Effectiveness of the CoronaCheck Mobile Health Application: An Analytical Cross-sectional Study in Lower–Middle-Income Countries DOI Creative Commons

Tehniat Shaikh,

Saira Samnani,

Abdul Muqeet

et al.

Digital Medicine and Healthcare Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), digital health has repeatedly proven to play a promising role in optimizing the level of care available accessible vulnerable populations timely cost-effective manner. Despite financial constraints, technologies have demonstrated unique potential reaching typically inaccessible groups, including refugee internally displaced populations. Given bridge gaps healthcare coverage, enhance quality, improve affordability, this study aimed assess effectiveness CoronaCheck mHealth application among people LMICs. This analytical cross-sectional spanned multiple LMICs, focusing on males females aged 18 years older regions such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kenya, Tajikistan. Participants were selected through convenient sampling. Knowledge change self-reported behavior assessed. The p -value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. A total 1507 participants responded survey. difference knowledge observed with significant <0.001. An effect modification between gender refugees/migrants <0.1. substantial identified those residing informal settlements Moreover, users expressed high satisfaction application. its promoting both user-friendly nature application, coupled accessibility at no cost, represents an asset education awareness.

Language: Английский

Gender differences in knowledge about COVID-19 among youth in post-secondary education and training institutions in South Africa DOI Creative Commons
Sikhulumile Sinyolo, Nompumelelo Zungu, Inbarani Naidoo

et al.

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 30(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Evidence shows that improved understanding of knowledge about COVID-19 transmission, symptoms, and prevention is crucial for effective epidemic preparedness management. Given gender differences in vulnerability the different ways young people responded to pandemic, this paper investigated COVID-19-related among youth post-secondary education training institutions South Africa. Data from 6,681 respondents showed correctly answered 65.1% questions COVID-19. The respondents' overall transmission (82.6%) preventive practices (75.6%) was relatively high, compared their symptoms (57.5%). Females (65.8%) were marginally more knowledgeable than males (64.3%), difference statistically significant (p = 0.021). levels differed by gender, with females males. findings suggest information awareness campaigns aimed at improving public health should be tailored, taking age, other sociodemographic variables into consideration.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19-related psychological distress, fear, and reassurance-seeking behavior in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons

Bhushan Chaudhari,

Tahoora Ali,

Vik­neswaran Nair

et al.

Industrial Psychiatry Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

ABSTRACT Background: The COVID-19 pandemic presented an unprecedented and dystopian situation for the entire population had imminent mental health corollaries specific to different sociodemographic variables. Distress fear related following reassurance-seeking behavior were prominent during pandemic. However, even after end of acute phase, due continued uncertainty about protection from COVID-19, psychological concerns surrounding persisted. Aim: To evaluate coronavirus-related distress, fear, reassurance seeking, their correlation with personality factors. Materials Methods: A total 727 individuals taken community May 2022 October requested fill out a Google Form online comprising basic details scales: COVID-19-related distress in healthy public (CORPD), Fear Scale (FCV-19S), Coronavirus Reassurance-Seeking Behavior Scale, Big Five Personality Inventory. information was then charted, tabulated, statistically analyzed. Results: levels comparable present Psychological positively correlated each other. Females vulnerable fear. Younger age associated seeking. Extraversion traits predicted while conscientiousness openness negatively Agreeableness behavior. Conclusion: Even declaration return regular daily routine, people have minds. This indicates need continuation programs addressing these issues COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Health and wellbeing (dis)benefits of accessing inland blue spaces over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Megan J. Grace, Jennifer Dickie, Phil Bartie

et al.

