Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Diabetic Patients in Jordan : An Online Survey = تأثير جائحة كوفيد- 19 على الصحة النفسية لمرضى السكري في الأردن : دراسة مسحية إلكترونية

Al-Taani , Ghaith M.; Muflih , Suhaib M.; Al Sharedeh , Rawan; Karasneh , Reema; Al-Azzam , Sayer I.

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Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Diabetic Patients in Jordan : An Online Survey = تأثير جائحة كوفيد- 19 على الصحة النفسية لمرضى السكري في الأردن : دراسة مسحية إلكترونية

Authors:

Al-Taani , Ghaith M. | Muflih , Suhaib M. | Al Sharedeh , Rawan | Karasneh , Reema | Al-Azzam , Sayer I.

Publisher:

University of Jordan : Deanship of Academic Research

Main Topics:

Pharmacology and therapeutics

Journal:

Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2024 Vol.17 Issue 4, pp.717-729

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Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

265207

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Bi-Annual

pISSN:

19957157

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 It is envisioned that the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the mental health of many individuals, especially those who have diabetes. The present study evaluated the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on diabetics' mental health. A pretested online questionnaire was developed to assess the concern related to COVID-19, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and resilience to stress of people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from 371 surveys was collected. The majority (71.2%) of the responders' aged between 41 to 64 years. Chronic disease was present in 69.3% of respondents, while 76.8% indicated overall good health. Most respondents (82.5%) were worried a lot or worried about the economic recession, whilst 53.9% of respondent were worried a lot or worried about frightening media messages. Around 35% of those surveyed were feeling depressed for at least three days a week for the previous two months, and 30.5% were fearful for at least three days a week for the previous two months. Approximately 60% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they had difficulty getting through stressful events. The current study revealed elevated rates of fear and depression symptoms, and noticeable difficulties in managing stressful situations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic within diabetes patients. These results highlight the importance of addressing the mental health issues within the chronic diseases patients at the time of crises. Which can be realized via specific interventions at the time of pandemics, which would reflect on the overall mental well-being and ability to adapt in stressful situations

 هدفت هذه الد ا رسة الى تقييم تأثير جائحة كوفيد- 19 على الصحة العقلية لمرضى السكري. تم تطوير استبيان و تم اختباره مسبقًا لتقييم القلق وأع ا رض الاكتئاب ومرونة مرضى السكري و تم توزيعه عبر الانترنت. تم جمع البيانات من 371 مريض سكري. تت ا روح أعمار غالبية المستجيبين ) 71.2 %( بين 41 إلى 64 عامًا. وكانت الأم ا رض المزمنة موجودة لدى 69.3 % من المشاركين، في حين أشار 76.8 % إلى أنهم يتمتعون بصحة جيدة بشكل عام. وأعرب نحو 80 % من المشاركين عن قلقهم بشأن الركود الاقتصادي، بينما أبدى 20 % الباقين قلقهم بشأن الرسائل الإعلامية المخيفة. حوالي 35 % ممن شملهم الاستطلاع عانوا من أع ا رض الاكتئاب، و 30.5 % كانوا يعانون من القلق. وافق ما يقرب من 60 % من المشاركين أو وافقوا بشدة على أنهم واجهوا صعوبة في اجتياز الأحداث الضاغطة خلال جائحة كوفيد- 19 . وكشفت النتائج عن مدى قلق مرضى السكري بشأن حالة صحتهم العقلية، وهي معلومات قيمة لواضعي السياسات الصحية ومقدمي الرعاية الصحية.

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Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Diabetic Patients in Jordan : An Online Survey = تأثير جائحة كوفيد- 19 على الصحة النفسية لمرضى السكري في الأردن : دراسة مسحية إلكترونية

Authors:

Al-Taani , Ghaith M. | Muflih , Suhaib M. | Al Sharedeh , Rawan | Karasneh , Reema | Al-Azzam , Sayer I.

Publisher:

University of Jordan : Deanship of Academic Research

Main Topics:

Pharmacology and therapeutics

Journal:

Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2024 Vol.17 Issue 4, pp.717-729

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

265207

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

pISSN:

19957157

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MENTAL HEALTH

CORONAVIRUS

DIABETES

PATIENTS

JORDAN

COVID-19

Mental health

Diabetes mellitus

Jordan

كوفيد-19

الصحة العقلية

السكري

الأردن

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Authors: Al-Taani , Ghaith M. | Muflih , Suhaib M. | Al Sharedeh , Rawan | Karasneh , Reema | Al-Azzam , Sayer I.

Publisher: University of Jordan : Deanship of Academic Research

Main Topics: Pharmacology and therapeutics

Journal: Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2024 Vol.17 Issue 4, pp.717-729

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 265207

Frequency: Bi-Annual

pISSN: 19957157

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Al-Taani , Ghaith M. | Muflih , Suhaib M. | Al Sharedeh , Rawan | Karasneh , Reema | Al-Azzam , Sayer I.

Publisher:

University of Jordan : Deanship of Academic Research

Main Topics:

Pharmacology and therapeutics

Journal:

Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2024 Vol.17 Issue 4, pp.717-729

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

265207

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

pISSN:

19957157