Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kelly J. Knickerbocker, Evelyn A. Cox, Luvna Dhawka, Kerri Woods, Krista K. Ingram
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the mental health and sleep quality of university students, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and sleep problems.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Firoj Al-Mamun, Nur Hussain, Najmuj Sakib, Ismail Hosen, Istihak Rayhan, Abu Hasnat Abdullah, A. K. M. Israfil Bhuiyan, Md. Abedin Sarker, Sahadat Hossain, Liye Zou, Md. Dilshad Manzar, Chung-Ying Lin, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Mohammad Muhit, Amir H. Pakpour, David Gozal, Mark D. Griffiths, Mohammed A. Mamun
Summary: This study aimed to investigate sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh and present the findings based on nationwide geographical distribution. The results showed regional heterogeneity in sleep duration and significant associations with various socioeconomic and health factors.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
G. F. Giesbrecht, L. Rojas, S. Patel, V Kuret, A. L. MacKinnon, L. Tomfohr-Madsen, C. Lebel
Summary: The study found that fear of COVID-19 during pregnancy is associated with food insecurity, ethnicity, geographic location, history of anxiety prior to pregnancy, chronic health condition, pre-pregnancy BMI, parity, and stage of pregnancy at enrollment. Higher fear of COVID-19 is linked to increased risk of depression and anxiety, as well as reduced infant birthweight and gestational age.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sylvia E. Badon, Lisa A. Croen, Assiamira Ferrara, Jennifer L. Ames, Monique M. Hedderson, Kelly C. Young-Wolff, Yeyi Zhu, Lyndsay A. Avalos
Summary: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of coping strategies for COVID-19 pandemic-related stress and their associations with depression and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy. The findings suggest that physical activity and connecting with others are coping strategies that may be associated with better mental health in pregnant individuals.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Jose A. Puertas-Gonzalez, Carolina Marino-Narvaez, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez, Borja Romero-Gonzalez
Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has psychological effects on pregnant women, particularly in terms of depression, phobic anxiety, and perceived stress. Insomnia and recent loss of a loved one are important factors affecting depression, while fear of COVID-19 infection leads to an increase in phobic anxiety.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, Charlie Rioux, Anna MacKinnon, Katherine Silang, Leslie Roos, Catherine Lebel, Gerald F. Giesbrecht
Summary: This study aimed to investigate changes in sleep, anxiety, and depression among pregnant individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that depression symptoms were initially elevated but gradually declined over time. Poor sleep quality and sleep disturbances predicted a slower decline in depression and anxiety symptoms. These findings highlight the importance of early intervention for sleep problems in pregnancy to optimize mental health outcomes.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Fei Wu, Wei Lin, Peiyi Liu, Minyi Zhang, Shengbin Huang, Caiyun Chen, Qiushuang Li, Weikang Huang, Chuyan Zhong, Yueyun Wang, Qing Chen
Summary: This study identified factors associated with psychological symptoms among pregnant women in the post-COVID-19-pandemic era, including issues related to family structure, pregnancy complications, and emotional risk factors. The occurrence of prenatal anxiety and depression was also found to be related to the lifestyle habits and behaviors of women and their partners.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sara Marelli, Alessandra Castelnuovo, Antonella Somma, Vincenza Castronovo, Samantha Mombelli, Daniela Bottoni, Caterina Leitner, Andrea Fossati, Luigi Ferini-Strambi
Summary: The study found an increase in bedtime hour, sleep latency, and wake-up time during the COVID-19 lockdown, with a more pronounced impact on students. The prevalence of depressive and anxious symptoms also increased, particularly in students, suggesting a need for interventions to support well-being during a pandemic.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mekonnen Tsehay, Moges Necho, Habtam Gelaye, Abeba Beyene, Mengesha Birkie
Summary: The study found a higher prevalence of psychological health problems, including depression, general anxiety, and insomnia, among police officers in Dessie town during the COVID-19 outbreak. Factors such as gender, marital status, resilience, and social support were associated with lower levels of depression, anxiety, and insomnia among participants. Mental health services, support, and care for police officers during the pandemic were recommended.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Chenxinzi Lin, Bin Chen, Youjing Yang, Qianmin Li, Qiuguo Wang, Minmin Wang, Shiying Guo, Shasha Tao
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the association between postpartum depression (PPD) and the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed a significantly higher prevalence and odds of PPD in those who suffered from the pandemic. The study also found that China had a lower prevalence of postpartum depression compared to other countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Liuyan Huang, Fan Zhang, Rong Zhu, Liya Wang, Yue Zhang, Huachun Zhang, Yifei Zhong
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess sleep quality in dialysis patients during the COVID-19 epidemic and explore the association between negative psychology (including depression, anxiety, and stress) and sleep quality. The study found a significant negative association between negative psychology and sleep quality in dialysis patients, independent of the dialysis modality.
