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Sawicki AJ, Żemojtel-Piotrowska M, Balcerowska JM, Sawicka MJ, Piotrowski J, Sedikides C, Jonason PK, Maltby J, Adamovic M, Agada AMD, Ahmed O, Al-Shawaf L, Appiah SCY, Ardi R, Babakr ZH, Bălţătescu S, Bonato M, Cowden RG, Chobthamkit P, De Pretto L, Gouveia VV, Haretche C, Iliško D, Aruta JJB, Jia F, Jovanović V, Jukić T, Kamble SV, Khachatryan N, Klicperova-Baker M, Koralov M, Kovacs M, Kretchner M, Fernandez AL, Liik K, Malik NI, Malysheva K, Moon C, Muehlbacher S, Nartova-Bochaver S, Torres-Marín J, Özsoy E, Park J, Piccinelli E, Ramos-Diaz J, Riđić O, Samekin A, Starc A, Kiêu TTT, Tomsik R, Umeh CS, Wills-Herrera E, Wlodarczyk A, Vally Z, Zand S. The fear of COVID-19 scale: Its structure and measurement invariance across 48 countries. Psychol Assess 2022; 34:294-310. [PMID: 35049326 DOI: 10.1037/pas0001102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been a source of fear around the world. We asked whether the measurement of this fear is trustworthy and comparable across countries. In particular, we explored the measurement invariance and cross-cultural replicability of the widely used Fear of COVID-19 scale (FCV-19S), testing community samples from 48 countries (N = 14,558). The findings indicate that the FCV-19S has a somewhat problematic structure, yet the one-factor solution is replicable across cultural contexts and could be used in studies that compare people who vary on gender and educational level. The validity of the scale is supported by a consistent pattern of positive correlations with perceived stress and general anxiety. However, given the unclear structure of the FCV-19S, we recommend using latent factor scores, instead of raw scores, especially in cross-cultural comparisons. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).
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Ahmed O, Faisal RA, Alim SMDABUHENAM, Sharker T, Hiramoni FA. The psychometric properties of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) Bangla version. Acta Psychol (Amst) 2022; 223:103509. [PMID: 35065529 DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2022.103509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The Bangla version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21-BV) draws huge attention among the researchers to assess the mental health status in various situations among the Bangladeshi adults. Since no published research article to date has assessed the psychometric properties of the scale (Bangla version), this study (n = 980 Bangladeshi adults) aimed to assess the psychometric characteristics of this scale utilizing both classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT) approaches. Item analysis results (item-total correlations in CTT and slope coefficients of the graded response model in IRT) suggested that items had satisfactory discrimination indices. The confirmatory factor analysis results supported the three-factor correlated model of the DASS-21-BV. This scale had good internal consistency reliabilities (alpha, omega, Rho coefficient, etc.) in both approaches. Additionally, multigroup confirmatory factor analysis results suggested strict invariance of this scale between males and females. Although the convergent and divergent validity of the DASS-21-BV were not assessed in this study, it was still proposed as a psychometrically sound tool to assess depression, anxiety, and stress in the non-clinical sample Bangladesh.
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Ahmed AAM, Ahmed MH, Saha SK, Ahmed O, Sutradhar A. Optimization algorithms as training approach with hybrid deep learning methods to develop an ultraviolet index forecasting model. STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT : RESEARCH JOURNAL 2022; 36:3011-3039. [PMID: 35228836 PMCID: PMC8868041 DOI: 10.1007/s00477-022-02177-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The solar ultraviolet index (UVI) is a key public health indicator to mitigate the ultraviolet-exposure related diseases. This study aimed to develop and compare the performances of different hybridised deep learning approaches with a convolutional neural network and long short-term memory referred to as CLSTM to forecast the daily UVI of Perth station, Western Australia. A complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise (CEEMDAN) is incorporated coupled with four feature selection algorithms (i.e., genetic algorithm (GA), ant colony optimization (ACO), particle swarm optimization (PSO), and differential evolution (DEV)) to understand the diverse combinations of the predictor variables acquired from three distinct datasets (i.e., satellite data, ground-based SILO data, and synoptic mode climate indices). The CEEMDAN-CLSTM model coupled with GA appeared to be an accurate forecasting system in capturing the UVI. Compared to the counterpart benchmark models, the results demonstrated the excellent forecasting capability (i.e., low error and high efficiency) of the recommended hybrid CEEMDAN-CLSTM model in apprehending the complex and non-linear relationships between predictor variables and the daily UVI. The study inference can considerably enhance real-time exposure advice for the public and help mitigate the potential for solar UV-exposure-related diseases such as melanoma.
