COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions and their predictors among community members during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2024

Abstract Background COVID-19 is still a disease of global public health importance which requires long term application control measures as millions new infections or re-infections and thousands related deaths occur worldwide the risk an upsurge from strains virus continues to be threat. The decrease in use non-use preventive are among factors fuelling disease. (previous) experiences perceptions people regarding pandemic, vaccination, vaccination process that will influence subsequent preventive/control measures. We explored perceptions, their predictors, community members Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Methods conducted analytical cross-sectional study between March 12 May 9, 2022 all consenting/assenting aged 15 years above 28 randomly selected geographical clusters. A structured interviewer-administered electronic questionnaire KoBoCollect installed android devices was used collect data analysed using descriptive statistics bivariate multivariate generalized estimating equations. Results Of 10,825 surveyed: only 31.6% had strong experience perception, 72.2% good expectation 54.2% positive perception. most important predictors extent/level were level attitude towards knowledge about COVID-19. Other marital status, educational level, main occupation. Conclusions This study’s evidence, including identified inform policy actions strategies improve (and measures) state Nigeria, other similar contexts. It also future actions/strategies diseases.

Язык: Английский

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Predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms among lesbian, gay and bisexual young adult individuals experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic: A four-year follow-up study

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 123(12), С. 1267 - 1272

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024

Depressive and anxiety symptoms were common among lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This 4-year follow-up study was conducted to investigate predictors of depressive in Taiwan's young adult LGB population. Baseline data, including symptoms, demographic characteristics, sexual stigma, self-identity confusion, family support collected from 1000 individuals. The participants' reassessed 4 years after baseline measurements. predictive effects factors on at examined through linear regression analysis. Greater lack identity, unconsolidated orientation microaggression, lower perceived function significantly associated with more severe follow-up. After adjustment for being men, greater function, identity Intervention aimed reducing should be developed considering identified this study.

Язык: Английский

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Online Learning Anxiety and their Academic Self-Efficacy During the COVID-19 Crisis

Online Learning, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 28(2)

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024

This study sought to examine the relationship between students’ online learning anxiety (OLA) and their academic self-efficacy (ASE) during COVID-19 crisis. To assess such a relationship, perspectives were investigated by using standardized questionnaire that comprised four sections. The was sent out 718 students enrolled in tertiary education institutions 28 countries. data obtained analyzed SPSS (Pearson Correlation, ANOVA, multivariate analysis, t-test), further determined median average mean scores. instruments’ reliability verified Delphi technique Cronbach’s Alpha test. results revealed while all experienced varied degrees of OLA crisis, positive correlation found ASE OLA. unexpected contradicts with Bandura’s social-cognitive theory specifies as direct result low beliefs. However, are partially line findings many studies confirming correlations anxiety, online-learning quality self-efficacy. authors believe has contributed significantly despite crisis’ global negative effects.

Язык: Английский

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Telling Tales (Tails): Factors Associated with Older People’s Anxiety Symptom Positioning after COVID-19

Опубликована: Авг. 14, 2024

This study sheds light on personal characteristics of and the coping strategies that older Canadians self-identifying as severely anxious post-COVID-19 were more less prone to gravitate to. Our studied sample consisted 606 people residing in 10 Canadian provinces. Participants completed Geriatric Anxiety Scale – a checklist everyday for mitigating anxiety. Severely tended be their 60s, poor fair health. They not significantly likely women or chronically ill, nor self-identify non-binary having life partner. Older experiencing severe anxiety were, however, far normalize fear anxiety, challenge worries, relax meditate. inclined decrease other sources stress lives, stay active, get enough sleep. We offer anticipatory guidance mental health program planners practitioners, researchers, fruitful avenues inquiry.

Язык: Английский

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Pandemia y salud mental: predictores del miedo al coronavirus (COVID-19) en jóvenes y adultos peruanos

Persona, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 27(1), С. 37 - 58

Опубликована: Авг. 23, 2024

La pandemia de COVID-19 ha impactado en la salud mental miles jóvenes y adultos, sobre todo su fase inicial, ya que enfermedad se percibió como una amenaza incierta continua trajo consecuencia el miedo al coronavirus volviera disfuncional, lo generado malestar psicológico. Frente a ello, objetivo este estudio es evaluar las variables psicosociales predicen sus dimensiones, muestra 384 adultos peruanos (64.5 % mujeres) entre los 18-67 años (M = 26.36, DE 9.17). Las predictoras evaluadas fueron incertidumbre, estrés, uso medios comunicación. Para medición, utilizaron IUS-12, PSS-10 Escalas Uso Medios Comunicación Miedo Coronavirus pertenecen Cuestionario Impacto Psicológico del Sandín et al. (2020). Los resultados análisis regresión lineal múltiple evidenciaron un modelo predicción global con tamaño efecto grande (R2 .28, p < .001) magnitud mediana modelos para predecir dimensiones. Así evidenció capacidad predictiva intolerancia hacia estrés frecuente Asimismo, sexo, nivel estudios empleo resultaron significativas modelos, y, parecer, mujeres aquellas personas bajo educativo o no cuentan trabajo experimentan mayor COVID-19.

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