Investigating factors affecting the prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression among citizens of Karaj city: A population-based cross-sectional study

Armandpishe, Sara; Pakzad, Reza; Jandaghian-Bidgoli, Mohammadamin; Abdi, Fatemeh; Sardashti, Maryam; Soltaniha, Kimia

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16901

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“…Multivariable logistic regression also revealed that the covariates associated with significant depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms during the pandemic were physical activity and frequent insomnia. These prevalences are comparable to those in a population-based, cross-sectional study conducted in Iran (41), which found the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress to be 4.79%, 13.28%, and 15.13%, respectively. In a nationally representative cross-sectional study conducted in Korea, the prevalence of significant depressive symptoms in younger adults during the pandemic was 7.4%, which was higher than in the pre- (42).…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety and stress among clinical therapists in China in the context of early COVID-19 pandemic

Tao,

Li,

Min

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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ObjectivesTo study the socio-demographic characteristics and the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among clinical therapists in China during the early Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to identify associated factors.MethodThis cross-sectional study was part of a multicenter, nationally representative survey conducted through WeChat from January 2021 to March 2021. Data, including socio-demographics, health-related behaviors, and information on whether they participated in the frontline work of treating COVID-19, were collected anonymously. Respondents also completed the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21).ResultsIn total, 396 clinical therapists in the selected hospitals completed the questionnaires, with a response rate of 89.0%. Respondents were predominantly female (77.3%). About 6.6% of the participants were current tobacco users, and 20.7% had participated in the frontline work of treating COVID-19. Overall, 22.0%, 17.9%, and 8.8% of participants were classified as having clinically meaningful depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively, based on DASS-21 scores. Multiple logistic regression in Model 1 and Model 2 showed that depression, anxiety, and stress were associated with regular physical activity and frequent insomnia (all, p < 0.05). In anxiety model 2, the associated factors for anxiety during the pandemic were identified as education (master’s degree or more, OR=0.520; 95% CI=0.283-0.955), marital status (single, OR=2.064; 95% CI=1.022-4.168), tobacco use (OR=4.265; 95% CI=1.352-13.454), regular physical activity (OR=0.357; 95% CI=0.192-0.663), frequent insomnia (OR=6.298; 95% CI =2.522-15.729), and participation in the frontline work of treating COVID-19 (OR=3.179; 95% CI=1.697-5.954). The COVID-19 epidemic did not significantly increase the depression and stress levels among clinical therapists, but it did significantly increase anxiety levels.ConclusionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, depression, anxiety and stress were relatively common among clinical therapists in China. Regular physical activity and good sleep were important protective factors against emotional problems. Therefore, encouraging regular physical activity and actively addressing clinical therapists’ sleep problems is beneficial to improving the ability to cope with negative emotions. The COVID-19 epidemic significantly increased anxiety, and awareness and interventions should be recommended to reduce anxiety among clinical therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety and stress among clinical therapists in China in the context of early COVID-19 pandemic

Tao,

Li,

Min

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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Mental health status and quality of life among Thai people after the COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study

Mahikul,

Srichan,

Narkkul

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a profound impact on individuals’ mental health and well-being worldwide. This study investigated the prevalences of and association between mental health and quality of life (QOL) in Thailand after the COVID-19 outbreak. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Thai individuals aged ≥ 20 years across all regions. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the association between mental health and QOL. A total of 1,133 participants (mean age: 35.1 ± 17.2 years) completed the survey. The prevalence of depression with PHQ-9 instrument was 19.4%. Depression was significantly associated with those who have had family members die from COVID-19 infection (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 2.27, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.13–4.52]). The percentages of depression, anxiety, and stress with DASS-21 instrument were 32.4%, 45.4%, and 24.1%, respectively. Smokers and alcohol consumption had approximately 1.5-time higher risk of stress compared with non-smokers and no alcohol consumption (AOR = 1.50, 95% CI [1.01–2.24], AOR = 1.48, 95% CI [1.09–2.02], respectively). An association was observed between socioeconomic factors such as job and income loss and mental health outcomes. Depression, anxiety, and stress were significantly negatively associated with QOL. This study demonstrates a strong association between mental health and QOL among Thai people after the COVID-19 outbreak. The findings underscore the need for interventions targeting lifestyles, including those addressing alcohol consumption and smoking, especially among those who have had family members die from COVID-19 infection and mental health support services that can address depression, anxiety, and stress to improve the overall well-being of the population. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1038/s41598-024-77077-3.

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Depressive symptoms and associated socioeconomic and clinic factors: Three different years data from Türkiye

Özdin,

Laçiner,

Böke

et al. 2024

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: Depression is one of the main diseases that cause disability. It is more common in various sociodemographic situations. Aims: This study investigated the risk factors associated with depressive symptoms and changes over the years based on data from a sample from the Republic of Türkiye. It was also intended to compare depressive symptoms and inflation rates by years. Method: Data for 2016, 2019 and 2022 from the Turkish Health Survey performed by the Turkish Statistical Institute were used in the study. Data for age, sex, marital status, education level, employment status, accompanying chronic health problems, restrictions in daily activities associated with health problems and problems accessing psychological treatment due to difficulty in paying were evaluated in terms of depressive symptoms. Results: Higher depressive symptoms were determined in women, the widowed and divorced, individuals with a low level of education, the unemployed, individuals with chronic health problems, those with restrictions in daily activities associated with chronic health problems and those with problems accessing psychological treatment due to difficulty in paying. Although inflation rates increased over the years, the severity of depressive symptoms decreased. A moderate positive correlation was observed between depressive symptoms and basic activities of daily living. Conclusions: Developing policies aimed at groups with high depressive symptoms may be important in combating depression.

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Investigating factors affecting the prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression among citizens of Karaj city: A population-based cross-sectional study

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Prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety and stress among clinical therapists in China in the context of early COVID-19 pandemic

Prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety and stress among clinical therapists in China in the context of early COVID-19 pandemic

Mental health status and quality of life among Thai people after the COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study

Depressive symptoms and associated socioeconomic and clinic factors: Three different years data from Türkiye

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