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    Sleepless Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Insomnia Symptoms among Professionally Active Romanians during the COVID-19 Pandemic
    MDPI AG ; 2023
    In:  Sustainability Vol. 15, No. 2 ( 2023-01-09), p. 1191-
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    In: Sustainability, MDPI AG, Vol. 15, No. 2 ( 2023-01-09), p. 1191-
    Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic put considerable strain on individual mental health. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence and severity of insomnia symptoms among students and employees during this period. Methods: This paper is a cross-sectional analysis using convenience sampling. A web-based anonymous survey was developed and included questions about socio-demographic characteristics, contact with COVID-19, and the Athens Insomnia Scale. Results: 620 participants, 331 students, and 289 employees were included in the final sample. According to the current findings, 21.29% (n = 132) of participants met the criteria for insomnia, and 39.03% (n = 242) met the criteria for mild sleep disturbances. Conclusions: Although respondents reported an increased prevalence of sleep disorders, these changes were not directly related to the presence or severity of the infection but rather to a variety of socio-demographic and lifestyle-related variables. Students associated more frequently with the next-day consequences of insomnia (overall functioning and sleepiness during the day), while for employees, the most prevalent were awakenings during the night and early morning awakenings. Furthermore, sleep difficulties were more prevalent in women, single people, sedentary people, and those with psychiatric disorders.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2071-1050
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3390/su15021191
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Anxiety, Perceived Stress, and Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Population Estimates of Persons Presenting to a General Practitioner in Romania
    MDPI AG ; 2021
    In:  Brain Sciences Vol. 11, No. 11 ( 2021-11-20), p. 1541-
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    In: Brain Sciences, MDPI AG, Vol. 11, No. 11 ( 2021-11-20), p. 1541-
    Abstract: Facing the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals are experiencing severe mental distress. Thus, during the last year, drastic changes occurred in everyday life of every human being. Following social distancing and economic insecurity, significant increases in mental health concerns (loneliness, anxiety, depression, or insomnia) have developed. The objective of this study was to explore the anxiety, perceived stress, and resilience in a population presenting at the general practitioner, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected between February and April 2021 and 440 individuals who presented to the general practitioner were evaluated. Concerning anxiety level, almost half of the respondents (49,3%, N = 217) scored above the threshold value on the anxiety scale (mild intensity 38.6%, moderate intensity 9.9%, severe intensity 0.8%). Having a low level of resilience, as well as experiencing a high level of stress, are both predictive of the occurrence of high anxiety (p 〈 0.001, r = −0.551 and p 〈 0.001, r = 0.622, respectively). Furthermore, resilience is negatively related to perceived stress (p 〈 0.001, r = −0.676). It is critical in the current crisis to recognize those at risk of developing mental illnesses, taking into consideration the various socioeconomic classes, as well as to maintain and improve the general public’s mental health using appropriate psychological interventions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2076-3425
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11111541
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Assessing the ability to recognize facial emotions in schizophrenia spectrum disorders
    AMALTEA Medical Publishing House ; 2019
    In:  Romanian Journal of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Vol. 21, No. 4 ( 2019-12-31), p. 203-206
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    In: Romanian Journal of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, AMALTEA Medical Publishing House, Vol. 21, No. 4 ( 2019-12-31), p. 203-206
    Abstract: Objectives: The deficiency in social functionality represents a characteristic of the patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. At this time, there are several options for defining the concept of social functionality, all based on a multidimensional construction based on two main elements: social skills and social cognition. Social functionality involves summarizing multiple areas of daily life, such as occupation, interpersonal relationships, the ability to live independently and last but not least, the quality of life. The perception of facial emotions represents the individual's ability to recognize and use emotions, ensuring the necessary behavior in the development of interpersonal interactions. Methods: Given the heterogeneity of studies evaluating the main prognostic factors associated with poor ability to recognize facial emotions, this paper is a non-systematic literature review that aims to answer a series of questions such as: Do patients with schizophrenia have a real deficit in facial recognition or is it due to a deficit in higher cognitive function? Are these deficits specific to a particular group of patients? Are these deficits specific to physiognomy or is it a general deficit, which involves the recognition of objects? Results: In this study, several scientific papers that aim at the deficit in facial recognition from a behavioral, neuroimaging and psychiatric point of view were reviewed, these deficits being widely reported in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. The results of the analyzed studies suggest that the deficit in facial emotions recognition is secondary to deficiencies in visual perception, followed by deficits in the attention and memory field. Moreover, there is research indicating a deficit in the perception of the stimulus. Similarly, abnormalities in eye movement during facial recognition tasks suggest a general impairment of visual exploration. Conclusions: People diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders face multiple deficits in social functionality. The medical literature presents scientific evidence on facial recognition deficits as well as the process of recognizing facial emotions among schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2972-1954 , 2972-1962
