COVID-19: Reducing the risk of infection might increase the risk of intimate partner violence

Gelder, Nicole E van; Peterman, Amber; Potts, Alina; O’Donnell, Meaghan; Thompson, Kelly; Shah, Nilima D.; Oertelt‐Prigione, Sabine

doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100348

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“…Family members not only bear the emotional burden of their relative being in the LTCF, but also face stressful situations such as the economic downturn, disaster-related instability, increased exposure to exploitative relationships and reduced options for support during the pandemic. 20 Thus, they might put pressure on the healthcare staff and create more tension. In addition, the medical staff also face greater psychological distress than the administrative staff.…”

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Family members' concerns about relatives in long‐term care facilities: Acceptance of visiting restriction policy amid the COVID‐19 pandemic

Ting-Chun

Huang²,

Yeh

et al. 2020

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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The policy enforcing visiting restriction during the COVID-19 pandemic may cause feelings of social isolation among residents in long-term care facilities. This study aimed to explore family members' concerns for their relatives during the lockdown period, assess their level of acceptance of the visiting restriction policy and determine the associated factors. Methods: From the 156 family members interviewed, demographic data, satisfaction with overall care quality, worry and concerns for their relatives, acceptance of the visiting restriction and arrangement for the residents if cluster infections occur in the facility were recorded. Results: Among the members interviewed, 83 (53.2%) were men; mean age of members was 56.3 AE 9.8; most were offspring of residents in the facility (n = 121, 77.6%), most visited the residents at least once a week (n = 113, 72.4%) before the lockdown. The most common concerns of the family members for their relatives were psychological stress (38.5%), followed by nursing care (26.9%) and daily activity (21.1%). Nearly 84.6% of those interviewed accepted the visiting restriction policy, and a higher satisfaction rating independently associated with acceptance of the visiting restriction policy (odds ratio 2.15). Conclusions: During the lockdown period, staff members should provide more psychological information about residents to their family members. Higher satisfaction rating was found to be independent of the acceptance of the visiting restriction policy. Therefore, good quality of care of the facility wins the trust of family members, and this might mitigate the tension between the family members and staff during a major crisis.

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Family members' concerns about relatives in long‐term care facilities: Acceptance of visiting restriction policy amid the COVID‐19 pandemic

Ting-Chun

Huang²,

Yeh

et al. 2020

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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“…Another important effect of this global crisis is the increase in domestic and intimate partner conflicts and violence 29 . Public health actions to prevent domestic violence are needed and should be adapted to the current situation 144 .…”

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“…Even if some positive outcomes related to staying at home have been highlighted, such as the adoption of healthier eating habits and the increase of sleep hours 27 , reports show that movement restrictions aimed to stop the spread of the virus are causing a worldwide increase in family problems and domestic violence 28,29 . A systematic review 30 documented that family conflict is the most commonly reported precipitant of suicidal acts among children.…”

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Adaptation of evidence‐based suicide prevention strategies during and after theCOVID‐19 pandemic

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Suicide is preventable. Nevertheless, each year 800,000 people die of suicide in the world. While there is evidence indicating that suicide rates de‐crease during times of crises, they are expected to increase once the immediate crisis has passed. The COVID‐19 pandemic affects risk and pro‐tective factors for suicide at each level of the socio‐ecological model. Economic downturn, augmented barriers to accessing health care, increased access to suicidal means, inappropriate media reporting at the societal level; deprioritization of mental health and preventive activities at the community level; interpersonal conflicts, neglect and violence at the relationship level; unemployment, poverty, loneliness and hopelessness at the individual level: all these variables contribute to an increase of depression, anxiety, post‐traumatic stress disorder, harmful use of alcohol, substance abuse, and ultimately suicide risk. Suicide should be prevented by strengthening universal strategies directed to the entire population, including mitigation of unemployment, poverty and inequalities; prioritization of access to mental health care; responsible media reporting, with information about available support; prevention of increased alcohol intake; and restriction of access to lethal means of suicide. Selective interventions should continue to target known vulnerable groups who are socio‐economically disadvantaged, but also new ones such as first responders and health care staff, and the bereaved by COVID‐19 who have been deprived of the final contact with loved ones and funerals. Indicated preventive strategies targeting individuals who display suicidal behaviour should focus on available pharmacological and psychological treatments of mental disorders, ensuring proper follow‐up and chain of care by increased use of telemedicine and other digital means. The scientific community, health care professionals, politicians and decision‐makers will find in this paper a systematic description of the effects of the pandemic on suicide risk at the society, community, family and individual levels, and an overview of how evidence‐based suicide preventive interventions should be adapted. Research is needed to investigate which adaptations are effective and in which con‐texts.

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“…People in many countries face mandatory self-isolation due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and risk of developing COVID-19. Quarantine and self-isolation may result in heightened stress and emotional disturbances ( Brooks et al, 2020 ) and an increase of family violence and abuse (Humphreys, Myint, & Zeanah, in press; van Gelder et al, 2020 ). Studies have shown that there is a great possibility of a surge of stress and psychological suffering due to COVID-19.…”

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Adherence to safety and self-isolation guidelines, conspiracy and paranoia-like beliefs during COVID-19 pandemic in Poland - associations and moderators

Kowalski

Marchlewska

Molenda

et al. 2020

Psychiatry Research

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Highlights Conspiracy beliefs concerning coronavirus are present in the population and are negatively related to adherence to epidemiological safety guidelines. Conspiracy beliefs may originate partially from boredom and paranoia proneness. Certain factors – trust in media outlets and internal motivation to isolation – may be potentially worthwhile to address to enhance adherence to safety guidelines in the general population.

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COVID-19: Reducing the risk of infection might increase the risk of intimate partner violence

Cited by 389 publications

References 6 publications

Family members' concerns about relatives in long‐term care facilities: Acceptance of visiting restriction policy amid the COVID‐19 pandemic

Family members' concerns about relatives in long‐term care facilities: Acceptance of visiting restriction policy amid the COVID‐19 pandemic

Adaptation of evidence‐based suicide prevention strategies during and after theCOVID‐19 pandemic

Adherence to safety and self-isolation guidelines, conspiracy and paranoia-like beliefs during COVID-19 pandemic in Poland - associations and moderators

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