Stigma and discrimination tendencies towards COVID-19 survivors: Evidence from a nationwide population-based survey in Ghana DOI Creative Commons
Eric Osei, Hubert Amu, Prince Kubi Appiah

et al.

PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2(6), P. e0000307 - e0000307

Published: June 22, 2022

Historically, infectious diseases have generated fears among populations. Unhealthy handling of these result in the stigma and discrimination infected patients. Globally, measures taken so far by governments to curb spread novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, although helpful, created people. Consequently, there are reported Ghanaian media cases stigmatisation against persons who were recovered from COVID-19. However, reports remain unsubstantiated. This study, therefore, sought examine discriminatory tendencies towards COVID-19 survivors adult population Ghana. was a population-based cross-sectional study 3,259 adults. A multi-stage sampling technique used recruit participants. Descriptive inferential statistics comprising frequency, percentage, chi-square, multivariable logistic regression employed analysing data. Knowledge on poor 33.6% Forty-three per cent had good attitude Nearly half (45.9%) exhibited survivors. Participants related knowledge (aOR = 1.91, 95%CI 1.59-2.29, p<0.001) 5.83, 95% CI 4.85-6.98, more likely exhibit Our found relatively high proportions negative attitudes Stigma consequently high. findings call for increased public education Ghana Health Service Information Services Department, increase level pandemic while reducing associated with it.

Language: Английский

Gender and COVID-19 related fear and anxiety: A meta-analysis DOI
Ahmet Metın, Eyüp Sabır Erbiçer, Sedat Şen

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 310, P. 384 - 395

Published: May 11, 2022

Language: Английский

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Applied Artificial Intelligence and user satisfaction: Smartwatch usage for healthcare in Bangladesh during COVID-19 DOI Open Access
Md Uzir Hossain Uzir, Hussam Al Halbusi, Rodney Lim

et al.

Technology in Society, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 67, P. 101780 - 101780

Published: Oct. 15, 2021

Language: Английский

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Investigating the civic emotion dynamics during the COVID-19 lockdown: Evidence from social media DOI
Qianlong Zhao, Yuhao He,

Yuankai Wang

et al.

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 107, P. 105403 - 105403

Published: April 5, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Mediating Role of Social Support on COVID-19 Concern and Self-Rated Physical Health of Older Adults in the United States DOI

Swasati Handique,

Soeun Jang

Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 21

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

The COVID-19 significantly impacted older adults, worsening their physical health and social connectedness. This study examined whether support mediates the correlation between concerns self-rated (SRPH) using data from 2672 participants (aged 50-99) in NSHAP sub-study (2019-20). Mediation analysis revealed that predicted lower perceived (b = -0.0397, p < .001) worse SRPH -0.0536, .001). indirect effect through was significant negative -0.0045, .006).

Language: Английский

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Perceived fear of COVID-19 and its associated factors among Nepalese older adults in eastern Nepal: A cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Uday Narayan Yadav, Om Prakash Yadav, Devendra Raj Singh

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 16(7), P. e0254825 - e0254825

Published: July 26, 2021

Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected all age groups worldwide, but older adults have been greatly with an increased risk of severe illness and mortality. Nepal is struggling the COVID-19 pandemic. The normal life adults, one vulnerable populations to infection, primarily impacted. current evidence shows that virus strains are deadly, non-compliance standard protocols can serious consequences, increasing fear among adults. This study assessed perceived associated factors in eastern Nepal. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted between July September 2020 847 (≥60 years) residing three districts Perceived measured using seven-item Fear Scale (FCV-19S). Multivariate logistic regression identified fear. Results mean score FCV-19S 18.1 (SD = 5.2), a sizeable proportion ranging 12%-34%, agreed seven items scale. Increasing age, Dalit ethnicity, remoteness health facility, being concerned or overwhelmed were greater COVID-19. In contrast, preexisting conditions inversely Conclusion Greater suggests during unprecedented times such as pandemic, psychological needs should be prioritized. Establishing integrating community-level mental support part preparedness response plan might help combat them.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Related Fears of Patients Admitted to a Psychiatric Emergency Department during and Post-Lockdown in Switzerland: Preliminary Findings to Look Ahead for Tailored Preventive Mental Health Strategies DOI Creative Commons
Alessandra Costanza,

Laura Macheret,

Aline Folliet

et al.

