CMAJ Open,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. E721 - E730
Published: July 1, 2022
Background:
The
indirect
consequences
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
in
older
adults,
such
as
stress,
are
unknown.
We
sought
to
describe
stressors
and
perceived
on
adults
Canada
evaluate
differences
by
socioeconomic
factors.
Methods:
conducted
a
cross-sectional
study
using
data
from
Canadian
Longitudinal
Study
Aging
Exit
Questionnaire
(September–December
2020).
A
12-item
checklist
was
used
assess
(e.g.,
income
loss,
separation
family)
experienced
during
pandemic,
single
question
measure
consequences.
generalized
linear
model
with
binomial
distribution
log
link
estimate
prevalence
ratios
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs)
for
association
between
factors,
Results:
Among
23
972
(aged
50–96
yr)
included
this
study,
17
977
(75.5%)
reported
at
least
1
stressor
5796
(24.4%)
experiencing
3
or
more
stressors.
Of
020
participants
who
their
perceptions
14
520
(63.1%)
be
negative.
Females
were
likely
report
most
than
males,
family
(adjusted
ratio
1.31,
CI
1.28–1.35).
varied
region;
residents
Quebec
less
perceive
negative
0.87,
0.84–0.91)
those
Atlantic
provinces.
Interpretation:
These
findings
suggest
that
across
negative,
though
factors
geography,
highlighting
inequalities.
Future
research
will
needed
impact
stress
future
health
outcomes.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Aug. 17, 2022
Health
literacy
(HL)
is
considered
a
crucial
determinant
of
disease
prevention
and
control.
However,
the
role
HL
in
Coronavirus
Disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
has
not
been
studied
using
provincial
representative
data
among
Chinese
residents.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
association
between
COVID-19
awareness
Zhejiang
residents
based
on
2020
China
Literacy
Survey
(CHLS).The
was
conducted
5,596
aged
15-69
multistage,
stratified,
probability
proportional
size
sampling.
were
assessed
"Chinese
Citizen
Questionnaire
(2020)"
Zhejiang.
The
covariates
divided
into
predisposing
factors,
enabling
need
factors
according
Anderson's
model.
Data
analyzed
by
chi-square
test
logistic
regression.The
showed
that
levels
24.84%
8.06%,
respectively,
2020.
After
adjusting
for
covariates,
with
adequate
more
likely
have
better
(odds
ratio
[OR]
=
5.22,
95%
CI
4.13-6.59,
p
<
0.001).
Three
dimensions
(knowledge
attitudes,
behavior
lifestyle,
health-related
skills)
associated
awareness.
Additionally,
age,
occupation,
family
size,
annual
household
income,
chronic
conditions.COVID-19
significantly
HL,
suggesting
promoting
an
important
component
health
education,
prevention,
promotion
response
even
possible
public
emergencies
future.
Epidemiologia,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 412 - 433
Published: Sept. 29, 2022
Decades
of
wars,
sanctions,
and
internal
conflicts
have
compromised
Iraq's
health
system,
which
once
was
the
best
system
in
region.
National
international
efforts
to
revitalize
been
successful
some
extent;
however,
significant
challenges
still
exist.
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
exposed
new
vulnerabilities
exacerbated
existing
ones,
affecting
quality
quantity
services
delivered.
This
case
study
explored
baseline
function
within
context
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
framework.
paper
also
examined
country's
response
its
impacts.
Results
show
that
not
functioning
optimally
nor
it
prepared
address
immediate
impact
current
other
emerging
public
issues.
While
mitigating
pandemic's
short-term
long-term
impacts
are
essential,
should
divert
focus
from
restructuring
strengthening
system.
Iraq
may
need
prioritize
information
leadership/governance
as
they
provide
basis
for
policies
regulations
all
building
blocks.
International Health,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 597 - 603
Published: Nov. 8, 2021
Safely
managed
water,
sanitation
and
hygiene
(WASH)
services
are
an
essential
part
of
preventing
protecting
human
health
during
infectious
disease
outbreaks,
including
the
current
coronavirus
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
Additionally,
adherence
to
COVID-19
measures,
washing
hands
using
soap
proper
waste
disposal,
no
doubt
can
improve
containment
virus.
Journal of Nursing Science Benha University/Journal of Nursing Science Benha University ,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 14 - 28
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Background:
Covid-19
is
a
highly
contagious
disease.
Pregnant
women
may
be
at
high
risk
for
covid-19
infection
because
of
physiological
changes
and
immunity
suppression
during
pregnancy.
Aim:
To
evaluate
the
effect
precautionary
measures
program
on
pregnant
women's
knowledge,
attitudes
practices
regarding
novel
covid-19.
Design:
A
quasi-experimental
design
was
conducted
purposive
sample
(120
women)
to
fulfill
aim
this
study.
Setting:
Obstetrics
gynecological
outpatient
clinics
affiliated
Benha
university
hospitals.
Sample:
Purposive
that
inclusion
criteria.
Tool:
Four
main
tools
were
utilized:
tool
(I)
interviewing
questionnaire
schedule,
(II)
knowledge
sheet
assess
covid-19,
(III)
modified
likert
scale
(IV)
reported
Results:
There
statistical
significant
difference
between
results
pre-intervention
post-intervention
phase
all
items
studied
sample's
about
with
p≤0.001.
Conclusion:
Precautionary
had
positive
Recommendation:
Developing
awareness
global
standard
precaution
enhance
acquire
promote
healthy
women.
