Did COVID-19 Trigger a Digital Epidemic? An Exploratory Study in Adolescents DOI Open Access

Sonia Puri,

Muneesh Sharma,

Rajat Jain

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Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 35(22), P. 101 - 109

Published: Oct. 12, 2023

Background: This study aims to investigate the usage pattern of gadgets during COVID-19 pandemic and its potential long-term consequences. Materials & Methods: Observational cross-sectional study. design is helpful for public health planning, monitoring, evaluation demographically diverse populations varied age groups, socioeconomic status, religion, etc. The research gathered information on participants' demographic characteristics, gadget patterns, reasons behind increased reliance gadgets. Additionally, questions were asked gain deeper insights into subjective experiences perceptions regarding pandemic. Multi-stage random sampling was done. One thousand one hundred fifty-five students recruited from geographic locations backgrounds. instrument used a pretested, validated questionnaire. Field investigators collected data after taking informed consent participants. Data compiled analysed using SPSS 23. Results: A substantial increase in found this Participants reported heightened dependency remote learning, virtual social interactions, recreation or seeking information, Factors such as isolation, restrictions physical activities, need constant connectivity contributed surge usage. However, excessive screen time digital fatigue noted negative consequences reliance. Conclusions: highlights unprecedented rise multifaceted implications. While have played crucial role facilitating work maintaining connections, them challenges individuals' well-being. It develop strategies address consequences, promoting well-being finding balance between offline activities. Further warranted examine effects mental health, overall quality life.

Language: Английский

Association of Screen Time with Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in College Students During COVID-19 Outbreak in Shanghai: Mediation Role of Sleep Quality DOI

Yiting Liu,

Yishan Sun,

Kefeng Zheng

et al.

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 26(10), P. 755 - 763

Published: Sept. 20, 2023

The study aimed to investigate the associations between different types of screen time (ST) and anxiety depressive symptoms in college students during Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak Shanghai, China; potential mediation role sleep quality was also examined. A total 1,550 completed an online survey May 2022. ST, Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) score, Depression (SDS) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) physical activity were self-reported. Multiple linear regression analysis conducted. results showed that more spent TV/movie viewing (>2 h/day) recreational reading (>1 associated with higher levels anxiety, while social media a level symptoms. In contrast, (1-2 lower anxiety. Meanwhile, (2-3 had significant indirect effect on through quality. During COVID-19 outbreak, ST varied by type students. slightly excessive partially mediated

Language: Английский

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Sleep quality of Chinese designers and the effects of digital screen time, stress, and job responsibility DOI Open Access
Yongchun Mao,

Cunyuan Yang,

Gunasunderi Raju

et al.

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 580 - 580

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

The aim of this study was to describe the sleep status Chinese designers and identify factors that affect their quality. A total 393 participated in survey, which collected data on demographic information, digital screen time, stress, pittsburgh quality index (PSQI). average PSQI score 6.77, with 29% scoring equal or higher than 9, indicating poor most common problem difficulty falling asleep. Designers management responsibilities had poorer quality: scores for those design project (M=8.74, SD=3.829) (M=9.05, SD=3.475) were significantly dedicated (M=5.34, SD=2.908). There a positive correlation between time entertainment, work other PSQI. model equation PSQI=1.160+0.276 * entertainment+0.675 stress+0.569 an r square 0.232. should improve by reducing electronic entertainment relieving stress. Managers industry pay special attention own

Language: Английский

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Effects of a Self-Determination Theory-Based Intervention on the Reduction of Screen Time and Obesity in Children and Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial DOI
Xiaofei Wu, Ping Zhang, Qin Liu

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Published: Jan. 1, 2024

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Language: Английский

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TEMPO EXCESSIVO FRENTE À TV DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 E FATORES ASSOCIADOS EM ADOLESCENTES DOI Creative Commons

Murilo Ferreira Gontijo,

Mônica Thaís Soares Macedo, Ronilson Ferreira Freitas

et al.

Corpoconsciência, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. e15632 - e15632

Published: April 11, 2024

Este estudo avaliou a prevalência e os fatores associados ao tempo excessivo frente à TV em adolescentes durante pandemia de Covid-19. Trata-se um transversal, realizado com 287 11 16 anos. Os dados foram coletados por meio questionário on-line autoaplicável. O foi avaliado como desfecho. Como variáveis independentes avaliados sociodemográficos comportamentais. As razões (RP) intervalos 95% confiança (IC95%) estimados utilizando modelos múltiplos regressão Poisson. Observou-se que 24,0% dos alunos passavam pandemia. Sendo idade (RP=0,90; IC95%:0,83-0,97), prática atividade física (RP=1,12; IC95%:1,03-1,21) qualidade do sono IC95%: 1,00-1,18), associadas este comportamento. Conclui-se o alto Covid-19 está associado mais novos, insuficientemente ativos ruim.

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic: Lockdown related morbidity among young adults in Chennai, India DOI Creative Commons
Vaibhav Anu,

Mohammed Meera Riyaz,

Siva Santhana Lakshmi G

et al.

