Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
The
emergence
of
new
SARS-CoV-2
variants
makes
it
difficult
to
forecast
potential
epidemiological
changes.
This
study
investigates
Saudi
citizens'
perceptions
COVID-19
during
the
Omicron
wave.
We
conducted
a
cross-sectional
using
an
online
survey
and
convenience
sample
746
participants.
included
questions
about
demographics,
anxiety
levels,
perception
Our
findings
revealed
that
27.3%
participants
believed
cases
would
decrease,
while
30.2%
increase;
remaining
42.5%
were
uncertain.
When
asked
primary
reasons
for
expecting
rise
in
cases,
two
most
frequently
cited
causes
non-adherence
prevention
measures
(74.7%)
high
transmissibility
virus
(66.7%).
Conversely,
when
decrease
availability
free
vaccines
(60.3%),
government
(59.9%),
compliance
with
preventive
(57.4%),
health
awareness
programs
(44.1%).
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
indicated
(AOR
=
1.23,
95%
CI:
1.15-1.32)
education
level
1.58,
1.11-2.25)
significant
predictors
respondents'
expectations
increases
or
decreases
(p
<
0.05).
Around
46.2%
moderately
highly
worried
reinstatement
lockdowns,
36.2%
reported
moderate
levels
related
COVID-19.
Ordinal
showed
respondents
who
higher
worry
lockdowns
1.28
times
more
likely
experience
A
few
hesitant
adhere
because
they
had
already
been
vaccinated
was
not
real
severe.
hesitancy
raises
public
concerns,
suggesting
some
individuals
may
underestimate
risks
associated
future
pandemics.
provides
valuable
insights
into
how
citizens
perceived
Understanding
these
can
guide
development
policies,
optimize
resource
allocation,
help
control
transmission
viral
variants,
enhance
preparedness
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(2), P. 138 - 138
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
This
study
analyzed
the
effect
of
COVID-19
pandemic
on
suicide
rates
among
Brazilian
residents,
stratified
by
sex.
It
examined
monthly
using
interrupted
time
series
analysis.
Researchers
compared
months
before
(January
2017
to
February
2020)
with
those
after
first
diagnosed
case
in
Brazil
(March
2020
December
2023).
They
applied
an
model
(quasi-Poisson)
account
for
serial
autocorrelation
residuals
and
seasonality.
During
this
period,
authorities
reported
102,081
suicides
Brazil.
The
age-standardized
annual
rate
men
was
3.71
times
higher
than
women
(12.33
per
100,000
vs.
3.32
women).
South
Midwest
regions
had
highest
standardized
average
rates.
Suicide
dropped
abruptly
at
pandemic’s
onset
(RR
<
1,
p
0.05).
However,
Black
men,
aged
15
19
years,
elderly
individuals
exhibited
a
significant
increase
>
Over
time,
rose
across
most
age
groups,
regions,
methods
studied
impact
differed
significantly
between
based
stratification
variables.
Nonetheless,
progressive
upward
trend
emerged
throughout
pandemic.
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
55(1)
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
Introduction
The
COVID‐19
pandemic
has
significantly
affected
adolescents'
mental
health,
raising
concerns
about
the
potential
increase
in
self‐harming
and
suicidal
behaviors
(SIB).
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
pandemic's
impact
on
SIB
among
adolescents
explore
effects
of
school
closures
psychiatric
vulnerabilities
inform
future
interventions.
Methods
A
systematic
review
meta‐analysis
were
conducted
using
PubMed,
resulting
420
studies,
which
36
studies
(comprising
53
samples)
met
inclusion
criteria,
encompassing
1,754,106
adolescents.
Effect
sizes
calculated
proportion
effect
size.
Heterogeneity
across
was
assessed
Q‐statistics
I²,
while
Egger's
test
applied
publication
bias.
Differences
between
clinical
community
samples,
as
well
influence
symptoms
or
disorders,
examined.
