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2. Globally altered sleep patterns and physical activity levels by confinement in 5056 individuals
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Sebastian Schulz, Khadijeh Irandoust, Ramzi Al-Horani, Bassem Bouaziz, Saša Pišot, Liwa Masmoudi, Mohamed Romdhani, Omar Boukhris, Albina Andreeva, Hsen Hsouna, Ellen Bentlage, Jan Delhey, Anita Hoekelmann, Gamal Mohamed Ali, Ismail Dergaa, Nizar Souissi, Andrea Gaggioli, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Khaled Trabelsi, Fernando Barbosa, Helmi Ben Saad, Sophia Bastoni, Kais El Abed, Jonathan Gómez-Raja, Karim Chamari, Cain C T Clark, Omar Hammouda, Mona A. Ahmed, Faiez Gargouri, Osama Abdelkarim, Achraf Ammar, Rado Pišot, Nicholas T. Bott, Daniella How, Wassim Moalla, Monique Epstein, Achim Jerg, Piotr Zmijewski, Carlos Soares Pernambuco, Boštjan Šimunič, Bryan L. Riemann, Tarak Driss, Hamdi Chtourou, Annemarie Braakman-Jansen, Parasanth Sankar, Samira C. khoshnami, Notger Mueller, Christian Apfelbacher, Jordan M. Glenn, Mohamed Jarraya, Jürgen M. Steinacker, Vasiliki Zisi, Jana Strahler, Nafaa Souissi, Leonardo Jose Mataruna-Dos-Santos, Michael Brach, Aïmen Khacharem, Robbert Sanderman, Emma A. Mitchell, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos, Morteza Taheri, Fernando Ferreira-Santos, Jarred P Acton, Jad Adrian Washif, Stephen J. Bailey, Lisette van Gemert-Pijnen, Asma Aloui, Waseem Ahmed, Hadj Batatia, Mohamed Jmail, Christian Wrede, Lotfi Chaari, Laurel Riemann, Taysir Mansi, Evangelia Samara, Patrick Mueller, Psychology, Health & Technology, Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação, Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology, and Health Psychology Research (HPR)
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IMPACT ,pandemije ,coronavirus ,ACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE ,QUALITY INDEX ,gibanje ,Metabolic equivalent ,Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ,restrictions ,psihosocialno zdravje ,0302 clinical medicine ,sedentary lifestyle ,Medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,030212 general & internal medicine ,ddc:796 ,udc:796.012:613.79:616-036.21 ,ukrepi ,življenski stil ,RISK ,Sleep hygiene ,psychosocial health ,public health ,sedentarnost ,Sleep in non-human animals ,Health ,RELIABILITY ,behaviours ,isolation ,medicine.medical_specialty ,lifestyle ,Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ,telesna aktivnost ,Lockdowns ,DURATION ,Sedentary lifestyle ,METABOLIC CONSEQUENCES ,COVID-19 pandemic ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,03 medical and health sciences ,Physiology (medical) ,apanje ,BENEFITS ,sleep ,OLDER-ADULTS ,Original Paper ,business.industry ,koronavirus ,Public health ,pandemic ,javno zdravje ,physical activities ,COVID-19 ,Sleep patterns ,obnašanje ,LOCKDOWN ,business ,home confinement ,Sleep ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Demography ,izolacija - Abstract
Symptoms of psychological distress and disorder have been widely reported in people under quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic;in addition to severe disruption of peoples’ daily activity and sleep patterns This study investigates the association between physical-activity levels and sleep patterns in quarantined individuals An international Google online survey was launched in April 6th, 2020 for 12-weeks Forty-one research organizations from Europe, North-Africa, Western-Asia, and the Americas promoted the survey through their networks to the general society, which was made available in 14 languages The survey was presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “before” and “during” the confinement period Participants responded to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire and the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire 5056 replies (59 4% female), from Europe (46 4%), Western-Asia (25 4%), America (14 8%) and North-Africa (13 3%) were analysed The COVID-19 home confinement led to impaired sleep quality, as evidenced by the increase in the global PSQI score (4 37 ± 2 71 before home confinement vs 5 32 ± 3 23 during home confinement) (p
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3. CURRENT TRENDS ON THE WELLNESS TOURISM MARKET IN LIGHT OF SELECTED REPORTS ANALYSING THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
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Błotnicka, Aleksandra, Górski, Ziemowit, and Jurasiński, Dominik
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COVID-19 pandemic ,TOURISTS ,VOYAGES & travels ,PUBLIC health ,TOURISM - Abstract
Purpose. The aim of the article is to analyse current trends in the health tourism (HT) sector, with particular emphasis on wellness tourism (WT) and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the functioning of this sector. Method. The article is based on the use of several different research methods. Empirical research (questionnaire-survey) was carried out and the content of selected reports regarding trends on the health tourism market was analysed using a table and the so-called 'word cloud' technique. The whole paper is supplemented with literature studies, especially concerning analysis of the above-mentioned industry reports. Ten reports from various international institutions were subjected to detailed analyses (their list can be found in the 'References' section), which are devoted to examining trends in the wellness tourism market with regard to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on this segment of the tourism market. As part of our the authors' research, 20 of the most important current trends were identified using the ChatGPT-4 tool. They were further subjected to preliminary analyses as part of a survey conducted among students of the University of Physical Education. in Kraków, both at initial and final stages of education (585 students from both B.A. and M.A. from each field of study). Results. As part of the conducted literature research, an increase in the global value of the wellness economy was identified, which is confirmed by the result of USD 5.6 trillion in global revenue for 2022, despite the earlier occurrence of the pandemic. The global scale of the disease influenced the spread of new trends among tourists related not only to maintaining mental health, leading a healthy lifestyle and the development of wellness tourism, but also trends connected with travel, technologies and the impact of sustainable development on wellness tourism. The present study (word cloud, questionnaire constructed on the basis of the ChatGPT-4 analysis addressed to students of the University of Physical Education in Kraków, and a table analysing selected reports and distinguishing trends), allows to indicate general consistency of the currently identified trends in the HT industry. Research and conclusions limitations. The study is based on available literature sources and research targeted at students of the University of Physical Education in Kraków, thus, the results may not fully reflect the diversity of the global HT sector. This limitation results from the narrow nature of the research and barriers related to cultural and geographical differences. It is desirable to conduct broader research involving a greater number of respondents. Practical implications. The conclusions indicate the need to adapt tourist offers to new trends and post-pandemic consumer expectations. Originality. In the article, data is integrated from various sources, offering a comprehensive view regarding the trends and impact of the pandemic on the HT sector as well as future directions of its development. Type of paper. In the article, the results of a literature review and the conducted empirical research are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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4. Psychological Functioning of Slovene Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Does Resilience Matter?
