Knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare professionals toward the novel coronavirus during the early stage of COVID-19 in a lower-and-middle income country, Bangladesh

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Sept. 16, 2022

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at an increased risk of COVID-19 infection because their direct exposure to suspected and confirmed coronavirus patients in healthcare facilities. This condition is even more acute low-and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Given the poor settings Bangladesh, it challenging halt spread without proper knowledge, attitudes, good behavioral practices (KAPs). Therefore, this study conducted a cross-sectional from May 5 31, 2020, with 203 professionals determine (KAP) toward COVID-19. Participants were doctors, nurses, dentists, allied health professionals. A self-administered questionnaire including several KAP-related items aligned World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines was distributed over various online platforms collect data. Bivariate multivariable logistic regression analyses factors influencing KAP levels. The majority participants male (52.22%). prevalence high knowledge levels, positive 51.23, 45.81, 49.75%, respectively. Social media most common source for seeking information. Workers private institutions less likely (OR = 0.56, 95% CI 0.30-0.95, p < 0.05) be knowledgeable than public institutions. Doctors had attitudes other Older showed rates 1.05, 1.06-1.32, younger ones. better practice level 2.11, 1.17-3.83) those These results point necessity training programs medical that help them gain confidence deliver correct treatment need implement preventative steps during pandemics.

Language: Английский

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Medical education during the coronavirus disease pandemic and students’ mental health: A one-year follow-up

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Nov. 21, 2022

Background The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has affected medical education and psychosomatic health of students. In this follow-up study, conducted 1 year after the transition to online learning (OL), we aimed investigate changes in student mental identify factors associated with academic burnout caused by pandemic. Materials methods This study compares rate status (depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms) students at Astana Medical University using an questionnaire-based repeated cross-section design pre-pandemic period (September–November 2019), initial (April 2020), current (March 9–30, 2021). period, studied only a face-to-face format. Moreover, (March, 2021) analyzed Statistical included mean comparison, frequency, regression analysis. Results Data from representative sample undergraduate were ( n = 975, 58% them participated previous study). was found be lower compared traditional (pre-COVID-19) did not significantly differ introduction (the COVID-19 pandemic). levels prevalence depression anxiety also showed similar patterns. symptoms increased pandemic, although it reached level obtained pre-COVID-19 period. negative OL effectiveness have been burnout. Factors burnout, effectiveness, dissatisfaction quality organization, deterioration identified. Conclusion undoubtedly undergone due such as changing content education, organization educational process support school, nature student-teacher, student-school student-student relationships, possibility mastering various skills financial problems played significant role life results potential applications organizing improving continuing era global healthcare crises

Language: Английский

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Exploring media consumption and mental health among young adults during the second wave of COVID-19 in Bangladesh

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(10), P. e20371 - e20371

Published: Sept. 21, 2023

BackgroundThis study examined the association between media exposure and mental health during second wave of lockdown among general population Bangladesh.MethodsA total 449 adult participants were enrolled in to evaluate their levels media, electronic social media. Mental was assessed using a 7-item generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7) scale. A multivariate logistic regression model constructed explore relationships anxiety. The models included covariates such as sex, daily working hours, problems, distraction, income from media.ResultsThe results showed that 44.5%, 39.2%, 16.3% reported low, medium, high different COVID-19 period, respectively. Additionally, 96.4%, 2.7%, 0.9% had respectively, 89.1%, 10.5%, 0.4% overall prevalence 25.38% respondents. Participants with significantly more likely experience anxiety, an odds ratio 2.75 (95% CI = 1.40–5.14, p 0.001). Females 2.26 times than males 1.37–3.74, 0.001), problems also develop compared those who did not.ConclusionOur show positive relationship increased levels, providing useful insights for both academics public practitioners.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the over-time, multifaceted impacts of three COVID-19 lockdowns on aspects of capability, wellbeing and mental health across vulnerabilities in Austria

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Oct. 1, 2022

The Austrian government imposed multiple major lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, but relevant measures and their perceptions varied over time. aim of this study was to compare over-time impacts three between March 2020 December 2021 for (capability) wellbeing mental health in Austria. Adult residents (n = 87) completed an online survey about experiences lockdowns, including capabilities (OxCAP-MH), depression anxiety (HADS), general (WHO-5). Differences across baseline follow-up scores these instruments were summarised by demographic/socioeconomic characteristics. Longitudinal comparisons conducted using random effect models on panel data overall instrument individual capability items. levels decreased most respondents lockdowns: average 2.4% reduction OxCAP-MH scores, 18.8% 9% increases HADS subscale respectively, 19.7% WHO-5 score first third lockdowns. Mental treatment prior social support satisfaction with influential characteristics that determine association chain Our is assess differential limiting aspects time alongside calls special attention patients, isolation measures.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19: introduction of a new lifestyle and diet among the Malaysians

Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 47(1)

