Mask-related Facial Dermatoses in an Asian Pediatric Population in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Hwee Chyen Lee, Valerie Ho, Yik Weng Yew

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Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 24(4), P. 273 - 280

Published: Oct. 1, 2023

Abstract Introduction: Mask-related dermatoses have been widely reported in adults since the global COVID-19 pandemic. Compulsory mask wearing has mandated many countries. As pediatric dermatologists, we aim to characterize different types of mask-related population, evaluate prevalence, and potential exacerbating mitigating factors improve compliance children this era regular wearing. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study from November 1, 2020, January 31, 2021, at tertiary hospital form an anonymous online questionnaire. This included all aged (2–20 years old) our dermatology clinics, education students (16–20 old), hospital/health-care cluster staff old). Results: Of 577 participants who wearing, 140 (24.3%) symptoms. The most common symptoms were itching (74.5%), dryness (49.6%), dyspnea (32.1%), oily skin (29.9%). rashes acne (48.9%), eczema (27%), dryness/peeling (23.4%), urticaria (18.2%), cheilitis (16.8%). statistically significant risk for developing and/or (a) prolonged duration wearing/day (b) preexisting atopic history (especially dermatitis). Conclusions: population remains vulnerable emerging variants other respiratory viruses, masks remain important protection daily life. Like adults, can lead various facial symptoms/dermatoses wearers, adding dermatological burden during Those with should be made aware this. recommend wearers not exceed continuous 4 h take scheduled “mask breaks” safe, well-ventilated areas.

Language: Английский

The influence of face masks use, immunity boosters and visiting risky places on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia and Republic of Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) DOI Creative Commons
Bojan Joksimović, Jelena Dotlić, Marija Milić

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Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 44(1)

Published: March 28, 2025

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were recommended to implement new health behaviors into their daily routines prevent viral spread. The aim this study was investigate whether specific behaviors, such as wearing face masks, taking immunity boosters and visiting risky places associated with a higher level stress due in general adult population. This cross-sectional conducted from September 1, 2020 October 2021 eight randomly chosen cities two Serbian speaking countries (Republic Serbia Republic Srpska - Bosnia Herzegovina). Participants filled socio-epidemiologic questionnaire, COVID Stress Scales (CSS) Perceived Scale (PSS). included 2,301 participants an average age 36.72 ± 13.82 years whom 54.9% female (p = 0.001). Most healthy, highly educated, employed, married, non-smokers consumed alcohol. mean total CSS score 32.7 23.8 out 144, suggesting relatively low COVID-19. PSS 19.43 5.05 40 indicating slightly increased stress. who reported scores more likely wear use boosters, go cafes clubs, have chronic illnesses, suspicious, but not proven contact positive people, multiple sources information about Few experienced high levels People used visited during pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Driving under viral impairment: Linking acute SARS-CoV-2 infections to elevated car crash risks DOI Creative Commons
Baran Erdik

PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. e0004420 - e0004420

Published: April 8, 2025

This study explores the linkage between acute SARS-CoV-2 and car crashes across U.S. states, correlating with COVID-19 mitigation strategies, vaccination rates, Long COVID prevalence. investigation analyzed aggregate crash data spanning 2020–2023, collection occurring March May 2024. Analysis was done via a Poisson regression model, adjusted for population. Key variables included status, month-specific effects relating to initial pandemic shutdowns, rates. Results demonstrated significant association infections an increase in crashes, independent of status tune OR 1.25 [1.23-1.26]. observed despite varying efforts rates states. The found no protective effect against challenging prior assumptions about benefits vaccination. Notably, risk associated be analogous driving impairments seen alcohol consumption at legal limits. Findings suggest implications public health policies, especially assessing readiness individuals recovering from engage high-risk activities such as pilots or nuclear plant employees. Further research is necessary establish causation explore exact within CNS affecting cognition behavior.

Language: Английский

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Adherence to mask wearing and social distancing following vaccination and use of lateral flow testing during the COVID-19 pandemic in England and Wales: Results from a cross-sectional study nested within the prospective Virus Watch household community cohort study DOI Creative Commons
Vivi Antonopoulou, Madeline Mae Ong, Carly Meyer