    URL: Issue
    URL: Journal
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.37897/RJPP.2019.4
    DOI: 10.37897/RJPP
    DOI: 10.37897/RJPP.2019.4.4
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: AMALTEA Medical Publishing House
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Acceptance and Factors Influencing Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine in a Romanian Population
    MDPI AG ; 2022
    In:  Journal of Personalized Medicine Vol. 12, No. 3 ( 2022-03-13), p. 452-
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    In: Journal of Personalized Medicine, MDPI AG, Vol. 12, No. 3 ( 2022-03-13), p. 452-
    Abstract: COVID-19 vaccination has been recognized as one of the most effective ways to overcome the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. However, the success of this effort relies on national vaccination programmes. In May 2021, we surveyed 1552 people from Romania to determine acceptance rates and factors influencing acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine. Of these, 39.2% of participants reported that they were vaccinated and 25.6% desired vaccination; nonetheless, 29.5% expressed opposition to vaccination. Concerning vaccination refusal, the top justification given by respondents is that the vaccine is insufficiently safe and there is a risk of serious side effects (84.4%). A higher rate of vaccination refusal was observed among female gender, younger age, and lower educational level. Refusal was also associated with unemployment, being in a relationship, and having a decrease in income during the pandemic. People who are constantly informed by specialized medical staff have a statistically significant higher vaccination rate, while people who choose to get information from friends, family, and co-workers have the strongest intention of avoiding the vaccine. Current levels of vaccine are insufficient to achieve herd immunity of 67%. It is mandatory to understand the aspects that define and establish confidence and to craft nationwide interventions appropriately.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2075-4426
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3390/jpm12030452
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2022
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    3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) - Assisted psychotherapy for treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: Literature review
    AMALTEA Medical Publishing House ; 2020
    In:  Romanian Journal of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Vol. 22, No. 1 ( 2020-03-31), p. 9-14
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    In: Romanian Journal of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, AMALTEA Medical Publishing House, Vol. 22, No. 1 ( 2020-03-31), p. 9-14
    Abstract: Objectives Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe psychiatric disorder, with disabling potential and chronic evolution, that occurs at some people due to exposure to a specific traumatic event or threats of death, serious injury or sexual violence. Currently, psychotherapy is accepted as one of the most effective methods of treating PTSD. Incomplete clinical response as well as frequent relapses indicate the need to seek alternative therapies, of which the combination of psychotherapy with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is noted for its possible useful effects. Methods: This paper is a literature review that has reviewed several scientific articles looking at the adjuvant effect of MDMA associated with psychotherapy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The included studies were selected following systematic searches conducted on the PubMed online database. A total of 33 scientific articles were included. Results: In general, the selected studies can be divided into two main areas in terms of objectives: studies looking at whether MDMA adjuvant psychotherapy is useful in post-traumatic stress syndrome and studies looking at the mechanisms by which MDMA can be associated with psychotherapy in the treatment of this condition. Conclusions: Our results on the potential therapeutic effect of MDMA, especially in combination with psychotherapy, raise several controversies, limitations and opportunities. The existence of a small number of studies in an advanced stage, together with the significant addictive potential of the substance and the current controversies related to its use for therapeutic purposes currently limit of this therapeutic option. However, given that studies are in full swing, the benefits of increasing psychotherapy with MDMA could be a valid and frequently used treatment option in the future.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2972-1954 , 2972-1962
    URL: Issue
    URL: Journal
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.37897/RJPP.2020.1
    DOI: 10.37897/RJPP
    DOI: 10.37897/RJPP.2020.1.3
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: AMALTEA Medical Publishing House
    Publication Date: 2020
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