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Andreja Avsec, Tina Kavčič, and Gaja Zager Kocjan
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Adult ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Slovenia ,Psychological intervention ,COVID-19 pandemic ,Health Promotion ,Logistic regression ,Stress ,Odds ,03 medical and health sciences ,Young Adult ,0302 clinical medicine ,Sex Factors ,Pandemic ,Adaptation, Psychological ,medicine ,Humans ,030212 general & internal medicine ,media_common ,Original Paper ,Resilience ,Public health ,Age Factors ,COVID-19 ,Resilience, Psychological ,Health indicator ,Mental health ,Health Surveys ,030227 psychiatry ,Psychiatry and Mental health ,Health ,Female ,Psychological resilience ,Psychology ,Clinical psychology - Abstract
As a public health emergency, a pandemic increases susceptibility to unfavourable psychological outcomes. The aim of the present study was to investigate the buffering role of personal resilience in two aspects of psychological functioning, mental health and stress, among Slovene adults at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. Within five days after Slovenia declared epidemics, 2722 participants (75% female) completed an on-line survey measuring mental health and perceived stress as outcome variables and demographics, health-related variables, and personal resilience as predictor variables. Hierarchical logistic regression analyses demonstrated that women, younger, and less educated participants had higher odds for less favourable psychological functioning during the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition, poorer health indicators and COVID-19 infection concerns predicted diminished psychological functioning. The crucial factor promoting good psychological functioning during the COVID-19 pandemics was resilience, additionally buffering against detrimental effects of demographic and health-related variables on mental health and perceived stress. While previous research suggests that mental health problems increase during pandemics, one way to prevent these problems and bolster psychological functioning is to build individuals' resilience. The interventions should be targeted particularly at younger adults, women, less educated people, and individuals who subjectively perceive their health to be rather poor.
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5. How to help countries improve resilience during a pandemic: an example of a Rapid Exchange Forum.
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Habl, Claudia, Weiss, Johannes, Gottlob, Anita, Saso, Miriam, Schutte, Nienke, Bogaert, Petronille, Paulo, Marília Silva, and Lapão, Luís Velez
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PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,IMMUNIZATION ,HEALTH ,HEALTH policy ,PANDEMIC preparedness ,INFORMATION resources ,INTERNATIONAL relations ,WORLD health ,PUBLIC health ,MANAGEMENT of medical records ,HEALTH promotion ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Background The COVID-19 pandemic demanded quick exchanges between experts and institutions supporting governments to provide evidence-based information in response to the crisis. Initially, there was no regular cross-country forum in the field of population health. This paper describes the set-up and benefits of implementing such a forum. Methods A group of public health practitioners from academia, national public health institutes and ministries of health decided in April 2020 to meet bi-monthly to discuss a vast array of population health topics in a structured format called a Rapid Exchange Forum (REF). An ad-hoc mailing group was established to collect responses to questions brought forward in the forum from at least five countries within 24 h. This endeavour, which evolved as network of networks was awarded an EU grant in autumn 2020 and was called PHIRI (Population Health Information Research Infrastructure). Results Responses from up to 31 countries were compiled and shared immediately via the European Health Information Portal. This exchange was complemented by special REFs that focused on the advantages and disadvantages of vaccination, for example. By July 2023, 54 REFs had taken place with topics going beyond COVID-19. Conclusion The REF demonstrated its value for quick yet evidence-based cross-country exchange in times of crisis and was highly appreciated by countries and European Commission. It demonstrated its sustainability even after the acute crisis by expanding the topics covered and managing to continue exchange with the aim of capacity building and mutual learning, making it a true EU response and coordination mechanism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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6. Factores psicológicos de los estudiantes universitarios y calidad de vida: Una revisión sistemática prepandemia.
