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Stress and sleep: impact of the main contributing factors to poor sleep experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Ionescu T. , Zaharia S. , Minecan E. , Tudose C. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic is associated with several stressful factors that can negatively affect peoples’ sleep quality and mental health.ObjectivesThe aim of the current study was to prospectively identify decreased sleep quality and associated risk factors in general population during COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsWe conducted a prospective, observational online study on a Romanian sample of 667 respondents aged >18 years. Sleep quality and quantity was evaluated with Athens Insomnia scale (AIS) and the main concerns associated with the pandemic context were evaluated through a multiple-choice question.ResultsThe data collected identified important evidence regarding the prevalence and intensity of insomnia. The average score for AIS was 6.13 (cut-off point for was set at 8). However, it is worth noting that 179 respondents (26.8%) meet the criteria for insomnia. Of the 8 self-assessment items, daytime sleepiness was the criterion evaluated with the highest average score (1.01), all other items getting subunit values. A low quality of sleep was linearly related with fear of illness/death (p=0.053), fear of illness/death of close people (p=0.032), social isolation (p<0.001), economic impact (p=0.003), losing the job (p<0.001) and social stigma associated with COVID-19 infection (p=0.009).ConclusionsMore than a qurter of respondes scored above the threshold of 8 at the insomnia scale, while losing the job, social stigma associated with COVID-19 infection and social isolation are the main risk factors for a low quality and quantity of sleep.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Neuropsychiatric implications of covid-19 infection: A case report
Authors: Coucheiro Limeres P. , Franco Soler A. , Cerame A. , Maldonado Orellana S. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionDuring the COVID19 pandemic numerous cases of neuropsychiatric complications were reported as a result of COVID19.ObjectivesPresentation of a clinical case and literature review of new cases of neuropsychiatric complications after SARS-CoV2.MethodsWe present the case of a 43-year-old woman in follow-up for 15 years borderline personality disorder who was diagnosed with SARS-CoV2 pneumonia without signs of severity. Throughout the admission the patient, who had no history of epilepsy or other neurological affections, presented up to 5 generalized tonic-clonic seizures during 15 days.ResultsIn the ECG was evidenced intercritical epileptiform activity predominantly right frontotemporal. No analytical alterations were observed, neither in the imaging tests (cranial MRI and CT). Lumbar puncture was normal. During the admission, he presents an affective deterioration, with generalized impoverishment, decreased functional autonomy and hearing voices without structured delusional ideation. No previous psychotic history. Her previous treatment with Sertraline 100mg was suspended and valproic acid was added (1300 mg/day) which, being insufficient in the control of seizures, was necessary to boost with Levetiracetam (1000 mg/12h). Risperidone 3 mg and Diazepam 5 mg/8h were added to control psychotic symptoms. In the subsequent follow-up, previous antipsychotic treatment was gradually discontinued. The patient evolved favorably without new psychotic symptoms and clinical stability was observed with euthymia.ConclusionsTaking care of these complications it is necessary to avoid misdiagnosing. It is essential to expand the study of this entities in the context of COVID19 in order to increase knowledge and to be able to carry out an adequate approach and follow-up.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Psychosocial experiences of frontline health professionals working in hospitals during the covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Papathanasiou C. , Tritari M. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe covid-19 pandemic exerts severe pressure on health systems worldwide and creates stressful working conditions for healthcare workers.ObjectivesThe aim of this study, which used the focus group method, was to investigate the psychosocial experiences of the healthcare personnel working in covid-19 wards.MethodsAn interview guide was specially designed and the sample consisted of twelve frontline healthcare workers. Data analysis was based on the empirically grounded theory and thematic analysis was used as a method.ResultsOne overarching theme called “Threat” and three main themes were identified: a) Nature of the disease, b) Interpersonal relationships at the hospital, and c) Challenges-Interventions. The concept of “Threat” is dominant throughout the discussion and transcends every issue of the analysis. The first main theme “Nature of the disease” refers to the fear of infection and spread of the virus in the professionals’ environment, the existential concerns brought to the surface by the fear of death, as well as the stigma experienced by health professionals as “potential carriers” of the coronavirus. The second main theme “Interpersonal relationships at the hospital” concerns the relationships developed both among health staff and between health professionals and patients in response to the challenges of the epidemic. The third main theme concerns the obstacles that health professionals face in carrying out their work, the strategies they adopt to deal with stressful situations, but also the type of institutional support they need.ConclusionsHospital staff training on the biomedical developments about covid-19 as well as face-to-face self-help groups are recommended.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
The evaluation of main sources of anxiety and fear for Covid 19 in Greece