Article
Psychiatry
Hernan Lopez-Morales, Macarena Veronica del Valle, Lorena Canet-Juric, Maria Laura Andres, Juan Ignacio Galli, Fernando Poo, Sebastian Urquijo
Summary: During the quarantine period of 50 days, all women showed a gradual increase in psychopathological indicators and a decrease in positive affect, with pregnant women exhibiting a more pronounced increase in depression, anxiety, and negative affect than non-pregnant women did. Additionally, pregnant women experienced a more pronounced decrease in positive affect compared to non-pregnant women.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Refika Genc Koyucu, Pelin Palas Karaca
Summary: The study found that pregnant women experienced higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress during the Covid-19 pandemic. Factors such as unemployment, inadequate social support, obstetric risks, and financial strain were all found to impact the mental health of pregnant women.
Review
Psychiatry
Niloufar Arzamani, Shiva Soraya, Fatemeh Hadi, Sara Nooraeen, Mahdieh Saeidi
Summary: Addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in pregnant women is crucial, and providing recommendations can guide health professionals and policymakers in improving their mental well-being.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Wei Lin, Bo Wu, Bin Chen, Chuyan Zhong, Weikang Huang, Shixin Yuan, Xiaoshan Zhao, Yueyun Wang
Summary: The study found that pregnant women experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms related to COVID-19 were associated with factors such as having confirmed or suspected cases around them and their subjective perception of infection risk. Older pregnant women had a lower prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms according to the survey conducted.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Asli Enzel Koc, Sabri Colak, Gamze Vesile Colak, Meltem Pusuroglu, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: The study found a weak positive correlation between fear of childbirth and anxiety sensitivity and somatosensory amplification, indicating an increase in these factors as fear of childbirth increases.
JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Kader Semra Karatas, Ilkay Bahceci, Tahsin Gokhan Telatar, Bulent Bahceci, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: In patients with OCD, a relationship was found between plasma SEMA 5A, PLT activity, NLR, PLR, and MLR activity levels with the disease and disease severity.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Seher Cetinkaya Altuntas, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: This study found that depression, anxiety disorders, and sleep problems were more prevalent in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), especially in the suppressed TSH group. These results were negatively correlated with TSH values and positively correlated with the duration of LT4 use. Unnecessary LT4 oversuppression should be avoided in patients with DTC.
HORMONE AND METABOLIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Fatma Gul Helvaci Celik, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: This study aims to investigate the relationship between childhood trauma (CT) and suicidal behavior and deliberate self-harm (DSH) in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The results showed that a majority of the patients had experienced childhood trauma, and a significant proportion of those who engaged in self-harm and suicide attempts had a history of suicide attempts. There was a significant relationship between different types of childhood trauma and suicidal behavior and deliberate self-harm.
PSYCHIATRIA DANUBINA
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Mehmet Hamdi Orum, Aysun Kalenderoglu, Ayse Sevgi Karadag, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: The study compared the retinal nerve fiber layer, the ganglion cell layer, the inner plexiform layer, and the choroid thickness of patients with opioid use disorder before and after buprenorphine/naloxone maintenance treatment. The results showed significant differences in these parameters between the opioid use disorder group and the control group. After buprenorphine/naloxone maintenance treatment, psychometric scales improved significantly in favor of the patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tahsin Gokhan Telatar, Ayca Telatar, Cicek Hocaoglu, Ayse Hizal, Mustafa Sakin, Sarp Uner
Summary: This qualitative study aims to identify the experiences of COVID-19 ICU survivors and provide insights for relevant mental health problems after discharge. The study evaluated the experiences of 21 ICU survivors using Colaizzi's 7-step approach and purposeful sampling method, resulting in three themes and associated subthemes and codes. The findings highlight the importance of understanding individual experiences in designing preventive interventions and applying individual preventive mental health interventions during ICU stay.