Published: Jan. 5, 2023

Abstract Background The stay-at-home conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly alter Malaysian lifestyle, and all Malaysians faced difficulties adopting new lifestyle. A hypothetico-deductive technique has been conducted in this study, find out what kind of changes brought about behavior how they are coping with changing lifestyles. According G* Power 3.1 sample size determination Malaysia, entire 112 was sufficient provide value for medium effect computation F-tests findings were reliable (The Cronbach's alpha values above 0.70.). To calculate mean lifestyle during COVID-19, scores range between 1.00 5.00 marks indicating much reduced increased. Results It seemed that jobs traveling (mean 1.80) outdoor sports time = 1.94) somewhat reduced. In contrast, indoor activities 3.01), online games 2.76), physical exercises 2.63), number staycations 2.46) stayed same. However, religious 3.73), body mass index 3.54), shopping 3.90), sleeping 3.43), amount anxiety 3.38), caffeine 3.15), medical consumption 3.10), watching movies 3.26), drama series 3.37) addition, respondents' spent on social media 4.27) meetings 4.37) We found no significant differences means dependent variables (lifestyle COVID-19) among demographic characteristics except age employment status. Conclusions New behavioral bring challenges. should need adopt some precautions minimize negative post-COVID-19 life. results will help policymakers make right decisions improving quality life after COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Postsecondary Students: An Analysis of Self-Determination

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(14), P. 8545 - 8545

Published: July 13, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has put postsecondary students across the world at risk of psychological distress, negatively impacting their basic well-being, including self-determination. Although concept self-determination been widely discussed in literature, it is poorly understood within context during pandemic. This study aimed to examine (SD) as relates amid Rodgers' evolutionary method analysis was used. PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and ERIC were electronically searched using keywords "postsecondary students" "coronavirus pandemic" "self-determination." historical, legal, educational, health science literature investigated generate a holistic definition SD past. identified antecedents, attributes, consequences this global crisis. adds knowledge base regarding evolution, significance, application amidst Implications for future research also explored, such strategies promote develop resilience

Language: Английский

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Public Mental Health in Bangladesh

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Public mental health services is an integral part of care to combat with illnesses. The public plays a fundamental role in promoting well-being country. This chapter evaluates the current situation Bangladesh and reviews strategies practices place. Improving will help reduce stigma discrimination associated conditions, ensure that individuals have access support they need for their well-being. Furthermore, improving also contribute social economic development

Language: Английский

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COVID-19-related worries and mental health: the protective role of sense of coherence

Cogent Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: April 13, 2024

Background: Much of the literature related to mental health focuses on identifying risk factors and predictors poor health. Less research has a health-promoting orientation, focusing potential sources resilience strength.Aims: The current study contributes growing field positive psychology by investigating protective role sense coherence (SOC) in association between COVID-19-related worries adverse outcomes.Methods: Participants were South African undergraduate students (n = 337) who completed SOC scale, Beck hopelessness Center for Epidemiological Studies depression trait scale state-trait anxiety inventory. We used PROCESS macro SPSS examine mediating relationship indices was undertaking first second waves COVID-19 disease outbreak 2020.Results: T-test analyses found that women reported higher levels than men, correlational significant negative age anxiety. After controlling confounding effects gender, mediation analysis demonstrated had direct effect hopelessness, depression, anxiety, suggesting it is resource. thus pathway through which impact health.Conclusion: Enhancing this resource among vulnerable population groups can promote effective coping context societal crises.

Language: Английский

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Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Post Covid-19 Patients in Selected Rehabilitation Centers in Mymensingh

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(3)

Published: June 2, 2024

To assess the musculoskeletal symptoms among post COVID-19 patients in selected rehabilitation centers Mymensingh. determine The study design was cross-sectional descriptive type of observational study. Total 413 samples were conveniently for from CRP Mymensingh-BAU Centre and Rebalance Physiotherapy, Data collected participants though a structured questionnaire using face to interview assessed by Visual Analogue Scale Modified Chalder fatigue scale used assessing physical mental fatigue. conducted quantitative analysis through SPSS software 20 version. This results revealed that 71.40% subjects man 28.60% women, here mean age 40.09; SD: ±16.01. Most vulnerable 31-40 years people affected COVID-19; 67.60% participate urban area 32.4% rural area. In location pain status, 92 complained head neck, 156 upper limb, 134 lower limb 235 back. Besides, faced 29.70% (n=277) Fatigue, 33.80% (n=315) Myalgia, 11.40% (n=106) Arthralgia, 17.60% (n=164) Back 7.60% (n=71) Neck 221 respondent memory decreased after 166 did not have. A significant association found between gender (p < 0.047) Daily exercise 0.002). very high percentage respondents had done good management at home confirming ICU/HDU poor percentage. Higher our suffering most them acute different body part. There also respondents.

Language: Английский

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Nature exposure and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Navigation Guide systematic review with meta-analysis

Published: Feb. 17, 2023

Previous reviews concluded that nature contact was an important coping strategy against poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, quality of evidence in these not sufficiently documented terms risk bias reviewed studies. We attempted to fill this gap with a Navigation Guide systematic review and meta-analyses on associations between exposure Searches PubMed, Web Science, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycInfo retrieved relevant articles published January 1, 2020, April 30, 2022. Included studies reported observational findings from human participants indoor or outdoor measures health. used methodology assess across body for each outcome. A total 4,464 were initially identified. After screening, 59 ultimately included. Studies diverse variables availability, green space visit frequency, accessibility, type (e.g., vs. outdoor) 12 outcomes. Meta-analyses found access gardens associated lower odds depression (OR=0.71, 95% CI=0.61-0.82, I2=0%, n=3) anxiety (OR=0.73, CI=0.63-0.84, n=2). Higher frequency visits greenspace pandemic improved well-being (OR=0.10, CI=0.07-0.14, n=2) general (OR=0.11, CI=0.03-0.38, I2=82%, The “very low” all outcomes, high levels between-study heterogeneity observed (41% had high, 24% probably 35% low bias). Nonetheless, given trends results, nature-based infrastructure emphasizes nearby may have promoted psychological resilience public crisis.

Language: Английский

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