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HOSPITAL medical staff ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,HOSPITAL nursing staff ,MENTAL depression ,ANXIETY ,COVID-19 pandemic ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress - Published
- 2022
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CONFERENCES & conventions ,TYPE 2 diabetes ,MENTAL depression ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,COGNITIVE testing ,PEOPLE with diabetes - Published
- 2022
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INTRAVENOUS therapy ,PSYCHOTHERAPY patients ,DRUG resistance ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,SUICIDAL ideation ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,MENTAL depression ,KETAMINE ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Published
- 2022
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HOSPITAL medical staff ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,MENTAL depression ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,ANXIETY ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,COVID-19 pandemic - Published
- 2022
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6. Depression among currently married ever pregnant adolescents in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar: Evidence from understanding the lives of adolescents and young adults (UDAYA) survey, India.
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Patel, Priyanka, Bhattacharyya, Krittika, Singh, Mayank, Jha, Ravi Prakash, Dhamnetiya, Deepak, and Shri, Neha
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COMPETENCY assessment (Law) ,POSTPARTUM depression ,MENSTRUATION disorders ,CROSS-sectional method ,TEENAGE mothers ,FAMILY conflict ,PUBLIC health ,VIOLENCE ,FETAL development ,PREGNANCY outcomes ,SUICIDAL ideation ,MENTAL depression ,TEENAGE pregnancy ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,TEENAGERS' conduct of life ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,LONGITUDINAL method ,RELIGION ,ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Background: Depression is a major public health concern among Indian adolescents. Pre- and post-natal depression can often alter fetal development and have negative consequences on the physical and mental health of the mother. This paper aims to draw attention to the prevalence of depression and its correlates among currently married, ever-pregnant adolescents from two Indian States, i.e. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Methods: This study utilizes data from a subsample (n = 3116) of the prospective cohort study Understanding the Lives of Adolescents and Young Adults (UDAYA) among 10 to 19 year-old adolescents. Bivariate analysis was performed to assess the prevalence of depression by sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics. To further access the predictors associated with depression a logistic regression model was applied. Results: Around one-tenth (9%) of pregnant adolescents had depression. Regression analysis indicated that substance use, religion, autonomy, considering attempting suicide, premarital relationship, violence, dowry, adverse pregnancy outcome, menstrual problem, and parental pressure for the child immediately after marriage were significantly associated with depression. Conclusions: This study confirms the pre-existing annotation that teen pregnancy is linked with depression. Findings indicate that Adolescent mothers experiencing violence, and a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes are at increased risk of developing depression. These study findings call for an urgent need to address depression among adolescent mothers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. From uncertainty to solution: A narrative review on challenges of mental health professionals in India before, during and after the pandemic.
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Sathiyaseelan, Anuradha, Patangia, Bishal, Jacob, Layah Liz, and Venkatesh, Rajasree
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PUBLIC health infrastructure ,COMMUNITY health services ,HEALTH services accessibility ,MENTAL health services ,PSYCHIATRIC treatment ,MEDICAL care ,UNCERTAINTY ,AFFECTIVE disorders ,LONELINESS ,INTERNET ,ANXIETY ,STAY-at-home orders ,TELEMEDICINE ,DOMESTIC violence ,MENTAL health personnel ,COUNSELING ,SOCIAL support ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,COVID-19 pandemic ,SOCIAL stigma ,MENTAL depression - Abstract
The current study presents a comprehensive narrative review examining the challenges faced by mental health professionals in India during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to COVID-19, India's mental health infrastructure was already under strain, characterized by a substantial treatment gap, scarcity of professionals, and a concentration of services in urban areas. The pandemic exacerbated these challenges, necessitating a swift transition to tele-counselling and online interventions, despite inherent limitations and ethical dilemmas. Increased cases of domestic violence, loneliness, and mood disorders during lockdowns highlighted the urgent need for effective mental health support. The paper discusses pre-existing issues such as stigma, lack of training institutes, and misconceptions about mental health in rural areas. It also explores innovative solutions, including the integration of spiritual and community leaders into mental health initiatives, to address the unique cultural context of India. The study underscores the urgent need for policy reforms, enhanced training, and collaborative approaches to bridge the treatment gap and ensure accessible mental health care in both urban and rural settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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8. Tobacco use in people with severe mental illness: Findings from a multi-country survey of mental health institutions in South Asia.
