General Anxiety Predictors among Frontline Warriors of COVID: Cross-Sectional Study among Nursing Staff in Punjab, Pakistan

Archives of Pharmacy Practice, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 40 - 44

Published: Jan. 1, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic has increased the generalized anxiety among nursing staff. This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study aimed to determine disorders staff working in secondary and tertiary care hospitals Punjab province, Pakistan. A GAD-7 scale was used assess anxiety. Non-parametric statistics were applied estimate difference groups. Multiple regression model adopted explore impact of covariates on score.

Language: Английский

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Perspective of Medical Students on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey of Nine Medical Schools in Uganda

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 6(2), P. e19847 - e19847

Published: June 11, 2020

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a global public health concern affecting over 5 million people and posing great burden on care systems worldwide.

Language: Английский

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Rapid Assessment of Price Instability and Paucity of Medicines and Protection for COVID-19 Across Asia: Findings and Public Health Implications for the Future

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: Dec. 14, 2020

Background: Countries have introduced a variety of measures to prevent and treat COVID-19 with medicines personal protective equipment (PPE), some countries adopting preventative strategies earlier than others. However, there has been considerable controversy surrounding treatments. This includes hydroxychloroquine where the initial hype misinformation lead shortages, price rises suicides. Price shortages also seen for PPE. Such activities can catastrophic effects on patients are high co-payment levels issues affordability. Consequently, is need investigate this further. Objective: Assess changes in availability, utilization prices relevant PPE during pandemic among range Asian countries. Our approach: Narrative literature review combined interviews community pharmacists assess consumption, from beginning March 2020 until end May 2020. In addition, suggestions ways reduce misinformation. Results: 308 took part five There was an appreciable increase antimicrobials Pakistan (in over 88% pharmacies), lower increases or no change Bangladesh, India, Malaysia Vietnam. Encouragingly, increased use vitamins/immune boosters across countries, as well limited Vietnam, although greater analgesics vitamin C/immune boosters. Appreciable were Conclusion: Encouraging see concern that needs addressing alongside any unintended consequences pandemic. Community play key role providing evidence-based advice, helping moderate prices, address

Language: Английский

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Positive Correlation Between General Public Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak 1 Month After First Cases Reported in Indonesia

Journal of Community Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 46(1), P. 182 - 189

Published: June 24, 2020

Abstract The increasing number cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the general population Indonesia raises questions concerning public’s knowledge and attitudes regarding this pandemic. To determine correlation between COVID-19 outbreak 1 month after first were reported Indonesia. This cross-sectional study was conducted early March end April 2020 Indonesia, beginning with North Sumatra region, where spread began. Questionnaires randomly distributed online red zone Data collected by collecting people’s responses to questionnaire, which via WhatsApp (WA) application competed independently participants. A descriptive analysis describe demographic characteristics, knowledge, population. total 201 people had good (98%) a positive attitude (96%) respondents negative relation two aspects outbreak: having always maintain distance 1.5 m when crowds, not being able regularly exercise or eat nutritious food (78.6% 79.1%, respectively). Most have However, still found study, as result, transmission prevention measures cannot reach their maximum effectiveness simply publicizing increase day-to-day public.

Language: Английский

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KAP-COVID_GLOBAL: a multinational survey of the levels and determinants of public knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. e043971 - e043971

Published: Feb. 1, 2021

Objective The adherence to public health recommendations control COVID-19 spread is influenced by knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP). We performed this cross-sectional study assess the levels determinants of KAP towards in a large, multinational sample. Design Cross-sectional (survey). Setting questionnaire was distributed potential respondents via online platforms. Participants 71 890 individuals from 22 countries. Methods formulated four-section English, followed validation translation into seven languages. (May June 2020) each participant received score for section. Results Overall, participants had fair knowledge (mean score: 19.24±3.59) (3.72±2.31) good (12.12±1.83) regarding COVID-19. About 92% reported moderate high compliance with national lockdown. However, significant gaps were observed: only 68.2% knew that infected may be asymptomatic; 45.4% believed antibiotics are an effective treatment; 55.4% stated vaccine has been developed (at time data collection). 71.9% or uncertain global conspiracy; 36.8% 51% afraid contacting doctors Chinese people, respectively. Further, 66.4% pandemic negative effects on their mental health. Female gender, higher education urban residents significantly (p≤0.001) practice scores. we observed correlations between all Conclusions Although have fair/good COVID-19, should addressed. Future awareness efforts target less advantaged groups future studies develop new strategies tackle effects.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, socio-cognitive perceptions and the practice of hand hygiene and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study of UK university students