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 748 - 757

Published: May 24, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic triggered widespread lockdown measures, profoundly altering the daily routines and lifestyles of individuals worldwide. This study aims to investigate repercussions these lockdowns on morbidity patterns among young adults in Chennai. Methods: A web-based questionnaire survey was conducted 1110 aged 18 29 years Chennai, India. analyzed various aspects health, encompassing physical, mental, social well-being, during period using a prevalidated questionnaire. Frequency distribution variables chi-square tests for categorical were employed. Result: revealed significant impacts well-being period. Physical health affected, with weight gain (56.83%) being most common morbid condition due physical inactivity frequent eating. Headaches (33.24%) prevalent, attributed prolonged digital screen exposure irregular sleep patterns. Psychological included stress rates 43.42% adults. Conclusion: research highlights intricate relationship between measures findings provide valuable insights into potential long-term implications this demographic group, emphasizing importance targeted interventions support systems.

Language: Английский

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Comparison of sleep quality, diet quality, and weight change between COVID‐19‐recovered patients and healthy controls: A matched case‐control study DOI Creative Commons

Farha Ainin Sofia Muzaffar,

Seok Tyug Tan

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(9)

Published: Aug. 29, 2024

Literature suggests that individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 may experience post-COVID conditions, including sleep problems and alterations in smell or taste. Thus, this study aims to compare the quality, diet weight change between COVID-19-recovered patients healthy controls.

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Internet addiction, sleeping habits and psychological distress in Brazilian adolescents and young adults DOI Creative Commons
Maísa Gelain Marin, Antônio Bonfada Collares Machado,

Guilherme da Silva Freitas

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Psicologia Reflexão e Crítica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 37(1)

Published: Sept. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Movement Behaviors and Mental Health of Catholic Priests in the Eastern United States DOI
Michael D. Kostick, Xihe Zhu

Journal of Religion and Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 63(3), P. 1867 - 1879

Published: Aug. 17, 2023

Language: Английский

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Hubungan Aktivitas Fisik dan Waktu Paparan Layar dengan Kualitas Hidup Terkait Kesehatan pada Mahasiswa Rumpun Ilmu Kesehatan DOI Creative Commons

Fitra Anggreni Kusuma R.,

Fadhia Adliah,

Yery Mustari

et al.

Jurnal Fisioterapi dan Rehabilitasi, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(2), P. 149 - 163

Published: April 6, 2023

Perubahan sistem pembelajaran dari offline menjadi online akibat pandemi Covid-19 dapat menyebabkan penurunan aktivitas fisik serta peningkatan waktu paparan layar diantara mahasiswa yang dikaitkan dengan rendahnya kualitas hidup terkait kesehatan, dimana hal tersebut mencerminkan kesehatan dan mental individu atau kelompok dalam periode tertentu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pada rumpun ilmu Universitas Hasanuddin. merupakan penelitian komparatif analitik kuantitatif menggunakan pendekatan cross-sectional study jumlah sampel sebanyak 359 mahasiswa. Pengumpulan data dilakukan cara pengambilan primer International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) fisik, Screen-time layar, Short Form-36 (SF-36) kesehatan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji Spermans Rho Test, menunjukkan tidak adanya antara nilai signifikansi komponen masing-masing sebesar 0,288 0,259 (p>0,05), terdapat berlawanan tingkat keeratan sangat lemah 0,004 0,001 (p<0,05).

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Effect of COVID-19 on Working Women's Physical and Mental Health: A Descriptive Study of Pre and Post Pandemic Era DOI Creative Commons

Thakur Dev Pandey,

Jyotishman Pathak

Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 394 - 398

Published: March 15, 2023

Background and Aim: In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized coronavirus outbreak as apandemic a public health emergency of global significance. Recent studies have revealed that these restrictionsand women’s anxiety virus itself may had an adverse effect on their mental health. Children andfamily members are spending more time at home; thus, society needs to be conscious how this is affectingworking emotional physical especially in absence any assisting maid. Thus, purposeof study was evaluate COVID-19 pandemic lockdown affected working andmental health.Materials Method: To examine effects women,a cross-sectional survey conducted. Data collected using online platform. investigate impactof health, semi-structured questionnaire comprising numberof open- closed-ended questions prepared. Additionally, disorders emotionaldifficulties developed during or became worse were enlisted. Another goal gauge muchfamily understood sympathetic strain women wereunder.Results: The involved 200 from different states India. hours spent kitchen otherassociated activities increased 1.5 5.5 when between before lockdownwas compared. amount engaging activity, such yoga morning eveningwalks, significantly decreased coming normal after lockdown. 68 per cent thosesurveyed said behaviour changed. About 58 suffered changessuch fatigue, headaches, lower back discomfort, other issues with weight gain.Conclusion: Additional research required better understand long-term pandemicon particularly regard identification additional variables connectedto pandemic’s potentially multiplicative women.

Language: Английский

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