The International journal of social psychiatry
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Feb 2021
Determining depression and related factors in a society affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
Turkey has one of the highest death rates in the world due to COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused anxiety and depression in individuals. However, there is insufficient information on the effects of COVID-19 on individuals and their coping methods. Therefore, mental problems associated with the pandemic need to be evaluated rapidly. ⋯ The COVID-19 pandemic caused mild-level depression in the Turkish society.
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Dec 2020
Risk and protective factors for comorbidity of PTSD, depression, and anxiety among Somali refugees in Kenya.
Comorbid common mental disorders (CMDs) are pervasive in refugee populations. However, limited research has explored psychosocial factors for mental disorder comorbidity in Somali refugee samples. ⋯ These findings revealed the high CMD comorbidity prevalence with differential effects of trauma and psychosocial factors on individual or comorbid mental disorders. This study suggests a need for transdiagnostic approaches that cut across Western diagnostic boundaries and consider culturally responsive and relevant items for mental health measures.
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Dec 2020
Depression, anxiety, and stress and socio-demographic correlates among general Indian public during COVID-19.
The severe outbreak of COVID-19 has affected the mental health of Indians. ⋯ Depression, anxiety and stress among Indian population during the lockdown were prevalent. Along with other measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, mental health of citizens needs the urgent attention of the Indian government and mental health experts. Further large-scale studies should be conducted on different professions and communities such as health care professionals and migrant workers and incorporate other mental health indicators.
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Dec 2020
Mental status of patients with chronic insomnia in China during COVID-19 epidemic.
To study the sleep and mental health of chronic insomnia patients in China during coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic. ⋯ Under the influence of the COVID-19, the sleep status and anxiety of patients with chronic insomnia are affected by the epidemic.