Changes in Mental Health and Preventive Behaviors before and after COVID-19 Vaccination: A Propensity Score Matching (PSM) Study

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(9), С. 1044 - 1044

Опубликована: Сен. 19, 2021

Mass vaccination against the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing worldwide to achieve herd immunity among general population. However, little known about how would affect mental health and preventive behaviors toward pandemic. In this study, we conducted a cross-sectional survey address issue 4244 individuals at several sites in Guangzhou, China. Using univariate analysis multiple linear regression models, found that major demographic characteristics, such as biological sex, age, education level, family per capita income, are dominant influencing factors associated with beliefs, health, behaviors. After propensity score matching (PSM) treatment, further assessed changes scores of belief, between pre-vaccination group post-vaccination group. When compared group, moderate but statistically significant lower was observed (p = 0.010), implying possibly improved psychological conditions after vaccination. addition, there also higher than < 0.001), suggesting probability take measures These findings have implications for implementing non-pharmaceutical interventions combined mass control rebound outbreaks.

Язык: Английский

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Application of behavioral change theory and models on COVID-19 preventive behaviors, worldwide: A systematic review

SAGE Open Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

Objective: This systematic review aimed to assess the global application of behavioral change theory and models on COVID-19 preventive behaviors. Methods: followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses procedure. Databases such as PubMed/MIDLINE, Web Science, Scopus, EMB ASE, World Health Organization libraries, Google Scholar were used search all published articles in area model behavior until October 1, 2022. Studies another language other than English excluded. Two independent reviewers did article selection quality check. A third reviewer asked if any disagreement found. Result: Seventeen thousand four hundred thirty-six total retrieved from sources after removal duplicated those not evaluating outcome interest Finally, 82 done using behaviors included. The health belief (HBM) planned (TPB) most commonly constructs theories significantly associated with hand washing, face mask use, vaccine uptake, social isolation, self-quarantine, distance, use sanitizers. Conclusion: summarizes comprehensive evidence globally. seven HBM TPBs Therefore, is recommended developing interventional strategies.

Язык: Английский

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The Yearlong Effect of COVID-19 on Food Safety: Consumer Practices and Perceptions Using Longitudinal Consumer Surveys and Focus Groups

Foods, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(4), С. 551 - 551

Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused many consumers in the United States to change their perceptions and food handling practices at height of pandemic. We used a quantitative-qualitative mixed-method approach assess consumers' risk safety during COVID-19 Nine waves surveys were distributed an online consumer panel over 13-month period (April 2020-May 2021), four focus groups conducted (May-July 2020 June 2021). While pandemic elevated peoples' risks related practices, reverting past behaviors by May 2021. Participants asserted high confidence measures; however, they perceived low contracting from food. Contrasts became apparent when assessing different age groups; observations revealed that households with high-risk individuals differed significantly those without. Although not recommended, practice washing produce soap was consistent, predicting possible continuation this time. This study highlights various factors educators policymakers need consider for effective communication about associated preparation pandemics other major health events.

Язык: Английский

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Network analysis of the association between Dark Triad traits and depression symptoms in university students

Personality and Individual Differences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 218, С. 112495 - 112495

Опубликована: Ноя. 24, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Count on trust: the indirect effect of trust in government on policy compliance with health behavior instructions

Policy Sciences, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 55(4), С. 593 - 630

Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Moderating role of locus of control over health belief model: a study of horticulturists’ protective behavior

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 42(20), С. 17008 - 17019

Опубликована: Март 3, 2022

The widespread prevalence of using chemical substances such as fertilizers and pesticides in garden threatens the health horticulturists. This study aimed to investigate underlying elements protective behavior horticulturists from psychological aspects. Belief Model is theoretical basis this moderating role locus control explored over model. target population was Zanjan County, Iran. A questionnaire distributed among a random sample 293, who were selected multi stage stratified sampling. results revealed that all proposed theory significantly influence behavior. Furthermore, confirmed effects on path relation between perceived profit cues action with suggestions improve for individual internal external are presented. • Health model explains why individuals do not participate protecting their used design educational interventions prevent gardeners' risks. include: susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, self-efficacy, moderated Perceived threat, which conceptualized person's mental belief about chance being susceptible potential danger severity danger, showed significant gardeners both groups high control.

