Implications of labour market disruptions on subjective wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic in MENA countries

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(4), P. e25665 - e25665

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

COVID-19 has caused a global health crisis and severe economic social consequences. Unprecedented disruption high unemployment are the pronounced impacts of pandemic. The current study is primarily concerned with effects COVID-19-induced labour market outcomes on workers' subjective wellbeing in four MENA countries using Combined Monitor Household Survey. documented that changes negatively affected after controlling for work characteristics, risks, distancing, socio-demographic variables. Job loss, income reduction, wage delay were most significant deteriorated wellbeing. Our findings underscore need policy responses reduce vulnerability sustain their livelihoods. Mental services support policies important tools to enhance economically workers.

Language: Английский

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One-year post lockdown trajectories of mental health and impact of COVID-19 lockdown-related factors

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: March 12, 2025

Introduction Concerns about the impact of restrictive measures on people’s wellbeing, especially mental health, were raised by COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdown measures. Methods In this study, we examined longitudinal trajectories health during initial French period up to one-year post-lockdown, among a representative sample adults aged over 50. We also assessed lockdown-related factors health. A cohort 534 individuals was enrolled first in March 2020, four telephone interviews conducted lockdown, at 1-, 6- 12-months post-lockdown. Mental using validated scores anxiety depression (GAD-7 PHQ-9, respectively). Participants undergoing treatment for or inclusion excluded. Results Our analysis revealed significant decrease proportion experiencing poor (elevated GAD-7 PHQ-9 > 4) from 1 month 6 months However, improvement stopped 12 likely reflecting reinstatement strict 2021. used logistic regression identify independently associated with early long-lasting deterioration 4 second interview that persisted least two interviews). History anxiety, perceived global female gender, working not being relationship, having relative suspected COVID-positive significantly Discussion study highlights following people, 50 years old, thus increased risk severe more be subject These could targeted public actions future pandemics.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the lockdown effects: exploring behavior, dietary habits and weight changes in rural Egypt during COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional retrospective study

Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(1)

Published: June 15, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 lockdown significantly impacted dietary habits and body weights globally, particularly in Egypt, where 57.03% of the population resides rural areas, despite lack information. study examines impact on weight changes Egyptian through behavioral, physical, changes. Methods A cross-sectional online survey using Microsoft Forms was distributed Delta regions Egypt. questionnaire used a modified version validated 14- items PREDIMED MedDiet Adherence Screener (MEDAS). first part addressed sociodemographic variables whereas second one included questions related to dietary, behavioral participants. These were statistically tested for significance relation BMI, gender, home living, current job family history obesity. Results total 306 participated (70% females, 13% obese, 95% living with family, 56% university students, 36% obesity). Obese showed significant increase sweet intake underweight normal people displayed decrease eating desire. Both females males consumption fruits vegetables soft drink. However, women sport activity relative men. Participants an while those alone explored meal frequency. Employers revealed activities obesity reported more sleeping times than without Conclusion During Covid-19 quarantine, Egyptians’ improved, but daily routines disrupted. Raising awareness about providing guidance maintaining activity, energy, mood is crucial future quarantine situations.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the Lockdown Effects: Exploring Behavior, Dietary Habits and Weight Changes in Rural Egypt during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study

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

Published: April 3, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 lockdown significantly impacted dietary habits and body weights globally, particularly in Egypt, where 57.03% of the population resides rural areas, despite lack information. study examines impact on weight changes Egyptian through behavioral, physical, changes. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey using Microsoft Forms was distributed Delta regions Egypt. questionnaire used a modified version validated 14- items PREDIMED MedDiet Adherence Screener (MEDAS). first part addressed sociodemographic variables whereas second one included questions related to dietary, behavioral participants. These were statistically tested for significance relation BMI, gender, home living, current job family history obesity. Results: total 306 participated (70% females, 13% obese, 95% living with family, 56% university students, 36% obesity). Obese showed significant increase sweet intake underweight normal people displayed decrease eating desire. Both females males consumption fruits vegetables soft drink. However, women sport activity relative men. Participants an while those alone explored meal frequency. Employers revealed activities obesity reported more sleeping times than without Conclusion: During Covid-19 quarantine, Egyptians' improved, but daily routines disrupted. Raising awareness about providing guidance maintaining activity, energy, mood is crucial future quarantine situations.

Language: Английский

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