Authors: Lyrakos G. , Pilafas G. , Aslani E. , Spinaris V. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionCovid19 has led in major changes in our lives, while fear was one of the major psychological symptoms that emerged in psychological first aid evaluations.ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to report the major factors creating anxiety and fear, affecting everyday life of people in Greece during the two years of the pandemic.MethodsA sample of 1,158 Greeks (280 males [24.2%] participated voluntarily in the study through online platforms. The Fear factors was assessed through an open question which was then analyzed with SPSS 24.ResultsAccording to the findings, the main source of anxiety and fear arises from the situation that prevails in other European countries with increasing death rates (20.9%) presented in television, followed by what is shown in the news and news programs on television (14, 8%), the fear that the individual may get sick, watching television and radio (9.7%), the experts announcements in public (7.8%), the announcement of new measures by the government and the Ministry of Health in media (6.1%), the existence of elderly parents in the family (4.6%) and social networks (3.8%), while 12.6% stated that they have no fear or anxiety. Gender differences were significant in most of the factors x2=51.167 p=.001.ConclusionsAccording to the findings the effect that media have in anxiety and fear creation (64.1%), a result that can be used in designing effective health measures that can help people deal with the psychological aftermath of the pandemic.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Sport trainings as a stress prophylactic mean during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Titova M. , Pulkina V. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionCOVID-19 pandemic assumed as an additional stress factor for people due to extraordinary work conditions, unclear expectations of the future, anxiety about the self-health and health of close people (Samanta et al., 2020; Pascale, 2020). Sport training can be considered as a mean of stress consequences prevention during COVID-19 pandemic (Jimеnez-Pavоn et al., 2020). It is known that moderate physical loads are related to strengthening the immune system and reducing the risk of disease, depression, anxiety (Landers, 1996; Schwellnus et al., 2016). Some authors recommend to maintain an active lifestyle in the COVID-19 period (Mattioli et al, 2020).ObjectivesThe study was held in 62 professionals from different fields, who work remotely during the self-isolation due to COVID-19 pandemic and aimed to estimate sports trainings opportunities as a means of preventing stress of professionals in various fields of activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsThe assessment methods included: 1) author’s questionnaire about the attitude towards sports trainings; 2) A.B. Leonova’s “Chronic fatigue” and “Chronic stress”; 3) Ch. Spilberger’s “Trait anxiety”.ResultsThe results revealed that the low level of chronic stress (U=82; p=0,015), chronic fatigue (U=82; p=0,015) and trait anxiety (U=79; p=0,011) is more typical for those surveyed who experienced COVID-19 symptoms and engaged in sports trainings with moderate loads than those people with COVID-19 symptoms who did not attend sport trainings.ConclusionsThe results of the study can be used to develop programs to improve the psychological well-being and performance of professionals working under stress due to COVID-19 pandemic.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Assessing sexual health status among Tunisian ICU healthcare providers in times of the COVID-19
Authors: Loghmari A. , Kahloul M. , Bouassida K. , Slama Y. , Harzali A. , Friaa M. , Soussi M. , Jaidane M. , Naija W. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected ones well-being. ICU healthcare providers are particularly concerned by this impact which includes physical, mental and socioeconomic repercussions. Others health dimensions could be deeply affected but not well explored such as the psycho-sexual status.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess sexual health status among ICU healthcare providers.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study enrolling Tunisian ICU healthcare providers and conducted between July and September 2021. Data collection was based on a self-administrated questionnaire. To assess sexuality, Arabic validated versions of the IIEF-15 and the FSFI was used for male and female respectively. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale and the Rosenberg Self-esteem questionnaire were also used.ResultsTwenty ICU workers (13 physicians and 7 nurses) were enrolled. The mean age was 28.2 years and the sex ratio was 2.3. All participants were involved in COVID-19 crisis management and 80 % reported an increase in their workload. The mean Rosenberg scale was 27 suggesting a low self-esteem. The mean Covid19 Fear Scale was 26 ± 2. For the IIEF-15 the mean score was 17 ± 3 (moderate erectyl dysfunction) and the most damaged dimension was the intercourse satisfaction. For the FSFI scale, the mean was 23 ± 5 witch (a low sexual dysfunction). A high sexual desire with a lack in the satisfaction dimension was reported in 90% of cases. Only 4 participants have consulted a sexologist.ConclusionsCOVID-19 has a serious sexual impact in ICU healthcare providers justifying urgent psychological interventions.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
All that was missing from the students of the University of Patras and the return to a new daily life after quarantine