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De Souza-Martins, Marlucio and Figueroa-Ángel, Melba Ximena
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COVID-19 pandemic , *STUDENT health , *HUMAN life cycle , *PSYCHOLOGICAL factors , *BEHAVIORISM (Psychology) , *COLLEGE students , *META-analysis , *SELF-acceptance , *PSYCHOLOGICAL literature , *QUALITY of life , *PUBLIC health - Abstract
This work presents a systematic documentary review for the development of a frame of reference on the psychological factors of university students in relation to the pre-pandemic quality of life. Psychological factors are understood as psychological well-being and present the development of individual capabilities and human growth from self-acceptance, autonomy, positive relationships, life purpose and personal growth, which reflect attitudes and values of people, which are directly related to their quality of life. Likewise, it is evident in the literature that the stage of university life is framed by biopsychosocial changes that establish it as a period of attention for mature development and is considered as a transition for the later stages of the human life cycle. In this sense, from an ecological theory perspective, the environment in which people relate has a direct influence on their formative development (Bronfenbrenner, 1987), since the levels of environment in which they are immersed determine positive or negative behavior, affecting their social and cultural conditions (Shelton, 2019). Therefore, changes in behavior are associated with some risk factors that can affect the health and quality of life of university students. The methodological approach used is focused on a descriptive qualitative study, through a systematic documentary review by the PRISMA methodology (Khan et al., 2003 y Moher et al., 2009) with the main characteristics, trends and particularities existing in the literature on psychological factors in young university students. For the systematic review of this work, we chose to use the five stages called: Search, Identification, Screening, Eligibility, and Interpretation. The Search procedure was initiated from the categories of psychological factors related to the quality of life in university students and from the search equations. As a source of information, papers published in the databases of RedALyC, Scopus, Elsevier, EBSCO, Springer Link, Medline and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection during the period between January 2015 and first half of the year 2020 were used. For the Identification stage, inclusion and exclusion criteria were elaborated considering articles published in scientific journals of psychology and health in the period covered. In the Screening stage, they found a total of 41 950 papers in 82 journals registered in the databases. The following were eliminated: 28 125 papers outside the selection period, 1 457 duplicate studies, and 11 733 articles from other disciplines. Therefore, in the Eligibility stage, 635 papers were selected for the reading of the title and summary; of these, 263 documents were chosen for the reading of the complete texts and, a total of 29 papers were left in the last stage of Interpretation for the study and analysis of the results. The results show the prevalence of quantitative studies, as well as the current interest for the moment of the life cycle of adolescence-youth in one of its developmental contexts: the university; and the psychological factors added to the contextual aspects involved in the emergence and approach of problems such as anxiety, suicidal ideation and depression. Likewise, the effect of these aspects on the perception of quality of life and psychological well-being is evident. Similarly, the concept of lifestyles emerges as a variable that acts as a product and condition in the development of students at this stage of the life cycle. Finally, categories such as emotional intelligence, resilience, and coping are shown to be inputs to formulate proposals that can favor the development of adolescents and young people. In conclusion, it is necessary to carry out more studies on psychological factors and the problems associated with them, as a reflection of the quality of life from the perspective of promoting the health of university students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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7. ¿Qué nos enseñan las ciencias sociales sobre el impacto del covid-19 en América Latina?
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Benza, Gabriela and Kessler, Gabriel
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COVID-19 pandemic ,INCOME ,SOCIAL sciences ,EDUCATION ,PANDEMICS ,PUBLIC health ,POVERTY - Abstract
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- 2022
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8. Health, spirituality and Covid-19: Themes and insights.
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Castillo, Fides A del
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WELL-being ,SPIRITUALITY ,SERIAL publications ,PUBLIC health ,SPIRITUAL healing ,HOLISTIC medicine ,HOPE ,HEALTH ,AT-risk people ,THEMATIC analysis ,COVID-19 pandemic ,SPIRITUAL care (Medical care) - Abstract
Current researches reveal the intimate link between health and spirituality. Among vulnerable populations, spirituality serves a critical purpose in a person's well-being. One of the many established values of spirituality is that it helps people to deal with major life stressors. This has become more pronounced as the world grapples with the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. This paper explores the themes and insights from recent scholarly articles on health and spirituality as well as highlights the importance of spiritual care to human well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. Eviction, Health Inequity, and the Spread of COVID-19: Housing Policy as a Primary Pandemic Mitigation Strategy.
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Benfer, Emily A., Vlahov, David, Long, Marissa Y., Walker-Wells, Evan, Pottenger Jr., J. L., Gonsalves, Gregg, and Keene, Danya E.
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HOUSING policy ,COVID-19 ,HEALTH equity ,COVID-19 pandemic ,EVICTION - Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated catastrophic job loss, unprecedented unemployment rates, and severe economic hardship in renter households. As a result, housing precarity and the risk of eviction increased and worsened during the pandemic, especially among people of color and low-income populations. This paper considers the implications of this eviction crisis for health and health inequity, and the need for eviction prevention policies during the pandemic. Eviction and housing displacement are particularly threatening to individual and public health during a pandemic. Eviction is likely to increase COVID-19 infection rates because it results in overcrowded living environments, doubling up, transiency, limited access to healthcare, and a decreased ability to comply with pandemic mitigation strategies (e.g., social distancing, self-quarantine, and hygiene practices). Indeed, recent studies suggest that eviction may increase the spread of COVID-19 and that the absence or lifting of eviction moratoria may be associated with an increased rate of COVID-19 infection and death. Eviction is also a driver of health inequity as historic trends, and recent data demonstrate that people of color are more likely to face eviction and associated comorbidities. Black people have had less confidence in their ability to pay rent and are dying at 2.1 times the rate of non-Hispanic Whites. Indigenous Americans and Hispanic/Latinx people face an infection rate almost 3 times the rate of non-Hispanic whites. Disproportionate rates of both COVID-19 and eviction in communities of color compound negative health effects make eviction prevention a critical intervention to address racial health inequity. In light of the undisputed connection between eviction and health outcomes, eviction prevention, through moratoria and other supportive measures, is a key component of pandemic control strategies to mitigate COVID-19 spread and death. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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10. Global health diplomacy at the intersection of trade and health in the COVID-19 era.