Results
Clinical
samples
demonstrated
higher
rates
compared
with
having
disorders
being
more
vulnerable.
Overall,
associated
a
decline
pre‐pandemic
levels.
Suicidal
ideation
decreased
by
4.14%
combined
7.13%
samples.
Self‐harm
fell
5.38%
6.62%
respectively.
In
contrast,
showed
distinct
trend,
decreasing
29.39%,
self‐harm
increased
32.51%
suicide
attempts
rose
22.41%.
Conclusion
varied
population
types
levels
vulnerability.
While
general
declines
observed,
pronounced
increases
highlight
need
for
tailored
health
Addressing
these
disparities
is
essential
strategies
crisis
preparedness.
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 87 - 87
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
The
COVID-19
pandemic
highlighted
the
role
of
urban
parks
as
green
spaces
in
mitigating
social
isolation
and
supporting
public
mental
health.
Research
this
area
is
limited
due
to
lack
large-scale
datasets.
Moreover,
timely
studies
are
indeed
necessary
under
conditions.
This
study
employs
quantitative
methods
analyze
temporal
spatial
changes
interaction
160
before,
during,
after
pandemic,
assesses
their
correlation
with
built
environment.
Social
media
data
from
Dianping
platform
were
collected
for
purpose.
A
two-step
analytical
approach
was
employed:
first,
machine
learning-based
keyword
analysis
identified
review
related
interaction,
leading
construction
two
indicators:
intensity
recovery
rate.
Second,
we
applied
regression
models
explore
between
indicators
18
characteristics
environment
associated
varied
across
different
periods,
seven
factors,
including
natural
landscapes,
perceptual
experience,
building
density,
road
intersections,
showing
significant
correlations
capabilities
post-pandemic
era.
Based
on
these
findings,
it
recommended
that
planners
consider
integrating
more
flexible
design
element,
such
adding
greenery
enriching
audio-visual
experience
visitors.
Furthermore,
enhancing
quality
accessibility
park
amenities
can
foster
thereby
contributing
health
resilience
future
crises.
research
recommends
should
not
only
support
communities’
immediate
needs
but
also
prepare
unforeseen
challenges.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
The
emergence
of
new
SARS-CoV-2
variants
makes
it
difficult
to
forecast
potential
epidemiological
changes.
This
study
investigates
Saudi
citizens'
perceptions
COVID-19
during
the
Omicron
wave.
We
conducted
a
cross-sectional
using
an
online
survey
and
convenience
sample
746
participants.
included
questions
about
demographics,
anxiety
levels,
perception
Our
findings
revealed
that
27.3%
participants
believed
cases
would
decrease,
while
30.2%
increase;
remaining
42.5%
were
uncertain.
When
asked
primary
reasons
for
expecting
rise
in
cases,
two
most
frequently
cited
causes
non-adherence
prevention
measures
(74.7%)
high
transmissibility
virus
(66.7%).
Conversely,
when
decrease
availability
free
vaccines
(60.3%),
government
(59.9%),
compliance
with
preventive
(57.4%),
health
awareness
programs
(44.1%).
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
indicated
(AOR
=
1.23,
95%
CI:
1.15-1.32)
education
level
1.58,
1.11-2.25)
significant
predictors
respondents'
expectations
increases
or
decreases
(p
<
0.05).
Around
46.2%
moderately
highly
worried
reinstatement
lockdowns,
36.2%
reported
moderate
levels
related
COVID-19.
Ordinal
showed
respondents
who
higher
worry
lockdowns
1.28
times
more
likely
experience
A
few
hesitant
adhere
because
they
had
already
been
vaccinated
was
not
real
severe.
hesitancy
raises
public
concerns,
suggesting
some
individuals
may
underestimate
risks
associated
future
pandemics.
provides
valuable
insights
into
how
citizens
perceived
Understanding
these
can
guide
development
policies,
optimize
resource
allocation,
help
control
transmission
viral
variants,
enhance
preparedness