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Rajan, Sukanya, Mitchell, Alex, Zavala, Gerardo A., Podmore, Danielle, Khali, Humaira, Chowdhury, Asiful H., Muliyala, Krishna Prasad, Appuhamy, Koralagamage Kavindu, Aslam, Faiza, Nizami, Asad T., Huque, Rumana, Shiers, David, Murthy, Pratima, Siddiqi, Najma, and Siddiqi, Kamran
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RESPIRATORY disease risk factors ,CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors ,MIDDLE-income countries ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,SMOKING cessation ,CROSS-sectional method ,DISEASE incidence ,SURVEYS ,RISK assessment ,LOW-income countries ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MENTAL depression ,RESEARCH funding ,SMOKING ,TOBACCO products ,ODDS ratio ,ANXIETY ,MENTAL illness ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Abstract
INTRODUCTION People with severe mental illness (SMI) tend to die early due to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, which may be linked to tobacco use. There is limited information on tobacco use in people with SMI in low- and middle-income countries where most tobacco users reside. We present novel data on tobacco use in people with SMI and their access to tobacco cessation advice in South Asia. METHODS We conducted a multi-country survey of adults with SMI attending mental health facilities in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Using data collected with a standardized WHO STEPS survey tool, we estimated the prevalence and distribution of tobacco use and assessed receipt of tobacco cessation advice. RESULTS We recruited 3874 participants with SMI; 46.8% and 15.0% of men and women consumed tobacco, respectively. Smoking prevalence in men varied by country (Bangladesh 42.8%, India 20.1% and Pakistan 31.7%); <4% of women reported smoking in each country. Smokeless tobacco use in men also varied by country (Bangladesh 16.2%, India 18.2% and Pakistan 40.8%); for women, it was higher in Bangladesh (19.1%), but similar in India (9.9%) and Pakistan (9.1%). Just over a third of tobacco users (38.4%) had received advice to quit tobacco. Among smokers, 29.1% (n=244) made at least one quit attempt in the past year. There was strong evidence for the association between tobacco use and the severity of depression (OR=1.29; 95% CI: 1.12-1.48) and anxiety (OR=1.29; 95% CI: 1.12-1.49). CONCLUSIONS As observed in high-income countries, we found higher tobacco use in people with SMI, particularly in men compared with rates reported for the general population in South Asia. Tobacco cessation support within mental health services offers an opportunity to close the gap in life expectancy between SMI and the general population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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9. Consequences of medical negligence and litigations on health care providers -- A narrative review.
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R., Madan, Das, Nileswar, Patley, Rahul, Nagpal, Neeraj, Malik, Yogender, and Math, Suresh B.
