Managing Fear During Pandemics: Risks and Opportunities DOI Creative Commons
Gaëtan Mertens,

Iris M. Engelhard,

Derek M. Novacek

et al.

Perspectives on Psychological Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(4), P. 652 - 659

Published: June 26, 2023

Fear is an emotion triggered by the perception of danger and motivates safety behaviors. Within context COVID-19 pandemic, there were ample cues (e.g., images patients on ventilators) a high need for people to use appropriate behaviors social distancing). Given this central role fear within it important review some emerging findings lessons learned during pandemic their implications managing fear. We highlight factors that determine (i.e., proximity, predictability, controllability) several adaptive maladaptive consequences following governmental health policies panic buying). Finally, we provide directions future research make policy recommendations can promote adequate limit negative pandemics.

Language: Английский

Two years COVID-19 pandemic: Development of university students' mental health 2020–2022 DOI Creative Commons
Elisabeth Kohls, Lukas Guenthner, Sabrina Baldofski

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: April 6, 2023

The literature indicates a negative impact on the mental health of university students during COVID-19 pandemic. It remains unclear if this persists even after lockdown measures are lifted. current study therefore investigates status by drawing two previous studies present seeks to investigate differences in across three time points.A cross-sectional, anonymous online survey among six universities was conducted between April and May 2022 (N = 5,510). Symptoms depression, anxiety, hazardous alcohol use eating disorders as well social emotional variables were assessed utilizing standardized instruments. Risk- protective factors for severity depressive anxiety symptoms investigated using multiple regression models. Differences e.g., depression points with one-way analysis variance.More than one third exhibited clinically relevant (35.5%), (33.0-35.5% depending gender) or disorder (31.1%). Taken together, almost out (61.4%) reported at least aforementioned symptom patterns, while fifth suicidal ideation thoughts self-harm (19.6%). Higher perceived stress loneliness significantly predicted higher levels symptoms, resilience support identified factors. Compared 2020 2021, reduced 2022, consumption showed small but significant increase from 2021 2022. Worryingly, prevalence highest yet, being (14.5%) (16.5%).These results confirm that pandemic had still has students. broadens view fact some areas seem recover quicker, others worryingly. Especially persistent rise constant reduction associated is concerning. claim low-threshold accessible same beginning

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Fear, Stress, Susceptibility, and Problematic Social Media Use Explain Motivation for COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors Among Patients With Stroke and Their Caregivers DOI Creative Commons
Shikha Kukreti, Meng‐Tsang Hsieh,

Chieh‐hsiu Liu

et al.

INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 61

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges for individuals who experienced stroke and their caregivers. It is essential to understand the factors affecting preventive behavior in these populations. Therefore, present study examined that influenced motivation vaccine uptake among patients with A cross-sectional comprising 191 participants (81 110 caregivers) was carried out. Participants completed a survey assessing fear of COVID-19, stress, perceived susceptibility, problematic social media use, behaviors, uptake. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, multiple linear regressions. Motivation significantly positively correlated use (r = 0.225, P .002), susceptibility 0.197, .008), 0.179, .015), but negatively stress −0.189, .010). Caregivers, compared patients, showed lower level (standardized coefficient −0.23, .017). Furthermore, higher levels were associated increased 0.22, .006), while greater −0.38, < .001). Among caregivers, behaviors by such as fear, stress. By using strategies targeted education, support, communication campaigns, healthcare providers policymakers may be able enhance well-being caregivers during future pandemics.

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Predictors of second COVID‐19 booster dose or new COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy among nurses: A cross‐sectional study DOI
Petros Galanis, Irène Vraka, Aglaia Katsiroumpa

et al.

Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 32(13-14), P. 3943 - 3953

Published: Nov. 7, 2022

Abstract Aims and objectives To assess the levels of second COVID‐19 booster dose/new vaccine hesitancy among nurses explore potential predictors hesitancy. Background full vaccination seems to be highly effective against contagious variants SARS‐CoV‐2. Healthcare workers are at high‐risk group since they have experienced high COVID‐19‐associated morbidity mortality. Design An on‐line cross‐sectional study was carried out in Greece May 2022, using a self‐administered questionnaire. Methods The population included healthcare services who were fully vaccinated time study. We considered socio‐demographic characteristics, COVID‐19‐related variables, attitudes toward pandemic as applied STROBE checklist our Results Among 795 nurses, 30.9% hesitant dose or new vaccine. Independent lower educational level, absence chronic condition, good/very good self‐perceived physical health, lack flu during 2021, front‐line that provided patients, had not been diagnosed with least one relative/friend has died from COVID‐19. Moreover, increased compliance hygiene measures, fear decreased trust associated Conclusions Our shows significant percentage This initial could barrier efforts control pandemic. Relevance clinical practice Nurses' role is essential empowering public their passion empathy. There need communicate science way accessible order decrease Patient contribution No patient contribution.

Language: Английский

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Identity resilience, science mistrust, COVID-19 risk and fear predictors of vaccine positivity and vaccination likelihood: A survey of UK and Portuguese samples DOI Creative Commons
Glynis M. Breakwell, Rusi Jaspal, Daniel B. Wright

et al.

Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(8), P. 747 - 759

Published: March 26, 2023

Based on Identity Process Theory, we hypothesised that two elements of identity resilience (identity worth and continuity) differentially predict variance in COVID-19 fear risk, science mistrust, vaccine positivity, vaccination likelihood. Data from an online survey 643 UK 485 Portuguese adults collected during March 2021 showed the did not differ significantly likelihood or resilience. respondents reported less fear, but higher positivity than Portuguese. continuity differed between countries their effects Science mistrust proved key factors predicting We conclude roles discrete health behaviour require further examination action reducing prevalence specific forms can improve

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Correlates of internalized stigma and antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in the Volta region of Ghana DOI Creative Commons
Jerry John Nutor, Rachel Thompson, Nutifafa Eugene Yaw Dey

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

HIV-related stigma is a major public health concern compromising the rights and outcomes of many people living with HIV (PLWH). Its reduction said to be critical in strengthening continuous efforts targeted at preventing controlling HIV, as it directly impacts antiretroviral treatment adherence. This study examines association between adherence therapy (ART) among PLWH one 16 administrative regions Ghana, Africa. descriptive cross-sectional employed survey assess factors affecting utilization ART (n = 155) Volta region. The Center for Support Evaluation index internalized AIDS Tool were used collect data on medication stigma, respectively. Data was analyzed using R statistical analysis software. Logistic regression models performed ascertain predictors PLWH. A greater proportion (70%) study's participants reported ART. We found positive such that reporting high levels average associated [OR 1.08, 95% CI:1.01, 1.15]. Older age related higher while more depressive symptoms low Our findings show may serve facilitator instead barrier adhering medication. Although this contradicts common narratives about stigma's destructive effect, possible promote good health-seeking behavior when fear component considered. To encourage towards meeting UNAIDS' 95-95-95 agenda better understand role, further research required.

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Disparity Between Expected Spatial Accessibility and Actual Travel Time to Vaccination Sites: Implications for COVID-19 Immunization Delays DOI Creative Commons

Hossein Naderi,

Ziba Abbasian,

Yuxia Huang

et al.