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Ahmed O, Ahmed MZ, Alim SMAHM, Khan MDAU, Jobe MC. COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh and associated psychological problems: An online survey. DEATH STUDIES 2022; 46:1080-1089. [PMID: 32915701 DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2020.1818884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Bangladesh is now experiencing the COVID-19 outbreak; however, there has been minimal focus on mental health over physical health problems during this pandemic in Bangladesh. The present study was conducted using self-rated scales on a sample of 500 Bangladeshi people to address this gap. Results suggested two-fifths of the participants had depression and anxiety symptoms, and one-third were highly worried and felt stressed. Females, students, unmarried, and 18-30-year-olds were in more vulnerable positions in terms of their mental health. These findings would be helpful to assess and formulate psychological interventions to improve the mental health of vulnerable groups.
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Chung S, Lee T, Hong Y, Ahmed O, Silva WAD, Gouin JP. Viral Anxiety Mediates the Influence of Intolerance of Uncertainty on Adherence to Physical Distancing Among Healthcare Workers in COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:839656. [PMID: 35733798 PMCID: PMC9207240 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.839656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aims of this study were to examine the mediation effect of viral anxiety of healthcare workers on the influence of their intolerance of uncertainty on the adherence to physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS An online survey was conducted among 329 healthcare workers (female: 81.4%, nursing professionals: 59.0%, and shift workers: 22.3%) on November 29, 2021. Participants responded to questionnaires on adherence to physical distancing, health beliefs, and perceived social norms, and rating scales of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 items (SAVE-6), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items (PHQ-9), and the Intolerance of Uncertainty-12 items (IUS-12) scale. RESULTS Adherence to physical distancing of healthcare workers was predicted by perceived benefits of physical distancing (β = 0.13, p = 0.01), personal injunctive norms (β = 0.32, p < 0.001), SAVE-6 score (β = 0.13, p = 0.02), and IUS-12 score (β = 0.10, p = 0.045) (adjusted R2 = 0.21, F = 22.3, p < 0.001). Viral anxiety mediated the association between intolerance of uncertainty and adherence to physical distancing but not the influence of perceived benefits and personal injunctive norms on adherence to physical distancing. CONCLUSION We observed that viral anxiety of healthcare workers mediated the association between intolerance of uncertainty and adherence to physical distancing. During this pandemic, exploring adherence to physical distancing and its predicting factors will be helpful for the safety of healthcare workers and the patients for whom they care.
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Ahmed O, Hossain KN, Hiramoni FA, Siddique RF, Chung S. Psychometric Properties of the Bangla Version of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Items Scale Among the General Population in Bangladesh. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:804162. [PMID: 35250663 PMCID: PMC8891513 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.804162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Any disease outbreak creates psychological stress and anxiety among the public [e.g., Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)]. There are several scales that assess anxiety specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 items (SAVE-6) scale is a reliable and valid tool to assess anxiety in any viral pandemic. The present study aims to validate the SAVE-6 scale in the Bangla language and culture, to assess such anxiety among the general Bangladeshi people. METHODS The SAVE-6 scale was translated into Bangla from English using the forward-backward translation procedure. A total of 357 Bangladeshi citizens participated via an online structured questionnaire. The items included questions on personal information, COVID-19 and vaccination, psychiatric history, the Bangla version of the SAVE-6 scale, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 items (GAD-7) scale, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items (PHQ-9) scale. RESULTS Both exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to explore and confirm the single factor structure of the SAVE-6 scale in Bangla to be the same as that of the SAVE-6 scale. Multigroup CFA revealed invariance across sex, experience of being quarantined, experience of being infected, and presence of depression. Item analysis results showed good discrimination indices and internal consistency and reliability. The graded response model outputs also confirmed the validity and reliability of this scale, which had significant correlations with the GAD-7 and PHQ-9. CONCLUSION Overall, the Bangla version of the SAVE-6 is a psychometrically good scale to assess viral pandemic-related anxiety.