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Chattu, Vijay Kumar, Pooransingh, Shalini, and Allahverdipour, Hamid
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PROPRIETARY health facilities ,DEVELOPED countries ,WORLD health ,PUBLIC health ,LABOR supply ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,INTELLECTUAL property ,BUSINESS ,DEVELOPING countries ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Global health diplomacy has gained significant importance and undoubtedly remained high on the agendas of many nations, regional and global platforms amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Many countries have realized the importance of the health sector and the value of a healthy workforce. However, there is little control on issues related to trade that impact on human health due to the dominance of profit-oriented business lobbies. A balance, however, needs to be struck between economic profits and a healthy global population. This paper aimed to highlight the importance of building capacity in global health diplomacy, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic so that health personnel may effectively negotiate on the multisectoral stage to secure the resources they need. The recent proposal to waive off certain provisions of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement for the prevention, containment and treatment of COVID-19 by India and South Africa at the World Trade Organization (WTO) presents an important opportunity for all governments to unite and stand up for public health, global solidarity, and equitable access at the international level so that both developed and developing nations may enjoy improved health outcomes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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11. Challenges and strategies to stay physically active in the face of COVID-19 pandemic: A review.
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Camilo, Bruno F., Baranowski-Pinto, Gabriela, Lopes Filho, Brandel J. P., and Cristina-Souza, Gislaine
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STRATEGIC planning , *AEROBIC exercises , *PUBLIC health , *PHYSICAL activity , *HEALTH behavior , *COVID-19 pandemic , *EXERCISE therapy , *MEDICAL needs assessment - Abstract
The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 has influenced peoples' lifestyles. Home-confinement scenario might impair physical activity practice, resulting in new challenges for maintaining health during the pandemic of the COVID-19. The aim of this study was to present the current context of COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the practice of physical activity, and the strategies available to remain active during home-confinement according to international recommendations. The narrative review was conducted based on studies that analyzed themes related to physical activity and COVID-19. Virtual Health Library (VHL), CINAHL, Cochrane, PsycINFO, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science databases were searched for relevant papers. Although an increased number of experimental studies are still necessary, people should devote more time to physical activity during social isolation. Guidelines were adjusted by international entities in order to encourage people to remain active, through practice regular physical activity, using alternative strategies such as fitness program applications, exergames, online exercise classes, and even chores. Reduction of prolonged sedentary behavior could contribute to maintain health and improve quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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12. Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed existing patterns of non-COVID-19 health care utilization? A retrospective analysis of six regions in Europe.
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Aldridge, Sarah J, Schmidt, Andrea E, Thißen, Martin, Bernal-Delgado, Enrique, Estupiñán-Romero, Francisco, González-Galindo, Javier, Dolanski-Aghamanoukjan, Lorenz, Mathis-Edenhofer, Stefan, Buble, Tamara, Križ, Klea, Vuković, Jakov, Palmieri, Luigi, Unim, Brigid, Meulman, Iris, Owen, Rhiannon K, and Lyons, Ronan A
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MEDICAL care use ,HEALTH services accessibility ,WOUNDS & injuries ,MYOCARDIAL infarction ,PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience ,BEHAVIOR modification ,PREDICTION models ,RESEARCH funding ,MAJOR adverse cardiovascular events ,HEALTH ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,AGE distribution ,INFORMATION resources ,CRISIS intervention (Mental health services) ,HEALTH behavior ,MEDICAL records ,ACQUISITION of data ,MEDICAL research ,ELECTIVE surgery ,PUBLIC health ,COMPARATIVE studies ,HEALTH promotion ,POSTOPERATIVE period ,COVID-19 pandemic ,REGRESSION analysis ,EMERGENCY management - Abstract
Background Resilience of national health systems in Europe remains a major concern in times of multiple crises and as more evidence is emerging relating to the indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care utilization (HCU), resulting from de-prioritization of regular, non-pandemic healthcare services. Most extant studies focus on regional, disease specific or early pandemic HCU creating difficulties in comparing across multiple countries. We provide a comparatively broad definition of HCU across multiple countries, with potential to expand across regions and timeframes. Methods Using a cross-country federated research infrastructure (FRI), we examined HCU for acute cardiovascular events, elective surgeries and serious trauma. Aggregated data were used in forecast modelling to identify changes from predicted European age-standardized counts via fitted regressions (2017–19), compared against post-pandemic data. Results We found that elective surgeries were most affected, universally falling below predicted levels in 2020. For cardiovascular HCU, we found lower-than-expected cases in every region for heart attacks and displayed large sex differences. Serious trauma was the least impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion The strength of this study comes from the use of the European Population Health Information Research Infrastructure's (PHIRI) FRI, allowing for rapid analysis of regional differences to assess indirect impacts of events such as pandemics. There are marked differences in the capacity of services to return to normal in terms of elective surgery; additionally, we found considerable differences between men and women which requires further research on potential sex or gender patterns of HCU during crises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Infodemics and infodemiology: a short history, a long future.
