Using Social Media Data to Evaluate Urban Parks Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(20), P. 10860 - 10860

Published: Oct. 15, 2021

In the context of increasing urbanization and associated economic, social environmental challenges, cities have increasingly acknowledged importance urban parks in delivering social, economic benefits to population. The has been demonstrated also during COVID-19 pandemic that generated lockdowns reduced capacity inhabitants accessing such benefits. present study aims determine how presence was reflected on media period 2020. We examined Instagram posts with a sample eight Bucharest, Romania entire history Google reviews between January August selection made according their size, location previous reported number visitors profile attractiveness. Results revealed peak first initiation strongly affected recreation leisure activities people performed almost daily Bucharest. Reviews comments population were not focused even after restrictions lifted, but they evidenced positive negative aspects each park. Our results can represent useful instrument for local administrations determining both flow perceptions towards endowments, landscape most important management parks.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge into the Practice against COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study from Ghana

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(24), P. 12902 - 12902

Published: Dec. 7, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected populations globally, including Ghana. Knowledge of the disease, and application preventive public health interventions are pivotal to its control. Besides a lockdown, measures taken against spread virus include wearing face masks, social distancing, regular hand washing with soap and, more recently, vaccination virus. In order establish possible link between knowledge disease compliance measures, vaccination, cross-sectional study employing an interview-structured questionnaire was conducted in six regions Ghana (n = 1560). An adequate level (69.9%) reported. linear multiple regression analysis further explicated differences among respondents by their cholera influenza (adjusted R-Square 0.643). Despite this profound illness, two thirds were unwilling follow basic only 35.3% willing be vaccinated. Amazingly, neither nor socio-demographic characteristics had any meaningful influence on practice measures. Personal attitude leading efficient therefore, is critical issue demanding special attention effective government locals authority curb which surpasses traditional channels communication. This includes roll-out persuasion, possibly figures influencers, case, balanced open discussion addressing acceptance vaccine avoid new variants comparable problems currently facing many countries Western Europe. Indeed, hesitancy may turn African such as for years into hotspots viral variants.

Language: Английский

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The influence of pediatricians' recommendation on caregivers' COVID-19 vaccine acceptance for children: A nationwide cross-sectional survey study from USA

Frontiers in Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: May 9, 2023

The influence of pediatricians on parental acceptance COVID-19 vaccine for children has not been well studied. We designed a survey to estimate the impact pediatricians' recommendations caregivers' while accounting participants' socio-demographic and personal characteristics. secondary objectives were compare childhood vaccination rates among different age groups categorize concerns about vaccinating young (under-five) children. Overall, study aimed provide insight into potential pro-vaccination strategies that could integrate alleviate hesitancy.We conducted an online cross-sectional using Redcap, in August 2022. enquired status family (≥five years). questionnaire included characteristics: age, race, sex, education, financial status, residence, healthcare worker, side effects, children's influenza (1-5 scale). Logistic regression neural network models used determinants build predictors' ranking.The participants (N = 2,622) predominantly white, female, middle-class, vaccinated against (89%). logistic model was significant vs. null (likelihood-ratio χ2 514.57, p < 0.001, pseudo-R2 .440). also demonstrated strong prediction ability with correct 82.9% 81.9% training testing models, respectively. Both identified recommendations, self-COVID-19 post-vaccination effects as dominant predictors acceptance. Among pediatricians, 70.48% discussed had affirmative opinion Vaccine lower aged 5-8 years compared older (9-12 13-18 years), varied significantly three cohorts (χ2 65.62, 0.001). About half concerned inadequate availability safety information under-five children.Pediatricians' recommendation associated Notably, younger children, uncertainty prevalent. Thus, might incorporate optimize poor rate

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitudes, Risk Perceptions, and Practices of Spanish Adolescents Toward the COVID-19 Pandemic: Validation and Results of the Spanish Version of the Questionnaire

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 4, 2022

Background: Adolescence is a period with physical, psychological, biological, intellectual, and social changes in which there usually little perception of risk. COVID-19 has generated constant situations change uncertainty worldwide. During the pandemic, acquisition preventive behaviors been relevant. Various studies carried out adults associate risk implementation knowledge about age, but are not many adolescents. Therefore, objective to validate, Spanish, questionnaire knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, practices adolescents toward analyze it according sociodemographic characteristics. Method: This study was descriptive cross-sectional study, included between ages 12-18 (n = 354). First, translation back-translation were performed. The presented several high schools chosen by convenience sampling following non-probabilistic snowball sampling. Reliability validity analyses then relationships different variables (gender, place residence, level education, if person sentimental relationship, financial aid) analyzed. Results: reliability acceptable (ordinal alpha 77%). Knowledge higher women, those education; lower who lived smaller towns, as well had member their family receiving aid. In terms attitudes younger scores, aid, lower. Conclusion: reliable tool Spanish adolescent population. influenced gender, Attitudes perceptions age For practices, no predictors found. general, scored on COVID-19, they safety practices.