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Ikizer G, Kowal M, Aldemir İD, Jeftić A, Memisoglu-Sanli A, Najmussaqib A, Lacko D, Eichel K, Turk F, Chrona S, Ahmed O, Rasmussen J, Kumaga R, Uddin MK, Reynoso-Alcántara V, Pankowski D, Coll-Martín T. Big Five traits predict stress and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence for the role of neuroticism. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2022; 190:111531. [PMID: 35095147 PMCID: PMC8786633 DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2022.111531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The rapid outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has affected citizens' daily lives in an unprecedented way. To curb the spread of the pandemic, governments have taken numerous measures such as social distancing and quarantine, which may be associated with psychological consequences, namely stress and loneliness globally. To understand differential associations of personality traits with psychological consequences of COVID-19, we utilize data from a sample of 99,217 individuals from 41 countries collected as part of the COVIDiSTRESS Global Survey. Data were analyzed using multigroup confirmatory factor analysis and multilevel regression models. Findings showed that while some of the associations were rather weak, Big Five personality traits were significantly associated with perceived stress and loneliness during the pandemic. Our study illustrates that neuroticism especially can be a vulnerability factor for stress and loneliness in times of crisis and can contribute to detection of at-risk individuals and optimization of psychological treatments during or after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wang J, Guan X, Zhang Y, Li Y, Zahir Ahmed M, C. Jobe M, Ahmed O. Effect of Family Cohesion on Depression of Chinese College Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Chain Mediation Effect of Perceived Social Support and Intentional Self-Regulation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION 2022. [DOI: 10.32604/ijmhp.2022.025570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Lapeyre-Rivera A, Javier-Murillo N, Perea-Flórez F, Gamonal B, Velásquez-Rimachi V, Alva-Díaz C, Ahmed O, Chung S. Validation of the Peruvian Spanish Version of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Scale to Measure Viral Anxiety of Medical Students During COVID-19. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:876379. [PMID: 35711609 PMCID: PMC9193401 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.876379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic has created academic problems for Peruvian medical students leading to anxiety and depression. Hence, validated scales, such as the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 items (SAVE-6), are required to identify and propose interventions to improve mental health. We aimed to perform a psychometric validation of the Peruvian version of SAVE-6 on medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lima, Peru, in 2022. METHODS A total of 260 medical students at National University of San Marcos (UNMSM) participated in an online survey in January 2022. We collected sociodemographic characteristics and classified psychiatric symptoms using SAVE-6, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 items (GAD-7) scale, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items (PHQ-9). We performed confirmatory and parallel factor analysis to examine the validity of the Peruvian Spanish version of SAVE-6. RESULTS We explored the reliability and validity of SAVE-6 and SAVE-6 after excluding item 5, since factor loading of item 5 is too low. Both scales showed good internal consistencies (Cronbach's α = 0.780 and.82 and McDonald's Ω = 0.792 and.829, respectively). Furthermore, SAVE-6 after excluding item 5 showed good convergent validity with GAD-7 (r = 0.224, p <.001) and PHQ-9 (r = 0.217, p <.001). Consequently, instead of the full SAVE-6, SAVE-6 excluding item 5 proved to be reliable and valid enough to assess the anxiety of Peruvian medical students during the pandemic. CONCLUSION The Peruvian Spanish SAVE-6 scale excluding item 5, rather than the full SAVE-6, can be applied to measure viral anxiety of medical students in Peru with good validity and reliability.