Язык: Английский

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Understanding protective behavior and vaccination adoption among US individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A four-wave longitudinal study

Journal of Business Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 179, С. 114649 - 114649

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Factors predicting self-care behavior of cardiovascular patients during the COVID-19 epidemic

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Май 9, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 virus has had wide-ranging effects on all healthcare systems and a direct impact areas of human life in countries around the world. Therefore, it is necessary to take preventive actions reduce prevalence severity complications associated with this disease. purpose study was explain dimensions adopting general self-care behaviors (mask-wearing, social distancing, hand hygiene, home quarantine) for preventing based theory planned behavior (TPB) cardiovascular patients. Methods This descriptive-analytical conducted participation 420 patients referring health treatment centers Ahvaz, southwest Iran, 2022. Sampling done using non-random (convenience) method. data collection tool questionnaire containing items addressing demographic characteristics, questions related TPB, dealing adoption everyday against contracting COVID-19. Data were analyzed descriptive inferential statistical methods (prevalence, mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, linear regression) SPSS version 25. Results results showed that rate among moderate. also constructs Perceived behavioral control, Subjective norms, intention most important predictors change variance 46%. Conclusions present have implications policy makers as well planners educational interventions aimed at promoting In respect, managing institutionalizing desirable could be beneficial from economic, social, health-related aspects.

Язык: Английский

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Beyond What Meets the Eye: Unveiling Dynamics of Compliance with Preventive Measures in the COVID-19 Era

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 28, 2024

Background Previous longitudinal studies have identified variability in compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures, noting the heightened sensitivity of least compliant groups to situational factors like easing restrictions. However, they overlooked other forms inherent behaviour. Hence, we investigated social distancing and staying-at-home its dynamic nature, along association individual factors. Methods Data from a study involving 3617 Canadians across twelve measurement times April 2020 2022 were analysed. Compliance levels assessed through self-reported items, alongside trust science government, perception norms, health literacy. Results Joint-Trajectory analysis revealed three trajectories during mandatory lifting measures periods: "Low constant" (shifting decreasing" measures), "High decreasing," constant." Transition movements between mostly showed stability (between 85.83% 90.44% for distancing; 80.68% 87.71% staying-at-home), literacy consistently predicting trajectory membership (social distancing: period- Odds = 1.67; 95% CI [1.20, 2.32], 1.43; [0.93, 2.37]; staying-at-home: 1.75; [1.24, 2.56], 1.90; [0.26, 1.01]). Perception provincial norms comparison 1- 4.10; [1.30, 17.54], 2- 0.38; [0.12, 1.04]; 2.22; [1.13, 4.51], 0.74; [0.55, 1.00]) 3.57; [1.29, 10.91], 3.00; [1.26, 7.96]; 3- 0.77; [0.58, 1.02]) moderately predicted change. Conclusions Our not only reaffirms within lowest group but also unveils among higher groups, notably transition movements. Health emerged as strong indicator membership, while influenced

Язык: Английский

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Vaccine hesitancy: a structured review from a behavioral perspective (2015–2022)

Psychology Health & Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 29

Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2024

Vaccine hesitancy, a complex behavioral phenomenon, poses significant global health threat and has gained renewed attention amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper scrutinized peer-reviewed literature on vaccine hesitancy published from 2015 to 2022, with specific focus perspectives, utilizing Theories-Constructs-Variables-Contexts-Methods (TCVCM) framework. The study highlighted prominent theoretical approaches, abstract concepts, research variables, contexts academic techniques employed across selected sample of 138 studies. result is consolidated overview schematization factors influencing vaccination behaviors. These include individual-level, contextual, vaccine-specific, organizational, public-policy-related dynamics. findings corroborated complexity emphasized difficulties pursuing advocacy. analysis also identified several directions for future research, need conduct more contextual studies in low- middle-income nations bring out cross-cultural nuances hesitancy.

Язык: Английский

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