Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health: A Scoping Review of the Existing Scales

Chandu, Viswa Chaitanya; Marella, Yamuna; Panga, Gnana Sarita; Pachava, Srinivas; Vadapalli, Viswanath

doi:10.1177/0253717620946439

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“…Numerous psychometric scales have been developed to assess mental health in this period to understand the psychological burden posed by COVID-19 on different populations worldwide. For instance, a scoping review published in 2020 indicated 15 scales measuring COVID-19-associated mental health problems validated among diverse populations across the world [ 35 ]. Specifically, on indicators related to mental health in dental staff [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ], six studies have evaluated stress [ 14 , 15 , 18 , 19 , 22 , 23 ] by using different psychometric scales and instruments, including the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) [ 15 , 19 ], the Kessler’s Psychological Distress Scale K6 [ 18 ], GP-CORE [ 23 ], and open-ended questions about stress-related factors [ 14 , 22 ].…”

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Perceived Stress in Dentists and Dental Students of Latin America and the Caribbean during the Mandatory Social Isolation Measures for the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

León-Manco

Agudelo‐Suárez

Vega

et al. 2021

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This study aims to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically considering the mandatory social isolation measures implemented, on the perceived stress of a sample of dentists and dental students from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the associated sociodemographic and pandemic-related variables. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 2036 dentists and dental students (1433 women). For the main outcome, the 14-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) was used. The survey also questioned sociodemographic aspects, questions on the COVID-19 pandemic, health variables, and habits. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses (linear regression) were applied to observe the factors associated with perceived stress. The PSS-14 mean score was 24.76 (±11.76). Hierarchical regression models showed significant variables associated with the PSS-14 scores: income level during mandatory social isolation, having older adults under care during mandatory social isolation, self-perceived level of concern regarding COVID-19, self-perceived health, Coffee consumption during mandatory social isolation. In general terms, the pandemic has influenced the personal, social, labor, and everyday life of dental staff and affected the mental health of this population specifically when perceived stress is considered. Public policies, strategies, and mental health surveillance systems are required for this population.

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Perceived Stress in Dentists and Dental Students of Latin America and the Caribbean during the Mandatory Social Isolation Measures for the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

León-Manco

Agudelo‐Suárez

Vega

et al. 2021

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“…As most studies in this review were cross-sectional in nature, future studies should adopt longitudinal designs that may explore how the magnitude and correlators of sleep disorders evolve One of the notable findings of this review was the use of multiple scales for assessing sleep disorders as well as associated mental health problems. Many scholars have adopted previous scales, where is several new scales were introduced during this pandemic 90 . It is essential to conduct extensive factor analysis evaluating the appropriateness of multiple skills so that future research can be conducted using standardized scales and measurements.…”

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Epidemiology of sleep disorders during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic scoping review

Tasnim

Rahman

Pawar

et al. 2020

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Background: A growing burden of mental health problems has become a global concern amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Sleep disorders are major mental health problems associated with increased psychosocial stressors; however, no research synthesis is available on the epidemiology of it. In this systematic scoping review, we aimed to assess the current evidence on the epidemiological burden, associated factors, and interventions from the existing literature. Method: Seven major health databases and additional sources were searched to identify, evaluate, and synthesize empirical studies on the prevalence and correlates of sleep disorders and available interventions. The Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology for Scoping Review were used, and the findings were reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist. Results: A total of 78 articles were retrieved, the prevalence of sleeping disorders ranged from 2.3% to 76.6%. Age, sex, level of education, physical and mental health, COVID-19 related factors, occupation especially being health care workers (HCW) were the main associated factors. Only two intentions were identified to address the issue. Conclusion: The finding of this review indicated a high burden of sleep disorder with limited interventions that necessitate informing policymakers and practitioners to facilitate future research and implementations.

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“…These scales allow a rapid detection of COVID-related stress symptoms, facilitating more efficient resource allocation of public mental health support by prioritizing assistance to the most affected population groups. Some of these questionnaires are the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) [ 17 ], the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS, Lee, 2020) [ 18 ], the COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19 P-S [ 19 ], and the COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI [ 9 ], see [ 20 ] for a review. Within these tools, the CPDI probably captures the COVID-related psychological distress most comprehensively, as it incorporates symptoms of a broad array of mental health syndromes and pathologies [ 20 ].…”

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COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress as a Function of Age and Gender in a Spanish Sample

Jiménez

Rieker

Avilés

et al. 2021

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The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly altered the daily lives of the population with dramatic effects caused not only by the health risks of the coronavirus, but also by its psychological and social impact in large sectors of the worldwide population. The present study adapted the COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI) to the Spanish population, and 1094 Spanish adults (mean age 52.55 years, 241 males) completed the Spanish version in a cross-sectional online survey. To analyze the factorial structure and reliability of the CPDI, we performed an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) followed by a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the Spanish sample. The effects of gender and age on the degree of distress were analyzed using the factorial scores of the CPDI as the dependent variables. Results showed that, after rotation, the first factor (Stress symptoms) accounted for 35% of the total variance and the second factor (COVID-19 information) for 15%. Around 25% (n = 279) of the participants experienced mild to moderate distress symptoms, 16% (n = 179) severe distress, and about 58% (n = 636) showed no distress symptoms. Women experienced more distress than men (p<0.01), and distress decreased with age (p<0.01). We conclude that the CPDI seems a promising screening tool for the rapid detection of potential peritraumatic stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health: A Scoping Review of the Existing Scales

Cited by 54 publications

References 65 publications

Perceived Stress in Dentists and Dental Students of Latin America and the Caribbean during the Mandatory Social Isolation Measures for the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Perceived Stress in Dentists and Dental Students of Latin America and the Caribbean during the Mandatory Social Isolation Measures for the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Epidemiology of sleep disorders during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic scoping review

COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress as a Function of Age and Gender in a Spanish Sample

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