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Zielinski, Chris
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MEDICINE information services , *MEDICAL databases , *INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems , *INFORMATION resources management , *PUBLIC health , *HEALTH information services , *HEALTH , *INFORMATION resources , *ACCESS to information , *SUSTAINABLE development , *COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
An "infodemic" is defined as "an overabundance of information -- some accurate and some not -- occurring during an epidemic". This paper describes the characteristics of an infodemic, which combines an inordinately high volume of information (leading to problems relating to locating the information, storage capacity, ensuring quality, visibility and validity) and rapid output (making it hard to assess its value, manage the gatekeeping process, apply results, track its history, and leading to a waste of effort). This is bound up with the collateral growth of misinformation, disinformation and malinformation. Solutions to the problems posed by an infodemic will be sought in improved technology and changed social and regulatory frameworks. One solution could be a new trusted top-level domain for health information. The World Health Organization has so far made two unsuccessful attempts to create such a domain, but it is suggested this could be attempted again, in the light of the COVID-19 infodemic experience. The vital role of reliable information in public health should also be explicitly recognized in the Sustainable Development Goals, with explicit targets. All countries should develop knowledge preparedness plans for future emergencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Topic Modeling Analysis of Diabetes-Related Health Information during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic.
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Min, Soyoon and Han, Jeongwon
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DIABETES complications ,FEVER ,DIARRHEA ,QUANTITATIVE research ,ACQUISITION of data ,DIABETES ,PUBLIC health ,QUALITATIVE research ,HEALTH ,INFORMATION resources ,COUGH ,PATIENT education ,DEATH ,STAY-at-home orders ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
This study aimed to provide diabetes-related health information by analyzing queries posted in the diabetes-related online community required during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 9156 queries from the diabetes-related online community, dated between 1 December 2019 and 3 May 2022, were used in the study. The collected data were preprocessed for bidirectional encoder representation from transformer topic modeling analysis. Topics were extracted using the class-based term frequency–inverse document frequency for nouns and verbs. From the extracted verbs, words with common definitions were subject to substitution and unification processes, which enabled the identification of multifrequent verb categories by noun topics. The following nine noun topics were extracted, in this order: dietary management, drug management, gestational and childhood diabetes, management of diabetic complications, use and cost of medical treatment, blood glucose management, exercise treatment, COVID-19 vaccine and complications, and diabetes in older adults. The top three verb categories by noun topics were permission, method, and possibility. This study provided baseline data that can be used by clinical nurses to deliver diabetes-related education and management based on information sought by patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Simulation in Social Work: Creativity of Students and Faculty during COVID-19.
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Tortorelli, Christina, Choate, Peter, Clayton, Marissa, El Jamal, Naya, Kaur, Sukhman, and Schantz, Katherine
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COVID-19 pandemic ,SOCIAL work education ,NURSING ,STUDENT attitudes ,PUBLIC health - Abstract
Simulation learning plays an important role in social work education, allowing students to explore how theory and practice parameters can be integrated into actual situations they are likely to experience in the field. The arrival of COVID-19 and the sudden cessation of in-field practicum opportunities raised challenges for students to gain needed practice experience. Simulation offers an opportunity to enhance learning in place of some direct experience when that is not available. This paper reports on a simulation development practicum, where students, not able to be in an agency, sought out ways to achieve learning through the development and implementation of simulation learning. This was combined with a literature review. Results showed that student-generated simulation could be used to support direct practice learning. This project also illustrated that social work simulation can be used to help students safely explore areas of practice that they may not be exposed to in practicum through scenarios that cause them to examine how to work with clients where cross-cultural needs exist, and challenge ethical dilemmas in a 'real-world' situation while being required to face their biases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Fear God, Not COVID-19: Is Conservative Protestantism Associated with Risky Pandemic Lifestyles?
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Bartkowski, John P., Klee, Katherine, Hill, Terrence D., Garcia-Alexander, Ginny, Ellison, Christopher G., and Burdette, Amy M.
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FEAR ,MATHEMATICAL variables ,CROSS-sectional method ,SCHOLARSHIPS ,HEALTH status indicators ,INDEPENDENT living ,SEDENTARY lifestyles ,COVID-19 vaccines ,RACE ,RELIGION ,TRUST ,VACCINE hesitancy ,SUPERSTITION ,PUBLIC health ,HEALTH promotion ,CHRISTIANITY ,COVID-19 pandemic ,WELL-being ,REGRESSION analysis - Abstract
Previous research has established attitudinal and behavioral health variations in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, but scholarship on the religious antecedents associated with these outcomes has only recently gained momentum. Rhetoric from some leading conservative Protestants in the U.S. has underplayed the threat of the pandemic and may have contributed to unhealthy pandemic behaviors within this faith tradition. Moreover, previous inquiries have revealed that conservative Protestantism's otherworldly focus can thwart personal and community health. We use nationally representative data to test the hypotheses that, compared with other religious groups and the non-religious, conservative Protestants will tend to (1) perceive the pandemic as less threatening and (2) engage in riskier pandemic lifestyles. These hypotheses are generally supported net of confounding factors. We conclude that affiliation with a conservative Protestant denomination can undermine public health among this faith tradition's adherents and may therefore compromise general health and well-being during a pandemic. We discuss the implications of these findings, offer recommendations for pandemic health promotion among conservative Protestants, and delineate promising avenues for future research on this important topic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Global public health policies: gathering public health associations' perspectives.
