Effective recommendations towards healthy routines to preserve mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
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44(2): 136-146, Apr. 2022. tab, graf
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To assess the adherence to a set of evidence-based recommendations to support mental health during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its association with depressive and anxiety symptoms.Methods:
A team of health workers and researchers prepared the recommendations, formatted into three volumes (1 COVID-19 prevention; 2 Healthy habits; 3 Biological clock and sleep). Participants were randomized to receive only Volume 1 (control), Volumes 1 and 2, Volumes 1 and 3, or all volumes. We used a convenience sample of Portuguese-speaking participants over age 18 years. An online survey consisting of sociodemographic and behavioral questionnaires and mental health instruments (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 [GAD-7]) was administered. At 14 and 28 days later, participants were invited to complete follow-up surveys, which also included questions regarding adherence to the recommendations. A total of 409 participants completed the study - mostly young adult women holding university degrees.Results:
The set of recommendations contained in Volumes 2 and 3 was effective in protecting mental health, as suggested by significant associations of adherence with PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores (reflecting anxiety and depression symptoms, respectively).Conclusion:
The recommendations developed in this study could be useful to prevent negative mental health effects in the context of the pandemic and beyond.
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Inglés
Revista:
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
Psiquiatria
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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Documento de proyecto
País de afiliación:
Brasil
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Canadá
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Reino Unido
Institución/País de afiliación:
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)/BR
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InnovaSpace/GB
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Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, USP/BR
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Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, UFRGS/BR
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Laboratório de Neurobiologia da Pineal, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)/BR
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McMaster University/CA
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Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, Departamento de Odontologia Conservadora, Faculdade de Odontologia, UFRGS/BR
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Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psiquiatria e Ciências do Comportamento, UFRGS/BR
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Universidade Vale do Rio dos Sinos/BR
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