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Kim H, Hong J, Cho IK, Lee D, Cho E, Jun JY, Ahmed O, Chung S. Psychometric properties of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-9 scale among frontline nursing professionals working in the COVID-19 inpatients ward. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:934202. [PMID: 35935440 PMCID: PMC9353028 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.934202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study examined the reliability and validity of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-9 (SAVE-9) scale among nursing professionals working in a COVID-19 inpatient ward. An anonymous, online survey was conducted among working frontline nursing professionals between April 7 and 18, 2022. We collected information about the participants' age, sex, years of employment, shift work, and marital status. In addition, the participants were asked whether they had dealt with infected patients recently, and whether they had been quarantined, infected, or vaccinated. SAVE-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were used to evaluate symptoms. We used the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to determine the validity of the two-factor model of the SAVE-9 scale. We also tested reliability and convergent validity using the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scales. A total of 136 responses was analyzed, and CFA for two-factors model of the SAVE-9 scale showed a good model fit among frontline nursing professionals (CFI = 1.000, TLI = 1.040, RMSEA = 0.000, RSMR = 0.060). Multi-group CFAs revealed that the SAVE-9 scale can measure work-related stress and viral anxiety in the same way across sex, having depression, or having generalized anxiety. The internal consistency was shown to be good, and the SAVE-9 scale was significantly correlated with the GAD-7 (r = 0.328, p < 0.001) and PHQ-9 score (r = 0.361, p < 0.001). The two-factor model of the SAVE-9 is a valid and reliable scale for frontline nursing professionals.
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Wang J, Guan X, Yin S, Shen S, Li X, Zahir Ahmed M, C. Jobe M, Ahmed O. The Influence of Body Investment on Depression in Chinese College Students: A Moderated Mediating Effect. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION 2022. [DOI: 10.32604/ijmhp.2022.019635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Lee T, Ahmed O, Akça ÖF, Chung S. Psychometric Properties of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Items (SAVE-6) Scale for High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:815339. [PMID: 35599771 PMCID: PMC9116484 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.815339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, high school students have experienced a sudden change of school environment, which may result in difficulties related to mental health. The aim of this study is to estimate the reliability and validity of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Items (SAVE-6) scale among high school students. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 300 high school students. The following scales were administered: the SAVE-6, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Items (GAD-7), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Items (PHQ-9). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted, and the psychometric properties of the SAVE-6 were assessed. RESULTS The results of the CFA indicated good model fit for the SAVE-6 scale among high school students (χ2/df = 0.485, CFI = 1.000, TLI = 1.010, RMSEA < 0.001, and SRMR = 0.029). In addition, the SAVE-6 scale demonstrated good reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.844, McDonald's Omega = 0.848, and split-half reliability = 0.883). The appropriate cut-off score for the SAVE-6 scale was estimated as ≥15, which corresponds to a mild level of anxiety as assessed by the GAD-7 (≥5). CONCLUSION The SAVE-6 scale was found to be reliable and valid, and can be used as a tool to assess the stress and anxiety of high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Li X, Yin K, Zahir Ahmed M, Ahmed O, C. Jobe M, Akhter Hiramoni F. How Urban Public Service Affects the Well-Being of Migrant Workers: An Empirical Analysis Based on the Theoretical Perspective of Social Comparison Theory. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION 2022. [DOI: 10.32604/ijmhp.2022.019734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Hiramoni FA, Ahmed O. Reliability and validity assessment of the Mental Health Continuum - Short Form for Bangladeshi adults. Heliyon 2022; 8:e08814. [PMID: 35128103 PMCID: PMC8803580 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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There is a shortage of psychological tools to assess the mental well-being of Bangladeshi people covering the hedonic and the eudaimonic aspects of well-being. This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the Mental Health Continuum Short Form as this instrument assesses both the hedonic and the eudaimonic aspects of well-being. This study utilized online survey data (n = 361). Item analysis results showed that this scale had good discrimination indices, internal consistency reliability, and acceptable average inter-item correlations. Confirmatory factor analysis lent support to the three-factor correlated model with good model fits and sufficient factor loadings. Results from the multidimensional graded response model also supported the efficiency of this scale to assess the mental well-being of Bangladeshi adults. This scale had moderate correlations with perceived stress and anxiety. Overall, findings suggested this scale as a reliable and valid tool for assessing mental well-being. This scale would help mental health practitioners to assess mental well-being and formulate relevant interventions.
