Publications by authors named "Andrea Estefania Cueto-Valadez"
Substance Use and Psychological Distress in Mexican Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 2022
Objectives: This observational cross-sectional study examined changes in substance use during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the Mexican population and evaluated whether depression or anxiety was associated with these new consumption patterns.
Methods: An online survey was distributed to the general population. Participants were questioned about their demographics, situation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and substance consumption patterns.
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among High School Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey Study in Western Mexico.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- - Social isolation and school closures during the pandemic may increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and stress among adolescents aged 14-22, as seen in a study involving 3,112 students.
- - The study found average scores of 8.34 for depression, 7.75 for anxiety, and 10.26 for stress, with female students showing significantly higher levels in all categories.
- - Students who had personal or family experiences with COVID-19 had heightened scores in depression, anxiety, and stress, emphasizing the need to recognize mental health symptoms in vulnerable groups like teens.
Prevalence of Dysexecutive Symptoms in High School Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and severity of dysexecutive symptoms among high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a Spanish version of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX).
- A total of 2396 students aged 14-22 were surveyed, with an average DEX score of 28.14, revealing that 37.1% had optimal scores while 33.7% reported strong dysexecutive symptoms.
- Differences were noted based on parental employment, with students having employed mothers or both parents employed scoring higher in dysexecutive symptoms, highlighting the emotional and social impact of isolation during the pandemic.
Preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico: A cross-sectional study.
Front Public Health
October 2022
Introduction: Understanding how Mexicans behave during the pandemic could present a complete picture of the phenomenon in our country and provide better management of it.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the Mexican population's behavior and preventive measures.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which a total of 4,004 participants from the general population responded to the survey.
Depression, anxiety, and academic performance in COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.
BMC Psychiatry
June 2022
Depression and anxiety are common after months of social isolation, and they can have a negative impact on anyone's quality of life if they are not treated promptly and appropriately. The aim of this study was to determine if the change to online modality courses and the presence of depression or anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a difference in the college student's academic achievement. This study was a cross-sectional survey in which we used the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7).
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