bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Religious coping in time of covid 19 in tunisia
Authors: Ajmi S. , Hentati S. , Masmoudi R. , Sellami R. , Feki I. , Masmoudi J. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionReligion belongs among well-documented coping strategies, through which one can understand and deal with stressors.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to examine religious coping responses face to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic among Tunisian people.Methods
The survey was conducted using the online anonymous questionnaires and distributed through social networks from 24 April to 23 May 2020. It included sociodemographic questions, participants’ experience of SARS-CoV-2related stressful events and the frequency of religious practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Brief RCOPE was used to assess religious coping.Results
Our study included 80 participants: 71.3%female and 42.5%married. The mean age of the participants was 29.30 years (SD = 8.72). The religion of all participants was Islam, and 72.5% of them had religious practices. Participants reported much lower levels of negative religious coping than positive religious coping (5% versus 37.5%). There were no significant differences in religious coping activities as a function of gender (p=0.180, p= 0.192). Significant relationships were found only for demographic variables: level of education with Higher-educated reported more PRC (p=0.002). Having a family member with a suspected or confirmed infection was correlated with PRC (p=0.016).Concern with becoming infected or having a friend with a suspected or confirmed infection did not correlate with any coping strategy (p=0.112; p=0.489). No correlation was found between religious commitment and religious coping (p=0.897; p=0.504) however increasing religious activity during this pandemic was correlated with PRC (p=0.013).ConclusionsOur findings suggest that lockdown experience is associated with higher use of NRC strategies.
The impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on developing obsessive-compulsive disorder in saudi arabia
Authors: Alateeq D. , Almughera H. , Almughera T. , Alfedeah R. , Naser T. , Alaraj K. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a contagious disease. Its potential psychological impact could involve fear of being contaminated by germs and dirt, which may lead to washing hands repeatedly until harm the skin.ObjectivesTo explore the incidence of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic among the Saudi general population, and to explore its correlation with stress and the associated factors.MethodsA cross-sectional survey of a sample consisting of 2909 participants was conducted during COVID-19 outbreak consists of socio-demographic characteristics, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and The Brief Obsessive–Compulsive Scale (BOCS).ResultsMost participants were female (73.9%) with university level or above (81%) and were disciplined with quarantine (75.6%). New onset symptoms of obsessive thoughts (worries about germs, dirt and viruses), and compulsive behavior (excessive hand washing) were reported by 57.8% and 45.9% of the participant. Participants who developed these symptoms only during CODIV-19 pandemic were significantly higher than asymptomatic participants or those who developed symptoms before the pandemic (p-value&lt; 0.000). New onset symptoms were significantly more among participants with high stress (57.5% and 51.4%; p-value
&lt;0.000). Some sociodemographic characteristics were significantly associated with new onset OCD symptoms such as age group (40-49 years), employee in non-medical field, housewives, students, being disciplined and spending more days in quarantine (p- value&lt;0.000, p-value&lt;0.047, p-value&lt;0.012, p-value&lt;0.015).ConclusionsThis study revealed a significantly higher prevalence of high perceived stress in respondents with new onset OCD symptoms. This implies that bio disaster is associated with a high psychological morbidity which needs interventional programs.
Impact of personality hardiness on anxiety dynamics during the COVID-19 outbreak in russia
Authors: Dovbysh D. , Epishin V. , Salikhova A. , Bogacheva N. , Bogdanova M. , Kiseleva M. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionHardiness is a set of attitudes, providing courage and motivation to cope with stress (Maddi, 2006). The COVID-19 outbreak and the response to it caused exceptional stress and drastically changed the everyday routine, endangering many people`s psychological well-being and mobilizing coping resources.ObjectivesThe study aimed to determine whether hardiness provided coping resources to deal with COVID-19 outbreak-related stressors.Methods949 participants from Russia (ages 18-66) voluntarily completed online questionnaires: BAI; BDI; SCL-90-R; Personal Views Survey III during the early COVID-19 restrictions (24 March - 15 May). Subsamples from four time periods were compared using ANOVA. The first dataset was collected before the official restrictions’ introduction (n=88). The second subsample was gathered during the “days off” week (n=262). The third period started with the “days off” extension and ended with the strict self-isolation announcement (n=296). The fourth dataset was gathered during self-isolation (n=303). General linear models (GLM) were used to determine the effect of variables on anxiety, depression, and general symptomatic index (GSI).ResultsHardiness, anxiety, depression, and GSI differed significantly between the time-periods (F=4.899, p<0.01; F=3.173, p<0.05; F=8.096, p<0.01; F=3.244, p<0.022 ; F=4.899, p<0.01 respectively). GLMs showed gender, chronic diseases, self-assessed fears, and hardiness contribution to anxiety, depression, and GSI. Hardiness had the biggest effect on all models. Anxiety was additionally influenced by the time factor, which also interacted with hardiness (see Figure 1). With lower hardiness, higher anxiety arose over time.ConclusionsHardiness notably contributes to personal adaptation during the COVID-19 outbreak-related restrictions.