Medicina, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 57(12), P. 1360 - 1360

Published: Dec. 13, 2021

Background and Objectives: While the impact on mental health of 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) has been extensively documented, little is known about its influence subjective fears. Here, we investigate COVID-19 related restrictions fears patients admitted to a psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) during post-lockdown. Materials Methods: A retrospective study 1477 consultations at ED University Hospital Geneva (HUG) was performed using mixed-methods analysis. The first analysis section qualitative, aiming explore type fears, while second statistically compared (i) lockdown (16 March 2020-10 May 2020) (ii) post-lockdown (11 2020-5 July 2020). Fears were also explored among different patient-age sub-groups. Results: 334 expressed one/more Both in post-lockdown, mostly pertained "containment measures" (isolation, loneliness). When vs. "work status" (deteriorating, losing work) prevailed (p = 0.029) "hopelessness" (powerless feeling, inability find solutions) 0.001). "Self around COVID-19" (dying, getting sick) fear relatively more frequent youth 0.039), elderly < Conclusions: Collectively, these findings highlight that lockdown/post-lockdown periods generated temporally demographically distinct patterns, with special regard elderly, two particularly vulnerable populations when faced sudden unexpected dramatic events. For this reason, particular "front-line service" status makes it privileged observatory can provide novel insights. From perspective, latter be translated into pragmatic, personalized prevention strategies reinforce specific resilience resources mitigate current long-term pandemic's impact.

Language: Английский

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Fear and death anxiety in the shadow of COVID-19 among the Lebanese population: A cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons

Zeinab Chalhoub,

Hiba Koubeissy,

Youssef Fares

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(7), P. e0270567 - e0270567

Published: July 27, 2022

Background The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the most devastating health crises world has seen. One its mental consequences includes fear being infected, which could lead to anxiety. This study aimed assess related and associated factors among adult population in Lebanon. Methods A cross-sectional conducted Lebanon between February 26 th April 29 , 2021. Data collected through an online survey adults aged 18 years older. Information on sociodemographic clinical characteristics participants, death anxiety pandemic, depression, were collected. Multivariable linear regression analyses carried out identify predictors pandemic. Results total 1840 participants included analysis 62.9% females 62.2% single. age ranged from 70 with a mean 26.6 ±8.8 years. Of 41.9% felt uncomfortable thinking about novel Coronavirus 35.4% candidates became nervous/anxious when watching news social media. About one-third (33.7%) afraid 23.8% losing their life because disease. Concerning somatic symptoms fear, 7.9% reported increased heart races or palpitations whenever they thought getting infected COVID-19, 3.7% complained sleep disturbances while 2.5% developed tremors sweating hands Coronavirus. In addition, Death fear-related (B = 0.191, 95% CI (0.172 0.211), P-value < 0.0001). Conclusion provides insights impact individuals at level identified as significant predictor Considering negative psychological effects it is necessary educate how deal implement interventions counseling programs relieve improve Lebanese adults.

Language: Английский

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A Predictive Model of Pandemic Disaster Fear Caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19): Implications for Decision-Makers DOI Open Access
Vladimir M. Cvetković, Neda Nikolić, Adem Öcal

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(2), P. 652 - 652

Published: Jan. 7, 2022

This paper presents quantitative research results regarding a predictive model of pandemic disaster fear caused by the coronavirus disease (COVİD-19). The aim this was to establish level and impact certain demographic socioeconomic characteristics on (COVID-19). conducted using questionnaire that provided then collected online for 1226 respondents during May 2021. A closed, five-point Likert scale used create structured questionnaire. first section included questions about participants' characteristics, while second issue COVID-19. multivariate regression analyses showed most important predictor COVID-19 be gender, followed age education level. Furthermore,

Language: Английский

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The Assessment of Fear of COVID-19 among the Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Open Access
Siddarth Agrawal, Mateusz Dróżdż, Sebastian Makuch

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Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 10(23), P. 5537 - 5537

Published: Nov. 26, 2021

The prevailing COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected the mental health and well-being of individuals. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess perceived fear among older adults in Poland identify subpopulations with highest risk potential disorders. was conducted November–December 2020 on 500 people aged ≥60 years (mean M = 67.9, standard deviation SD 4.2). In order collect information participants’ characteristics COVID-19-related information, they were asked complete a questionnaire based recorded telephone calls. Perceived measured using Fear Scale (FCV-19S), which ranges from 7 35. Multiple linear regression performed factors associated COVID-19. Our results showed that level infection observed women (p 0.025) patients taking anticoagulants 0.004). Moreover, higher anxiety levels more likely be fearful (according GAS-10 scale; p < 0.001). These findings may help policy makers healthcare workers adapt implement better strategies elderly fight during pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Buffering the Fear of COVID-19: Social Connectedness Mediates the Relationship between Fear of COVID-19 and Psychological Wellbeing DOI Creative Commons
Ashley Humphrey, Evita March, Andrew P. Lavender

et al.

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 86 - 86

Published: March 21, 2022

Social connections are crucial for an individual’s health, wellbeing, and overall effective functioning. During the COVID-19 pandemic, one major preventative effort reducing spread of involved restricting people’s typical social interactions through physical distancing isolation. The current cross-sectional study, conducted during explored relationship among fear COVID-19, connectedness, resilience, depressive symptomologies, self-perceived stress. Participants (N = 174) completed anonymous, online questionnaire, results indicated that connectedness mediated between psychological wellbeing. In contrast, wellbeing was not by resilience. These findings highlight important role resilience play in buffering against negative outcomes, especially a pandemic.

Language: Английский

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