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Research paper thumbnail of Efectos del confinamiento por COVID-19 en la salud mental de estudiantes de educación superior en Chile

Revista médica de Chile

Effects of the COVID-19 confinement on mental health among higher education students in Chile Bac... more Effects of the COVID-19 confinement on mental health among higher education students in Chile Background: Chilean higher education students have faced highly stressful events in 2020, including confinement and remote education. This population is particularly susceptible to mental health problems, such as high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Aim: To evaluate possible negative impacts of confinement by COVID-19 on Chilean higher education students' mental health. Material and Methods: The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Scale and the Profile of Mood States (POMS) were applied to 315 students during 2016 and to 301 students during 2020. Results: In 2020, depression mean scores for men (24.1) and women (29.7) exceeded the cutoff point, therefore suggesting the presence of depressive disorder. Women had higher depressive and anxious symptoms in both years, however, in 2020 a significant increase was observed for depression, indicating interaction between the year of assessment and gender (β = 6.74; p <.001). In both samples, first-year students had significantly higher depression scores (β =-1,909; p = 0.05). Conclusions: An increase in depression was observed in 2020. Confinement by COVID-19 had a high impact on mental health in female students. Women and first-year students appear to be high risk groups for developing depressive symptoms.

Research paper thumbnail of Needs of Older People Living Alone

Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly

The Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat is a vital interf... more The Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat is a vital interface between global policies in the economic, social and environmental spheres and national action. The Department works in three main interlinked areas: (i) it compiles, generates and analyses a wide range of economic, social and environmental data and information on which States Members of the United Nations draw to review common problems and take stock of policy options; (ii) it facilitates the negotiations of Member States in many intergovernmental bodies on joint courses of action to address ongoing or emerging global challenges; and (iii) it advises interested Governments on the ways and means of translating policy frameworks developed in United Nations conferences and summits into programmes at the country level and, through technical assistance, helps build national capacities. The Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs provides the international community with timely and accessible population data and analysis of population trends and development outcomes for all countries and areas of the world. To this end, the Division undertakes regular studies of population size and characteristics and of all three components of population change (fertility, mortality and migration). Founded in 1946, the Population Division provides substantive support on population and development issues to the United Nations General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Commission on Population and Development. It also leads or participates in various interagency coordination mechanisms of the United Nations system. The work of the Division also contributes to strengthening the capacity of Member States to monitor population trends and to address current and emerging population issues. Notes The designations employed in this report and the material presented in it do not imply the expression of any opinions whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

Research paper thumbnail of Cuidar a los que cuidan: Experiencias de cuidadores informales de personas mayores dependientes en contexto COVID-19

Psicoperspectivas. Individuo y Sociedad

La pandemia COVID ha tenido consecuencias catastroficas a nivel mundial en diversos ambitos: salu... more La pandemia COVID ha tenido consecuencias catastroficas a nivel mundial en diversos ambitos: salud, educacion, vivienda, entre otras. Una de sus tantas consecuencias es que revelo la fragilidad de los sistemas de proteccion social en paises latinoamericanos, plasmada en la falta de mecanismos alternativos para atender las complejas demandas que la pandemia trajo. Respecto de los sistemas de salud, todos sus esfuerzos se han concentrado en pacientes COVID-19, relegando a aquellos adultos (mayores) dependientes quienes solian recibir atencion complementaria en sus hogares. Este hecho, ha provocado un gran estres en sus cuidadores informales y familia en general. La presente investigacion analizo las percepciones, desafios y expectativas de cuidadores informales en el contexto de pandemia. Se realizaron 12 entrevistas semiestructuradas online durante seis meses. La informacion analizada mediante los principios de la Teoria Fundada muestra que el periodo ha sido particularmente negativo para los cuidadores a nivel de oferta de servicios publicos de apoyo y organizacion familiar, ademas de incrementar la percepcion de abandono y vulnerabilidad de estos. Se discute en torno a la necesidad de desarrollar politicas publicas especificas para este grupo.

Research paper thumbnail of Encuesta De Caracterización De Estudiantes Chilenos La Pandemia Por COVID-19: Aspectos Académicos, Relacionales y De Salud Mental

Research paper thumbnail of Estresores académicos y depresión en universitarias económicamente vulnerables: Propuesta de un modelo de moderación moderada del apoyo docente sobre la regulación emocional

Research paper thumbnail of Met and unmet needs of dependent older people according to the Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly (CANE): A scoping review

Revista Española de Geriatría y Gerontología, 2021

In order to address the complexity of needs of dependent older people, multidimensional and perso... more In order to address the complexity of needs of dependent older people, multidimensional and person-centered needs assessment is required. The objective of this review is to describe met and unmet needs of dependent older people, living in the community or in institutions, and the factors associated with those needs. Selection criteria included papers about need asessment which employed the Camberwell Assesment of Need for the Elderly (CANE). A search through MEDLINE, SCOPUS, WOS and CINHAL databases was carried out. Twenty-one articles were finally included. Unmet needs were found more frequently in psychosocial areas (mainly in "company", "daytime activities" and "psychological distress") and in institutionalized population. In addition, unmet needs were often associated with depressive symptoms, dependency, and caregiver burden. Discrepancies between self-reported needs and needs perceived by formal and informal caregivers were identified. It is important that professionals and caregivers try to make visible the perspective of older people and their psychological and social needs, particularly when the person is dependent, depressed or cognitively impaired.

