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Kislitsyn D, King EJ, Schapov D, Aleksandrova E. Factors associated with psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic: Data from two early waves in Russia. Glob Public Health 2023; 18:2270691. [PMID: 37885273 DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2023.2270691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
Abstract
There is limited information about how the mental health of people has changed over time during the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries. In a cross-sectional study, we identified factors associated with psychological distress at two periods immediately after two peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia. Data were collected via online surveys. In May-June 2020, we surveyed 373 respondents across Russia. In January-February 2021, we surveyed 743 people, using the same approach for survey distribution. With Kessler-10 as a measure of psychological distress, we used regression analysis to determine factors associated with higher psychological distress among Russians. Levels of psychological distress were high in both time periods and did not significantly change between the surveys. Having had COVID-19, losing one's job, experiencing problems accessing healthcare, and changing drinking behaviour during the pandemic were associated with higher psychological distress. Apart from getting sick or worrying about the virus, psychological distress is affected by restrictions and the consequences of the pandemic situation. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, actions are needed to address the mental well-being of the population in Russia.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dmitry Kislitsyn
- Centre for Public Health Studies, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Centre for Public Health Studies, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Cedrone F, Buomprisco G, Nicola M, La Torre G, Nieto H, Perri R, Montagna V, Greco E, De Sio S. Alcohol Use during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Healthcare and Office Workers in Italy. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph191912587. [PMID: 36231887 PMCID: PMC9566002 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of our study of a sample of Italian healthcare (HCWs) and office workers (OWs) carried out during the pandemic period was to understand alcohol consumption patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A web-based cross-sectional survey based on Google Forms was developed. Harmful alcohol use was assessed through a validated questionnaire (AUDIT-C). Three multivariate logistic regression models were implemented for the overall sample of HCWs and OWs. The presence of harmful alcohol consumption (AUDIT-C score) was considered as a dependent variable. RESULTS A total of 1745 workers answered the survey. A lower risk of harmful drinking behavior among men overall and in both working groups was found (aOR 0.42, CI 95% 0.33-0.53), but also for both HCWs (aOR 0.62, CI 95% 0.46-0.84) and OWs (aOR 0.17, CI 95% 0.11-0.27). Comparing OWs and HCWs, we found a higher risk of harmful drinking in the first group (aOR 1.62, CI 95% 1.20-2.18). CONCLUSIONS The results of the survey indicate that unhealthy behaviors were elevated during the pandemic. It is urgent to implement company policies managed by an occupational doctor to raise workers' awareness of alcohol-related dangers and provide educational tools that have the task of preventing the damage caused by alcohol.
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- Fabrizio Cedrone
- Hospital Management, Local Health Authority of Pescara, 65122 Pescara, Italy
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- R.U. of Occupational Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine School, University of Business and Social Sciences, Buenos Aires C1061 ABA, Argentina
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- R.U. of Occupational Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, Department of Biomedical Science and Public Health, School of Medicine, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Faculty of Innovative Technologies for Digital Communication, Link Campus University, Via del Casale di San Pio V 44, 00165 Roma, Italy
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- R.U. of Occupational Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Görgülü E, Gu W, Trebicka J, Mücke VT, Muecke MM, Friedrich-Rust M, Bojunga J, Zeuzem S, Finkelmeier F, Peiffer KH. Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) precipitated by severe alcoholic hepatitis: another collateral damage of the COVID-19 pandemic? Gut 2022; 71:1036-1038. [PMID: 35396231 PMCID: PMC8995809 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2021-325278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Esra Görgülü
- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany,European Foundation for the Study of Chronic Liver Failure - EF CLIF, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine 1, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany .,Department of Virology, Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Langen, Germany
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Federico A, Mazzarella C, Spina A, Dallio M, Romeo M, Masarone M, Persico M, Gravina AG, Luzza F, Abenavoli L, Di Mauro M, Loguercio C. Alcoholic Consumption of Young Italians During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Rev Recent Clin Trials 2022; 17:126-135. [PMID: 35657052 DOI: 10.2174/1574887117666220602100325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The international health emergency caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which, at the end of 2019, hit the world, forced the governments of all countries to adopt stringent restrictive measures to contain the spread of the virus. Several studies have revealed worsening levels of anxiety, depression and perceived stress related to these restrictions and the resulting lifestyle changes. Some studies have also confirmed the presence of a relationship between SARS-CoV-2-related emotional distress and drinking behavior. Indeed, is a wellknown fact that alcohol consumption is one of the behavioral strategies used to reduce negative emotional states. However, it was documented that young people developed different responses to alcohol use during the pandemic than adults. OBJECTIVE The aim of this work was to investigate the consumption habits of young Italians and how the consumption and purchase of alcoholic beverages have changed following the pandemic. New ways of drinking alcohol were also interesting to observe, such as online. METHODS Young people between 18 and 35 years old were subjected to an anonymous questionnaire of 22 questions on the adoption of forms of behavior at risk through alcohol consumption, the quantity and occasions of preferential consumption, and on the methods and quantities of alcoholic beverage purchase, before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The subjects who declared themselves "non-drinkers" were not included in the statistical survey. RESULTS About 33% of the enrolled "drinkers" (268/823), adopted risky forms of alcoholic behavior. Males reported a higher average habit of drinking wine or alcohol (M = 1.9953 ± 1.39743, F = 1.7373 ± 1.36688, p <0.005); an increased frequency of drinking (M = 2.3025 ± 0.80610 F = 2.0494 ± 0.75043 p <0.001); a higher average number of drinks consumed (M = 1.5182 ± 0.85646, F = 1.2618 ± 0.53292, p <0.001) and binge drinking to the greatest extent (M = 1.1933 ± 0.96522 F = 0.8176 ± 0.85446 p <0.001). Education and employment were significantly correlated with the frequency of alcohol consumption (r = 0.107 p <0.005 and r = 0.120 p = 0.001 respectively). Subjects reported buying alcoholic beverages during the pandemic with a frequency of "less than once a month" (N = 291, 35.36%) and mainly in shops (N = 556, 67.56%), while before the pandemic they mainly bought alcohol once a week (N = 431, 52.37%) and predominantly in bars / clubs (N = 619, 75.21%). New ways of drinking alcohol such as online drinking, have not been significantly identified. CONCLUSION A change in alcohol consumed and alcohol purchased before and during the SARSCoV- 2 pandemic was revealed.
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- Alessandro Federico
- Hepatogastroenterology Division, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Hepatogastroenterology Division, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Hepatogastroenterology Division, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Hepatogastroenterology Division, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Hepatogastroenterology Division, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, Via Allende, 84081, Baronissi, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, Via Allende, 84081, Baronissi, Salerno, Italy
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- Hepatogastroenterology Division, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, University Magna Graecia, Campus Germaneto, Catanzaro 88100, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, University Magna Graecia, Campus Germaneto, Catanzaro 88100, Italy
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- Hepatogastroenterology Division, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia 2, 80138, Naples, Italy
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