Publications by authors named "Viktor Vus"

To examine the prevalence and key correlates of psychological resilience in Ukrainian mental health workers (MHWs), using a novel discrepancy-based psychiatric resilience (DBPR) analytic approach. A total of 178 Ukrainian MHWs, recruited via convenience sampling from July to August 2023, completed a survey assessing their war-related exposures, occupational stress, and mental health symptoms and sociodemographic and psychosocial characteristics. DBPR scores were computed by regressing composite distress scores onto measures of war- and work-related stressors.

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  • The study aimed to assess the burden and mental health of caregivers for chronic disease patients in primary health care settings in Patra, Greece, focusing on demographic factors and caregiving challenges.
  • Researchers surveyed 291 caregivers using a questionnaire that evaluated demographics and included scales for caregiver burden (Zarit Burden Interview) and mental health (DASS-21). Findings revealed that caregivers faced moderate to severe burdens, particularly due to personal strain.
  • Results indicated significant correlations between caregiver burden and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress, with specific demographic differences influencing the caregivers' experiences.
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  • Healthcare workers in anesthesiology departments often face burnout, anxiety, and depression due to the stressful nature of their jobs.
  • A study conducted in Attica, Greece revealed moderate burnout levels among nurses and physicians, with some experiencing high anxiety and depression.
  • Key factors contributing to higher burnout levels included gender, age, education, profession, years of service, and having children; and burnout was closely linked to anxiety and depression.
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Objective: Aim: To substantiate the possibilities of developing a comprehensive system of psychosocial support for Ukrainians during and after the war through thedevelopment of an integrated model of psychosocial service provision in the community, which promotes cross-sectoral interaction and expands the possibilities of integrating and scaling up multiple levels of mental health interventions.

Patients And Methods: Materials and Methods: The article is based on the use of bibliosemantic analysis of scientific works on the topic of mental health and mental health during the war.

Conclusion: Conclusions: It is emphasised that in developing a comprehensive system of psychosocial support, it is necessary to: ensure accessibility of services for those in need; integrate services into the general health and social protection system; use a multisectoral approach, involving various organisations, institutions and professionals; train professionals to work in war conditions; develop and implement psychoeducation and psychological support programmes; monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programmes.

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Objective: Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the feeling of fear and stigmatization in the general population, during the pandemic. .

Patients And Methods: Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 1076 people attending a vaccination center in the Region of Argos, a prefecture of Peloponnese Region.

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Objective: Aim: The investigation of health professionals' burnout and depression, working in refugees' reception centers and their possible intercorrelation.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: A descriptive correlation study was carried out in health professionals, who worked in refugees' reception centers and accommodation programs throughout Greece. Data were collected using an anonymous questionnaire through online Google Forms.

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  • The study aimed to assess primary health physicians' practices regarding antibiotic prescribing in the Peloponnese Region of Greece, conducted through a questionnaire between May and October 2020.
  • Out of 404 physicians, 306 (75.8% response rate) participated, revealing that most prescribe antibiotics empirically for common ailments, with about 66.3% feeling confident in their decisions and 40% noting increased patient demand for antibiotics.
  • The findings highlight a need for better management of antibiotic prescribing practices, emphasizing the importance of diagnostic tests and adherence to guidelines to improve prescription behaviors among physicians.
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Objective: The aim of the present study is to examine mental health, quality of life, acedia and spiritual dryness in patients suffering from chronic diseases.

Patients And Methods: Materials and method: Data were collected by special design instrument for the needs of the present study. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were applied and the analysis was carried out with IBM SPSS 26 and JASP 0.

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Objective: Aim: to map MHPSS interventions for war-affected children, and to identify the barriers and facilitators for interventions target¬ing different layers of the MHPSS pyramid; to assess differences in methodology and study design to give a general outlook for potential future evaluation of interventions.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: A scoping review was conducted by utilising PubMed, Scopus, PsychINFO scientific databases (765 articles were found). In addition to IASC MHPSS intervention pyramid as our framework, we used a combination of inductive and de¬ductive coding to find common themes in facilitators and barriers to the effectiveness of interventions within each layer.

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Objective: The aim: The paper attempts to investigate the impact of social networks and digital media on mental health and psychological well-being.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: The data collection was carried out using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar databases. Research papers were identified according to the search terms "cyberspace", "cyberpsychology", "digital media", "virtual reality", "social networks", "mental health", "psychological well-being", "beauty", "beauty standards".

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Objective: The aim: To map and compare mental health interventions during the Covid-19 pandemic in China and Western-Europe. The focus was specifically on the availability, duration, target group, content, setting, and outcomes of the interventions.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: A scoping review was conducted by utilising several scientific databases.

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Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of psychological distress and religious coping in quality of life of nursing students during the second wave of the pandemic in Greece.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among nursing students. Data were collected via an e-survey consisting of five parts including HADS Questionary, SF-36, B-RCOPE and Subjective Happiness scale.

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Objective: The aim of the study was to discover the interrelation between the severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, acid exposure time (AET), excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and the level of active blood plasma ghrelin in the patients with undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD).

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: The study included 120 patients with GERD. All the patients were divided in two groups: Group I - GERD was not accompanied by the signs of connective tissue disease (n=45) and Group II - GERD developed on the background of UCTD syndrome (n=75).

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Objective: The aim: To provide an analysis of contemporary investigations in the area of Mental Health Care for the individual \ population; to define the main trends, tendencies, key concepts of these investigations during \ after Covid -19 pandemic and established restrictions.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: A literary review (163 research publications totally) of relevant articles was performed (a scoping review method) based on the followings criteria: publication year (2020-2021), publication source (only PubMed and Open Access), mental health issues in regards of individual \ population. We used "mental health," "covid19 mental health", "impact of covid 19 on mental health," and "covid 19 mental health impact" keywords for searching related research papers in the Pubmed database.

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Objective: The aim: To explore the current context and the main factors of public confidence in formal medicine.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: The article is based on the outcomes of a cross-sectional survey designed to reflect varied dimensions of individual/population' perception of healthcare services, namely: socio-demographic information, reflection on individuals' own health, confidence in healthcare services. A total of 2478 self-referred respondents took part in the survey.

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Objective: The aim: Youth are important societal actors. This is especially relevant when considering countries in transition such as Ukraine. This study examines well-being and societal participation - both key signifiers of mental health - of youth in Ukraine.

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The nursing profession is considered to be an emotionally demanding profession often lead to various psychological difficulties and extend level stress. Religiosity and religion in general, have been associated with positive outcomes in an individual's life such as higher self-esteem, better quality of life and psychological wellbeing. The purpose of this study was to examine the relation between nurses' religiosity, psychological resilience, and psychological wellbeing.

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Introduction: The nursing profession is characterized as one of the most stressful and emotional dementing professions. It is widely agreed that many nurses are experiencing anxiety and depression as a results of their profession.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety among mental health nurses working in public psychiatric hospitals, in order to identify independent predictors of mental health disorders risk.

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