Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 46(1-2), P. 167 - 178
Published: April 30, 2022
Language: Английский
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(4), P. 2269 - 2269
Published: Feb. 17, 2022
In 2020, in the first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Aotearoa New Zealand consistently maintained stringent public health measures including stay-at-home lockdowns and distancing responses. Considering widespread disruption to social functioning caused by pandemic, this paper aimed explore environmental factors that influenced wellbeing of individuals during lockdown Zealand. Our mixed-methods study involved a survey (n = 1010) semi-structured interviews subset surveyed undertaken at tail end 2020 lockdown. Survey participants were recruited through media-driven snowball sampling, less than 50% aged under 45 years 85% identified as female. Of those interviewed, 63% Qualitative interview findings open-ended results analysed thematically. Participants described variety influencing wellbeing, largely related community household; physical, behavioural, lifestyle factors; access services; economic foundations. While much focus recovery was on reversing physical toll our emphasise need empower individuals, families, communities mitigate pandemic’s negative implications wellbeing.
Language: Английский
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Human Resources for Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(1)
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Abstract Background Health and care workers (HCW) faced the double burden of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: as members a society affected by public health emergency HWC who experienced fear becoming infected infecting others, stigma, violence, increased workloads, changes in scope practice, among others. To understand short long-term impacts terms COVID-19 pandemic other emergencies international concern (PHEICs) on HCW relevant interventions to address them, we designed conducted living systematic review (LSR). Methods We reviewed literature retrieved from MEDLINE—PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, LILACS, World Organization database, ClinicalTrials.org ILO published January 2000 until December 2021. included quantitative observational studies, experimental quasi-experimental, mixed methods or qualitative studies; addressing mental, physical well-being quality life. The targeted HCW; exposures, implemented during PHEICs. assess risk bias used Johanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tools. Data were qualitatively synthetized using meta-aggregation meta-analysis was performed estimate pooled prevalence some outcomes. Results 1013 studies mainly research, cross-sectional, with medium bias/quality, at least one following: mental issue, well-being, Additionally, short- impact PHEICs review, although scarce, behavioral individual oriented, aimed improving through development interventions. A lack organizational systemic bottlenecks noted. Discussion impacted greatest toll health. are intricate complex. revealed consequences for service delivery, unplanned absenteeism, disruption occupation turnover that subvert capacity answer PHEICs, specifically challenging resilience systems.
Language: Английский
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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(13), P. 7946 - 7946
Published: June 29, 2022
Green spaces unquestionably improve both physical and mental health, but there is little information on how they affect quality of life. This study investigates whether the public perception local green their impact life have altered as a result restrictions imposed by U.K.’s SARS-CoV-2 pandemic containment strategy. Qualitative data were collected using an online questionnaire distributed via social media platforms postal flyers. The results clearly demonstrate that 90% participants believe improved during pandemic, with over 85% thinking will continue to positive once over. Whether this permanent change in or short-term adaptation stresses can be assessed future research studies. More detailed required understand more aspects types are most valuable for improving so ones designed provide maximum benefits.
Language: Английский
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International Journal of Workplace Health Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 339 - 358
Published: March 16, 2022
Purpose Essential frontline workers in the retail sector face increased exposure risks to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due frequent interactions with general public. Often these are fraught controversies over public safety protocols. The purpose of this study is examine impacts workers' perceptions workplace and customer misbehaviors on their stress psychological distress inform managing health during crises. Design/methodology/approach authors conducted an online survey 3,344 supermarket state Arizona (US) state's first COVID-19 pandemic wave July 2020. Measures included mental distress, behaviors. utilized a mixed-methods approach combining multiple regression analyses qualitative open-ended comments. Findings Workers reported high rates distress. Increases morbidity were correlated being unsafe concerns about negative encounters. Qualitative reveal frustration management's efforts reduce intertwined feelings vulnerable threatening Practical implications findings highlight need provide enforce clear guidelines, including how manage potential hostile interactions, promote positive management pandemic. Originality/value This among assess pandemic's impact non-health care essential presents novel insights regarding perceived misbehavior for support guidance crisis.
Language: Английский
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Work and Occupations, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 50(1), P. 3 - 21
Published: Dec. 4, 2022
While precarious employment is not a new concept, it has been brought to the center of scholarly and public discourse worldwide by unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. This essay delineates how shapes well-being situates that relationship in context The also provides an overview nine articles boldly investigate these two layers global risk-precarious pandemic-interact shape individuals' well-being. In addition advancing theoretical empirical knowledge analyzing timely data from diverse sources populations, call for more efforts on worker protection reforms government financial support.