International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. 649 - 656
Published: April 25, 2024
Amidst
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
health
supplement
consumption
surged
as
people
sought
to
safeguard
their
health.This
study
examines
Malaysian
consumer
behavior
toward
supplements,
focusing
on
attitude,
social
influence,
self-efficacy,
price,
and
product
quality.Utilizing
Theory
of
Planned
Behavior
(TPB)
a
conceptual
framework,
data
from
439
users
were
gathered
via
an
online
survey
analyzed
using
SPSS
version
28,
5-point
Likert
scale.Pilot
studies,
expert
validation,
reliability
analysis
ensured
instrument
validity.Findings
show
moderate
products
among
Malaysians,
with
necessity,
quality
significant
influencers,
notably
having
most
impact.This
offers
insights
into
dynamics,
guiding
interventions
for
healthier
lifestyles
well-being.It
contributes
understanding
in
consumption,
practical
implications
stakeholders,
policymakers,
marketers.Future
research
could
explore
factors
like
perceived
value,
trust,
brand
reputation,
knowledge
deepen
preferences.
Risk Management and Healthcare Policy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 14, P. 4339 - 4351
Published: Oct. 1, 2021
Purpose:
Our
study
aims
to
explore
the
preparedness
of
frontline
leaders
primary
health
care
(PHC)
centres
in
dealing
with
COVID-19
pandemic
and
understand
their
experiences
implementing
preventive
interventions
necessary
routinise
service
delivery.
Methods:
A
qualitative
exploratory
was
conducted
using
in-depth
interviews
participants
English.
The
were
transcribed
verbatim,
inductive
coding
followed
by
thematic
analysis
performed
NVivo
version
12.
Participants:
Six
charge
managing
respective
settings
included
study.
Purposive
sampling
used
identify
until
saturation
reached.
After
agreement,
scheduled
as
per
availability.
Results:
results
grouped
into
three
major
themes
nine
subthemes.
Most
reported
that
they
trained
preparedness,
but
there
a
lack
focused
readiness
handle
massive-scale,
infectious
disease
outbreak
or
pandemic.
initial
guidelines
specific
barrier
making
decisions
related
staff
patient
care.
Services
interrupted
initially
since
many
acquired
isolated.
shortage
delt
repurposing
from
other
departments
essential
services.
Fears
one
main
concerns
among
patients.
Several
initiatives
taken
ensure
safety
uninterrupted
delivery
use
technology
an
effective
mechanism
preparing
for
Conclusion:
This
helped
understanding
during
facilities
lacked
overall
at
beginning
pandemic;
however,
course
time
smooth
operations
continued
Keywords:
COVID-19,
centre,
PHC,
Saudi
Arabia,
prevention
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
19(1), P. 209 - 209
Published: Dec. 25, 2021
To
assess
the
knowledge
and
perceptions
of
COVID-19
among
pediatric
dentists
based
on
their
dependent
source
information.A
descriptive-analytical
cross-sectional
survey
using
a
self-administered
questionnaire
with
23
questions
was
sent
via
Google
forms
to
dentists.
All
participants
were
divided
into
three
groups
[postgraduate
residents
(PGs),
private
practitioners
(PP),
faculty
(F)].
The
comparison
perception
scores
made
occupation,
information,
descriptive
statistics
used
for
analysis
SPSS
21.0
(IBM,
Armonk,
NY,
USA).A
total
291
completed
survey,
majority
them
females
(65%).
Overall,
good
mean
obtained
(9.2
±
1.07)
(5.6
1.5).
health
authorities
(45%)
obtain
updates
COVID-19,
while
social
media
(35.1%)
both
(19.6%)
accounted
next
two.
A
statistically
significant
difference
(p
<
0.05)
found
different
relying
information.Overall
showed
sufficient
regarding
COVID-19.
dentists'
age,
information
influenced
whereas
by
age
gender
participants.
Health
successfully
educated
than
media.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Dec. 1, 2021
Abstract
Background
COVID-19
has
been
swiftly
spreading
throughout
the
world
ever
since
it
emerged
in
Wuhan,
China,
late
December
2019.
Case
detection
and
contact
identification
remain
key
surveillance
objectives
for
effective
containment
of
pandemic.
This
study
was
aimed
at
assessing
performance
early
COVID
19
Western
Oromia,
Ethiopia.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
conducted
from
August
1
to
September
30,
2020,
7
kebeles
Nekemte
2
Shambu
Town.
Residents
who
lived
there
least
past
six
months
were
considered
eligible
this
study.
Data
collected
community
health
system
different
levels
using
semi
structured
questionnaire
checklist,
respectively.
Participants’
facility
usage
(dependent
variable)
perceived
risk,
awareness,
Socioeconomic
Status,
practices
(independent
assessed.
Bivariable
analysis
computed
test
presence
an
association
between
dependent
independent
variables.
Independent
predictors
identified
on
multivariable
logistic
regression
a
p-value
(<0.05)
significance
level.
We
have
checked
model
goodness
fit
by
Hosmer-lemeshow
test.
Results
One
hundred
seventy-nine
(41%)
participants
believe
that
they
high
risk
contracting
127
(29%)
them
reported
visited
extension
worker.
ninety-seven
(45.2%)
not
facilities
routine
services
during
Except
one
hospital,
all
(92%)
updated
case
definition.
Three
(33%)
assessed
posts
didn’t
volunteers.
On
analysis,
source
income
AOR=0.30,
95%
CI
(0.11,
0.86),
level
AOR=3.42,
(2.04,
5.7)
workers
AOR=0.46,
(0.29,
0.74)
found
be
Conclusion
Event
based
surveillance,
both
level,
performing
optimally
identifying
potential
suspects.
Therefore,
epidemic,
is
critical
strengthen
event
make
use
data
tailored
intervention
settings
where
mass
testing
feasible.