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NEGLIGENCE ,MALPRACTICE ,SOCIAL media ,LEGAL procedure ,MEDICAL personnel ,PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout ,VIOLENCE ,OCCUPATIONAL hazards ,MENTAL health services ,EMOTIONS ,MEDICAL laws ,SUICIDE ,LIABILITY insurance ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,MENTAL depression ,MEDICAL incident reports - Abstract
Medical professionals face high stress due to the type of work they do and the prolonged working hours. Frequent burnout results due to the challenging nature of their work. Added to the stress of work, malpractice lawsuits add to their burden. In India, most doctors work in compromised settings with poor infrastructure and manpower but are expected to follow the best practices. In court, they are judged with the Bolam and Bolitho tests being essential considerations. Several tragic incidents have been reported, including depression, anger issues, and even suicide deaths of healthcare professionals (HCPs) after accusations of negligence and subsequent inquiry. Such incidents demonstrate the multitude of challenges an HCP faces in day-to-day practice. It is crucial to find ways to tackle these problems and enhance the capacity of HCP to handle such demanding circumstances. Malpractice litigation can significantly impact the mental health of HCPs. It is common to experience emotional turmoil when faced with a lawsuit. Second victim syndrome (SVS) is a term used to describe a set of symptoms experienced by HCPs who make an error leading to injury to a patient. However, it also happens if he is traumatized by the consequences of violence during healthcare services or a lawsuit or defamation article in newspaper/social media. Following a litigation crisis in their career, many HCPs go through various stages of grief, including shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. At times, death by suicide of the HCPs is well known. SVS is known to profoundly affect the personal, family, economic, professional (defensive practice), and social life of HCPs. HCPs should accept the allegations of negligence as an occupational hazard and prepare for the eventual litigation at least once in a lifetime by knowing about the medical laws, HCP's rights, becoming aware of the emotional turmoil of the lawsuit, preparing to cope with the lawsuit, and seeking help from colleagues and indemnity insurance. Frequent training of the HCPs is strongly recommended to know about the changing laws and also to undergo periodic professional competence enhancement to reduce the incidents of errors amounting to medical negligence. Medical and hospital administration should debrief after any incident and conduct internal investigations to identify systemic flaws and prevent future recurrence, resolve issues within their control at their level, and manage media (mainstream and social media) appropriately. If established, a reporting system with online and offline services will ease the internal administrative investigation process and take appropriate, timely actions. During the crisis, HCPs should have adequate and appropriate insurance or indemnity coverage and mental health support systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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10. 15-Year Suicide Trends Using Media Reporting Methodology from the Tricity Region of Chandigarh: A Brief Analysis.
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Chauhan, Nidhi, Chavan, Bir Singh, and Gupta, Nitin
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SUICIDE prevention ,SUBSTANCE abuse ,LIFE ,SUICIDAL ideation ,SEX distribution ,UNEMPLOYMENT ,AGE distribution ,NEWSPAPERS ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MASS media ,FINANCIAL stress ,SCHOOL failure ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,SUICIDE ,METROPOLITAN areas ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,DATA analysis software ,MENTAL depression ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Abstract
Introduction: Suicide has become a societal crisis owing to the recent increasing trends globally. Of the total suicide deaths globally, two-thirds occur in the developing countries including India. The available data on suicide in India reflect a rate of 11% (according to the National Crime Records Bureau 2013) with the highest rates in older adult males and an increasing trend of suicide deaths in younger age groups. Much of the literature is from the southern part of India with a relatively sparse data from North India. Aim and Methodology: The aim was to examine the 15-year (2004-2019) trend of suicide (age and gender distribution, methods used, and reasons) in an urban city in North India. Information was collected from the leading newspapers (English, Hindi, and Punjabi) of the area. Duplication of information was avoided, and statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Results: Fluctuations in the total number of suicide cases over the 15-year period were observed with nearly 63% of people committing suicide being younger than 30 years of age, of whom 53% were male. More females in the younger age group and more males in the older age group were suicide victims. Of all the methods used, hanging was the most common (70%), followed by consuming poisonous substance, jumping from height, shooting self, and stabbing in the descending order. A ceiling fan was used for hanging by 32% of victims who hanged themselves, of whom 65% were male. Among the cited reasons, stress/depression was experienced by 19% of victims. Discussion and Conclusion: The trends with respect to age distribution, gender, and method used that is reported in the current study are in line with the trends reported globally. The preventive measures, especially using technological advances in designing fans not suitable for tying noose around it, can be explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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11. Using formative research to inform a mental health intervention for adolescents living in Indian slums: the ARTEMIS study.
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Mukherjee, Ankita, Yatirajula, Sandhya Kanaka, Kallakuri, Sudha, Paslawar, Srilatha, Lempp, Heidi, Raman, Usha, Essue, Beverley M., Sagar, Rajesh, Singh, Renu, Peiris, David, Norton, Robyn, Thornicroft, Graham, and Maulik, Pallab K.
