COVID-19 Anxiety – A Longitudinal Survey Study of Psychological and Situational Risks among Finnish Workers

Savolainen, Ilkka; Oksa, Reetta; Savela, Nina; Celuch, Magdalena; Oksanen, Atte

doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0533.v1

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“…The study found that there were significant differences in the level of social support at both times point of measurement. However, the level of social support was lower during the epidemic compare to the time when epidemic did not occur, which was consistent with previous researches (Savolainen et al, 2021). COVID-19 was a virus with high infectious rate and severe health consequences, which forced countries to deploy extreme measures to contain the spread.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

Relationships Between Depressive Symptoms, Interpersonal Sensitivity and Social Support of Employees Before and During the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Cross-lag Study

Mei

Meng

et al. 2022

Front. Psychol.

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This study examined the correlation between depressive symptoms, interpersonal sensitivity, and social support before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and verified causal relationships among them. The study used Social Support Scale and Symptom Self-Rating Scale to investigate relevant variables. A total of 1,414 employees from company were recruited for this longitudinal study, which a follow up study was conducted on the same group of participants 1 year later. Paired sample t-test results showed that significant differences were only found in social support, not in depressive symptoms or interpersonal sensitivity. The results of correlation analysis showed that social support, depressive symptoms, and interpersonal sensitivity were significantly correlated between wave 1 and wave 2. The cross-lag autoregressive pathway showed that employees’ social support level, depressive symptoms, and interpersonal sensitivity all showed moderate stability. Crossing paths showed that wave 1 social support could significantly predict wave 2 depressive symptoms (β = −0.21, p < 0.001) and wave 2 interpersonal sensitivity (β = −0.21, p < 0.001). Wave 1 depressive symptoms (β = −0.10, p < 0.01) could significantly predict wave 2 social support, while wave 1 interpersonal sensitivity (β = 0.07, p = 0.10) could not predict wave 2 social support. Social support can be considered as a protective factor against mental health problems.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

Relationships Between Depressive Symptoms, Interpersonal Sensitivity and Social Support of Employees Before and During the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Cross-lag Study

Mei

Meng

et al. 2022

Front. Psychol.

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“…In our study, individuals who reported to partially work remotely and those who were working at the workplace had lower anxiety and depression levels and these factors were found to be protective against anxiety and depression, respectively. Accordingly, authors from Finland have reported higher COVID-19 anxiety in individuals who were working remotely during the pandemic due to the loss of social interaction in the workplace 31 . A study from Japan reported that partial remote work did not affect work productivity while full-remote work was shown to reduce work performance 32 .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gelir düzeyi ve mesleki faktörlerin Türkiye'de COVID-19 kapanması döneminde ruh sağlığı üzerindeki etkisi

