Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lan Zhang, Rongjian Ji, Yanbo Ji, Min Liu, Renxiu Wang, Cuiping Xu
Summary: This study found a negative correlation between acute stress and quality of life among healthcare workers. Factors such as age, physical activity, work status, perceived risk of contracting COVID-19, and the duration of the pandemic were identified as influencing acute stress. A younger age, lack of physical activity, frontline medical staff status, and higher acute stress scores were associated with poorer quality of life. It is important for authorities to prioritize the mental health of healthcare workers and provide them with timely support and protection during the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ilona Merikanto, Laura Kortesoja, Christian Benedict, Frances Chung, Jonathan Cedernaes, Colin A. Espie, Charles M. Morin, Yves Dauvilliers, Markku Partinen, Luigi De Gennaro, Yun Kwok Wing, Ngan Yin Chan, Yuichi Inoue, Kentaro Matsui, Brigitte Holzinger, Giuseppe Plazzi, Sergio Arthuro Mota-Rolim, Damien Leger, Thomas Penzel, Bjorn Bjorvatn
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, evening-types experienced poorer mental health, well-being, and quality of life compared to other circadian types. They also reported delayed sleep-wake schedules, increased sleep duration, and more severe sleep problems. Meanwhile, morning-types were less vulnerable to sleep changes and experienced protection from most sleep problems.
Article
Oncology
Jennifer L. Beebe-Dimmer, Christine M. Lusk, Julie J. Ruterbusch, Tara E. Baird, Stephanie S. Pandolfi, Angela S. Wenzlaff, Theresa A. Hastert, Felicity W. K. Harper, Hayley S. Thompson, Ann G. Schwartz
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on African American cancer survivors, affecting both their physical and mental health. Some survivors have changed health behaviors that can negatively impact survivorship outcomes as a result.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rosalia Cilea, Pietro Guaraldi, Giorgio Barletta, Monica Lucchi, Francesca Baschieri, Luca Baldelli, Giuseppe Loddo, Alberto Rocca, Pietro Cortelli, Giovanna Calandra-Buonaura, Federica Provini
Summary: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, sleep laboratories must update protocols to ensure the safety of patients and healthcare staff during sleep studies. Polysomnography examinations are crucial for diagnosing and treating various sleep disorders, and with appropriate precautions, a safe restart of PSG and other sleep studies is possible.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mostafa M. Khodeir, Hassan A. Shabana, Zafar Rasheed, Abdullah S. Alkhamiss, Mohamed Khodeir, Mohammad S. Alkhowailed, Sami Alharbi, Mansour Alsoghair, Suliman A. Alsagaby, Waleed Al Abdulmonem
Summary: Long-term symptoms after recovery from COVID-19 are common, including general fatigue, weakness, neurological symptoms like mood changes and insomnia, and sensory symptoms like loss of taste and smell. Further studies are needed to fully understand the recovery process from COVID-19.
Article
Psychology, Applied
Grant Benham
Summary: The study found that the impact of COVID-19 on stress and sleep among U.S. college students may not be entirely negative. While stress, sleep quality, and insomnia did not significantly increase during the pandemic, bedtime and waketime were pushed later with longer sleep duration. Exploratory analyses revealed a more complex picture of differences in sleep variables, including longer sleep latency, increased use of sleep medication, and poorer sleep efficiency during the pandemic.
Article
Nursing
Silmara Meneguin, Isabelle Ignacio, Camila Fernandes Pollo, Heitor Marques Honorio, Mayara Salles Gasparini Patini, Cesar de Oliveira
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between burnout and quality of life among nursing staff at intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the participants experienced high levels of burnout and had low scores in the physical domain of the quality-of-life instrument. Sociodemographic variables such as gender, income, and burnout significantly influenced quality of life, while factors like age, nursing technician status, and working at two hospitals influenced burnout status. There was a negative association between quality of life and burnout.