The COVID-19 pandemic and its psychological impact on tunisian health professionals
Authors: Aribi L. , Jbir R. , Messedi N. , Bouattour O. , Kolsi N. , Kallel Z. , Charfeddine F. , Aloulou J. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionIn March 2020,World Health Organization characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as pandemic. This new health situation has created an anxiety-provoking climate among health professionalsObjectivesTo provide risks associated with the exposure of caregivers to COVID-19 for their mental health by studying the prevalence and predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.MethodsOur study was descriptive and analytical cross-sectional, carried out with healthcare in different hospitals in Tunisia, between 13 May until 20 June 2020. An online survey was sent to caregivers. mental health was assessed using 3 scales: PCL-5:measure the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder HADS :screen for anxiety and depression. PSQI:see the existence of a disturbance in sleep qualityResults
125 caregivers participated in the survey. The average age was 32 years. The participants were predominantly female (72.8%), married (48%), and had at least one child (39.2%). 28.7% of participants had increased their consumption of coffee, especially anxious people (p = 0.001). Anxiety was retained in 44% and depression in 47.2%. Anxiety was significantly related to sex with (p = 0.039) and affects more women. The consumers of coffee developed more anxiety (p = 0.034) and depression (p = 0.026). 42.4% of participants had presented post-traumatic stress disorder. Three parameters were correlated with post-traumatic stress disorder: young age, having children and fewer years of professional experience. 62.4% of caregivers had a bad quality of sleepConclusionsThis health crisis had a major impact on the mental health of our heroes. So, we should provide for them with the necessary support.
Exercise addiction, body dysmorphic disorder, and use of enhancement drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic confinement period: A transcultural study
Authors: Dores A.R. , Carvalho I. , Burkauskas J. , Beretta V. , Ioannidis K. , Simonato P. , Gomez A. , Demetrovics Z. , Fujiwara H. , Chamberlain S. , Fineberg N. , Barbosa F. , Corazza O. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe Coronavirus pandemic has originated unprecedented sanitary control measures that have conditioned people’s lifestyles and habits. Little is known about the impact of such measures, especially the most restrictive, on recent and growing phenomena such as exercise addiction, use of enhancement drugs, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).ObjectivesThe objective was to investigate the above-mentioned phenomena during COVID-19 pandemic and how they relate.MethodsThe sample consisted of 3161 participants (65% women), from Portugal (11%), Italy (41%), Spain (16%), the UK (12%), Lithuania (12%), Japan (6%), and Hungary (4%). Mean age was 35.05 (SD = 12.10). Participants responded online to the Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI), the Appearance Anxiety Inventory (AAI), and questions about use of enhancement drugs.Results4.3% of the participants scored above the cut-off point of the EAI, with higher values registered in the UK and Spain. Exercise addiction was higher among men. Appearance anxiety and body satisfaction problems were found in participants of all participating countries, with 15.2% scoring over the cut-off point for BDD. Higher numbers of those at risk of BDD were found in Italy, Japan, and Portugal. About 29% reported the use of fitness supplements to make them look better, with 6.4% starting a new use during the lockdown. Change in supplements use and exercise are predicted by EAI scores. Change in mental health is predicted by AAI scores.ConclusionsThis study helps to shed light on how COVID-19 lookdown induced behavioral changes and how they affect physical and mental health-related aspects in different countries.
COVID-19 pandemic: Regarding alcohol consumption
Authors: Gonçalves M.J. , Linhares L. , Sereijo C. , Saraiva R. , Ismail F. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionOn March, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. Social isolation, unemployment and financial difficulties can have an impact on mental health and trigger the use of alcohol as a form of coping. Since the beginning of this pandemic, the WHO had warned the general public of the potential risks of increased alcohol consumption, which might result in a higher incidence of alcohol use disorders (AUD) in future.ObjectivesThe aim is to do a review of the literature of alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsNon-systematic review of the literature with selection of scientific articles published in the last 7 months; by searching the Pubmed databases, the following MeSH terms were used: COVID-19; alcohol consumption.ResultsA recent article in The Lancet suggested that mental health and alcohol use during the pandemic, a major public health concern, are worthy of attention. Market research showed that alcohol sales increased in several countries compared to the same time last year. However, with the closure of several drinking places, sales are not in themselves reliable enough estimates of alcohol consumption. On the other hand, economic crises can lead to a reduction in alcohol consumption, due to financial problems or the risk of unemployment.ConclusionsThe present global circumstance is unique, and there is a need for further research on the relationship between alcohol consumption and COVID-19 to understand its long-term effects and develop specific prevention programs for this population.