Research paper thumbnail of Efectos del confinamiento por COVID-19 en la salud mental de estudiantes de educación superior en Chile

Revista médica de Chile

Effects of the COVID-19 confinement on mental health among higher education students in Chile Bac... more Effects of the COVID-19 confinement on mental health among higher education students in Chile Background: Chilean higher education students have faced highly stressful events in 2020, including confinement and remote education. This population is particularly susceptible to mental health problems, such as high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Aim: To evaluate possible negative impacts of confinement by COVID-19 on Chilean higher education students' mental health. Material and Methods: The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Scale and the Profile of Mood States (POMS) were applied to 315 students during 2016 and to 301 students during 2020. Results: In 2020, depression mean scores for men (24.1) and women (29.7) exceeded the cutoff point, therefore suggesting the presence of depressive disorder. Women had higher depressive and anxious symptoms in both years, however, in 2020 a significant increase was observed for depression, indicating interaction between the year of assessment and gender (β = 6.74; p <.001). In both samples, first-year students had significantly higher depression scores (β =-1,909; p = 0.05). Conclusions: An increase in depression was observed in 2020. Confinement by COVID-19 had a high impact on mental health in female students. Women and first-year students appear to be high risk groups for developing depressive symptoms.

Research paper thumbnail of Needs of Older People Living Alone

Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly

The Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat is a vital interf... more The Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat is a vital interface between global policies in the economic, social and environmental spheres and national action. The Department works in three main interlinked areas: (i) it compiles, generates and analyses a wide range of economic, social and environmental data and information on which States Members of the United Nations draw to review common problems and take stock of policy options; (ii) it facilitates the negotiations of Member States in many intergovernmental bodies on joint courses of action to address ongoing or emerging global challenges; and (iii) it advises interested Governments on the ways and means of translating policy frameworks developed in United Nations conferences and summits into programmes at the country level and, through technical assistance, helps build national capacities. The Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs provides the international community with timely and accessible population data and analysis of population trends and development outcomes for all countries and areas of the world. To this end, the Division undertakes regular studies of population size and characteristics and of all three components of population change (fertility, mortality and migration). Founded in 1946, the Population Division provides substantive support on population and development issues to the United Nations General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Commission on Population and Development. It also leads or participates in various interagency coordination mechanisms of the United Nations system. The work of the Division also contributes to strengthening the capacity of Member States to monitor population trends and to address current and emerging population issues. Notes The designations employed in this report and the material presented in it do not imply the expression of any opinions whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

Research paper thumbnail of Cuidar a los que cuidan: Experiencias de cuidadores informales de personas mayores dependientes en contexto COVID-19

Psicoperspectivas. Individuo y Sociedad

La pandemia COVID ha tenido consecuencias catastroficas a nivel mundial en diversos ambitos: salu... more La pandemia COVID ha tenido consecuencias catastroficas a nivel mundial en diversos ambitos: salud, educacion, vivienda, entre otras. Una de sus tantas consecuencias es que revelo la fragilidad de los sistemas de proteccion social en paises latinoamericanos, plasmada en la falta de mecanismos alternativos para atender las complejas demandas que la pandemia trajo. Respecto de los sistemas de salud, todos sus esfuerzos se han concentrado en pacientes COVID-19, relegando a aquellos adultos (mayores) dependientes quienes solian recibir atencion complementaria en sus hogares. Este hecho, ha provocado un gran estres en sus cuidadores informales y familia en general. La presente investigacion analizo las percepciones, desafios y expectativas de cuidadores informales en el contexto de pandemia. Se realizaron 12 entrevistas semiestructuradas online durante seis meses. La informacion analizada mediante los principios de la Teoria Fundada muestra que el periodo ha sido particularmente negativo para los cuidadores a nivel de oferta de servicios publicos de apoyo y organizacion familiar, ademas de incrementar la percepcion de abandono y vulnerabilidad de estos. Se discute en torno a la necesidad de desarrollar politicas publicas especificas para este grupo.

Research paper thumbnail of Encuesta De Caracterización De Estudiantes Chilenos La Pandemia Por COVID-19: Aspectos Académicos, Relacionales y De Salud Mental

Research paper thumbnail of Estresores académicos y depresión en universitarias económicamente vulnerables: Propuesta de un modelo de moderación moderada del apoyo docente sobre la regulación emocional

Research paper thumbnail of Met and unmet needs of dependent older people according to the Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly (CANE): A scoping review

Revista Española de Geriatría y Gerontología, 2021

In order to address the complexity of needs of dependent older people, multidimensional and perso... more In order to address the complexity of needs of dependent older people, multidimensional and person-centered needs assessment is required. The objective of this review is to describe met and unmet needs of dependent older people, living in the community or in institutions, and the factors associated with those needs. Selection criteria included papers about need asessment which employed the Camberwell Assesment of Need for the Elderly (CANE). A search through MEDLINE, SCOPUS, WOS and CINHAL databases was carried out. Twenty-one articles were finally included. Unmet needs were found more frequently in psychosocial areas (mainly in "company", "daytime activities" and "psychological distress") and in institutionalized population. In addition, unmet needs were often associated with depressive symptoms, dependency, and caregiver burden. Discrepancies between self-reported needs and needs perceived by formal and informal caregivers were identified. It is important that professionals and caregivers try to make visible the perspective of older people and their psychological and social needs, particularly when the person is dependent, depressed or cognitively impaired.