Birth rate decline in the later phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of policy interventions, vaccination programmes and economic uncertainty

Human Reproduction Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(3)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract STUDY QUESTION What are the factors influencing decline in birth rates observed higher-income countries later phase of COVID-19 pandemic? SUMMARY ANSWER Our results suggest that economic uncertainty, non-pharmaceutical policy interventions, and first wave population-wide vaccination campaign were associated with during 2022. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY During pandemic, most briefly declined then shortly recovered, showing no common trends afterwards until early 2022, when they unexpectedly dropped. DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION This study uses data on monthly total fertility (TFRs) adjusted for seasonality calendar effects provided Human Fertility Database (HFD). Births taking place between November 2020 October 2022 correspond to conceptions occurring February January i.e. after onset pandemic but prior Russian invasion Ukraine. The cover 26 countries, including 21 Europe, USA, Canada, Israel, Japan, Republic Korea. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS First, we a descriptive analysis changes TFR. Second, employed linear fixed regression models estimate association explanatory seasonally TFRs. considered three broader sets factors: interventions restricting mobility social activities outside home, progression programmes. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE We found as measured by increased inflation (P < 0.001), whereas unemployment did not show any link births = 0.677). stringency was linked postponement births, only lower institutional trust 0.003). In higher trust, stricter containment measures positively rates, both year 0.019) and, albeit weakly significant, 0.057). Furthermore, negative share population having received dose TFRs completed primary course (usually consisting two doses) recovery 0.001). LARGE SCALE DATA N/A. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION research is restricted relatively strong support policies government well wide access modern contraception. allow analyses key characteristics, such age, order, status. WIDER IMPLICATIONS FINDINGS multi-country drivers pandemic. past, periods following epidemics health crises typically births. contrast, our gradual phasing out measures, allowing return more normal work life, contributed declining some countries. addition, indicates women avoided pregnancy completion protocol. FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) use external funding. authors acknowledge funding from their home institution, Vienna Institute Demography Austrian Academy Sciences, Open-Access Fund Sciences. For purpose open access, have applied CC BY public copyright licence Author Accepted Manuscript versions arising this submission. All declare conflicts interest.

Language: Английский

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Fertility decline in the later phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: The role of policy interventions, vaccination programmes, and economic uncertainty

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 28, 2024

Abstract BACKGROUND During the COVID-19 pandemic, birth rates in most higher-income countries first briefly declined and then shortly recovered, showing no common trends afterwards until early 2022, when they unexpectedly dropped. STUDY FOCUS We analyse monthly changes total fertility during with a special focus on countries. consider three broader sets of explanatory factors: economic uncertainty, policy interventions restricting mobility social activities outside home, role vaccination programmes. DESIGN, DATA This study uses population-wide data adjusted for seasonality calendar effects provided Human Fertility Database (HFD, 2023). Births taking place between November 2020 October 2022 correspond to conceptions occurring February January i.e., after onset pandemic but prior Russian invasion Ukraine. The cover 26 countries, including 21 Europe, United States, Canada, Israel, Japan Republic Korea. METHODS First, we provide descriptive analysis rate (TFR). Second, estimate factors observed swings using linear fixed (within) regression models. MAIN RESULTS find that were associated as measured by increased inflation, stringency interventions, progression campaign, whereas unemployment did not show any link pandemic. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION Our research is restricted relatively strong support policies government well wide access modern contraception. do allow analysing key characteristics, such age, order status. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS multi-country drivers later phase In past, periods following epidemics health crises typically recovery fertility. contrast, our results gradual phasing out containment measures, allowing return more normal work life, contributed declining addition, indicates some women avoided pregnancy initial roll-out.

Language: Английский

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Cortisol, Behavior, and Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Dr. Smartphone, can you support my trauma? An informatics analysis study of App Store apps for trauma- and stressor-related disorders

PeerJ, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11, P. e15366 - e15366