Authors: Katsifara A. , Argyropoulos K. , Avramidis D. , Jelastopulu E. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe pandemic that broke out by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the imposition of restrictive measures to reduce the dispersion, affects both the physical and mental health of all population groups.ObjectivesThe main objective of the study was to investigate how these measures have impacted the students during the first quarantine period (Spring 2020). Also we wanted to know what they lacked most after the six-weeks-lockdown.MethodsMore than 2,000 students from all Schools of the University of Patras participated in the research, completing an online questionnaire. Emphasis was placed on the question “What is the FIRST thing you will do immediately after lifting the measures”. The open last option ‘Other’ was qualitative investigated with thematic analysis by gender.ResultsThe answer options of the evaluated question were to ‘Go out for coffee/food/drink/fun with friends’ (58%) or ‘with family’ (5%), to ‘Visit beauty and hair salons’ (16%), to ‘Travel’ (6%), or to ‘Go shopping’ (2%). The option ‘Other’ was answered by 246 (13%) students. The thematic analysis revealed 13 categories, with first place ‘Restoring immediately social life without restrictions’, followed by ‘Seeing and being together with boyfriend/girlfriend’, but at the same time ‘Continue to be careful and take self-restraining measures after the end of the quarantine’.ConclusionsStudents of both genders lacked mainly social life and companionship. The need to return to a new daily routine with protection measures that limit both exposure to the new virus and the spontaneity, is obvious.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
First episode psychosis related to COVID-19 infection
Authors: Dhakouani S. , Kammoun R. , Skini M. , Karoui M. , Ellouz F. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionDuring the course of COVID-19 pandemic, The respiratory system is the most commonly affected while many neuropsychiatric manifestations of the disease have been observed.ObjectivesEmphasize the importance of eliminating the diagnosis of covid 19 infection in a pandemic context face to first episode psychosis.MethodsPresentation of case reportResultsA 29-year-old woman unemployed married with no personal medical history and with psychiatric family history. She wasn’t exposed to subject with covid 19 in her family circle. She was admitted in psychiatric care for acute behavioural disorders during five days. On physical examination: she was afebrile, eupneic and tachycardiac. Oxygen saturation was 96% and blood pressure was 100/50 mmHg. Specialized neurological examination was normal and cerebral CT scan was without abnormalities. At the psychiatric interview she was extremely agitated. She was distressed her speech was incoherent. She had auditory and visual hallucinations and a multi-thematic delirium. One day after her admission she died suddenly, the autopsy found positive RT PCR covid test and bilateral basal pneumonia.ConclusionsIn individuals presenting with new-onset psychosis in areas endemic to COVID-19, consideration should be made for neuropsychiatric manifestations of Covid 19 from where the importance to push the explorations and to test the patients.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Emotional Dysregulation: Epidemiology and Genetic Features from Childhood towards Adulthood
Authors: Nobile M. 
Published: September 2022

Emotional dysregulation (ED) is a dimensional, transdiagnostic domain that is associated with multiple categorical psychiatric diagnoses from childhood to adulthood, representing a risk for increased problems in affect, behavior, and cognition [1]. Traditionally, the nature of ED trait has been studied with top down approaches: quantitative evaluation of ED is possible through “Dysregulation Profile” scoring, which is measured through composite scales of the “Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment” (ASEBA) [2] questionnaires. Dysregulation profile is characterized by severe anxiety and affective symptoms, impulsive and/or aggressive behaviours and metacognitive difficulties. More recently, different researchers also applied bottom up approaches to evaluate the presence of ED in both general population and clinically referred samples [3]. Also in these cases, the results showed that ED is a trait, stable through time and across different cultures and societies, associated with higher presence of psychiatric diagnosis. It is important to note that these non-traditional statistical approaches highlighted that, in adulthood, ED is characterized by elevated scores in both externalizing and internalizing areas. In this contribution, the research aimed at disentangling the etiology of ED, which is crucial to treat and prevent worst evolution associated with this trait, will be revised. Many efforts have been done to understand the complex interaction between genetic and environmental risk factors which predispose patients to develop and maintain ED. [1] Aitken, et al. (2019). JAD, 253, 87-95. [2] Achenbach & Rescorla (2001). Manual for the ASEBA school-age forms and profiles. [3] Bianchi, et al (2017). ECAP, 26(5), 549-557.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Post-Covid Syndrome: A standardized assessment on subjective psychiatric and neuropsychological symptoms
Authors: Roesch Ely D. , Kramer B. , Jaehn A. , Merle U. , Weisbrod M. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionLong-Covid or Post-COVID-19 syndrome develops during or after an infection with COVID-19 and continues for more than 12 weeks. The signs and symptoms are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. Neuropsychiatric symptoms are usually manifested as cognitive impairment (brain fog, loss of concentration or memory issues, etc.), headache, sleep disturbance, peripheral neuropathy symptoms (pins and needles and numbness), dizziness, anosmia, symptoms of depression, anxiety and fatigue. Patients complain of reduced quality of life and impairment on daily functioning. Although the burden of disease is high there is until now very few data available, the etiopathology is still unknown and treatment strategies are not established.ObjectivesThe objective of this study is to gather standardized data of patients with long-covid syndrome who suffer from neuropsychiatric symptoms in order to better understand the complexity of this syndrome.MethodsPatients were referred from the long-covid outpatient unit of the internal medicine department to our specialized outpatient unit, so that the previous infection was confirmed. A standardized psychiatric interview and a thorough neuropsychological assessment was conducted.ResultsWe will present preliminary data on psychiatric symptoms, neuropsychology and quality of life with patients with long-covid syndrome.ConclusionsPotential treatment strategies to improve psychiatric and neurocognitive symptoms as well as improvement of quality of life will be discussed.DisclosureDaniela Roesch Ely and Matthias Weisbrod have a contract with Schuhfried GmbH (development of neurocognitive batteries and training programs)