SSM - Population Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101804 - 101804

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Are Fear of COVID-19 and Vaccine Hesitancy Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake? A Population-Based Online Survey in Nigeria DOI Creative Commons
Muhammad Chutiyami, Dauda Salihu, Umar Muhammad Bello

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(8), P. 1271 - 1271

Published: Aug. 7, 2022

This study examined the association between COVID-19 and fear of contracting reasons for vaccination refusal. A population-based online survey was conducted via social media in Nigeria using Fear scale items related to refusal/hesitancy items. Individuals aged 13 years older were invited participate. Data analysed binary logistic regression calculate odds ratios (ORs) associated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) at a

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The Association Between Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination and Socioeconomic Position: Nested Case-Control Study From the Pedianet Veneto Cohort DOI Creative Commons
Erich Batzella, Anna Cantarutti, Nicola Caranci

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JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9, P. e44234 - e44234

Published: Jan. 16, 2023

The success of pediatric COVID-19 vaccination strongly depends on parents' willingness to vaccinate their children. To date, the role socioeconomic position (SEP) in has not been thoroughly examined.We evaluated association between and SEP a large cohort.A case-control study design nested into cohort children born 2007 2017, living Veneto Region followed up at least January 1, 2022, was adopted. Data were collected from Pedianet database linked with regional registry. Each child vaccinated one dose any vaccine July 2021, March 31, matched by sex, year birth, family pediatrician 5 unvaccinated Unvaccinated positive outcome swab test within 180 days before index date excluded analyses. Children geo-referenced determine area deprivation (ADI)-a social material measure calculated census block level consisting items. then categorized quintiles based ADI level. status measured using conditioned logistic regression models estimate odds ratios corresponding 95% CIs. Quantile-g-computation applied develop weighted combination individual items how much each component influenced likelihood vaccination. All analyses stratified age (5-11 12-14 years).The population consisted 6475 children, who 32,124 Increasing associated lower probability being vaccinated, approximately linear dose-response relationship. highest quintile 36% less likely receive than those lowest (95% CI 0.59-0.70). results similar 2 groups, slightly stronger 5-11-year-old When assessing effects items, increase 17% decrease 0.80-0.86). conditions that most rent, unemployed, single-parent families.This shown significant reduction receiving among areas characterized SEP. Findings robust multiple definitions index. These findings suggest plays an important coverage, emphasizing need promote targeted public health efforts ensure global equity.

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Longitudinal assessment of COVID-19 fear and psychological wellbeing in the United Kingdom DOI Creative Commons
Martyn Quigley, Seb Whiteford, Gemma Cameron

et al.

Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 28(8), P. 726 - 738

Published: Nov. 17, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact global psychological wellbeing. To investigate the sustained of on wellbeing, current study longitudinally assessed fear COVID-19, anxiety, depression, intolerance uncertainty, worry, sleep quality, loneliness and alcohol use during in United Kingdom. Timepoint 1 (T1; N = 445) took place February 2021 following highest number pandemic-related deaths UK. 2 (T2, 198) June when had declined considerably, many been vaccinated. At T1, predicted elevated levels quality loneliness. T2, we observed that fear, decreased. However, continued predict worry impaired quality. These findings demonstrate longitudinal

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A scoping review on the decision-making dynamics for accepting or refusing the COVID-19 vaccination among adolescent and youth populations DOI Creative Commons

Roger Blahut,

Amanda Flint,

Elaina Orlando

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: April 28, 2023

Abstract Background Global COVID-19 vaccinations rates among youth and adolescent populations prove that there is an opportunity to influence the acceptance for those who are unvaccinated hesitant receive additional doses. This study aimed discover hesitancy reasons choosing or refusing be vaccinated against COVID-19. Methods A scoping review was conducted, articles from three online databases, PubMed, Wiley, Cochrane Library, were extracted screened based on exclusion PICOs criteria. total of 21 studies included in this review. Data highlighting attributes, characteristics, decision-making dynamics put into table format. Results The results showed primary drivers accepting vaccine include protecting oneself close family/friends, fear infection, professional recommendations, employer obligations. Primary factors concerns about safety side effects, effectiveness efficacy, lack trust pharmaceuticals government, conspiracies, perceiving natural immunity as alternative. Conclusions recommends further research should conducted with focus identifying health behaviors how they relate policies programs.

Language: Английский

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