Are thoughts and behaviours of individuals with schizophrenia more susceptible to being influenced during pandemic situations? A glimpse provided by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| Title: | Are thoughts and behaviours of individuals with schizophrenia more susceptible to being influenced during pandemic situations? A glimpse provided by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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| Authors: | Fongaro, Erica (AUTHOR), Anders, Royce (AUTHOR), Oker, Ali (AUTHOR), Laraki, Yasmine (AUTHOR), Eisenblaetter, Margot (AUTHOR), Bayard, Sophie (AUTHOR), Capdevielle, Delphine (AUTHOR), Raffard, Stephane (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | European Archives of Psychiatry & Clinical Neuroscience. Feb2025, Vol. 275 Issue 1, p163-166. 4p. |
| Subjects: | COVID-19 pandemic, Mental health services, Medical sciences, Psychoses, Public health |
| Abstract: | Individuals with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia may be more vulnerable during pandemics, but research on this topic is limited. This study examined COVID-19 impact on a population affected by schizophrenia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Levels of psychological distress and COVID-19-related behaviours, from the COVID-related Thoughts and Behavioral Symptoms (Cov-Tabs) Scale, were compared between 107 patients with schizophrenia and 70 control participants. Participants with schizophrenia had significantly higher Cov-Tabs scores than non-clinical participants. These results suggest a higher vulnerability in this population, emphasising the need for targeted support and further assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Individuals with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia may be more vulnerable during pandemics, but research on this topic is limited. This study examined COVID-19 impact on a population affected by schizophrenia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Levels of psychological distress and COVID-19-related behaviours, from the COVID-related Thoughts and Behavioral Symptoms (Cov-Tabs) Scale, were compared between 107 patients with schizophrenia and 70 control participants. Participants with schizophrenia had significantly higher Cov-Tabs scores than non-clinical participants. These results suggest a higher vulnerability in this population, emphasising the need for targeted support and further assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09401334 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00406-024-01771-6 |