Mood disorders and suicides during coronavirus pandemic
Authors: Shah K. , Trivedi C. , Mekala H. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of countless people worldwide. The pandemic has imposed a sense of uncertainty and anxiety, as the world could not predict or prepare for this crisis. It is important to study risk factors, including employment, marital status, and pre-existing medical or psychiatric conditions to effectively handle this pandemic’s mental health impact.ObjectivesWe aim to evaluate factors contributing to the suicides and mood disorders during the coronavirus pandemic.MethodsWe examined MeSH terms “COVID-19” in the context of “Mood Disorders,” “Suicide,” “Suicidal Ideation,” “Assisted or Suicide, Attempted or Suicide,” “Risk Factors.” We identified eight case studies for the qualitative synthesis per the PRISMA guidelines, searching Medline, PubMed, PubMed Central, and PsychInfo databases until August 2020.ResultsWe identified that the population of all age groups and sex are at risk of stress and mental illness due to the pandemic. Several factors are attributed to the increased risk of mood disorders and suicide. Not having pre-existing psychiatric or medical condition is not a protective factor, since suicide was attempted or committed due to external factors such as economic and social.ConclusionsThe pandemic has increased the risk of mood disorder and suicides in the population. Focus should be on the behavioral and psychological first aid to curb stress.
Family healing: Contextual interventions in perinatal clinical practice
Authors: Kurimay T. , Fenyves T. , Pelikan A. 
Published: February 2022

Abstract BodyIn perinatal clinical practice (PCP), the focus of care has shifted from the mother and then the baby-mother dyad to the emphasis on the role of fathers. Individual and therapeutic interventions are multimodal, and in almost all cases interdisciplinary cooperation is assumed. The preferred therapeutic methods for perinatal mental disorders are psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions. Through the life-course model, the central, therapeutic-conceptual role of the family can be understood, which - in clinical practice - reflects the need for “think-family” in psychiatric care. Hence there is a growing need for evidence-based family-interventions. Parental mental health disorders may have an impact on family functioning and partner relationship, as well as parent-child interactions, the quality of attachment and relationship with the child. Even though we have an increasing number of evidence regarding the aims and effectiveness of family interventions, additional evidence is needed to determine what interventions and modalities are effective in the perinatal period. And we also need information when these interventions are contraindicated and regarding their risk. It is conceivable that there is not much difference between the efficacy of family intervention methods used in other indications and the perinatal application of the same methods. We have gathered evidence primarily on perinatal depression, which opens the path of family interventions in other disorders. When thinking in the family as a general framework, it should be filled with evidence-based quantitative and qualitative anchors. The conceptual framework can be based on systems- and network theory. The presentation is illustrated with clinical vignettes.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Evaluation of anxiety and coping strategies among tunisian health professionals in the pandemic of the covid 19
Authors: Messedi N. , Chamseddine A. , Bouattour O. , Turki M. , Halouani N. , Aloulou J. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe rapid spread of coronavirus has forced the healthcare systems in Tunisia to reorganize its structures, thus mobilizing all caregivers. Their professional and emotional burden was put to the test.ObjectivesTo evaluate the level of anxiety and to study coping strategies among caregivers during this pandemic.MethodsA cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study among150 caregivers in two hospitals in Sfax in Tunisia; during April 2020. We used anonymous questionnaire, the Spielberger State Anxiety Scale(STAI) to assess tension felt at anxiety-producing situations; and the Coping Inventory Scale for Stressful Situations (CISS): to assess coping strategies.ResultsThe average age was 30.33± 6,93 years and the sex-ratio M/W = 0,29. Caregivers followed the news of this pandemic with these means of communication: 96% Facebook, 80%TV. The increase of the time spent in front of media:84% Sleep disorders were present in 64.7%: insomnia (36%), chopped sleep(34%). Caregivers used sleeping pills in 12% of case. STAI: The mean ascore =48.85 and a high anxiety level was noted in72% of case. CISS: Task-oriented coping strategies : a mean score= 47.90 and Emotion-centered coping : a mean score = 40,49 High anxiety was correlated with: age>40 years old (p=0.042). The increase of the time spent in front of media, chopped sleep and use of sleeping pills are correlated respectively (p= 0,043, p=0,003, p=0,003) with an emotionally focused coping strategy.ConclusionsHealth professionals had a painful psychological experience with significant anxiety. Strengthening prevention strategies, management of health crises should be a priority of our health-system.