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Wilson, Liny, Hamwi, Sousan, Zanni, Francesca, and Lomazzi, Marta
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PATIENT advocacy ,SOCIAL support ,DEVELOPED countries ,COMMUNICABLE diseases ,HUMAN rights ,PUBLIC health ,WORLD health ,DOCUMENTATION ,QUALITATIVE research ,ENVIRONMENTAL health ,GOVERNMENT policy ,HEALTH ,PROFESSIONAL associations ,SUSTAINABLE development ,THEMATIC analysis ,HEALTH promotion ,COVID-19 pandemic ,CLIMATE change - Abstract
Advocacy is one of the core functions of public health and is a key tool for achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Public health associations play a key role in advocating for the development and implementation of strategies to prevent diseases and promote health and well-being. This study aims to map out the focus of public health advocacy carried out by selected national public health associations over 4 years, between 2018 and 2021, in order to identify gaps and strengths and support associations and professionals in their advocacy efforts. Twelve national public health associations participated in the study. Official policy documents produced between 2018 and 2021 were collected and analysed. The title and summary of the policy documents were examined line by line and coded into the main subject categories and themes. A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted. Policies were assessed from global and regional perspectives. A total of 220 policy documents were analysed. Overall, the largest number of policy documents came from high-income countries and dealt with environmental health and communicable diseases, including COVID-19, with, however, important differences among regions. In the African region, public health advocacy focused mainly on strengthening health systems; Europe and South America were mostly concerned with communicable diseases and pandemic management; and North America and the Western Pacific regions focused primarily on climate change. Limited attention was paid to international health and health as a human right in all regions. Our study showed that, especially in high-income countries, public health associations actively engage in advocacy; however, more effort needs to be devoted to implementing a more international and intersectoral approach at the global level, anchored in health as a human right and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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18. Framing of COVID-19 in Newspapers: A Perspective from the US-Mexico Border.
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Afrin, Rifat, Harun, Ahasan, Prybutok, Gayle, and Prybutok, Victor
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PREVENTION of infectious disease transmission ,HEALTH ,CONTENT analysis ,INFORMATION resources ,NEWSPAPERS ,PUBLIC health ,MANAGEMENT of medical records ,INFECTIOUS disease transmission ,COVID-19 pandemic ,COVID-19 - Abstract
The degree to which the media report a health emergency affects the seriousness with which the people respond to combat the health crisis. Engagement from local newspapers in the US has received scant scrutiny, even though there is a sizable body of scholarship on the analysis of COVID-19 news. We fill this void by focusing on the Rio Grande Valley area of the US-Mexico border. To understand the differences, we compared such local news coverage with the coverage of a national news outlet. After collecting the relevant news articles, we used sentiment analysis, rapid automatic keyword extraction (RAKE), and co-occurrence network analysis to examine the main themes and sentiments of COVID-19 news articles. The RAKE identified that county-specific news or local regulations are more prevalent among the key terms in The Monitor which are absent in USA Today. The co-occurrence network shows the coverage of the disruption of sports season in USA Today which is not present in The Monitor. The sentiment analysis presents fear emotion is more dominant in USA Today, but trust emotion becomes more prevalent in The Monitor news coverage. These findings show us that, although the subject of the health emergency is the same, local and national newspapers describe it in different ways, and the sentiments they convey are also not the same. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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19. COVID-19 Survivors Philippines: towards the promotion of public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Maravilla, Mylene Icamina
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COVID-19 ,HEALTH services accessibility ,HOME care services ,SOCIAL networks ,PUBLIC health ,FUNDRAISING ,HEALTH ,INFORMATION resources ,ACCESS to information ,COVID-19 testing ,COVID-19 pandemic ,HEALTH promotion - Abstract
The article presents the COVID-19 Survivors Philippines for example was established to support those who suffer from the adverse effects was made to be an outlet to share the experiences of those who were tested positive and survived COVID-19. Topics include the common discussions also include the COVID-19 tests, hospital access, and even other immediate concerns such as ambulance availability, and the online community extended its role not got infected and survived but also to the families.
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- 2021
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20. Clinical public health: harnessing the best of both worlds in sickness and in health.
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Choi, Bernard C. K., King, Arlene S., Graham, Kathryn, Bilotta, Rose, Selby, Peter, Harvey, Bart J., Gupta, Neeru, Morris, Shaun K., Young, Eric, Buklis, Pierrette, Reynolds, Donna L., Rachlis, Beth, and Upshur, Ross
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MEDICAL personnel ,PUBLIC health ,COVID-19 pandemic ,CLINICAL medicine ,CLINICAL trials - Abstract
Introduction: Effective, sustained collaboration between clinical and public health professionals can lead to improved individual and population health. The concept of clinical public health promotes collaboration between clinical medicine and public health to address complex, real-world health challenges. In this commentary, we describe the concept of clinical public health, the types of complex problems that require collaboration between individual and population health, and the barriers towards and applications of clinical public health that have become evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rationale: The focus of clinical medicine on the health of individuals and the aims of public health to promote and protect the health of populations are complementary. Interdisciplinary collaborations at both levels of health interventions are needed to address complex health problems. However, there is a need to address the disciplinary, cultural and financial barriers to achieving greater and sustained collaboration. Recent successes, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, provide a model for such collaboration between clinicians and public health practitioners. Conclusion: A public health approach that fosters ongoing collaboration between clinical and public health professionals in the face of complex health threats will have greater impact than the sum of the parts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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21. Prospect Theory: A Bibliometric and Systematic Review in the Categories of Psychology in Web of Science.
