Adult separation anxiety and feelings of guilt as predictors of prolonged grief disorder.

IF 2.9 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-16 DOI:10.1080/13651501.2025.2479696

Rukiye Tekdemir, Özge Tan Çamok, Ali Kandeğer, Memduha Aydın, Kürşat Altınbaş, Yavuz Selvi

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Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the sociodemographic factors, loss-related factors, and adult separation anxiety associated with a diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD), after controlling for anxiety, depression, and perceived social support during the COVID-19 pandemic in Türkiye.

Methods: Participants (n=126) completed an online survey that included socio-demographic and loss-related information, as well as the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Prolonged Grief Disorder Scale-13, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Adult Separation Anxiety Questionnaire-27.

Results: Twelve participants were diagnosed with probable PGD (9.5%). In the linear regression analysis, it was found that when the deceased person was a first-degree relative and younger in age, the presence of guilt, increased separation anxiety, and higher depression scores significantly associated with the severity of PGD.

Conclusion: Even when the pandemic is under control, it remains crucial to offer mental health services those who have lost a loved one during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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成人分离焦虑和内疚感作为长期悲伤障碍的预测因子。

前言：本研究旨在评估社会人口学因素、损失相关因素和成人分离焦虑与延长悲伤障碍（PGD）的诊断相关，在控制焦虑、抑郁和感知社会支持后，在日本 COVID-19大流行期间。方法：参与者（n=126）完成了一项在线调查，包括社会人口学和损失相关信息，以及医院焦虑和抑郁量表，延长悲伤障碍量表-13，感知社会支持多维量表和成人分离焦虑问卷-27。结果：12名参与者被诊断为可能的PGD（9.5%）。在线性回归分析中发现，当死者为一级亲属且年龄较小时，内疚感的存在、分离焦虑的增加、抑郁评分的升高与PGD的严重程度显著相关。结论：即使疫情得到控制，为在COVID-19疫情期间失去亲人的人提供精神卫生服务仍然至关重要。

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International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice 医学-精神病学

CiteScore

6.00

自引率

3.30%

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice provides an international forum for communication among health professionals with clinical, academic and research interests in psychiatry. The journal gives particular emphasis to papers that integrate the findings of academic research into realities of clinical practice. Focus on the practical aspects of managing and treating patients. Essential reading for the busy psychiatrist, trainee and interested physician. Includes original research papers, comprehensive review articles and short communications. Key words: Psychiatry, Neuropsychopharmacology, Mental health, Neuropsychiatry, Clinical Neurophysiology, Psychophysiology, Psychotherapy, Addiction, Schizophrenia, Depression, Bipolar Disorders and Anxiety.