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Pang NTP, Tseu MWL, Gupta P, Dhaarshini J, Kamu A, Ho CM, Ahmed O, Chung S. Adaptation and Validation of the Malay Version of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Items Scale Among the General Population. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:908825. [PMID: 35845465 PMCID: PMC9279658 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.908825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The coronavirus disease pandemic has caused untold distress owing to both its physical and psychological sequelae, and such distress is further exacerbated by multiple socioeconomic ramifications. The Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Items (SAVE-6). Scale was developed to specifically assess the anxiety response of the general population to viral epidemics. This study aimed to establish the psychometric properties of the Malay version of the SAVE-6 Scale in the general population. Herein, a total of 257 individuals participated. World Health Organization instrument validation protocols were used to translate and back-translate the Malay SAVE-6 Scale. Subsequently, the classical test theory and Rasch analysis were used to ascertain the validity and reliability of the scale. Cronbach α was used to measure the internal consistency, which was found to be satisfactory (α = 0.866). The correlations between the SAVE-6 Scale and other scales, including the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Items Scale (r = 0.421, p < 0.001) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Items (r = 0.354, p < 0.001) were significant. Taken together, the Malay version of the SAVE-6 Scale is valid and reliable for use in the general population and is psychometrically suitable for assessing stress and anxiety specific to viral epidemics.
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Kang T, Li Y, Guo J, Ma X, Akhter Hiramoni F, Zahir Ahmed M, C. Jobe M, Ahmed O. The Relationship between College Graduate’s Dual Self-Consciousness and Job Search Clarity: The Mediating Role of Perceived Stress. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION 2022. [DOI: 10.32604/ijmhp.2022.019745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kim H, Kim H, Lee HJ, Cho E, Koh SJ, Ahmed O, Chung S. The Validation Study of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Scale Among Patients With Cancer in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:811083. [PMID: 35492734 PMCID: PMC9046784 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.811083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The study aimed to explore the psychometric properties of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 (SAVE-6) scale among patients with cancer who are in serious situations in the current COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS The survey included questions on the participants' demographic information, clinical history of cancer (including cancer type, stage, current treatment or diagnosis of complete remission), and scores on rating scales, including the SAVE-6 scale, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). RESULTS The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) results determined that the model fits the single factor structure of the SAVE-6 scale among patients with cancer. The multi-group CFA showed that SAVE-6 can measure the anxiety response in a similar way across multiple variables, such as sex, presence of clinical depression, being in a state of complete remission, or currently undergoing cancer treatment. The SAVE-6 scale showed good reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.819) and convergent validity with the rating scales, such as CAS [r = 0.348 (95% CI, 0.273-0.419), p < 0.001] and PHQ-9 items score [r = 0.251 (95% CI, 0.172-0.328), p < 0.001]. CONCLUSIONS This study confirms SAVE-6 as a reliable and valid rating scale for measuring the anxiety response of patients with cancer during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Laycock J, Ahmed O, Wasson J. 1611 Significant Epistaxis Secondary To COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Swab. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This case highlights the need for appropriate training when adopting new techniques, even for relatively simple procedures.
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we report a rare complication of the innovative COVID-19 nasopharyngeal swab which is a new skill for many healthcare professionals and frequently performed with little or no training.
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We describe a case of iatrogenic epistaxis after a diagnostic nasopharyngeal swab was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. The epistaxis was significant, causing haemodynamic and respiratory compromise. In a frail patient who is susceptible to epistaxis, the potenial for further harm is significant. After initially presenting with shortness of breath, this patient (who had no previous nasal pathology) underwent routine naso- and oro- pharyngeal swabbing to test for COVID-19. He felt immediate discomfort in his nasopharynx and epistaxis ensued. The bleeding persisted for several hours; bilateral anterior and posterior nasal packing was required to eventually cease the bleed. He was compromised with a falling haemoglobin, and aspiration of blood compounded his shortness of breath.
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Epistaxis is a potentially serious side effect of nasopharyngeal swabbing; a procedural skill dramatically increasing in prevalence during the COVID-19 pandemic. We advocate for formal training of this procedure for all healthcare staff required to undertake it. Presenting such a case report can help us in understanding the complications of this procedure, and better thus inform the patient consenting process.
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Ahmed O, Gao C, Buchanan M, Pfleiderer A, Al-lami A. 247 Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) In Predicting Localisation of Parathyroid Adenomas: A Closed-Loop Prospective Study. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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to measure the sensitivity of SPECT in localising parathyroid adenomas particularly whilst attempting minimally invasive parathyroidectomy.
