Psychological Impacts Related to Stress and Fear during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes and Psychological Disorders as Risk Factors

Teixeira, Lucas Emmanuel Pedro de Paiva; Freitas, Renato Leonardo de; Abad, Alberto; Silva, Juliana Almeida da; Antonelli-Ponti, Mayra; Bastos, Sandra; Mármora, Cláudia Helena Cerqueira; Campos, Luís Antônio Monteiro; Paiva, Scheila Farias de; Silva, José Aparecido da

doi:10.4236/wjns.2020.104019

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“…Hence, it explains the presence of fear among TAVI patients as they were already suffering from respiratory symptoms like dyspnea. Fear levels in other studies examining fear of pandemics in the elderly and those with cardiovascular disease are higher than our results (de Paiva Teixeira et al, 2020; Mistry et al, 2021). In Turkey, total lockdown for a long duration for the elderly and the sense of safety for those who stay at home may have contributed to the result.…”

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Determination of the Fear of COVID-19 and the Quality of Life of Patients With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implants During the Pandemic

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This study aimed to determine the fear of COVID-19 and the quality of life of patients with transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) during the pandemic. This descriptive cross-sectional study included 132 TAVI patients. Data were collected using a patient information form, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), and the EuroQol-5 Dimension (EQ-5D). The mean FCV-19S score of the patients was 17.37 ± 6.12. The mean EQ-5D index score was 0.56 ± 0.37 and the mean VAS score was 65.5 ± 11.5. As per the dimensions of the EQ-5D index, 75% of the patients had mobility problems. According to the logistic regression analysis results, mobility was the most affected parameter, as demonstrated by the worsening in symptoms during the pandemic (odds ratio: 7.370, 95% CI [2.183, 24.881]). The patients with TAVI had a moderate level of fear associated with COVID-19, and the pandemic negatively affected their quality of life.

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Determination of the Fear of COVID-19 and the Quality of Life of Patients With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implants During the Pandemic

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“…Several physiological changes, associated with psychological distress during the pandemic, can predispose patients to or worsen cardiovascular disease including increased oxidative stress, catecholamine, cortisol levels, aggregation of platelet, inflammatory cells, endothelial dysfunction, and stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system [ 47 , 48 ]. Anxiety and fear are psychological disorders that can coexist with heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases, and are even considered major risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease, stress-cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, stress-cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, cardiogenic shock, and cardiac arrest [ 48 , 49 ].…”

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COVID-19 Fear and Anxiety among Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Cross Sectional Study

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Khader²,

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Although the current management of COVID-19 is mainly focused on efficacious vaccine and infection control, the most common psychological reactions (such as fear and anxiety) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have not been investigated and even neglected in patients with heart failure who are at greater risk for morbidity and mortality. We assessed COVID-19 related fear and anxiety among patients with heart failure and determined their associated factors. A cross sectional survey was conducted among 300 consecutive patients with heart failure during the period of March 2021–June 2021. Almost 50.7% of patients had fear of COVID-19 and 36.3% had coronavirus anxiety. Age > 55 was significantly associated with increased odds of fear (OR = 2.6) and anxiety (OR = 4.3). Patients with angina were more likely to have fear (OR = 3.0) and anxiety (OR = 2.2) and patients with chronic lung disease were more likely to have fear (OR = 3.0) and anxiety (OR = 3.3). Increased age, having angina, and having chronic lung disease were associated with increased odds of fear of COVID-19 and coronavirus anxiety. Psychological support needs to be integrated in patient care with special attention to physiological risk factors that are associated with COVID-19 comorbidities.

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“…Current evidence suggests fear of the epidemics and pandemics may cause various health concerns (de Paiva Teixeira et al., 2020; Gaisenok, 2021; Ornell et al., 2020; Wessler et al., 2020). Such fears can impact increased mortality and morbidity along with the associated increased incidence of heart disease or diabetes (Pouwer et al., 2010; Wessler et al., 2020).…”

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Health literacy and fear among Iranian medical students due to COVID‐19: An observational study

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Introduction The coronavirus disease of the 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has created a sense of fear due to uncertainties in medical students’ personal and professional lives. Medical education is challenging and poses a more significant academic and emotional rigor when compared with other professional programs. With the COVID‐19 having limited treatment options, health literacy (HL) is crucial for managing and responding to the pandemic. This research aims to examine the impact of HL on COVID‐19‐associated fear among Iranian medical students. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted measuring the HL and fear of COVID‐19 using validated scales. Two hundred and seventy‐eight survey responses were received and analyzed descriptively by using SPSS software inferential statistics. Results Mean age of participants was 22.93 ± 5.427 years. The correlation between students’ total health literacy (HELIA) scores and their fear of COVID‐19 (FCV‐19S) scores was −0.279 (p value = .019). The FCV‐19S has a negative correlation with total HELIA in the group of females and males, single and married people, bachelor and MD students, and students living in rural areas and urban areas. The negative correlation of FCV‐19S with total HELIA in males and students who reside in rural areas was the only one that was not significant. In associate degree students, the correlation between FCV‐19S and total HELIA was positive but not significant. Education grades had a significant impact on FCV‐19S. Furthermore, the place of residence also had a significant impact on FCV‐19S. However, the gender and marital status did not significantly impact FCV‐19S. Conclusions The present study showed that students with higher HL scores had lesser fear of COVID‐19. The key stakeholders require several positive strategies to reduce fear and improve health, and such vital policies will assist in improving the students’ health and achieving the sustainable developmental goals.

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Psychological Impacts Related to Stress and Fear during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes and Psychological Disorders as Risk Factors

Cited by 11 publications

References 24 publications

Determination of the Fear of COVID-19 and the Quality of Life of Patients With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implants During the Pandemic

Determination of the Fear of COVID-19 and the Quality of Life of Patients With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implants During the Pandemic

COVID-19 Fear and Anxiety among Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Cross Sectional Study

Health literacy and fear among Iranian medical students due to COVID‐19: An observational study

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