Overall volume of antibiotics prescribed, 2020

Health at a glance. Europe, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 20, 2022

Health at a Glance: Europe 2022 marks the start of new State in EU cycle -an initiative launched by European Commission, co-operation with OECD and Observatory on Systems Policies, to assist Member States improving health their citizens performance systems.While preparation this publication was led OECD, Commission provided guidance substantive inputs throughout process, as well financial support via EU4Health Programme.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of suicidal ideation and correlated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis of 113 studies from 31 countries

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 166, P. 147 - 168

Published: Sept. 4, 2023

Language: Английский

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A Systematic Literature Review of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Health of LGBTQIA+ Older Adults: Identification of Risk and Protective Health Factors and Development of a Model of Health and Disease

Journal of Homosexuality, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 71(5), P. 1297 - 1331

Published: Feb. 28, 2023

It is important to understand the differential impact of COVID-19 on health older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and people with other sexual orientations forms gender expression (LGBTQIA+). The objective this study systematically review LGBTQIA+ adults' including risk protective factors. We reviewed a total 167 records adults published since 2019. Two independent reviewers screened titles abstracts extracted information 21 full-text meeting inclusion criteria using COVIDENCE software. results show that negative consequences are exacerbated by personal (e.g., perceived homo/transphobia ageism in communities) environmental factors heterosexism within services). seems be reduced resilience, spirituality, hobbies) technology use increase social participation rituals). In conclusion, has been disproportionately affected during pandemic associated latest coronavirus (COVID-19). experiences integrated Model Health Disease for adults. Specific strategies promote well-being community provided.

Language: Английский

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Insights into barriers and facilitators in PrEP uptake and use among migrant men and transwomen who have sex with men in Belgium

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: April 19, 2023

Abstract Background PrEP uptake is low among non-Belgian men and transwomen who have sex with men, although the HIV epidemic in Belgium diversifying terms of nationalities ethnicity. We lack an in-depth understanding this gap. Methods conducted a qualitative study using grounded theory approach. The data consists key informants interviews migrant or men. Results identified four underlying determinants which shape our participants’ experiences contextualize barriers to use. These include (1) intersectional identities being (2) migration related stressors, (3) mental health (4) socio-economic vulnerability. Identified include: accessibility services; availability information, social resources providers’ attitudes. influence acceptance mediated by individual agency influences their uptake. Conclusion An interplay several impacts on illustrating gradient access PrEP. need equitable full spectrum prevention care for all priority populations, including undocumented migrants. recommend structural conditions that foster exercising these rights, adapting service delivery, support.

Language: Английский

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Vaccination against COVID‑19

Health at a glance. Europe, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 20, 2022

Vaccination is essential to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. significantly protects against severe COVID-19, hospitalization and death; it also symptomatic infection reduces risk of transmission other people. Protection new SARS-CoV-2 variants may be lower, but protection course death remains high. Two mRNA vaccines (BNT162b2 mRNA-1273) two vector (AZD1222 Ad26.COV2.S) are currently available in Czech Republic. persons over 60 years age immunocompromised persons, who demonstrably at highest a serious disease, utmost importance. In order achieve adequate vaccination coverage, necessary motivate groups people vaccinated, including children 12 young adults. recommended pregnant women 2nd 3rd trimesters breastfeeding women. For selected vaccines, third dose (additional 4 weeks after second or booster 8 months dose). The side effects usually mild, with complications (including anaphylaxis, thrombocytopenia thrombosis syndrome, myocarditis, Guillain-Barré syndrome capillary leak syndrome) being rare.

Language: Английский

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Health at a Glance: Europe

Health at a glance. Europe, Journal Year: 2012, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 22, 2012

Health at a Glance: Europe 2022 marks the start of new State in EU cycle -an initiative launched by European Commission, co-operation with OECD and Observatory on Systems Policies, to assist Member States improving health their citizens performance systems.While preparation this publication was led OECD, Commission provided guidance substantive inputs throughout process, as well financial support via EU4Health Programme.

Language: Английский

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Predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms among lesbian, gay and bisexual young adult individuals experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic: A four-year follow-up study

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 123(12), P. 1267 - 1272

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

Depressive and anxiety symptoms were common among lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This 4-year follow-up study was conducted to investigate predictors of depressive in Taiwan's young adult LGB population. Baseline data, including symptoms, demographic characteristics, sexual stigma, self-identity confusion, family support collected from 1000 individuals. The participants' reassessed 4 years after baseline measurements. predictive effects factors on at examined through linear regression analysis. Greater lack identity, unconsolidated orientation microaggression, lower perceived function significantly associated with more severe follow-up. After adjustment for being men, greater function, identity Intervention aimed reducing should be developed considering identified this study.

Language: Английский

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Anxiety, depression and social support of LGBTIQ during COVID-19 in Kerala, India

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 69(8), P. 1971 - 1978

Published: June 23, 2023

It is reported that the marginalised and underprivileged sections suffer bitter consequences in event of calamities pandemics. The present study aims at assessing level anxiety, depression social support LGBTIQ communities during COVID-19. Since 'LGBTIQ' community an integral part society, it necessary to these psychological dimensions face multiple waves pandemic country.The measure COVID-19 Kerala.The followed descriptive research design using snowball sampling, total 106 respondents were interviewed from urban rural areas Kerala. researchers used 'DASS21' assess anxiety Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support support.Approximately half (44.3%) participants experiencing severe or extremely levels depression. At same time, many them had episodes disorder much higher (41.5%) than other members society. was negatively correlated with depression, stress, while stress showed a positive correlation each other.Common mental health problems such as largely prevalent COVID-19, who found inadequate suffered economic problems. There need address issues among this population.

Language: Английский

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Trends in life expectancy

Health at a glance. Europe, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 20, 2022

The COVID‑19 pandemic resulted in unprecedented reductions life expectancy many EU countries 2020 and 2021. In the as a whole, at birth reached just over 80 years 2021, one year less than 2019. Spain Sweden had highest among (over 83 years) while was 10 lower Bulgaria Romania ().

Language: Английский

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Perceived Epidemic Risk and Depression Symptoms during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Mediating Role of Security and the Moderation Role of Perceived Discrimination

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(12), P. 7054 - 7054

Published: June 9, 2022

The 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic has resulted in a significant increase the incidence and prevalence of mental health problems such as anxiety depression, posing threat to peoples’ lives safety all over world. Research suggests some potential relationships among perceived risk, discrimination, security, depression symptoms. However, little attention been paid complex mechanisms associations between these variables. This study aimed examine mediating role security moderation discrimination prediction epidemic risk on Thus, we identify if is positive predictor depression. A cross-sectional was conducted through an anonymous online survey China during COVID-19 which measured total 3443 valid questionnaires were obtained. results indicated that symptoms predicted by this moderated discrimination. Specifically, high levels may lead decrease personal thus clustering depressive These findings shed light influence context situation, help develop targeted interventions.

Language: Английский

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