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2-cycles prospective study correlating SPECT and operative findings was conducted. All patients underwent ultrasound and SPECT, those with concordant findings on both modalities underwent minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, whilst patients with discordant findings on both modalities had central neck exploration. Following operative findings, recommendations of changing the SPECT reporting method such as surgically relevant structures adjacent to the lesion, such as the thyroid, were implemented. Following which, a second prospective study assessed the outcome of change.
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In the first cycle, 20 patients underwent partial parathyroidectomy, either by open (n = 13), or minimally invasive (n = 7) approach. SPECT sensitivity was 85% (n = 17) in identifying the adenoma. Out of all histologically confirmed adenomas, SPECT identified all adenomas (n = 17) on the correct side and 41% (n = 7) on the correct level (superior vs. inferior parathyroid). In the second cycle following recommendation, 14 patients had surgery, 9 as minimally invasive and 5 as open approach. SPECT sensitivity was 79% (n = 11) for adenoma identification. Of all confirmed adenomas, SPECT identifying adenomas at the correct side increased to 91% (n = 10) and correct level to 91% (n = 10).
Conclusions
SPECT alone is not yet regarded as gold standard in parathyroid adenoma localisation. The study has demonstrated that feedback to the radiologist of the operative findings may enhance its usefulness, particularly in attempting to proceed with a minimally invasive parathyroidectomy.
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Aladham Y, Ahmed O. 1640 Stridor in An Infant with Double Aortic Arch. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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An eleven-month-old infant presented to our casualty with stridor that had been noticed by the parents a few weeks earlier and became increasingly evident lately. They did not recall a specific event when the infant “chocked”, but they denied any recent history of respiratory tract infection. The infant had no relevant medical or surgical history, and he was born full term with normal vaginal delivery.
Examination of the infant showed moderate biphasic stridor with both suprasternal and intercostal recessions. Oxygen saturation on room air was 94% and temperature was 37.1°. Chest auscultation revealed bilateral equal air entry, though decreased, with transmitted stridor. No lung crepitations were appreciated.
Suspicion of unwitnessed foreign body aspiration arose, and a decision of diagnostic rigid bronchoscopy was taken. Rigid bronchoscopy revealed no foreign body along the tracheobronchial tree, but evident circumferential constriction of the lower trachea was noted with tendency of the tracheal wall to collapse upon withdrawal of the bronchoscope.
Following recovery, computed tomography with contrast of the neck and chest was done and a vascular ring, consisting of double aortic arch, was found compressing and narrowing the trachea.
Further follow up over the following 6 months showed marked improvement of his distress, and active observation was continued.
Conclusions
Although foreign body aspiration is the commonest cause of stridor in infants and young children, external compression of the trachea, particularly with vascular rings, should be considered in children with otherwise unexplained stridor.
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Faugeroux V, Ahmed O, Trésallet C. Altemeier procedure for surgical treatment of full thickness external rectal prolapse (with video). J Visc Surg 2021; 158:530-531. [PMID: 34556450 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2021.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Chalchal HI, Zhu T, Woitas C, Ahmed S, Souied O, Iqbal M, Ahmed O, Sami A, Dueck D, Magdi A. P14.76 Bevacizumab (BEV) alone or in combination with chemotherapy in recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM): A real world experience. Neuro Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noab180.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND
Patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) have a median survival of about 14 months. In recurrent GBM no active intervention has shown improvement in survival. Clinical trials has shown that bevacizumab (BEV) alone or in combination with chemotherapy is associated with better progression free survival (PFS). The current study aims to assess efficacy of BEV in real-world setting.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Population-based retrospective cohort study patients with recurrent GBM diagnosed in the province of Saskatchewan during 2008–2018 and received BEV alone or in combination with chemotherapy were evaluated. Survival was compared with historic control.
RESULTS
43 eligible patients with GBM treated with BEV with or without chemotherapy. 25 patients were treated with Bev alone and 18 patients treated with chemotherapy+ BEV. Median age of the patients were noted to be 53 years. 28 male, and 15 female. 80% of patients treated with single agent BEV had a performance status of either 2 or 3 compared to 33% of patient treated with BEV+ chemotherapy.