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Gisbert-Pérez, Júlia, Martí-Vilar, Manuel, and González-Sala, Francisco
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RISK-taking behavior ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,PSYCHOLOGY ,MEDICAL screening ,PUBLIC health ,HABIT ,PREVENTIVE health services ,MAPS ,HEALTH behavior ,DECISION making ,SOCIAL skills ,HEALTH promotion ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Prospect Theory (PT) is an alternative, dynamic explanation of the phenomenon of risky decision making. This research presents an overview of PT's history in health fields, including advancements, limitations, and bibliometric data. A systematic and bibliometric review of the scientific literature included in the psychological categories of Web of Science (WoS) was performed following the PRISMA 2020 statement for systematic reviews. A total of 37 studies (10 non-empirical and 27 empirical) were included in the sample. Bibliometric results showed thematic variability and heterogeneity regarding the production, researchers, and methodologies that are used to study PT. The systematic results highlight three main fields of PT research: preventive and screening behaviors, promotion of healthy habits, and COVID-related decision making. Personal and contextual factors which alter the usual pattern specified by PT are also described. To conclude, PT currently has an interdisciplinary character suitable for health promotion, with recent studies broadening its applicability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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22. Exploring the awareness of public health professionals about electronic health records during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Alshathri, Aseel A. and Al-Edresee, Thamer
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PUBLIC health surveillance ,ELECTRONIC health records ,COVID-19 pandemic ,MEDICAL personnel ,PUBLIC health ,COMMUNICABLE diseases - Abstract
Background: Electronic health records (E.H.R.s) are expected to maximize public health outcomes, as they can be a valuable tool to make informed decisions and promote health surveillance. It has been widely utilized in several countries. However, limited evidence has been reported regarding its progress and effectiveness for public health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Aims: This study aimed to identify the most relevant public health functions of E.H.R.s that are necessary for providers to deliver the best public health measures. It also examined the current status of public health-integrated E.H.R.s. It suggested and highlighted the recommendations that E.H.R.s could implement in the future to improve the quality of public health in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Fifty-two certified public health specialists in Saudi Arabia received an electronic survey through professional and social networks like Twitter and LinkedIn. The survey was hosted on Google Docs. The invitation included a description of the survey, and the participants were asked to respond to five open-ended questions on the basis of their field experience as public health specialists in Saudi Arabia. Responses were analyzed using theme-based qualitative analysis. Results: The utilization of E.H.R.s for public health in the Kingdom is still in its infancy and needs much support. The information currently available in E.H.R.s that was most relevant to public health specialists was immunization and infectious disease reporting. Conclusion: This study identified several gaps, such as the segmented use of E.H.R.s in different settings in Saudi Arabia, indicating a great need for E.H.R. equality and interoperability, as well as the need for public health specialists to have a deeper knowledge of the utilization, current developments, and emerging patterns and trends of E.H.R.s. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
23. The role of social media during the COVID-19 pandemic: Salvaging its 'power' for positive social behaviour change in Africa.
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Madziva, Roda, Nachipo, Brian, Musuka, Godfrey, Chitungo, Itai, Murewanhema, Grant, Phiri, Bright, and Dzinamarira, Tafadzwa
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SOCIAL media ,PUBLIC health ,HEALTH ,INFORMATION resources ,COMMUNICATION ,SOCIAL skills ,MISINFORMATION ,COVID-19 pandemic ,BEHAVIOR modification - Abstract
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic remains a significant global public health crisis. The unique evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen social media emerging and growing into an important vehicle for rapid information dissemination. This has in turn given rise to multiple sources of information, leading to what has come to be known as 'infodemic', associated with the plethora of misinformation and conspiracy theories. In this perspective, we explore the growth of the social media industry and the impact it has had during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. We argue that while the multiple information pieces circulating on social media cause misinformation and panic, this might not necessarily and in all the cases influence sustained behaviours in the target population groups. We offer suggestions on how the power of social media can be harnessed and integrated into social and public health for a better digital balance for communication for development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
24. Predictors of attitudes and adherence to COVID-19 public health guidelines in Western countries: a rapid review of the emerging literature.
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Moran, Chelsea, Campbell, David J T, Campbell, Tavis S, Roach, Pamela, Bourassa, Lyne, Collins, Zoe, Stasiewicz, Marysia, and McLane, Patrick
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MEDICAL masks ,CINAHL database ,SOCIAL networks ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,PUBLIC health ,HYGIENE ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,ATTITUDES toward illness ,MEDICAL protocols ,PREVENTIVE health services ,HEALTH literacy ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,HEALTH behavior ,HEALTH ,INFORMATION resources ,HEALTH attitudes ,SOCIAL distancing ,MEDLINE ,SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Background Physical distancing, wearing face masks and hand hygiene are evidence-based methods to protect the public from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. There has been a proliferation of research examining characteristics that can be targeted by public health interventions. This rapid review sought to identify predictors of attitudes toward and adherence to COVID-19 public health guidelines, and identify interventions aiming to improve adherence. Methods Articles were retrieved from multiple databases (e.g. MEDLINE, CINAHL and medRxiv) on 6 August 2020. Studies were limited to samples collected from Western countries. Studies were classified according to the types of factor (s) examined as independent variables. The consistency of evidence for each factor was scored by two reviewers. Results In total, 1323 unique articles were identified in the initial search, resulting in 29 studies in the final synthesis. The available evidence suggests individuals who are older, identify as women, trust governments, perceive COVID-19 as threatening and access information through traditional news media are more likely to adhere with COVID-19 public health guidelines. Interventions for improving adherence have not yet been investigated thoroughly, and this review identified only three experimental studies. Conclusions This review has identified several characteristics that impact attitudes and adherence to COVID-19 public health guidelines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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25. COVID-2019: Digital Norm-Making.
