Relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and symptom severity in Covid-19 patients: the mediating role of illness perception and Covid-19 fear

Shahnawaz, Mir; Nabi, Waseem; Nabi, Syed Ashfaq; Afaq, Munaza; Paul, Mohmmad Altaf; War, Firdous Ahmad; Shah, Naveed Nazir

doi:10.1007/s12144-022-03577-y

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“…32 Thus, this continuous disease spread partially relates to the stigma associated with uncertainty, fear of the unknown, and difficulty expressing one's anxieties to others. 33 The key findings of this study were the prevalence of high levels of Perceived External Stigma and Enacted Stigma among COVID-19 survivors. These current findings support the findings of Dar et al 12 wherein they reported mean stigma sub-scores highest for Perceived External Stigma (15.0), followed closely by Enacted Stigma with a mean score of (7.6) among Indian COVID-19 survivors.…”

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confidence: 78%

COVID-19 Linked Social Stigma Among Arab Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Experiences from the Active Phase of the Pandemic

Madkhali,

Ameri,

Al-Naamani

et al. 2024

JMDH

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This study aimed to explore the magnitude and variability of the disease-linked stigma among COVID-19 survivors and their experiences of social stigma, coping strategies, contextual challenges, and preferences for support. Methods: An Arabic version of the social stigma survey questionnaire was designed and validated to obtain socio-demographic characteristics and quantitative measures of stigma encountered by the survivors. 482 COVID-19 survivors completed the survey, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results:The results of this study revealed the prevalence of high levels of both perceived external stigma and enacted stigma among participants. Enacted and Internalized stigma were associated with survivors' educational background/ status. The participants suggested three levels of support: organizational, social, and personal. Establishing an online stigma reduction program and national psychological crisis interventions at the organizational level. It is crucial to assist coping mechanisms and societal reintegration techniques at the social level. Conclusion: These results provide valuable insights for holistic health policy formation and preparedness strategies for future pandemics, helping survivors promote health and reintegrate into society, where stigma reduction and psychological crisis interventions are underdeveloped.

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confidence: 78%

COVID-19 Linked Social Stigma Among Arab Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Experiences from the Active Phase of the Pandemic

Madkhali,

Ameri,

Al-Naamani

et al. 2024

JMDH

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“…Moreover, this study’s results may be related to factors such as sex, age, education level, and surgical modality. Studies have shown that young women appear to have a higher perceived illness threat than men (Park et al, 2021 ; Shahnawaz et al, 2022 ) and that patients with higher education perceive that the condition has a shorter duration, fewer negative consequences and emotional effects, and better treatment control because they have additional disease knowledge (Kaptein et al, 2015 ; Karabulutlu et al, 2019 ; Mishel, 1983 ). Patients who underwent mastectomy perceived a longer duration of therapy and a more severe outcome (Zhang et al, 2016 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Patients who underwent mastectomy perceived a longer duration of therapy and a more severe outcome (Zhang et al, 2016 ). Also, it is believed that the illness perception of patients with breast cancer is one of the major causes of negative emotions (Park et al, 2021 ) and has a positive correlation with symptom severity (Shahnawaz et al, 2022 ). This suggests that negative illness perceptions are associated with perceptions that symptoms are more severe, harder to control, and more threatening.…”

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Factors related to preoperative uncertainty among patients with breast cancer in Wenzhou, China: A cross-sectional study

Shen¹,

Masingboon²,

Samartkit³

2023

Belitung Nurs J

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Background: One of the most prevalent psychological signs of breast cancer is uncertainty, which is more prevalent in Chinese patients during the preoperative period. Despite the numerous factors contributing to preoperative uncertainty, there is limited relevant research conducted in China. Objective: This study aimed to describe the current state of preoperative uncertainty and to investigate the relationship between anxiety, illness perception, social support, and preoperative uncertainty in patients with breast cancer in Wenzhou, China. Methods: This cross-sectional research used a simple random sampling technique to select 122 participants from a university hospital in Wenzhou, China, from July 2022 to December 2022, employing validated instruments. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation coefficient were utilized to analyze the data. Results: The average preoperative uncertainty scores of the patients fell within a moderate range (M = 61.92, SD = 7.51). Significant correlations were found between anxiety (r = 0.638, p <0.01), illness perception (r = 0.704, p <0.01), social support (r = -0.481, p <0.01), and preoperative uncertainty. Conclusions: The results can assist healthcare professionals, especially nurses, in recognizing the factors contributing to uncertainty before surgery in patients with breast cancer. This knowledge enables them to promptly address and minimize this issue, leading to improved outcomes.

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“…Fear, a fundamental adaptive emotion, arises when individuals perceive threats or potential harm. 8,17 The COVID-19 pandemic, with its extensive impact and persistent unpredictability, has triggered this emotion on an unprecedented global scale. Factors contributing to this fear include concerns about personal health, the well-being of loved ones, experiences of social isolation, economic volatility, and uncertainties regarding career prospects.…”

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confidence: 99%

Impact of Easing COVID-19 Restrictions on Fear of COVID-19 and Social Support Among Chinese Students: A Longitudinal Analysis

Zhao,

Wang,

et al. 2023

PRBM

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This longitudinal study aims to investigate the relationship between fear of COVID-19, support-seeking behaviors, and perceived social support among Chinese college students during two distinct periods of the COVID-19 pandemic: the period of strict control (time 1) and the period following a relaxation of restrictions (time 2). Methods: A total of 408 Chinese college students participated in this study. Data collection included demographic information, measures of fear of COVID-19, support-seeking behaviors, and perceived social support. Results: Fear of COVID-19 at time 1 showed a significant positive association with fear of COVID-19 at time 2. The relationship between support-seeking behavior at time 1 and fear of COVID-19 at time 2 was significantly mediated through a chain mediation effect of support-seeking behavior at time 1 and perceived social support at time 2. Discussion: This study contributes to the growing body of evidence on the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and underscores the significance of social support in mitigating fear of COVID-19. It calls for a re-evaluation of public health policies considering their potential psychological effects and introduces new opportunities for developing psychosocial interventions.

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Relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and symptom severity in Covid-19 patients: the mediating role of illness perception and Covid-19 fear

Cited by 6 publications

References 52 publications

COVID-19 Linked Social Stigma Among Arab Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Experiences from the Active Phase of the Pandemic

COVID-19 Linked Social Stigma Among Arab Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Experiences from the Active Phase of the Pandemic

Factors related to preoperative uncertainty among patients with breast cancer in Wenzhou, China: A cross-sectional study

Impact of Easing COVID-19 Restrictions on Fear of COVID-19 and Social Support Among Chinese Students: A Longitudinal Analysis

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