Median PFS was 4.6 months with 95% CI 2.9–6.9. Median Overall survival (OS) from the time of diagnosis was 17.5 month. Median OS from the time of start of BEV was 5.4 months with 95% CI 3.4–6.8. Partial response (PR) was noted in 3 patients (7%) with stable disease (SD) in 6 patients (14%). 33 (77%) had progressive disease (PD). We were unable to confirm response status in one patient (2%). No statistically significant difference in response rate for patients treated with BEV and BEV+ Chemotherapy. From the start of Bev to the best response, 11 patients (30.56%) noted decrease in the dose of steroids, 14 patients (38.89%) dose remained unchanged. 7 patients (19.44%) required increase in the dose of steroids. 4 patients (11.11%) were not on steroids. For 7 patients we did not have the information on use of steroids. PFS was better for patients treated with chemotherapy + BEV with median PFS of 6.9 months, 95% CI 3.2- 22.3 verses BEV alone with median PFS 3.53 months 95% CI 1.4–5.3, P-value 0.0449. The Cox regression model for PFS to test comparing Bev with chemotherapy vs. Bev alone with the co-variables of sex, age, and ECOG performance status (PS). The model showed that patient with higher ECOG PS were noted to have inferior PFS with a Hazard ratio of 1.92 95% CI 1.09–3.37. P value of 0.2. Patient treated with BEV+ chemo had better PFS with a HR of 6.44 95% CI 1.86–22.28. P value of 0.003.
CONCLUSION
Retrospective real world study confirms that, patients with recurrent GBM, treatment with BEV is associated with similar PFS as reported in literature. Our study showed similar overall survival from the diagnosis compared to historic control. However the Median OS from Start of BEV was noted to be inferior to what is reported in EORTC EH1.3. Better ECOG performance status is associated with better PFS. Higher number of patients with ECOG 2 and 3 received BEV alone.
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Alam N, Ahmed O, Naher L, Hiramoni FA. The psychometric properties of Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A) short form-Bangla. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07801. [PMID: 34466696 PMCID: PMC8384893 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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There is a lack of available valid assessment tools (published) for assessing social anxiety symptoms among Bangladeshi people. Therefore, this study was aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (Short Form) to assess the social anxiety symptoms among Bangladeshi young adults. In this study, the data (N = 683) from the ‘Social Media Addiction among University Students’ project were utilized. Results regarding item-level information using classical test theory and item response theory demonstrated that all items of the scale had a higher discrimination index and acceptable infit and outfit mean squares. The confirmatory factor analysis supported a three-factor structure for the scale and strict invariance between males and females. Scale level results showed that this translated scale had good internal consistency reliabilities, composite reliability, as well as acceptable average variance extracted values, standard error of measurement, and discrimination power. Regarding validity, this scale had moderate to low correlations with loneliness and the big five personality traits. To sum up, the SAS-A-SF Bangla is a psychometrically sound measure that would be helpful for practitioners and researchers to assess the social anxiety symptoms among Bangladesh young adults.
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Li M, Ahmed MZ, Hiramoni FA, Zhou A, Ahmed O, Griffiths MD. Mental Health and Personality Traits during COVID-19 in China: A Latent Profile Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:8693. [PMID: 34444441 PMCID: PMC8391495 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health problems have increased and are likely to be influenced by personality traits. The present study investigated the association between personality traits and mental health problems (anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) symptoms, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms) through the person-centered approach because this has some advantages over the variable-centered approach. The data were collected from a sample of 765 Chinese citizens who participated in an online survey in October 2020. Latent profile analysis identified three latent personality profiles-highly adaptive, adaptive, and maladaptive. Highly adaptive individuals had higher extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, and lower neuroticism, while maladaptive individuals had lower extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, and higher neuroticism. Multivariate analysis of variance results showed that individuals with highly adaptive profiles had lower anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms compared to individuals with adaptive and maladaptive profiles. The findings of the present study indicate mental health professionals would benefit from formulated intervention plans given the association between latent personality profiles and mental health problems.
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Méchaï F, Kolakowska A, Cordel H, Jaureguy F, Le bian A, Ahmed O, Zogheib E, Tresallet C. Abcès intra-abdominaux : épidémiologie microbienne. Infect Dis Now 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idnow.2021.06.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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