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Mukhamedov, Khaydarali and Khujanazarov, Azizjon
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LAWYERS ,DIGITAL technology ,GOVERNMENT regulation ,PUBLIC health ,LEGAL liability ,DOCUMENTATION ,DECISION making ,AUTOMATION ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
This article analyzes digital norm-setting activities, the introduction of digital technologies into norm-setting, norm-setting platforms, norm-setting modernization issues, and digitalization during a pandemic to prevent the spread of viruses along with health care for both the legislature and the local population. The article examines the scientific works of legal scholars in the field of norm-setting and, based on these sources, covers the topic and outlines several problems in the field of digital norm-setting in a pandemic. The article develops the author's proposals on the development, discussion, examination, and legal examination of normative legal documents using information technology, facilitation of their adoption and delivery to the public, and health. Based on these recommendations, the author argues that the Pandemic should prevent COVID-19 and other emergencies in the protection of the health and time of professionals working in law enforcement agencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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26. Measuring more than just economic growth to improve well-being.
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Danielli, Shaun, Donnelly, Patrice, Coffey, Tom, Horn, Schellion, Ashrafian, Hutan, and Darzi, Ara
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PUBLIC health ,ECONOMICS ,GOVERNMENT policy ,HEALTH ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
It's official: The UK is in a recession. The economy has suffered its biggest slump on record with a drop in gross domestic product (GDP) of 20.4%.
1 This is going to have a significant impact on our health and well-being. It risks creating a spiralling decay as we know good health is not only a consequence, but also a condition for sustained and sustainable economic development.2 In this way, the health of a nation creates a virtuous circle of improved health and improved economic prosperity. How we measure prosperity is therefore important and needs to be considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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27. Psychology of Misinformation and the Media: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Banerjee, Debanjan and Rao, T. S. Sathyanarayana
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COVID-19 pandemic ,PUBLIC health ,EMPLOYMENT ,MISINFORMATION ,SOCIAL media - Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has emerged as a significant and global public health crisis. Besides the rising number of cases and fatalities, the outbreak has also affected economies, employment, and policies alike. As billions are being isolated at their homes to contain the infection, the uncertainty gives rise to mass hysteria and panic. Amid this, there has been a hidden epidemic of "information" that makes COVID-19 stand out as a "digital infodemic" from the earlier outbreaks. Misinformation and fake news are invariable accompaniments to this "information pollution" which can add to the anxiety, fear, uncertainty, and agitation and lead to faulty treatments, noncompliance to precautionary measures, prejudice, and stigma. Research shows that distress and panic during pandemics can propagate and promote misinformation in various ways along with increased digital screen time and unhealthy use of technology. In that context, media is considered to be a "double-edged sword" and can either add to the misinformation burden or aid in the awareness and health communication during such a biological crisis. Lessons from past outbreaks portray media, especially social media, as a useful tool to promote health literacy and control the outbreak. This article looks at the impact of information during COVID-19, the psychology behind spread of misinformation, and finally, a balanced view of the role of media in such disasters, proposing ways for its healthy integration into public and social health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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28. Coronavirus pandemic highlights critical gaps in rural Internet access for migrant and seasonal farmworkers: a call for partnership with medical libraries.
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Lee, Joseph G. L., LePrevost, Catherine E., Harwell, Emery L., Bloss, Jamie E., Cofie, Leslie E., Wiggins, Melinda F., and Firnhaber, Gina C.
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HEALTH ,HEALTH promotion ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,MEDICAL libraries ,NEEDS assessment ,NOMADS ,PUBLIC health ,RURAL conditions ,INFORMATION resources ,FAMILY relations ,SOCIAL support ,ACCESS to information ,PSYCHOLOGY of agricultural laborers ,INTERNET access ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Migrant and seasonal farmworkers, who are essential workers in the coronavirus global public health emergency, face unique risks to their health as well as longstanding health inequities. This commentary highlights these risks and argues that Internet access represents an underappreciated but critical part of the public health response. The authors first discuss the unique risks farmworkers face. We note the importance of Internet access in the time of physical distancing, the fact that many health outreach workers are no longer visiting camps, the need for telemedicine infrastructure, and the role of Internet access in providing connections to families in communities of origin. We describe existing efforts that have been implemented in North Carolina to raise awareness among public health and health promotion practitioners and researchers. The current coronavirus pandemic demands the attention of medical libraries, public health practitioners, and policy makers to address the digital divide for farmworkers and their families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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29. Health, housing and COVID-19: public health efforts are vital in reducing gaps, but change can't stop there.
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Johnson, Simisola
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SAFETY ,HEALTH policy ,SOCIAL determinants of health ,HEALTH services accessibility ,PUBLIC health ,RACE ,HEALTH status indicators ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,HEALTH ,EPIDEMICS ,HOUSING ,HEALTH equity ,ENDOWMENTS ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Marc Lalonde's insights on the social determinants of health - the conditions in which people live, work and play" - have drawn major attention to housing over the decades, inspiring a wide range of policy decisions that has impacted the way we live today. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, outbreaks in historically disadvantaged populations (e.g. black/ethnic, low-income communities etc.) reveal that there is more work to do. According to intervention studies, housing is a linking factor between "upstream" socioeconomic determinants and "downstream" interventions that help reduce health disparities. For this reason, housing is not separate from public health: housing is public health. As a rise in COVID cases and extended lockdowns continue to overwhelm our country, millions will require access to a safe, healthy and affordable home for protection. But without the help of additional funding and policy reform in the social housing sector, our most disadvantaged populations will continue to bear the brunt throughout this health crisis, and one's to come. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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