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MENTAL illness prevention ,FOCUS groups ,INTERNET ,RESEARCH methodology ,SOCIAL stigma ,SELF-injurious behavior ,MEDICAL care ,DIGITAL health ,INTERVIEWING ,POVERTY areas ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,COMPARATIVE studies ,MENTAL depression ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,FINANCIAL stress ,MEDICAL care of poor people ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,MENTAL illness ,MENTAL health services ,INDUSTRIAL research ,CHANGE theory ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Background: Adolescents are vulnerable to stressors because of the rapid physical and mental changes that they go through during this life period. Young people residing in slum communities experience additional stressors due to living conditions, financial stress, and limited access to healthcare and social support services. The Adolescents' Resilience and Treatment nEeds for Mental Health in Indian Slums (ARTEMIS) study, is testing an intervention intended to improve mental health outcomes for adolescents living in urban slums in India combining an anti-stigma campaign with a digital health intervention to identify and manage depression, self-harm/suicide risk or other significant emotional complaints. Methods: In the formative phase, we developed tools and processes for the ARTEMIS intervention. The two intervention components (anti-stigma and digital health) were implemented in purposively selected slums from the two study sites of New Delhi and Vijayawada. A mixed methods formative evaluation was undertaken to improve the understanding of site-specific context, assess feasibility and acceptability of the two components and identify required improvements to be made in the intervention. In-depth interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders (adolescents, parents, community health workers, doctors, and peer leaders), along with quantitative data from the digital health platform, were analysed. Results: The anti-stigma campaign methods and materials were found to be acceptable and received overall positive feedback from adolescents. A total of 2752 adolescents were screened using the PHQ9 embedded into a digital application, 133 (4.8%) of whom were identified as at high-risk of depression and/or suicide. 57% (n = 75) of those at high risk were diagnosed and treated by primary health care (PHC) doctors, who were guided by an electronic decision support tool based on WHO's mhGAP algorithm, built into the digital health application. Conclusion: The formative evaluation of the intervention strategy led to enhanced understanding of the context, acceptability, and feasibility of the intervention. Feedback from stakeholders helped to identify key areas for improvement in the intervention; strategies to improve implementation included engaging with parents, organising health camps in the sites and formation of peer groups. Trial Registration: The trial has been registered in the Clinical Trial Registry India, which is included in the WHO list of Registries, Reference number: CTRI/2022/02/040307. Registered 18 February 2022. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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12. The psychological morbidity among health care workers during the early phase of Covid-19 pandemic in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Sharma, Suresh, Joseph, Jaison, Dhandapani, Manju, Varghese, Abin, Radha, K, Das, Karobi, Jangra, Nisha, Rozha, Promila, Varkey, Biji, and Rachel, Regina
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PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,ONLINE information services ,RESEARCH ,META-analysis ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDICAL personnel ,RISK assessment ,QUALITATIVE research ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,MENTAL depression ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MEDLINE ,ANXIETY ,INSOMNIA ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Across India, there have been multiple studies conducted to address the issues of the mental health of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study estimated the pooled prevalence of psychological morbidity among healthcare workers during the early phase of the COVID 19 pandemic in India. We searched the following electronic bibliographic databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Wiley online library, and Google scholar for studies conducted from the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic until 25 September 2021. The methodological quality of each study was scored and outcome measures with uniform cut off scores as per various screening measurements were evaluated. According to the current meta analysis, the pooled estimates of depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia among Indian healthcare workers during the COVID 19 pandemic are 20.1% (95% CI: 15.6 to 24.6%; n = 21 studies), 25.0% (95% CI: 18.4 to 31.6%; n = 20 studies), 36% (95% CI: 23.7 to 48.2%; n = 22 studies) and 18.9% (95% CI: 9.9 to 28.0%; n = 6 studies) respectively. In subgroup analyses, low quality studies based on the JBI checklist (Score < 3/9) and studies using DASS 21 showed a higher pooled prevalence of depression and anxiety. About 20–36% of the healthcare workers in India reported having depression, anxiety, and stress during the early phase of the COVID 19 pandemic. The present study provides a comprehensive review of the overall burden of mental health problems among healthcare workers during the COVID 19 pandemic in India necessitating appropriate intervention strategies to protect these frontline groups before the memory of the pandemic crisis starts to fade. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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13. The Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among Prisoners in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Manna, Subhanwita, Tripathy, Snehasish, Sah, Rahul Kumar, Padhi, Bijaya Kumar, Kaur, Sandeep, Nowrouzi-Kia, Behdin, and Chattu, Vijay Kumar