Language: Английский
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(10), P. 5961 - 5961
Published: May 13, 2022
Essential workers, those who work in a variety of sectors that are critical to sustain the societal infrastructure, were affected both physically and mentally by COVID-19 pandemic. While most studied group this population healthcare other essential non-health workers such as working law enforcement sector, grocery services, food delivery less commonly. We explored academic (using MEDLINE, PsycInfo, CINAHL, Sociological Abstracts, Web Science databases) grey literature Google Scholar) identify studies on mental health effects six pandemics last 20 years (2000–2020). identified total 32 articles; all them pertained except for one about Ebola. found there was an increase depression, anxiety, stress, issues among workers. They more worried passing infection their loved ones often did not have adequate training, supply personal protective equipment, support cope with effects. Generally, women, people having lower education, younger likely be Exploring occupation-specific coping strategies whose during pandemic using robust methodologies longitudinal in-depth qualitative exploration would help facilitate appropriate responses recovery.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 33(1), P. 368 - 380
Published: July 24, 2022
Abstract Aims and objectives To explore the long‐term impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on nurse alcohol consumption. Background The has caused immense disruption to healthcare services worldwide, nurses have not been immune, experiencing burnout, declining mental health ultimately, attrition from profession. Increases in consumption reported across subsections society, including those with pre‐existing ill high stress, exploring this phenomenon is essential for workforce well‐being sustainability. Design Qualitative descriptive study design. Methods Secondary analysis individual, semi‐structured interviews ( N = 42) diverse settings Australia, community, primary hospital settings, conducted July August 2021. Data were analysed using structural coding accordance CORE‐Q guidelines. Findings Two key themes found after data: (1) factors influencing (subthemes: workplace external factors), (2) pandemic's influence increased consumption, moderation as a reward). Conclusions Several participants described because pandemic, particularly due stress working an environment where resources scarce. Workplace such overtime, missed breaks heightened workload all driving turn Relevance clinical practice Increased associated absenteeism intention leave. nursing profession currently undergoing significant continuing providing care management patients SARS‐CoV‐2 virus, threat personal well‐being, sustainability quality care.
Language: Английский
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British Educational Research Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures on child family functioning requires ongoing investigation to understand its far‐reaching effects. This study investigated experiences 10‐year‐old children ( n = 2421) from Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal cohort during some strictest pandemic‐related 2020, with aim examining effects these several aspects children's lives wellbeing. Children reported their relation household ‘bubbles’, school, family, social connectedness activities. findings indicate that although restrictions disrupted regular routines activities, families largely demonstrated great adaptability had positive together, despite worldwide crisis. For example, 79% indicated they were having a good time period almost 85% felt moderately or strongly socially connected others this time. also highlights challenges experienced by lockdown. Post‐pandemic strategies aimed at mitigating difficulties improving should reflect diversity experiences. are relevant other countries implemented pandemic, shedding light day‐to‐day unprecedented
Language: Английский
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Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 58(1), P. 82 - 91
Published: April 25, 2023
Objective: To explore the views of psychiatrists (including trainees) regarding current state and future direction specialist mental health addictions services in Aotearoa New Zealand. Methods: Psychiatrists trainee (registrars) Zealand were surveyed August 2021. Of 879 eligible doctors, 540 participated (83% qualified 17% psychiatrists), a response rate over 60%. Data analysed quantitatively with content analysis. Results: thought had been neglected during recent reforms, 94% believing resourcing was insufficient, only 3% considering planning heading right direction. The demand complexity on-call work markedly increased preceding 2 years. Ninety-eight percent reported that people needing treatment often (85%) or sometimes (13%) unable to access care due constraints. pressures similar across sub-specialties. A key theme distress (sometimes termed ‘moral injury’) experienced by provide adequate resource limitations, ‘knowing what would be good thing do being it . is soul destroying’. Recommendations made for addressing workforce, service design wider issues. Conclusion: Most believe system not currently fit purpose Remedies include urgently identified staffing challenges boosting designated funding adequately 5% Zealanders severe addiction needs.
Language: Английский
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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15
Published: April 25, 2024
Psychologists are at known risk of work-related stress, secondary trauma, and burnout. The COVID-19 pandemic increased stress anxiety for communities worldwide corresponded with an demand mental health services. Our study investigated the impact on psychologists' professional quality life, psychological symptoms, in Aotearoa, New Zealand (NZ).
Language: Английский
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