Student mental health during the first two years of the COVID- 19 pandemic
Authors: Charbonnier E. , Le Vigouroux S. , Puechlong C. , Montalescot L. , Goncalves A. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic have had deleterious effects on mental health of students. Authors suggest that the psychological effects will persist long after COVID-19 has peaked, but we have no data to confirm this.ObjectivesObjective: The objective of this study is to compare clinical issues (concerns, anxiety and depression symptoms) and adjustment (coping strategies) in French university students during different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 (during two periods of lockdown and two periods after lockdown)Methods
Method: Data were collected anonymously at four timepoints: during France’s first national lockdown (23 April- 8 May 2020; nT1 = 1294); during the period after lockdown (9‑23 June 2020; nT2 = 321); 1 year after the first lockdown, which was also a lockdown period (23 April- 8 May 2021; nT3 = 2357); and 1 year after the first unlockdown, which was also a unlockdown period (9‑23 June 2021, nT4 = 1174). The following variables were measured: concerns, coping strategies, anxiety and depressive symptoms.ResultsIn 2021, students have significantly higher levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms than in 2020, and this is even more pronounced during the lockdown periods. For example, 44.1% had probable anxiety symptoms in the 2021 lockdown, compared to 33% in the 2020 lockdown. In the unlockdown periods, the rates are 21.7% in 2020 and 26.4% in 2021.ConclusionsOur results suggest that university students, known to be a vulnerable population with significant mental health deterioration, have become even more vulnerable with the COVID-19 pandemic.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Gender-specific perception of socio-psychological risks during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Belinskaya E. , Tihomandritskaya O. , Dubovskaya E. , Popova T. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe article is devoted to the study of adaptation to the covid-19 pandemic conditions in Russian men and women in the first part of 2020. Respondents assessed the degree of potential danger of various types of social threats caused by the pandemic, as well as the level of their adaptation to changed living conditions during the first lockdown.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to identify key differences in adaptation to pandemic conditions in groups of men and women.MethodsThe author’s methodology was developed to assess the level of adaptation to COVID-19. The questionnaire included 6 scales on different aspects of life during the lockdown (for example, physical and emotional state, communication, employment during the pandemic, etc.). The sample was N = 80 (residents of Russia age 18-37).Results

Men significantly higher estimated the potential danger of an epidemic threat to themselves than women. The level of adaptation to conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic also differed in two gender groups according to t-test on the scale “Employment in a pandemic”: men were better adapted to work or study in conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic than women.ConclusionsThis can be interpreted from the point of view of the stereotype existing in Russian culture which postulates the performance of household duties and child care is more perceived as a woman’s responsibility. The adaptation of women to remote work during the lockdown was forced to be combined with an increased workload in the family and household sphere.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Social medias in increasing anxiety around COVID-19 in Morocco
Authors: Hanine I. , Chtibi M. , Bensalah Y. , Belbachir S. , Ouanass A. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionDiscovered in December 2019, COVID has affected the entire planet, through direct exposure to its virus; SARS-COV-2, or indirectly through the media, Indeed, on January 20, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be “a public health emergency of international concern.” Along with other public health crises and other collective trauma (terrorism, H1N1 epidemic or SARS-COV), exposure to publicized information on this virus generates psychiatric disorders, in particular anxiety and absence of well-being.ObjectivesTo link exposure to information about this pandemic through social media and anxiety and lack of well-being.MethodsUse of a questionnaire consisting of three sections, individual status and conditions, the French versions of the GAD-7 scale for anxiety (Generalized anxiety scale of 7items) and the WHO-5 (five well-being index). This questionnaire is dedicated to the general population who have not been in direct contact with the virus, but through the media.ResultsWe were able to collect 209 participants, they were essentially females with a mean age of 28yo, 17,7% had psychiatric history of anxiety and depression, the median use of social medias was 5.7 hours per day. And they were essentially getting their information about the pandemic from Instagram, Facebook, the Moroccan ministry of health’s website and electronic newspapers. 31,1% of our participants had anxiety which was above a Chinese study, and had a poor well-being.Conclusionsthe use of social media to get information about the pandemic had an impact on well-being and anxiety..DisclosureNo significant relationships.