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: March 1, 2021

Abstract Background During the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and hand hygiene have been primary means reducing transmission in absence effective treatments or vaccines, but understanding their determinants is limited. This study aimed to investigate knowledge socio-cognitive perceptions, associations with such protective behaviours, UK university students. Methods A cross-sectional online survey 293 students was undertaken on 13 May 2020. Survey questions addressed demographics, disease effectiveness measures, risk perception, perceptions (e.g. attitude, support, self-efficacy), habit, time factors trust, as well behaviours. Multiple linear regression used identify strongest potential behaviour. Results Participants reported high levels 88.9% answering “Mostly” “Always” for every activity, only 42.0% reporting same all activities. Knowledge each activity preventing high, 90.7% 93.5% respectively identifying at least 7 8 9 10 activities correctly. Habit ( β = 0.39, p 0.001) 0.28, were greatest contributors unique variance behaviour, followed by ethnicity − 0.13, 0.014) perception 0.016). For self-efficacy 0.25, < 0.001), perceived advantages 0.15, 0.022), trust policy 0.14, 0.026) gender Regression models explained 40% 25% variance. Conclusions indicated that communications about behaviours had terms acquisition. However, light likely second waves COVID-19, attention maintaining behaviour improving may need address more difficult areas changing habits, overcoming building interventions increase concerns.

Language: Английский

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Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Among Health Care Workers, and How They Are Coping: A Web-Based, Cross-Sectional Study During the First Wave of COVID-19 in Pakistan

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17

Published: Jan. 10, 2022

The aim of this study is to ascertain the psychological impacts coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among Pakistani health care workers (HCWs) and their coping strategies.

Language: Английский

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A Cross-Sectional Study on University Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 104(1), P. 75 - 84

Published: Nov. 24, 2020

ABSTRACT The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic is hitting the whole world, including United Arab Emirates. Public awareness and adherence to recommendations play a major role in managing crisis of this magnitude which largely affected by knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP). Hence, aim study was assess COVID-19–related KAP University Sharjah (UOS) students compare between health-related (HR) non-HR (NHR) majors. A cross-sectional conducted May 2020 1,012 (481 531 NHR) participated via an online questionnaire. students’ sociodemographic characteristics sources information were also recorded, data analyzed. Students aged 20–25 years, with overall knowledge score 72.4%, main source their Internet social media (85.2%). Those HR majors had higher (76%) than those NHR (69%). Regarding both demonstrated comparable positive attitudes curb spread. With respect practices, more used masks (92.3%), almost all time (88.4%). (99.4%) avoided crowded places practiced distancing (99.4% versus 97.4% 97.7% 93.2%, respectively). In conclusion, UOS adequate possessed good low-risk toward prevention COVID-19. It recommended that universities continue use digital university communication platforms regularly disseminate vital such emergencies.

Language: Английский

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Depressive, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms between population in quarantine and general population during the COVID-19 pandemic: a case-controlled study

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Feb. 16, 2021

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic have caused mental and psychological problems on the general population, patients, related workers. Our study is to determine impact of symptoms among population in quarantine for 2 weeks during pandemic. Methods A case-controlled design conducted at department psychiatry Shenzhen Longgang Center Chronic Disease Control Shenzhen, China mainland from 7th April 15th June 2020.1674 participants (aged 18 65 years) 1743 age-sex matched controls living were recruited between 2020 2020. assessment depressive, anxiety, insomnia determined by self-reported questionnaires PHQ-9, GAD-7, ISI, respectively. Results total 1674 (32.6 ± 9.3 years vs. 32.7 10.7 years, 49.8% 47.8% females) recruited. Population had higher score PHQ-9 (6.1 5.5 3.0 3.7, p < 0.001), GAD-7 (4.2 4.7 1.9 0·001), ISI (5.5 5.8 3.1 5.0%, 0.001) compared population. showed significantly risks depression (OR: 4.55, 95% CI: 3.82–5.41), anxiety 2.92, 2.43–3.51), 2.40, 2.02–2.89), when Younger, more education, non-married lower household income health problems. Conclusions a level than controls. Specifically, they risk prevalence depression, insomnia, especially severity non-married, Mental professionals should pay attention quarantine.

Language: Английский

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Socio-demographic correlate of knowledge and practice toward COVID-19 among people living in Mosul-Iraq: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. e0249310 - e0249310

Published: March 31, 2021

Since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a worldwide pandemic, many countries’ authorities, including Iraqi started responding and taking action to control spread of pandemic. The public’s knowledge practices play an important role in curbing spreading virus by following health guidelines. This study aimed assess socio-demographic correlate living Mosul-Iraq towards COVID-19 during its rapid rise. A cross-sectional online survey 909 participants was conducted among sample population between 20 th June 1 st July 2020. included three parts: 1) characteristics, 2) participants’ knowledge, 3) practices. T-test, ANOVA, chi-square, binary logistic regression were used. p-value less than 0.05 (p < 0.05) considered statistically significant. results showed practice mean score (12.91±1.67) (21.56± 2.92) with cumulative 86% 76% respectively COVID-19. Socio-demographic characteristics such as age, marital status, gender, level education employment related higher P<0 . 05 We concluded majority respondents demonstrate high except for those who younger, male respondents, lower unemployed campaigns will increase encourage adequate preventive should be targeted this group.

Language: Английский

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