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ÖZDEMİR

Çakıroğlu

et al. 2022

Cukurova Medical Journal

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ÖzPurpose: This study aimed to investigate the impact of level of income and occupational factors on mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown in Turkey. Materials and Methods:The study has a cross-sectional, descriptive design and 768 participants were included. The data were collected via an electronic survey by sharing the link in social media groups. Monthly household income (MHI) and occupational characteristics of the participants were investigated during COVID-19 lockdown. Psychological measurements were performed via PHQ-4 and Fear of COVID-19 scales. Results: Regarding MHI; participants with a MHI of €299 or less had significantly higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to those with a MHI of €1000 or higher. Regarding occupational groups; the unemployed and students had higher anxiety and depression levels compared to housewives/retired individuals, business owners, government officials and health workers. It was determined that partial remote work and working at the workplace were protective against anxiety and depression, respectively. Conclusion: Conditions such as unemployment, low level of income and the decreased social interaction related to working style were found to be associated with higher depression and anxiety levels during the pandemic.Amaç: Bu araştırma, Türkiye'de gelir düzeyi ve mesleki faktörlerin COVID-19 kapanması sırasında ruh sağlığı üzerindeki etkisini araştırmayı amaçlamıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırma kesitsel ve tanımlayıcı bir tasarıma sahiptir ve toplam 768 katılımcı araştırmaya dahil edilmiştir. Veriler, sosyal medya gruplarında bağlantısı paylaşılan elektronik anket yoluyla elde edilmiştir. COVID-19 kapanması sırasında katılımcıların aylık hane geliri düzeyi (AHG) ve mesleki özellikleri ile çalışma durumları incelenmiştir. Psikolojik durumla ilgili ölçümler PHQ-4 ve COVID-19 korkusu ölçekleri ile yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Sonuçlar AHG açısından değerlendirildiğinde, AHG'si €299 veya daha düşük olan katılımcılarda, AHG'si €1000 ve daha yüksek olanlara göre anlamlı olarak daha yüksek anksiyete ve depresyon düzeyleri saptanmıştır. Meslek grupları ile ilgili olarak; işsizlerin ve öğrencilerin, ev hanımları/emekli bireylere, iş yeri sahiplerine, devlet memurlarına ve sağlık çalışanlarına göre daha yüksek anksiyete ve depresyon düzeylerine sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Kısmi uzaktan çalışmanın ve işyerinde çalışmanın sırasıyla anksiyete ve depresyona karşı koruyucu olduğu bulunmuştur. Sonuç: İşsizlik, düşük gelir düzeyi ve çalışma şekline bağlı olarak iş ortamındaki sosyal etkileşimin azalması gibi durumların, pandemi sürecinde daha yüksek depresyon ve anksiyete düzeyleri ile ilişkili olduğunu göstermektedir.

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“…11 Anxiety levels during a pandemic may be reduced when; the duration of isolation is as short as possible, the person receives accurate information, is informed by reliable means of communication, has sufficient supplies to decrease the frequency of going out, has a stable financial situation, engages in recreational/recreational activities, and when communication (physical or virtual) improves. 12 Due to fake news, people adopt various unwanted dietary and lifestyle modifications under the influence of rumors. These can adversely affect mental health.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…13 Frequent inappropriate behaviors such as anger, restlessness, and worry about infection or possible infection with the virus that led people to post on social networks are observed. 12 People feel the need to talk to someone about their concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities to vent their distress are limited in most of the population due to the emotionally blocked state.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors that carry way the appearance of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Barrones

Hernández

Ramírez

et al. 2022

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Anxiety is a central phenomenon that is most often characterized by a diffuse, unpleasant and vague feeling of apprehension, often accompanied by vegetative symptoms such as headache, diaphoresis, tachycardia, chest tightness and restlessness; symptoms often vary among individuals. Systematic review of articles was realized. A literature search was conducted through digital platforms. Twenty articles published during the years 2020 and 2021 were analyzed, in English and Spanish, related to anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in anxiety was observed as a result of the different factors that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic; the effects on mental health, when exceeded, can have serious consequences both at the individual and societal levels. Some indicators are the public health measures, as the main factor is social distancing, misinformation and fear of contagion. However, the factor with the greatest increase in anxiety is credited to the economy, which has been affected in all countries, generating critical situations in companies around the world, unemployment and economic difficulties for most families and individuals. Based on what was observed in this analysis, it was found that there are different types of factors that trigger an increase in anxiety, however, the main factors that had a higher rate of causing anxiety were social isolation and concern about the economy, creating uncertainty about the health emergency being experienced.

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COVID-19 Anxiety – A Longitudinal Survey Study of Psychological and Situational Risks among Finnish Workers

Cited by 15 publications

References 34 publications

Relationships Between Depressive Symptoms, Interpersonal Sensitivity and Social Support of Employees Before and During the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Cross-lag Study

Relationships Between Depressive Symptoms, Interpersonal Sensitivity and Social Support of Employees Before and During the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Cross-lag Study

Gelir düzeyi ve mesleki faktörlerin Türkiye'de COVID-19 kapanması döneminde ruh sağlığı üzerindeki etkisi

Factors that carry way the appearance of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic

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