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PREVENTION of mental depression ,NON-communicable diseases ,ONLINE information services ,PRISON psychology ,META-analysis ,GLOBAL burden of disease ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,HEALTH status indicators ,MENTAL depression ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MEDLINE ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Background: The increasing prevalence and subsequent mortality due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Indian prisoners are often ignored by policymakers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to analyze the rising burden of Noncommunicable Diseases in Indian prisons and estimate the pooled prevalence of depression among Indian prisoners. Methods: A total 9 studies were chosen in accordance with PRISMA guidelines that investigated the burden of NCDs in Indian prisons and were published between January 2010 and August 2022. Statistical analysis was performed in STATA Version 16 software, and the funnel plot was used to identify publication bias. Results: A total of 167 articles were identified, and 9 were included in this analysis. The pooled prevalence of depression among prisoners was 48.78% (95% CI, 27.24–70.55%). According to the review, prisoners showed a significant prevalence of moderate to severe depression, dental caries, poor periodontal condition, and suicide ideation. This study is the first to analyze NCDs prevalence among Indian prisoners. Poor mental and dental health standards and the virtual absence of healthcare facilities necessitate governmental actions to boost inmates' health. It is essential to develop preventative interventions for this extremely isolated and vulnerable group in addition to diagnosing and treating noncommunicable diseases. Conclusions: Our study findings will enable decision-makers to structure and develop appropriate preventative and curative programs for inmates' general wellbeing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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14. Weathering the Storm: Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical and Nonclinical Healthcare Workers in India.
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Sunil, Ravindranath, Bhatt, Margiben T., Bhumika, Tumkur Venkatesh, Thomas, Nitha, Puranik, Amitha, Chaudhuri, Souvik, and Shwethapriya, Rao
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CROSS-sectional method ,MEDICAL personnel ,INSOMNIA ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,ANXIETY ,CHI-squared test ,SURVEYS ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,COVID-19 pandemic ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,MENTAL depression ,WELL-being - Abstract
Background: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exposed healthcare workers (HCWs) to a unique set of challenges and stressors. Our frontline workers are under tremendous psychological pressure because of the ever-rising crisis. This study was done to assess the magnitude of the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical and nonclinical HCWs in India. Materials and methods: It was a cross-sectional, online survey that was done from June 1, 2020, to July 4, 2020. A total of 313 clinical and nonclinical HCWs, who were directly or indirectly involved in patient care, participated in the study. The psychological impact was assessed in terms of four variables: insomnia, anxiety, depression, and stress. Insomnia was assessed by the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Anxiety and depression were assessed via the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), which included a 2-item anxiety scale and a 2-item depression scale (PHQ-2). Stress was assessed via the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). We also compared the psychological impact of this pandemic between clinical and nonclinical HCWs. Results: 7.3% of HCWs were having moderate insomnia, 3.8% had severe insomnia, and 20.8% were having subthreshold insomnia. Severe anxiety and depression were found in 6.7% of respondents. 8.0 and 32.3% of the respondents had moderate and mild anxiety--depression, respectively. 6.4% had high perceived stress. 47.6 and 46.0% of the respondents had moderate and low stress, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference in severe insomnia between clinical and nonclinical HCWs, whereas no significant difference in anxiety, depression, and stress between clinical and nonclinical HCWs. Conclusion: This study suggests that psychological morbidity is prevalent among both clinical and nonclinical HCWs and both males and females. Early intervention may be beneficial to prevent this issue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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15. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychosocial health and well-being in South-Asian (World Psychiatric Association zone 16) countries: A systematic and advocacy review from the Indian Psychiatric Society.