Language: Английский

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Shockwaves in consumer minds: The thunderous role of media in sculpting brand popularity

Asian Management and Business Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 32 - 54

Published: Feb. 12, 2024

This study explores the complex relationship between brand popularity, media exposure, curiosity, fear of missing out, and consumers’ information-seeking behaviour on digital platforms. Negative controversial news sometimes actually makes a increase in popularity. phenomenon is known as Streisand Effect. With sample 358 smartphone users Indonesia, utilizing theory planned (TPB) approach, we analyze how content influences perceptions towards brands, primarily through increased behaviour. Partial-Least-Squares Structural Equation Modelling Importance-Performance Analysis (IMPA) were used to data. Our findings show significant correlation underscoring impact shaping individual preferences behaviours. Positive news, negative respectively, have different each relationship. research contributes deeper understanding role management offers insights for marketers looking utilize platforms enhancement. Future could expand our with additional variables.

Language: Английский

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Information Seeking and COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors: A Comparison Between Immigrants and the Host Population in Japan

Journal of Disaster Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(1), P. 57 - 68

Published: Jan. 19, 2023

Little is known about information seeking and its influence on preventive behaviors among immigrants in Japan, despite their vulnerabilities during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study investigated COVID-19, examined differences with compliance measures between host population Japan based an Internet survey conducted October 2021. We used chi-squared tests to determine difference two groups, Poisson regression robust standard errors examine association measures. Our results show that, although overall tendencies of were similar those Japanese, significant identified some behavior: more likely acquire COVID-19 from social networking services (SNS) official websites maintain physical distance ventilation than Japanese locals. Furthermore, immigrants’ sources diversified according sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., educational level, language skills, length residence country or region origin). Additionally, effects actions against differed sources; SNS) had different impacts Obtaining traditional media increases engagement all five four Japanese. The highlights importance customized health policies for behavioral tendencies.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge about COVID-19 Best Practices in the North of Portugal and the Importance of Health Education in the Prevention of Pandemic Events

Societies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 82 - 82

Published: May 18, 2022

Introduction: The rapid global spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has made COVID-19 one the biggest pandemics all time, with several devastating public health challenges. In this study, we investigated knowledge towards best practices in north Portugal. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed a convenience sample population northern Portugal to assess their about COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 and measures prevent mitigate pandemics. An online validated questionnaire completed by 411 participants, from September October 2020. Results: overall correct 81.3%, which indicates good Portuguese respondents COVID-19. answer score differed considerably between men women, being significantly higher among latter (12.28 ± 1.22; p = 0.011). Moreover, highest observed participants who attended high school or above (12.27 1.21; < 0.000). Conclusion: This contributes analysis population, emphasizes crucial role education control mitigation pandemic, provides field-based evidence next pandemic event.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and Quality of Life of Rural Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic

Zagazig Nursing Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 65 - 81

Published: July 1, 2022

Background:The coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic negatively affected people's way of life regardless age, sex, or ethnicity.This infectious disease is particularly lethal among the elderly, with even higher fatality rates this age group.Aim study: Assess knowledge and quality rural older adults during COVID-19 pandemic.Subjects Methods: Research design: A descriptive design was utilized.Setting: The study conducted in a area Shobera el nakhla selected randomly from Sharkia Governorate, Egypt.Subjects: Purposive sample composed 300 aged ≥60 years.Tools data collection: Three tools were used to collect data.Tool I: structured interview sheet.Tool II: studied about Covid-19.Tool III: WHO Quality instrument short form (THE WHOQOL-BREF).Results: adults, 68.7% had inadequate 51.3% poor life.Statistically significant relations found between illiteracy, insufficient monthly income, unmarried status.Conclusion: two-third more than half covid-19 pandemic.Recommendation: Healthcare Providers should be aware that individuals vulnerable effects on explore strategies minimize their suffering pandemic.

Language: Английский

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