Published: May 9, 2023

Psychological trauma is prevalent in developed countries, with prevalence rates and treatment needs exceeding health system capacity. As telemedicine out-of-patient care are promoted, there has been an expansion of digital apps to compliment therapeutic stages psychological trauma. To date no reviews that have compared these their clinical utility. This study aims identify the availability trauma- stressor-related mhealth apps, assess functionality, review abilities.The authors conducted a systematic search using iPhone 13 Pro Australian IOS App Store extract resulted from criteria. A cross-adaptation Mobile Rating Scale (MARS) Comprehensive Evaluation Model (CAEM) were used as framework produce mTrauma Conceptual Informatics Framework. content descriptors analysed based on general characteristics, usability, focus, utility, data integration. Following applicability concordance trauma-informed delivery.A total 234 resulting strategy screened, 81 met inclusion The majority marketed 4+ 17+ years age, categorised 'health fitness', highest target markets observed for adolescents, children, parents, clinicians, clients. 43 (53.1%) contained specified section, 37 (45.7%) incorporated section useful support trauma-related symptoms. significant number was absence utility (in 32 (39.5%)). Most supporting post-traumatic stress disorder-informed, cognitive behavioural therapy eye movement desensitisation reprocessing. Provision psychoeducation, courses, guided sessions, trainings, self-reflection/journaling, symptom management progress tracking highly present.Trauma-informed mobile available Store, expanding its market reach increase creative psychotherapies being introduced alongside conventional modalities. However, app descriptors, scarcity evidenced-based testimonials remains questionable validity. Although tools trauma-related, current employ multifunctional approach symptomatology, through associated comorbid conditions emphasizes passive activity. For higher uptake user engagement, application validity, trauma-apps require curated specification fulfil role complimentary treatment.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Large Digital Bodies for the Study of Human Behavior

Evolutionary Psychological Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. 385 - 394

Published: May 23, 2023

Language: Английский

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Love at First Sleight: A Review of Scammer Techniques in Online Romance Fraud

Springer proceedings in complexity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 327 - 341

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Exploring relationships between dating app use and sexual activity among young adult college students

Frontiers in Reproductive Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

Background University campus clinics provide crucial sexual health services to students, including STI/HIV screening, testing, contraception, and counseling. These are essential for engaging young adults who may lack access primary care or have difficulty reaching off-campus services. Dating apps widely used by adults, yet there is a of studies on how they affect practices. This study aimed evaluate the use dating apps, engagement in condomless activity, prevalence STIs among adult college students Northern Texas. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted from August December 2022 undergraduate graduate aged 18–35 at large university total 122 eligible participants completed survey, which assessed demographics, behaviors, app use, testing Descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses, multivariate Poisson regression analyses with robust variance were performed identify factors associated activity. Results Two-thirds reported using apps. Significant differences found between users non-users regarding demographic unprotected behaviors. more likely report multiple partners, inconsistent condom higher likelihood sex. analysis indicated that residing urban areas, frequent screening services, having partners ( p < 0.05). Conclusion The highlights significant association activity students. play critical role providing can enhance their impact expanding inclusive, sex-positive education. Future research should explore long-term effects effectiveness app-based interventions promoting safer

Language: Английский

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Eating attitudes and depressive symptoms in a LGBTIQ sample in Turkey

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Nov. 11, 2022

Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersexual and queer (LGBTIQ) individuals are often stigmatized due to their minority status. Sexual-minority stress is discussed as a risk factor for the increased mental health problems reported in this population. Objective The current study (1) investigated eating attitudes depressive symptoms sexual sample from Turkey who identify themselves LGBTIQ (2) explored role of stressors beyond potential predictors Methods Recruitment was supported streamlined by several Turkish NGOs community networks. Sociodemographic measures, attitudes, symptoms, (e.g., heterosexist experiences, internalized homophobia), were assessed with an anonymous online survey between February 2022 June 2022. consisted 440 participants. mean age 31.92 (SD = 11.82). majority participants gender identity male (64.3%; n 440) orientation attracted men (62.8%; 439). For 79.7% participants, assigned sex at birth man ( Results Two separate three-stage multiple hierarchical regression analyses conducted, controlling sociodemographic characteristics protective factors symptoms. Disturbed predicted female birth, higher scores depression, social isolation, total number lower distress related experiences. Depressive lesbian orientation, disturbance increases generalized anxiety, daily Conclusion demonstrated significant prediction disturbed symptomatology general psychosocial vulnerability factors. These findings emphasize need developing strategies reduce prejudicial societal level enhance skills coping Turkey.

Language: Английский

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It’s a Whole New Dating World in the 2020s: Exploring Online Dating Today

Journal of Psychological Perspective, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 11 - 20

Published: May 30, 2024

This conceptual article provides a comprehensive overview of the historical evolution dating practices from 19th century to present day, exploring influence social, cultural, and technological factors on dating. The impact COVID-19 pandemic consequent rise apps virtual in 2020s is also examined. discusses risks red flags associated with online dating, including scams harassment, guidelines for maintaining safety while using apps. information showcase need further investigation into complexities modern-day practices. findings highlight deeper understanding current research implications changing social relationships well-being.

Language: Английский

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Nobody Can See Us: An Overview of Online Dating Site Experiences

Published: July 8, 2024

Language: Английский

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