Article
Neurosciences
Katie Moraes de Almondes, Eleni de Araujo Sales Castro, Teresa Paiva
Summary: This study aimed to examine sleep habits, quality of life, and psychosocial aspects in older people during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal. The results showed that sleep quality worsened during the pandemic, but overall quality of life and psychosocial aspects were not greatly affected. Women were found to be more vulnerable, and certain morbidities worsened during the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Morteza Zangeneh Soroush, Parisa Tahvilian, Sepideh Koohestani, Keivan Maghooli, Nader Jafarnia Dabanloo, Mojtaba Sarhangi Kadijani, Sepehr Jahantigh, Masoud Zangeneh Soroush, Amitis Saliani
Summary: This study highlights the impact of COVID-19-induced stress and anxiety on the sleep quality and life of healthcare workers. It reveals that healthcare workers, particularly female nurses, experience increased anxiety and stress, resulting in lower sleep and life quality. Interestingly, nurses reported the highest levels of stress, anxiety, fear of COVID-19, poorer life quality, and sleep quality in both countries, but there were no statistically significant differences in FCV-19S, PSQI, and WHOQOL-BREF measures.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Maurizio Gorgoni, Serena Scarpelli, Anastasia Mangiaruga, Valentina Alfonsi, Maria R. Bonsignore, Francesco Fanfulla, Luigi Ferini-Strambi, Lino Nobili, Giuseppe Plazzi, Luigi De Gennaro
Summary: This study found that a significant portion of the Italian sample during the COVID-19 lockdown experienced pre-sleep arousal, and the levels of pre-sleep arousal were closely associated with sleep quality. Factors such as depression and stress symptoms were identified as main predictors for poor sleep quality and pre-sleep arousal components, with specific sociodemographic and environmental variables also playing a role in sleep quality and pre-sleep arousal. The assessment of specific sleep-related factors, together with global measures of sleep quality, may be crucial in understanding the impact of the pandemic on sleep and in preventing and addressing insomnia symptoms.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Oxana Semyachkina-Glushkovskaya, Aysel Mamedova, Valeria Vinnik, Maria Klimova, Elena Saranceva, Vasily Ageev, Tingting Yu, Dan Zhu, Thomas Penzel, Juergen Kurths
Summary: The years 2020 and 2021 have been marked by the unprecedented global spread of COVID-19, leading to disruptions in sleep patterns and potential BBB leakage. Neuroinflammation caused by stress is a key factor in sleep disorders and BBB disruption. Controlling sleep hygiene and quality is crucial for incorporating into rehabilitation plans for COVID-19 patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Magdalena Kolodziej, Justyna Wyszynska, Monika Bal-Bochenska
Summary: COVID-19 survivors often suffer from dyspnea and fatigue. Pulmonary rehabilitation can improve respiratory function, reduce fatigue and dyspnea, and enhance exercise endurance and quality of life. Combining pulmonary rehabilitation with psychological therapy is crucial for the recovery of COVID-19 patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yeye Guo, Minxue Shen, Xu Zhang, Yi Xiao, Shuang Zhao, Mingzhu Yin, Wenbo Bu, Yan Wang, Xiang Chen, Juan Su
Summary: The outbreak of COVID-19 inevitably led to social distancing and unemployment, posing additional health risks for patients with melanoma. A study on Chinese melanoma patients found a significant association between unemployment and income loss with lower health-related quality of life, highlighting the impact of pandemic-related factors on cancer patients.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Lamyae Benzakour, Olivia Braillard, Viridiana Mazzola, Dominique Gex, Mayssam Nehme, Sigiryia Aebischer Perone, Thomas Agoritsas, Garance Kopp, Cereghetti Sara, Guido Bondolfi, Frederic Lador
Summary: The study revealed that hospitalized COVID-19 patients are prone to experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, highlighting the importance of systematic screening and early intervention to prevent long-term psychological issues.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anja L. Winter, Sofie Henecke, Johan N. Lundstrom, Evelina Thunell
Summary: This study investigated the impact of olfactory dysfunction on quality of life in individuals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. The results showed that quantitative olfactory dysfunction was associated with a greater reduction in quality of life. Qualitative olfactory dysfunction was prevalent and correlated with daily life impairment. Therefore, interventions and support structures tailored to individuals with qualitative olfactory dysfunction should be developed.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Taylor Winter, Benjamin C. Riordan, Amir H. Pakpour, Mark D. Griffiths, Andre Mason, John W. Poulgrain, Damian Scarf
Summary: This study conducted the first psychometric assessment and validation of the English version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S). The scale showed high internal consistency and a moderately strong relationship with perceived vulnerability to disease and germ aversion. FCV-19S scores were also negatively correlated with mental wellbeing. Additionally, adherence to lockdown rules was significantly related to FCV-19S scores, and self-identified conservatives tended to report lower scores. The English version of the FCV-19S is a reliable tool that can be confidently used with English-speaking populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Clinical
Chung-Ying Lin, Mark D. Griffiths, Amir H. Pakpour
Summary: This paper reports a study on the psychometric properties of the Spanish Fear of COVID-19 Scale among Colombian physicians. While the translation and validation of the scale are welcomed, the commentary raises concerns about the removal of two items in the development of a five-item version. Healthcare providers and researchers are strongly advised to use the five-item FCV-19S with caution.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Junaid Tahir, Sajjad Ali, Rabia Waseem, Mark D. Griffiths, Mohammed A. Mamun, Chung-Ying Lin, Amir H. Pakpour