Sharing own story telling during COVID-19’s italian lockdown: An experience with schizophrenic outpatients
Authors: Gentile A. , Matarazzo I. , Marini S. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionAffective flattening is one of the main symptoms in Schizophrenia, several studies highlighted the importance of social skills training in improving negative symptoms. However, Covid-19 pandemic is changing our life with limitations in social contacts and in psychosocial rehabilitation; pre COVID-19 strategies should be implemented with new ones.ObjectivesTo evaluate the practicability of a narrative method in improving affective flattening, general social skills in stable outpatients with a diagnosis for schizophrenia during Italian lockdown in March – April 2020MethodsOutpatients with a stable psychopathology have been involved in a narrative project during lockdown. We asked to patients to write daily a story telling about their experience and emotions and send us their diary. Every week the diary has been used to discuss their story telling in group in a web conference. At end of the experience we administered a survey about the enjoyment and the subjective benefits.ResultsFrom ten people with a known psychopathology we recruited six patients. All participants completed the project and all of them referred for a subjective benefit as to feel more reassured by the contact with their psychiatrist. Four patients explicated initial discomfort about share their experiences in group. One patient started to share his own thoughts about mental disease on social media.ConclusionsNarrative Psychiatry might be a pragmatic opportunity to implement conventional strategies to contrast affective flattening and negative symptoms in Schizophrenia. Sharing digital story telling is a useful method in lockdown and general social restriction condition.
How are the portuguese coping with the mandatory confinement by COVID-19? Association between mental health and coping strategies
Authors: Jarego M. , Pimenta F. , Pais-Ribeiro J. , Costa R. , Patrão I. , Coelho L. , Ferreira-Valente A. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe global COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on human behaviour and wellbeing. However, researchers have not yet considered how coping responses to stress related to COVID-19 could influence mental health.ObjectivesThis study aims to evaluate the mental health status of Portuguese during the national lockdown; examine how study participants cope with stress during the national lockdown; and assess the association between coping and mental health status.MethodsWe cross sectionally analysed data from a convenience sample of 430 adults living in Portugal. Mental health was measured using the five-item Mental Health Inventory. Coping strategies were assessed using the Brief COPE. We examine the univariate associations between mental health status and coping responses. We performed a multiple hierarchical regression analysis controlling for sex and age, to test the predictive importance of coping responses on mental health status.ResultsParticipants’ mental health was lower than the cut-off point for poor mental health (p<.001). The use of instrumental support, emotional support, self-blame, venting, denial, behavioral disengagement, and substance use were positively significantly associated with mental health, while active coping, positive reframing, acceptance, and humor were negatively significantly associated with mental health. The multiple hierarchical regression analyses showed that sex and age accounted for 6% of the variance of mental health. Coping strategies accounted for an additional and statistically significant 30% of the variance of mental health.ConclusionsThe findings provide support for the impact of the coping strategies on mental health. We encourage future research on the present topic.
The mental health of brazilian university hospital’s workers in times of COVID-19
Authors: Floriano L. , Hainosz M. , Arcaro G. , Brabicoski C. , Krum E. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe Coronavirus pandemic has been causing a significant psychological impact on the population, showing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, among others. In addition, health professionals, who are on the front line, need to act promptly seeking unceasingly to save lives, predisposing to psychosocial events due to the risk of contamination, family distance and frustration in relation to death.ObjectivesTo analyze the profile of the psychosocial care performed in workers of a Brazilian university hospital who sought care to control the anxiety-stress resulting from the pandemicMethodsCross-sectional observational study, using a questionnaire to survey psychosocial demands and evaluate the care of workers who sought assistance in this service (n=61). As a dependent variable, the sector of action was stipulated and as independent the sex, age and the demands that justified the need for assistance. The data were analyzed by Pearson’s correlation with 5% of significance through the statistical software SPSS.ResultsThere was a statistic difference between the groups in the variables age and psychosocial interventions for anxiety and stress management. The most part of the sample was composed of health professionals, women, with an average of 33 years old, motivated, technically prepared, scared and not overloaded.ConclusionsPsychosocial care to health professionals for the management of anxiety and depression is indispensable either during or after the pandemic by seeking Mental Health interventions to minimize the suffering of these workers.