JOURNAL OF NERVOUS AND MENTAL DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gozde Bacik Yaman, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: This study aims to examine the relationship between perceived stress, emotional eating, and nutritional habits in health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey of 405 participants revealed that perceived stress and emotional eating are related to changes in eating/dietary habits among health care workers. Recommendations include making healthy food choices and increasing physical activity to reduce emotional eating and mitigate stress.
Article
Immunology
Melike Kucukkarapinar, Filiz Karadag, Irem Budakoglu, Selcuk Aslan, Onder Ucar, Aysegul Yay Pence, Utku Timurcin, Selim Tumkaya, Cicek Hocaoglu, Ilknur Kiraz
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of knowledge, COVID-19-related perceptions, and public trust on protective behaviors in Turkish people. The results showed that self-efficacy, susceptibility, and correct knowledge were positively related to greater adherence to protective behaviors. Factors such as perceived stress, worrying about relatives, trust in health professionals and vaccines, and conspiracy thinking influenced protective behaviors.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Damla Tufekci, Teslime Ayaz, Serap Baydur Sahin, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of non-treated and LT3-treated protocols in inducing hypothyroidism prior to radioactive iodine ablation therapy for differentiated thyroid cancer patients. The LT3-treated group experienced a more favorable transition period to hypothyroidism without deteriorating depression, anxiety, or health-related quality of life, as compared to the non-treated group. These findings highlight the potential benefits of LT3 treatment in preparing patients for RAI ablation therapy.
HORMONE AND METABOLIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychiatry
Cicek Hocaoglu
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Dogancan Sonmez, Nursel Dilek, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: Plica Neuropatica, a rarely reported scalp disease, is characterized by irregularly twisted and irreversibly entangled hair in a localized area, forming a natural hair bun. Mental disorders increase the risk of plica formation. Early diagnosis and treatment of the underlying psychiatric disease can prevent plica formation.
ISRAEL JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND RELATED SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Tugce Taskin Uyan, Mehmet Baltacioglu, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: This study found a significant association between childhood trauma (CT) and dissociative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. It also found a positive correlation between positive symptoms and dissociative symptoms, as well as between certain negative symptoms and CT. These findings highlight the importance of assessing trauma history in the psychiatric evaluation of patients with schizophrenia.
GENERAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Psychiatry
Ali Erdogan, Yavuz Yilmaz, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: FOMO (fear of missing out) is a common issue among young people, influenced by factors such as problematic internet use, psychosocial factors, social network use, and anxiety. People constantly want to spend time on social networks, impacting daily life activities and individual productivity.
CYPRUS TURKISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Kader Semra Karatas, Burcu Kilicgedigi, Tahsin Gokhan Telatar, Ilkay Bahceci, Bulent Bahceci, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: This study explored the relationship between hemogram parameters and inflammatory markers in psychiatric inpatients. The results showed varying patterns of hemogram parameters in different psychiatric disorders, with increased levels of inflammation markers like C-reactive protein and procalcitonin in certain disorders. The findings suggest a potential link between platelet activity and the inflammatory process in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
NEUROPSYCHIATRIA I NEUROPSYCHOLOGIA
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Gozde Salihoglu, Cicek Hocaoglu
Summary: Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can result in severe neuropsychiatric disorders, but research on this topic is lacking attention. Long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms following CO poisoning, such as neurological symptoms, cognitive impairment, mood disturbances, and personality disorders, remain not fully understood. The interaction of environmental and neurobiological factors may play a role in the development of long-term neuropsychiatric disorders. Early diagnosis and proper treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms caused by CO poisoning are crucial in preventing intoxication-related deaths worldwide.
KLINIK PSIKIYATRI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