Summary: The present study conducted confirmatory factor analysis and item response theory analyses on the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) among a sample of Pakistani adults, confirming its unidimensionality and strong psychometric properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Chung-Ying Lin, Mark D. Griffiths, Amir H. Pakpour
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
I-Hua Chen, Chao-Ying Chen, Ke-Yun Zhao, Jeffrey H. Gamble, Chung-Ying Lin, Mark D. Griffiths, Amir H. Pakpour
Summary: This study tested the advanced psychometric properties of the FCV-19S in primary and middle schoolteachers and their students using a large-scale cross-sectional survey. The results indicated good internal reliability and excellent factorial validity of the FCV-19S in these specific populations. The study also found a positive association between home-room teachers' psychological distress and their students, but no association between fear of COVID-19 and students.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ming-Hui Chou, Yen Kuang Yang, Jung-Der Wang, Chung-Ying Lin, Sheng-Hsiang Lin
Summary: Depression is a major global burden of disease and its relation to nutrients, including magnesium, is inconclusive. This study analyzed data from a national survey in Taiwan and found that higher serum magnesium levels were associated with lower depressive symptoms. However, dietary magnesium intake showed no association with depression. Sex differences were also observed. Chronic latent magnesium deficiency should be considered when assessing the relationship between magnesium status and depressive symptoms.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Abtin Heidarzadeh, Mohammadreza Amini Moridani, Saman Khoshmanesh, Samira Kazemi, Marziyeh Hajiaghabozorgi, Manoochehr Karami
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm), ChAdOx1-S/nCoV-19 (AZD1222, Oxford-AstraZeneca), rAd26-rAd5 (Gam-COVID-Vac, Sputnik V), BIV1CovIran (COVIran Barekat), and BBV152 COVAXIN (Bharat Biotech) vaccines against COVID-19 hospitalization and death in Guilan Province, Iran. A test-negative case-control study was conducted using information from local databases, and logistic regression analysis was performed. The study found that effectiveness against hospitalization and death increased over time for almost all vaccines.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jian-An Su, Chih-Cheng Chang, Yao-Hsu Yang, Chuan-pin Lee, Ko-Jung Chen, Chung-Ying Lin
Summary: In this study, the effects of antidepressant use and underlying depression on pregnancy and neonatal complications were evaluated separately, considering confounding factors. The results showed that mothers with depression but no antidepressant use had increased risks of intrauterine growth restriction and preterm delivery compared to those without depression. Antidepressant use during pregnancy increased the risks of gestational diabetes, malpresentation, preterm delivery, cardiovascular anomalies, anemia, low Apgar score, preterm delivery, and genitourinary defects. However, the use of antidepressants before and during pregnancy did not increase the risk of stillbirth. Therefore, physicians should consider the risks and benefits to both the mother and fetus when treating depression during pregnancy with antidepressants.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pawitra Ramu, Malina Osman, Noor Azira Abdul Mutalib, Musheer A. Aljaberi, Kuo-Hsin Lee, Chung-Ying Lin, Rukman Awang Hamat
Summary: This research aimed to develop a valid and reliable questionnaire to assess the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices (KAP(2)) toward food poisoning and its prevention among secondary school students in Malaysia. The questionnaire, based on the Health Belief Model (HBM), was found to be effective in measuring food poisoning KAP(2) among the sample group. The study concluded that the 75-item adapted questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for assessing food poisoning KAP(2) among secondary school students in Malaysia.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jamel Hajji, Aiche Sabah, Musheer A. Aljaberi, Chung-Ying Lin, Lin-Yi Huang
Summary: This study aimed to explore coping strategies among professional male Tunisian footballers during the Ramadan 2021 fast. One hundred and eighty footballers from twelve Tunisian professional clubs were tested before, during, and after Ramadan. The results showed that Ramadan fasting significantly affected the adaptation profile of footballers.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Monir Lorestanifar, Masoomeh Mosayebi Molasaraei, Reyhaneh Jashaninejad, Saman Khoshmanesh, Amin Doosti-Irani
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (UDM) and its associated factors, and it was found that diastolic blood pressure and education level were associated with UDM in diabetic patients.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES AND METABOLIC DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Substance Abuse
Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu, Samuel Adjorlolo, Ira Nurmala, Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr, Carol Strong, Chung-Ying Lin
Summary: The purpose of this review is to understand and compare the situation of problematic pornography use (PPU) across different cultures. Recent findings show that European, American, and Oceanian countries have more extensive literature, liberal beliefs and attitudes, and specialized treatment options for PPU compared to Asian and African countries. However, all cultures acknowledge the potential impact of PPU on mental health and the belief that pornography can aid sexual education.
CURRENT ADDICTION REPORTS
(2023)
Correction
Psychiatry
Wan Ying Gan, Serene En Hui Tung, Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr, Simin Ghavifekr, Chirawat Paratthakonkun, Ira Nurmala, Yen-Ling Chang, Janet D. Latner, Ru-Yi Huang, Chung-Ying Lin
EATING AND WEIGHT DISORDERS-STUDIES ON ANOREXIA BULIMIA AND OBESITY
(2023)