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Banerjee, Debanjan, Vaishnav, Mrugesh, Sathyanarayana Rao, T. S., Raju, M. S. V. K., Dalal, P. K., Javed, Afzal, Saha, Gautam, Mishra, Kshirod K., Kumar, Vinay, and Jagiwala, Mukhesh P.
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ANXIETY ,COMMUNICATION ,MENTAL depression ,EMPLOYMENT discrimination ,FATIGUE (Physiology) ,GAMES ,GUILT (Psychology) ,SEXUAL health ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems ,INSOMNIA ,INTERNET ,MEDICAL personnel ,MEDLINE ,MENTAL health ,ONLINE information services ,PAIN in old age ,PERSONAL protective equipment ,PREJUDICES ,SLEEP ,SOCIAL stigma ,EMPLOYEES' workload ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,WELL-being ,SOCIAL media ,DISEASE prevalence ,ALCOHOL-induced disorders ,SOCIAL distancing ,STAY-at-home orders ,COVID-19 pandemic ,OLD age - Abstract
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a global health threat. The South-Asian (SA) countries have witnessed both the initial brunt of the outbreak as well as the ongoing rise of cases. Their unique challenges in relation to mental health during the pandemic are worth exploring. Materials and Methods: A systematic review was conducted for all the original studies on the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on psychological health/well-being in the SA countries of the World Psychiatric Association Zone 16. PubMed, Google Scholar, PSYCHINFO, EMBASE, and SCOPUS were searched till June 2020. Studies conducted in the age group of 18-60 years with a minimum sample size of 10, and statistically significant results were included. Results: Thirteen studies were included in the review. They showed increase prevalence in nonpsychotic depression, anxiety, somatic concerns, alcohol-related disorders, and insomnia in the general population. Psychological symptoms correlated more with physical complaints of fatigue and pain in older adults and were directly related to social media use, misinformation, xenophobia, and social distancing. Frontline workers reported guilt, stigma, anxiety, and poor sleep quality, which were related to the lack of availability of adequate personal protective equipment, increased workload, and discrimination. One study validated the Coronavirus anxiety scale in the Indian population while another explored gaming as a double-edged sword during the lockdown in adolescents. Another study from Bangladesh explored psychosexual health during lockdown. Most studies were cross-sectional online surveys, used screening tools and had limited accessibility. Conclusion: The ongoing COVID-19 crisis and its impact serve as an important period for adequate mental healthcare, promotion, research, and holistic biopsychosocial management of psychiatric disorders, especially in vulnerable groups. Mental healthcare and research strategies during the pandemic and preparedness for postpandemic aftermath are advocated subsequently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Diabetes stigma, parent depressive symptoms and Type-1 diabetes glycemic control in India.
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Capistrant, Benjamin D., Friedemann-Sánchez, Greta, and Pendsey, Sharad
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PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers ,CHI-squared test ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,MENTAL depression ,GLYCOSYLATED hemoglobin ,TYPE 1 diabetes ,PSYCHOLOGY of parents ,PARENTS of children with disabilities ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,SELF-evaluation ,SOCIAL stigma ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,SURVEYS ,T-test (Statistics) ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,GLYCEMIC control - Abstract
Diabetes distress and stigma have been associated with worse patient outcomes in developed countries. However, diabetes stigma has not been studied in low and middle-income countries where clinical practices differ, diabetes awareness is lower, and families face different challenges for supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). This study assessed the relationship between parental depression and diabetes stigma with a child's glycemic control in a clinic-based survey in Nagpur, India. The association between self-reported T1D stigma, depressive symptoms, and child's measured glycemic control (HbA1C) was assessed with data from 165 of the parents of school-aged (aged 5+) children receiving clinical T1D care at an urban nonprofit organization that provides free clinical care to children with Type-1 Diabetes (T1D) in India. Parents with moderate/severe depressive symptoms who experience stigma associated with their child's diabetes had children with significantly worse glycemic control than parents with no/mild depressive symptoms who experience the same amount of stigma. Higher reports of stigma were associated with an average of 0.65 points higher HbA1C (β = 0.65, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.18, 1.13) for parents with moderate/severe than parents with mild/no depressive symptoms. Indian parents with depressive symptoms who face social stigma associated with their child's diabetes have children with worse T1D outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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17. Syndemic Classes, Stigma, and Sexual Risk Among Transgender Women in India.
