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Psychologic distress and sleep quality among adults in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duran, Songül; Erkin, Özüm.
  • Duran S; Izmir Demokrasi University, Health Services Vocational College, Care of Elderly Program, Izmir, Turkey. Electronic address: songul.duran@idu.edu.tr.
  • Erkin Ö; Izmir Demokrasi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Izmir, Turkey.
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry ; 107: 110254, 2021 04 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1117493
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The sudden novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created a negative effect on the mental health of the public. In this study, in relation to the pandemic, psychological distress, sleep quality and affecting factors in adults were examined.

METHODS:

Using the convenience sampling method, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and questionnaires to determine psychological distress levels and sociodemographic characteristics were distributed online to 405 participants.

RESULTS:

The mean psychological distress score of the participants was 34.55 ± 8.07, while their mean sleep quality score was 6.39 ± 3.31. The prevalence of poor sleep quality was 55.1%. The psychological distress scores were higher among the men than the women, married participants than single ones, those with children than those without children and those who were employed than those who were not. The sleep quality of the single participants and the participants with low education levels was poorer. The sleep quality of those who left work in the pandemic period was poorer than those who were working from home/office and those who were already not employed before the pandemic. The sleep quality of those not working in the field of health was better than healthcare professionals and those not working at all. The scores for psychological distress were positively correlated with gender and negatively correlated with sleep quality levels.

CONCLUSION:

Our findings showed that the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative effect on the psychological distress and sleep quality of adults. It is recommended for healthcare professionals to take the necessary psychosocial precautions.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Surveys and Questionnaires / Pandemics / Psychological Distress / COVID-19 / Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Neuropsychological Tests Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Surveys and Questionnaires / Pandemics / Psychological Distress / COVID-19 / Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Neuropsychological Tests Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry Year: 2021 Document Type: Article