Covid-19 Virus Psychosocial Impact: Emotions, Concerns and Needs in a Portuguese Sample

Patrão, Ivone; Araújo, Ana; Romano, Ana Regina; Enes-Pinheiro, Bárbara; Figueiredo, Carolina Rossi de; Lobo, Gilda; Cardia-Pereira, Inês; Sena, Jorge de; Pestana, Paula Roberta da Silva; Cabral, Sofia Paiva; Pereira, Tatiana Barreto; Pimenta, Filipa

doi:10.15309/20psd210301

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“…Recent studies have shown that COVID-19 has psychosocially impacted the general population [24,61,62], namely, at health, economic, political, and social levels [63]. In our study, the impact of COVID-19 was measured through the "Fear of COVID-19" and perceived "Negative Impact of COVID-19" variables.…”

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Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Work-Related Quality of Life through the Lens of Sexual Orientation

Mendes

Pereira

2021

Behavioral Sciences

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In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the exceptional situation that has been experienced on a global scale since 2020, it is essential to assess the impact of COVID-19 in several areas and domains. Therefore, this research seeks to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on work-related quality of life (WRQoL) in a Portuguese-speaking sample, through the lens of sexual orientation. One thousand, five hundred and seventy-seven individuals participated in this study, of which 1396 (88.5%) self-identified as heterosexual, 95 (6.0%) as gay or lesbian, and 87 (5.5%) as bisexual. Participants responded to the “Work-Related Quality of Life” scale, the “Fear of COVID-19” scale, and the “Negative Impact of COVID-19” scale. Bisexuals scored higher on “Fear of COVID-19” and “Negative Impact of COVID-19” than heterosexual, and gay, or lesbian participants. Differences between sexual orientations for all dimensions of WRQoL were found: heterosexual participants scored higher on general well-being, home–work interface, career satisfaction, working conditions, and lower on stress at work, compared to bisexual, and gay, or lesbian participants. Gay or lesbian participants scored lower than heterosexual and bisexual participants on career satisfaction and working conditions. Sexual orientation, the fear of COVID-19, and the negative impact of COVID-19 were significant predictors of overall WRQoL (explaining 13% of variance). Moderation analysis also showed that sexual orientation is a significant moderator of the association between the fear of COVID-19, the negative impact of COVID-19, and WRQoL. LGB people (especially bisexuals) suffer more severe impacts of COVID-19 and have lower WRQoL than heterosexual people. Inevitably, this has consequences in terms of mental health and overall quality of life for sexual minorities, thus reinforcing the need to adopt inclusive policies in organizations and companies to improve their WRQoL.

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Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Work-Related Quality of Life through the Lens of Sexual Orientation

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Pereira

2021

Behavioral Sciences

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“…The university student´s psychological vulnerability was found to be strongly associated with worse positive mental health with a slight increase during COVID-19. These findings might be justified by the uncertainty and potential negative impact of the pandemic in academic progression (Patrão et al, 2020). In previous studies, with Portuguese university students, Machado and colleagues (2023a) conclude that over half exhibited increased stress, depression, and generalized anxiety symptoms (cf.…”

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Online holistic program to foster health amongst students: a pilot study in a Portuguese University during COVID-19 pandemic

Veiga,

Rodrigues,

Pinto

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, several preventive mental health interventions took place to increase the psychological well-being of university students due to the high levels of stress, anxiety and negative emotions experienced in that period. This context reinforced the role of universities in supporting students and preventing the mental health risk factors they faced. In this context a multidisciplinary team of professionals (psychologists, nurses, nutritionists, and artists) in the Portuguese Catholic University, gathered efforts and developed an holistic intervention program for university students based on a mind and body integrated approach. This program of 8 online sessions aims to improve students’ resilience to the psychosocial consequences of COVID-19 pandemic and promote their wellbeing.The twenty university students that participated in this pilot study reported that this intervention improved their emotional self-awareness, their ability to apply self-care strategies, as well as they believed it promoted healthier lifestyle changes. These findings suggest that this program consists in an innovative approach with the potential to promote the psychological health and well-being of university students in adverse circumstances.

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“…Tendo o isolamento social como um dos pilares no combate à doença, seus efeitos negativos também foram perceptíveis, com cerca de 2.432 (63,4%) participantes da pesquisa relatando sentimentos negativos e outros impactos biopsicossociais, como mudanças no padrão de sono, sensação de tensão constante e dificuldade para a realização das atividades diárias. Ao encontro disso,Patrão et al (2020) encontraram achados semelhantes em uma apresentaram consequências mais graves, fato que acentua as desigualdades sociais e reflete os grandes impactos biopsicossociais da COVID-19. Logo, essa dimensão da pandemia deve se constituir como um eixo prioritário de ação governamental Ribeiro (2021),.…”

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The biopsychosocial impacts caused by Covid-19: A literature review

Veneroso¹,

Oliveira

Zanin³

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Introduction: The pandemic of COVID-19 shook the foundations of modern societies, bringing numerous significant biopsychosocial consequences, which should be highlighted and analyzed in order to structure viable ways to overcome them. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the biopsychosocial impacts caused by the pandemic of COVID-19. Materials and Methods: This is an integrative literature review about the biopsychosocial consequences caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The PICO strategy was used to develop the guiding question. Moreover, the descriptors "COVID-19"; "Psychosocial Impact"; "Health" were cross-referenced with the National Library of Medicine (PubMed MEDLINE), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Ebscohost, Google Scholar, and Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases. Results and Discussion: A significant portion of the articles indicated a correlation between the pandemic of COVID-19 and impacts on the biopsychosocial sphere, such as the manifestation of negative feelings and psychic suffering. In addition, other articles approached the importance of the practice of physical exercises to face the coronavirus, and another part of the articles indicated the direct involvement of health care workers. Conclusion: It was possible to realize that the pandemic scenario compromised the most diverse areas of the biopsychosocial context, reinforcing the need to give new meaning to the health-disease process, based on a more humanistic and social approach.

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Covid-19 Virus Psychosocial Impact: Emotions, Concerns and Needs in a Portuguese Sample

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Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Work-Related Quality of Life through the Lens of Sexual Orientation

Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Work-Related Quality of Life through the Lens of Sexual Orientation

Online holistic program to foster health amongst students: a pilot study in a Portuguese University during COVID-19 pandemic

The biopsychosocial impacts caused by Covid-19: A literature review

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