Longitudinal changes in depression and anxiety during COVID-19 crisis in Uruguay

Fernández-Theoduloz, Gabriela; Chirullo, Vicente; MONTERO, Federico; Ruiz, Paul; Sánchez, Hugo Selma; Paz, Valentina

doi:10.1007/s12144-022-03460-w

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“…Regarding the first specific objective (to analyse the changes in psychological distress), it was found that symptoms of depression decreased 6 months from the start of the pandemic, where some 20% of participants stopped experiencing perinatal depression. The results show that the high rates of symptoms of depression at the onset of the pandemic may have been a normal reaction to the stress generated by a public health crisis which was unprecedented for most of the population (Fernández-Theoduloz et al, 2022). Furthermore, the end of the strict confinement in Spain and the lifting of many restrictions may explain the decrease in depressive symptoms (Ramírez-Ortiz et al, 2020).…”

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Perinatal Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study

Chaves,

Mezei,

Marchena

et al. 2023

Clínica Y Salud

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Few studies have shown the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on new mothers' health, but the long-term consequences of the crisis are yet unknown. This study aimed at evaluating the changes experienced in perinatal mental health 6 months after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. Women (n = 176, average age = 33.80) were recruited during the pandemic. Participants completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Satisfaction With Life Scale and Positive, and the Negative Affect Schedule. Results showed a decrease in depressive symptoms, t(174) = 2.58, p = .01, d = 0.02, whereas anxiety symptoms remained high, t(174) = 1.31, p = .19. In terms of psychological well-being, the results showed a decrease in life satisfaction, t(175) = 2.58, p = .011, d = 0.16, and negative affect, t(175) = 3.15, p = .002, d = 0.26, and an increase in positive affect, t(175) = -4.45, p < .001, d = 0.35. This study is expected to shed light on the design of future interventions aimed at the prevention of symptoms and to enhance life satisfaction during the perinatal stage.

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Perinatal Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study

Chaves,

Mezei,

Marchena

et al. 2023

Clínica Y Salud

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“…In studies conducted in Argentina, the findings indicate that isolation poses a risk factor for mental health, particularly for women, young individuals, and those with a history of mental illness ( 15 , 27 ). Another study has found a decrease in depressive symptoms with increased mobility ( 28 ). The significant difference in rates of depressive symptoms between the present study and previous studies may be because we controlled for sociodemographic variables to compare differences between groups within the present study.…”

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Depressive symptoms among people under COVID-19 quarantine or self-isolation in Korea: a propensity score matching analysis

Chu,

Lee

2023

Front. Psychiatry

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IntroductionThis study aims to determine the effect of COVID-19-related hospital isolation or self-isolation on depression using the propensity score matching method.MethodsData on 217,734 participants were divided into groups based on whether or not they underwent quarantine for their COVID-19 diagnosis. COVID-19-related anxiety, depressive symptoms, subjective health status, and perceived stress were evaluated.ResultsBased on the calculated propensity score, we matched the quarantined group and non-quarantined group using 1:2 matching with nearest neighbor matching and a caliper width of 0.1. Within the quarantined group, 16.4% of participants experienced significant depressive symptoms, which was significantly higher than that of the non-quarantined group. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in COVID-19-related anxiety, self-rated health status, and perceived stress. In our multiple logistic regression analysis with related variables corrected, the quarantined group was 1.298 times more likely to have depressive symptoms than the non-quarantined group (95% CI = 1.030–1.634).ConclusionOur study confirmed that COVID-19 quarantine is associated with depressive symptoms. These results indicate that healthcare policymakers and healthcare professionals must consider the negative mental and physical effects of quarantine when determining quarantine measures during an infectious disease disaster such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Socioeconomic status, social support, coping, and fear predict mental health status during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: a 1-year longitudinal study

Jarego,

Ferreira-Valente,

Sánchez-Rodríguez

et al. 2024

Curr Psychol

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Research has shown that both the COVID-19 pandemic and the governmental measures implemented to tackle it severely impacted people’s mental health worldwide. This study aimed at monitoring adults’ mental health status during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and assessing demographic, socioeconomic, and psychosocial variables as mental health status development's potential predictors. A total of 105 adults (79% women; age: 18–72) completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and measures of mental health status, social support, coping, and fear of COVID-19 at T0 (Apr-May 2020), T1 (Nov 2020-Jan 2021) and T2 (May 2021). A Hierarchical Linear Model was used to assess the mental health status development trajectory and its predictors. Overall, no statistically significant differences in mental health status emerged. At the pandemic’s beginning, social support, and positive/active coping predicted better mental health status. Higher socioeconomic status, supportive coping, and the use of substances predicted poorer mental health status. Individuals who were more afraid of COVID-19 continued to improve their self-reported mental health status over time, although at a slower rate than individuals who were less afraid of COVID-19. These findings suggest that, in the context of an epidemiological crisis, such as COVID-19, fear of infectious disease should be assessed as a routine care measure, while cognitive behavioral interventions discouraging the use of supportive coping and the use of substances should be implemented.

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Longitudinal changes in depression and anxiety during COVID-19 crisis in Uruguay

Cited by 4 publications

References 43 publications

Perinatal Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study

Perinatal Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study

Depressive symptoms among people under COVID-19 quarantine or self-isolation in Korea: a propensity score matching analysis

Socioeconomic status, social support, coping, and fear predict mental health status during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: a 1-year longitudinal study

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