The Impact of Work Loss on Mental and Physical Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Baseline Findings from a Prospective Cohort Study

Griffiths, Daniel; Sheehan, Luke; Vreden, Caryn van; Petrie, Dennis; Grant, Genevieve; Whiteford, Peter; Sim, Malcolm Ross; Collie, Alex

doi:10.1007/s10926-021-09958-7

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“…This effect is larger for concerns related to impacts on home and work life, but is also present for concerns related to risk of infection in the workplace. We and others have previously reported on the high prevalence of psychological distress [ 11 ] and mental health concerns [ 27 ] among workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. These workers may warrant particular attention by employers seeking to re-engage their workforces in the physical work environment.…”

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“…We report findings from a prospective cohort study on work loss and health during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 10 , 11 ]. Participants were employed in a paid job prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, or were self-employed, and were aged 18 years or older, residing in Australia.…”

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“…Current self-rated health was assessed with the first question from the Short Form 12-item health questionnaire [ 17 ], and psychological distress was determined using the 6-item Kessler Psychological Distress scale [ 18 ] where moderate-high distress was defined as scores of 11 or greater [ 19 ]. Pre-existing medical condition categories were collected at the baseline survey and coded as previously described [ 11 ]. Current financial stress was determined with the question ‘ What do you feel is the level of your financial stress today, on a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is not at all stressed and 10 is as stressed as can be?…”

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Returning to the Workplace During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Concerns of Australian Workers

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Purpose To determine the nature and prevalence of workers’ concerns regarding workplaces reopening during the pandemic. To identify characteristics of workers and industries where particular concerns are more common. Method Prospective cohort study of 1063 employed Australian adults, enrolled at the start of the pandemic. Data on attitudes to workplaces reopening were collected 1 July–30 September 2020. The frequency of concerns describes infection risk and changes to work and impact on home life. Regression models examined associations between demographic and industry factors with reopening concerns. Results More than four in five (82.4%) of workers reported concerns about workplace infection risk. Just over half (53.4%) reported concerns about impacts to work and home life. Concerns were more prevalent for workers reporting psychological distress, financial stress, and among those exclusively working from home. Concerns regarding infection risk were common for workers in health care (IRR 1.16, 95% CI [1.01, 1.33]), retail (IRR 1.31, 95% CI [1.06, 1.61]), and accommodation/food service industries (IRR 1.25, 95% CI [1.01, 1.55]). Concerns regarding changes to work and home life were more common for female workers (IRR 1.24, 95% CI [1.07, 1.43]), and partners/spouses with dependent children (IRR 1.44, 95% CI [1.16, 1.79]). Conclusion Concerns of COVID-19 infection in the workplace are common. Many workers are also concerned about changes to their work and home life. The prevalence of concerns is related to the nature of work and responsibilities at home. Actions that reduce risk of workplace transmission, coupled with effective communication of infection controls, may alleviate worker concerns whilst recognising workers’ family and social circumstances. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10926-021-09990-7.

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“…Therefore, elevated rates of job loss, bankruptcy declarations by businesses, and a substantial increase in suicide rates has also been predicted for the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath (Kawohl & Nordt, 2020). Indeed, first results show that several COVID-19 related experiences such as social distancing are associated with increased risk for past-month suicidal ideation and suicide attempt (Ammerman et al, 2021) and that recent job loss due to COVID-19 is associated with heightened suicide risk (Griffiths et al, 2021).…”

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Status loss due to COVID-19, traditional masculinity, and the prediction of suicidal ideation and recent suicide attempts

Walther¹,

Grub²,

Tsar³

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is causing extensive job loss leading to a loss of social status in many men. Endorsement of traditional masculinity ideology may render some men particularly sensitive to status loss and thereby to an increased risk for suicidality.Methods: In this anonymous online survey conducted in German-speaking European countries, 490 men completed questionnaires regarding loss of social status due to the pandemic, suicidal ideation and past-month suicide attempt. Furthermore, prototypical and male-typical externalizing depression symptoms, self-identified masculine gender orientation, endorsement of traditional masculinity, and gender role conflict were measured.Results: Out of a total of 490 men, 14.7% of men reported experiencing a status loss due to the pandemic. These men were more than twice as likely to report suicidal ideation during the past two weeks, and more than four times as likely to have attempted suicide in the past month than men not reporting a status loss. Depression symptoms, self-identified masculine gender orientation, endorsement of traditional masculinity, but not gender role conflict were positively associated with status loss. Suicidal ideation and suicide attempt were associated with prototypical and male-typical externalizing depression symptoms, but not masculinity- related constructs.Conclusion: Status loss emerges as risk factor for suicide and is associated with depression symptoms, higher masculine gender orientation and endorsement of traditional masculinity. Men with high levels of traditional masculinity and status loss due to the pandemic are at increased risk for suicide.

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“…The novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 is a global health catastrophe [1], that has impacted public health, economies, and people's social interactions and daily lives worldwide [2]. It is a respiratory illness with a high infection rate [3], the possibility of infection from asymptomatic infection [4], and the ability to cause fatal complications.…”

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Determinants of Associated Events Following AZD1222 (Covishield) Vaccination in a High-Risk Population in Nepal

Poudel

Shah

Prakash

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Background: Vaccination is the most effective method to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and helps reduce mortality rate and economic costs associated with the pandemic. Despite these advantages, misinformation and rumors on vaccine safety and efficacy can lead to increased hesitation or fear towards vaccination. This study reports the incidence of adverse events following Covishield vaccination, their associated factors, medication used for their management, and attitudes about vaccine safety. Methods: A randomised cross-sectional study was conducted from the sample of Covishield-vaccinated individuals from a secondary hospital, two primary health centres, and 36 health posts in eastern Nepal. Individuals (n = 602) were randomly sampled from a population (N = 1013) who had received the first dose of Covishield, namely frontline workers and other high-risk populations. The second-round follow-up had 516 participants. Association of incidence and severity of post-vaccination events with socio-demographic variables, comorbidity status, and medication use were estimated. Results: Among the 79.9% of participants who reported adverse events after receiving the first dose, two-thirds of complaints were mild (67.4%, 95% CI 63.2–71.6) with the most common complaint being pain at the injection site (86.5%). Paracetamol or its combination were used in majority cases (95.2%). After the second dose, only 31.2% (95% CI 27.2–35.2) reported adverse events, the overwhelming majority of which were mild (95.7%) and required a lower frequency of medication (7.4% vs. 25.9%). Adverse Event following immunization were significantly associated with being 18–30 years old (χ2 = 16.9, df = 3, p < 0.001) and female gender (χ2 = 5.2, df = 1, p < 0.05). Prior to the first dose, 86.0% of participants (95% CI 83.3–88.8%) perceived the vaccine to be safe, and 96.0% recommended the vaccine post-vaccination, while 96.8% were interested in receiving the second dose.Conclusions: Overall, vaccination associated events were mild and majority were managed with paracetamol or its combination. Effective counselling about adverse events before vaccination should be prioritised to reduce hesitation and fear.

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The Impact of Work Loss on Mental and Physical Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Baseline Findings from a Prospective Cohort Study

Cited by 74 publications

References 19 publications

Returning to the Workplace During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Concerns of Australian Workers

Returning to the Workplace During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Concerns of Australian Workers

Status loss due to COVID-19, traditional masculinity, and the prediction of suicidal ideation and recent suicide attempts

Determinants of Associated Events Following AZD1222 (Covishield) Vaccination in a High-Risk Population in Nepal

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