isabelle De Wulf, Laurence Peeters, Nele Roose, Veerle Foulon
Summary: This study assessed the knowledge and counseling preferences of the public and pharmacy staff in Belgium on emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs). The results showed limited knowledge on ECPs among both the public and pharmacy staff, highlighting the need for educational and counseling opportunities.
Letter
Immunology
Michael Ceulemans, Laure Sillis, Veerle Foulon, Alice Panchaud, Ursula Winterfeld, Leo Pomar, Brian Cleary, Fergal O'Shaughnessy, Anneke Passier, Jonathan Luke Richardson, Hedvig Nordeng
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michael Ceulemans, Joline van de Vel, Dorine W. W. Swinkels, Coby M. M. Laarakkers, Jaak Billen, Kristel Van Calsteren, Karel Allegaert
Summary: This observational study aimed to provide the first data on cord blood hepcidin levels in a Belgian cohort and determine variables associated with cord blood hepcidin concentrations. The study found a moderate correlation between cord blood hepcidin and cord blood ferritin and hemoglobin, as well as an association with mode of delivery.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fatima Tauqeer, Michael Ceulemans, Eva Gerbier, Anneke Passier, Alison Oliver, Veerle Foulon, Alice Panchaud, Angela Lupattelli, Hedvig Nordeng
Summary: This study aims to describe the mental health of perinatal women in five European countries during the third pandemic wave and identify risk factors related to depressive and anxiety symptoms. The study found that 16.1% of pregnant women and 17.0% of postpartum women had major depressive symptoms, while 17.3% of pregnant women and 17.7% of postpartum women had moderate to severe generalized anxiety symptoms. Risk factors associated with poor mental health included pre-existing mental illness, chronic somatic illness, COVID-19 infection or symptoms, smoking, unplanned pregnancy, and country of residence.
Article
Virology
Emeline Maisonneuve, Eva Gerbier, Fatima Tauqeer, Leo Pomar, Guillaume Favre, Ursula Winterfeld, Anneke Passier, Alison Oliver, David Baud, Hedvig Nordeng, Michael Ceulemans, Alice Panchaud
Summary: COVID-19 vaccination willingness varies greatly among pregnant and postpartum women, depending on factors such as country of residence and personal medical history.
Meeting Abstract
Neurosciences
Michael Ceulemans, Morgane Meylemans, Laurien Raskin, Laure Sillis, Veerle Foulon, Titia Hompes, Lore Lannoo, Anne Smits, Kristel Van Calsteren, Karel Allegaert, Loes de Vries, Saskia Vorstenbosch, Benedikte Cuppers, Anneke Passier
NEUROTOXICOLOGY AND TERATOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Neurosciences
Laure Sillis, Thomas Venstra, Martje Van Neste, Veerle Foulon, Michael Ceulemans
NEUROTOXICOLOGY AND TERATOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Neurosciences
Laure Sillisa, Cleo Vandegoor, Cato Vercaeren, Karel Allegaert, Annick Bogaerts, Maarten De Vos, Titia Hompes, Anne Smits, Kristel Van Calsteren, Jan Y. Verbakel, Veerle Foulon, Michael Ceulemans
NEUROTOXICOLOGY AND TERATOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Neurosciences
Laure Sillis, Hanne Kenis, Veerle Foulon, Michael Ceulemans
NEUROTOXICOLOGY AND TERATOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Neurosciences
Fatima Tauqeer, Michael Ceulemans, Eva Gerbier, Anneke Passier, Jonathan Luke Richardson, Alison Oliver, Veerle Foulon, Alice Panchaud, Angela Lupattelli, Hedvig Nordeng
NEUROTOXICOLOGY AND TERATOLOGY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Neurosciences
Nina Nauwelaerts, Michael Ceulemans, Neel Deferm, An Eer-Dekens, Bart Lammens, Yeghig Armoudjian, Kristel VanCalsteren, Karel Allegaert, Loes de Vries, Pieter Annaert, Anne Smits
NEUROTOXICOLOGY AND TERATOLOGY
(2022)