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 29, 2024

Abstract Background Personal protective behaviours (PPBs) played a crucial role in limiting the spread of infection during COVID-19 pandemic, yet adherence to these varied at population level. Understanding factors influencing is important, as PPBs will be critical part response future pandemics. Using behavioural science, we investigated influences on PPBs, focusing face mask wearing, social distancing, and lateral flow testing (LFT). Methods Two online surveys, first gathering data wearing second testing, were conducted July August 2021 with sample from England Wales ( N = 20,488 (survey 1) 26,613 2)). The survey questions designed based Capability, Opportunity, Motivation (COM-B) model Behavior. Multivariate models used examine associations between identified adoption behaviours. Results Most respondents reported public indoor places (88.5%) maintaining 1+ metre distance (86.8%) all or most time. After two doses vaccine, distancing decreased 48.3% reporting meeting friends family 38.3% visiting more frequently. Motivation, Opportunity Capability significantly associated increased odds covering distancing. Among individuals who indicated using an LFT (comprising 68% total sample), 50.4% engaging routine testing. For those had never LFT, predominant reason cited was perceived lack necessity for (55.3%). Statistically significant found accurate interpretation test results across belief-based statements (p < 0.05). Conclusions Findings high levels masks, even amid reduced restrictions vaccination rates. Utilising science framework, related capability, opportunity, motivation influence use Our recommendations can inform health intervention design guide selection implementation strategies emergencies preparedness.

Language: Английский

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The Underlying Structure of Preventive Behaviors and Related Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comprehensive Network Analysis DOI

Yan Liang,

Qianqian Zhu, Yuqi Yang

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Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 58(3), P. 205 - 215

Published: Jan. 29, 2024

Abstract Background Various strategies against COVID-19 have been adopted in different countries, with vaccination and mask-wearing being widely used as self-preventive interventions. However, the underlying structure of these behaviors related factors remain unclear. Purpose In this study, we aimed to explore network preventive during pandemic their factors, incorporating age sex network. Methods We a multi-center sample 20,863 adults who were vaccinated China between April 1, 2021, June 2021. Networks estimated using unregularized partial correlation models. also accuracy stability Results The revealed that self-initiated was more connected cognition personal profiles. two clusters linked through information-seeking political beliefs. Moreover, negatively vaccine hesitancy concerns about vaccines positively trust vaccines, pandemic-related altruism, beliefs, married. Mask-wearing professional/white collar worker higher education level regular physical examination, self-rated health, migration, married, better family relationships. Incorporation into relevant associations vaccination. highly accurately estimated. subset bootstrap showed order node strength centrality, betweenness, closeness all stable. coefficient (CS-coefficient) estimate, 0.75 for strength, 0.67 closeness. Conclusions internal structures quite different, latter which mainly affected by socioeconomic status health-related former knowledge Information-seeking relationships bridge connecting behavior clusters, suggesting direction future efforts.

Language: Английский

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Mask-Wearing Behavior Among Individuals Newly Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Insights From Community Health Screenings During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia DOI Creative Commons
Fumihiko Yokota, Akane Anai

Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 30 - 30

Published: March 28, 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a severe impact on people with type 2 diabete (T2D) and their health behaviors. This study investigated the associations between T2D status mask-wearing behaviors in public settings during first wave of COVID-19 among community residents Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Outreach checkups self-report questionnaires were cross-sectionally conducted to measure for behavior, status, sociodemographic characteristics. Chi-square tests, bivariate, multivariate logistic regression performed data analysis. Out 254 total participants, nearly one forth (24%) them newly diagnosed T2D, while 15% reported that they ever been as before. There no statistically significant behavior bivariate models. However, test results showed differences (P=0.02) percentages inconsistent those who (19.4%), known (7.9%), (7.1%). discrepancy suggests need further investigations using larger sample size more representative samples examine T2D. Early diagnostic services awareness education is imperative reduce severity mortality future particularly undiagnosed individuals are unaware

Language: Английский

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Mask-related Facial Dermatoses in an Asian Pediatric Population in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Hwee Chyen Lee, Valerie Ho, Yik Weng Yew

et al.

Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 24(4), P. 273 - 280

Published: Oct. 1, 2023

Abstract Introduction: Mask-related dermatoses have been widely reported in adults since the global COVID-19 pandemic. Compulsory mask wearing has mandated many countries. As pediatric dermatologists, we aim to characterize different types of mask-related population, evaluate prevalence, and potential exacerbating mitigating factors improve compliance children this era regular wearing. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study from November 1, 2020, January 31, 2021, at tertiary hospital form an anonymous online questionnaire. This included all aged (2–20 years old) our dermatology clinics, education students (16–20 old), hospital/health-care cluster staff old). Results: Of 577 participants who wearing, 140 (24.3%) symptoms. The most common symptoms were itching (74.5%), dryness (49.6%), dyspnea (32.1%), oily skin (29.9%). rashes acne (48.9%), eczema (27%), dryness/peeling (23.4%), urticaria (18.2%), cheilitis (16.8%). statistically significant risk for developing and/or (a) prolonged duration wearing/day (b) preexisting atopic history (especially dermatitis). Conclusions: population remains vulnerable emerging variants other respiratory viruses, masks remain important protection daily life. Like adults, can lead various facial symptoms/dermatoses wearers, adding dermatological burden during Those with should be made aware this. recommend wearers not exceed continuous 4 h take scheduled “mask breaks” safe, well-ventilated areas.

Language: Английский

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