Coronasomnia in Employees without a Direct Contact with COVID-19 Infected Patients in Their Workplace

Abstract

Background: The aim of this analysis was to explore coronasomnia in second line workers. Methods: Data were collected via in an online questionnaire. Patients with new onset or aggravation of insomnia were defined as cases and those without insomnia as controls. Differences among groups were studied by nonparametric tests; the correlation among variables was assessed using regression, followed by Bonferroni adjustment. Results: There were 377 responders, grouped into 129 cases and 248 controls. Younger age (Odds Ratio = 0.97, p = 0.021), women (OR = 2.46, p = 0.016), workers belonging to a vulnerable group (OR = 2.36, p = 0.007), and those with previous history of insomnia (OR = 38.76, p = 0.00) were associated with coronasomnia. Increased home duties were directly related to insomnia (OR = versus home support which were indirectly associated). The constant preoccupation for SARS-CoV-2 media reports (OR = 3.6, p = 0.00009) and media consumption were components of the coronasomnia. In the adjusted models, the personal medical history, and the anxiety created by media alerts maintained their significance. Conclusion: Preventive measures to reduce the occurrence of insomnia in times of social stress in nonessential occupations should focus on health vulnerable groups, persons with previous history of insomnia and who develop anxiety from media.

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Anxiety, Knowledge and Attitudes in University Degree Pregnant Women from Romania—A Cross-Sectional Observational Survey in the First Two Pandemic Years

“…Important maternal–fetal repercussions result from prenatal anxiety [ 10 ]. Excessive panic would probably worsen the symptoms, leading in some cases to consequences such as coronasomnia [ 4 , 15 ]. This may be linked to preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, and obstetric difficulties and may have long-lasting impacts on a child’s growth and development, either directly or indirectly [ 10 ].…”

“…Miscarriage due to SARS-CoV-2 infection can happen at 34 weeks [ 37 ]. Therefore, it has been discovered that immunization against COVID-19 is the most effective method for preventing major disease or consequences in pregnant women (and the fetus) [ 4 ].…”

“…In the most vulnerable patients, viral pneumonia’s initial signs and symptoms can swiftly advance to severe metabolic acidosis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), sepsis, septic shock, abrupt cardiac damage, and coagulopathy [ 3 ]. Additionally, treatment options may vary according to the severity, from no medication necessary to severe evolution of the disease, with the need for pulmonary rehabilitation [ 4 ].…”

Ageing People Living with HIV/AIDS, PLWHA; More Dental Challenges; the Romanian Dental Professional’s Point of View

“…In the past, several years after the HIV/AIDS pandemic had begun back in the 1990s, there was much reluctance in dental professionals toward working with and for PLWHA [ 21 ]. Despite the fact that prophylaxis is available for general infectious diseases and should be known by all healthcare workers [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ], dental professionals may be exposed when working with PLWHA, and the risk of getting infected still exists even today. HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis methods are important when it comes to HIV/AIDS prevention.…”

Barriers and Facilitators of Romanian HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccination

“…Vaccination is recommended for girls and boys as well. As for the public attitudes and potential hesitant attitudes, several Romanian studies regarding vaccination have shown that a low level or absence of knowledge has determined parents’ decision to not vaccinate their children in general [ 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ]. It is known and proven that HPV vaccination is an effective tool against several types of cancer, especially cervical cancer.…”