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Chakrapani, Venkatesan, Willie, Tiara C., Shunmugam, Murali, and Kershaw, Trace S.
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HIV prevention ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation ,CONDOMS ,MENTAL depression ,ALCOHOL drinking ,GENDER identity ,RISK-taking behavior ,SOCIAL stigma ,CRIME victims ,VIOLENCE ,WOMEN ,TRANSGENDER people ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,SOCIAL support ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ODDS ratio ,SYNDEMICS - Abstract
Syndemic theory could explain the elevated HIV risk among transgender women (TGW) in India. Using cross-sectional data of 300 TGW in India, we aimed to: identify latent classes of four syndemic conditions (Depression-D, Alcohol use-A, Violence victimization-V, HIV-positive status), test whether syndemic classes mediate the association between stigma and sexual risk, and test whether social support and resilient coping moderate the association between syndemic classes and sexual risk. Four distinct classes emerged: (1) DAV Syndemic, (2) AV Syndemic, (3) DV Syndemic, and (4) No Syndemic. TGW in the DAV Syndemic (OR 9.80, 95% CI 3.45, 27.85, p < 0.001) and AV Syndemic classes (OR 2.74, 95% CI 1.19, 6.32, p < 0.01) had higher odds of inconsistent condom use in the past month than the No Syndemic class. Social support significantly moderated the effect of DAV Syndemic class on inconsistent condom use. DAV Syndemic was found to be a significant mediator of the effect of transgender identity stigma on sexual risk. HIV prevention programs among TGW need to: (a) incorporate multi-level multi-component interventions to address syndemic conditions, tailored to the nature of syndemic classes; (b) reduce societal stigma against TGW; and (c) improve social support to buffer the impact of syndemics on sexual risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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18. A Correlational Study on Depressive Symptoms and Social Support Among Widows in a Selected Women's Organization of Pokhara, Nepal.
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Sandhya, Shrestha, Tessy Treesa, Jose, and Asha, Nayak
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WIDOWHOOD ,CHI-squared test ,STATISTICAL correlation ,MENTAL depression ,EMPLOYMENT ,INCOME ,INTERVIEWING ,PROBABILITY theory ,PSYCHOLOGICAL tests ,RELIGION ,STATISTICAL sampling ,SCALE analysis (Psychology) ,SCALES (Weighing instruments) ,SUPPORT groups ,SOCIAL networks ,SURVEYS ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,SOCIAL support ,EDUCATIONAL attainment ,PARITY (Obstetrics) ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Context Periodic identification of depressive symptoms and social support of widows in developing countries is an established need as widowhood makes them vulnerable to disabling depression. Aims It was intended to assess the depressive symptoms, Social Support among widows at Pokhara, Nepal. Settings and Design correlational Survey study in "Women for human rights, single women group", organization and Indian Pension Camp Pokhara, Nepal. Materials and Methods 230 widows were evaluated for depressive symptoms and perceived social support using the Beck depression Inventory and Multidimensional scale of perceived social support. Statistical analysis Chi-square for association, Pearson for relationship. Results Finding shows that most of the participant 148(64) % were between the age group of 49-64 years. With regard to education, 132 ie57.4% were illiterate, Majority (89%) of subjects lived with their husbands for more than 11 years and 44.8% of subjects; duration after husbands' death was 11 years.177 (77%) had depressive symptoms i.e.67 (30%) had severe depressive symptoms, 47 (20%) had moderate depressive and 63(27%) had Mild depressive symptoms.86% There was no association between depressive symptoms and selected variables except duration after marriage. Depressive symptoms has negative correlation between social support (p=0.001). Conclusions Widows were having severe depressive symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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