Landscape and Urban Planning, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 252, P. 105178 - 105178

Published: Aug. 8, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread repercussions, affecting all aspects of society, from global economics everyday social interactions. Due the significant uncertainty caused by pandemic, many individuals sought solace nature. Freshwater environments, or inland blue spaces, are one type natural environment that may have acted as a vital public health resource for communities during pandemic. This research used semi-structured interviews combined with narrative analysis capture detailed insight into impact of, and nuanced benefits challenges associated with, accessing spaces over course Participants range backgrounds across Scotland were involved determine influence their 'shielding' status on space experiences. In initial stages those who taking shielding precautions described experiencing heightened awareness anxiety towards, other users spaces. However, sample, emphasised overall beneficial freshwater areas maintaining mental physical wellbeing levels Positive outcomes achieved through participating in wide leisure recreational opportunities at further justifies value demonstrates integrating access exposure environments future response strategies. qualitative also highlights need context-specific landscape management strategies promote user groups address existing environmental inequalities.

Language: Английский

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Changes in body weight and healthy lifestyle perception of Indonesian adults during COVID-19 pandemic DOI Open Access
Sorra Milwayani Septiyana, Arif Sabta Aji, Yhona Paratmanitya

et al.

Medical Journal of Indonesia, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(2), P. 112 - 8

Published: July 1, 2024

BACKGROUND Social restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted eating patterns and psychological status, leading to changes in body weight perceptions of a healthy lifestyle society. This study aimed investigate effect social on adults Indonesia. METHODS cross-sectional was conducted using convenience sampling 287 Indonesian from June August 2020. The data were collected self-administered online questionnaire Google Forms. Data analyzed chi-square test logistic regression analysis. RESULTS There no (p = 0.900 0.748, respectively). However, 112 respondents (78.3%) had positive or supported adopting under large-scale restrictions. Multivariable demonstrated that aged 36–45 years 3.6 times higher risk than young 25–35 0.004, OR 3.65, 95% CI 1.51–8.85). CONCLUSIONS did not affect older might changes. Controlling is important prevent further gain noncommunicable diseases can aggravate COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Gambaran Praktik Membuang Masker Pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Kesehatan dan Non-Kesehatan di Kota Semarang DOI Creative Commons

Novelly Shifanandita,

Ari Udijono,

Muh. Fauzi

et al.

Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 59 - 66

Published: Jan. 19, 2024

Background: Mask usage has been determined as the main, most effective preventive measure for COVID-19 during pandemic to limit viral transmission. The obligation of regular mask and replacement from health protocols across globe really affected rise waste in environment. However, used more often than not, found places they don’t belong. This phenomenon is connected public awareness how implement good practice on daily basis. are also near where university students live, even though were expected be pillars eye terms giving examples regarding practices measures. objective this research describe differences among other that come faculties.Methods: Cross-sectional design was descriptive, quantitative research, with simple random sampling technique, all Semarang have same chance chosen respondents, obtaining 333 total.Result: According bivariate analysis conducted, handling (65,6%) compared non-health students. On contrary, bad (56,9%) students.Conclusion: Good implemented well by students, whereas still

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of the CoronaCheck Mobile Health Application: An Analytical Cross-sectional Study in Lower–Middle-Income Countries DOI Creative Commons

Tehniat Shaikh,

Saira Samnani,

Abdul Muqeet

et al.

Digital Medicine and Healthcare Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), digital health has repeatedly proven to play a promising role in optimizing the level of care available accessible vulnerable populations timely cost-effective manner. Despite financial constraints, technologies have demonstrated unique potential reaching typically inaccessible groups, including refugee internally displaced populations. Given bridge gaps healthcare coverage, enhance quality, improve affordability, this study aimed assess effectiveness CoronaCheck mHealth application among people LMICs. This analytical cross-sectional spanned multiple LMICs, focusing on males females aged 18 years older regions such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kenya, Tajikistan. Participants were selected through convenient sampling. Knowledge change self-reported behavior assessed. The p -value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. A total 1507 participants responded survey. difference knowledge observed with significant <0.001. An effect modification between gender refugees/migrants <0.1. substantial identified those residing informal settlements Moreover, users expressed high satisfaction application. its promoting both user-friendly nature application, coupled accessibility at no cost, represents an asset education awareness.

Language: Английский

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