National Trends in Sadness, Suicidality, and COVID-19 Pandemic–Related Risk Factors Among South Korean Adolescents From 2005 to 2021

JAMA Network Open, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 6(5), С. e2314838 - e2314838

Опубликована: Май 24, 2023

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on daily life, limited research exists prevalence and risk factors of suicidality sadness among South Korean adolescents.To examine whether observed in early to middle periods pandemic differed from expected level investigate changes for suicidality.This nationwide serial cross-sectional survey study used data 1 109 776 adolescents aged 13 18 years Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey 2005 2021.The pandemic.The pattern percentage or proportion suicidality, as well suicidality. The transitional was assessed using weighted odds ratios (wORs) beta coefficients with 95% CIs.Between 2021, (mean [SD] age, 15.0 [1.7] years; 51.5% male adolescents; 51.7% grades 7-9 48.3% 10-12) were included Survey. slope long-term trends decreased prepandemic period (sadness: 37.8% [95% CI, 37.4%-38.2%] 2005-2007 26.1% 25.9%-26.4%] 2016-2019; suicidality: 23.0% 22.7%-23.3%] 12.3% 12.1%-12.5%] 2016-2019), whereas increased during 25.0% 24.5%-25.6%] 2020 26.6% 26.1%-27.1%] 2021; trend difference β, 0.249 0.236-0.262]; 10.7% 10.3%-11.1%] 12.5% 12.1%-12.9%] 0.328 0.312-0.344]). presented a similar tendency subgroups according sex, school grade, residential area, smoking status, current alcohol use. Compared period, associated younger age (wOR, 0.907; 0.881-0.933), female sex 1.031; 1.001-1.062), urban residence 1.120; 1.087-1.153), status 1.134; 1.059-1.216), use 1.051; 1.002-1.102). Female 1.064; 1.021-1.109), 1.117; 1.074-1.162), low economic 1.286; 1.180-1.403) significantly after began.In this adolescents, decrease prior pandemic. findings suggest that public health measures are needed recognize vulnerable groups prevent an increase

Язык: Английский

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Pandemics: past, present, and future: multitasking challenges in need of cross-disciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary collaborative solutions

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(4), С. 267 - 285

Опубликована: Июль 23, 2024

The extensive history of pandemics has spanned many centuries, profoundly impacting societies, economies, and public health, thereby shaping the course in various ways. Advances medicine, science, health practices have played a pivotal role mitigating effects over time. This review explores scientific landscape contemporary pandemics, examining their diverse complex nature. It goes beyond biological aspects to consider socioeconomic, environmental, technological factors. Through lens, this study aims understand complexities contribute expanding knowledge base that helps humanity strengthen its defenses against global threats. By elucidating enigmas hopes foster more resilient prepared environment. Highlighting importance multidisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, transdisciplinary approach, exploration emphasizes critical need integrate biological, domains develop robust these challenges.

Язык: Английский

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Temporal instability of the determinants of fatal/severe elderly pedestrian injury outcomes in intersections and non-intersections before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Accident Analysis & Prevention, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 205, С. 107676 - 107676

Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Monitoring viruses and beta-lactam resistance genes through wastewater surveillance during a COVID-19 surge in Suwon, South Korea

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 922, С. 171223 - 171223

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Clinical Characteristics of Post-COVID-19 Persistent Cough in the Omicron Era

Allergy Asthma and Immunology Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(3), С. 395 - 395

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

Cough is one of the most common symptoms acute coronavirus disease 2019, but cough may persist for weeks or months. This study aimed to examine clinical characteristics patients with post-coronavirus (COVID) persistent in Omicron era. We conducted a pooled analysis comparing 3 different groups: 1) prospective cohort post-COVID (> weeks; n = 55), 2) retrospective 66), and 3) non-COVID chronic (CC) 8 100). health status was assessed using patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Outcomes, including PROs systemic symptoms, were longitudinally evaluated registry participants receiving usual care. A total 121 100 CC studied. Baseline cough-specific PRO scores did not significantly differ between groups. There no significant differences chest imaging abnormality lung function However, proportions fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) ≥ 25 ppb 44.7% those 22.7% CC, which different. In longitudinal assessment (n 43), PROs, such as severity Leicester Questionnaire (LCQ) scores, improved visits 1 2 (visit interval: median 35 [interquartile range, IQR: 23-58] days). LCQ score, 83.3% showed improvement (change +1.3), 7.1% had worsened (≤ -1.3). The number 4 (IQR: 2-7) at visit decreased 0-4) 2. summary, similar overall CC. Current guideline-based approaches be effective cough. Measurement FeNO levels also useful management.

Язык: Английский

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A trend of otologic diseases during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic period

Acta Oto-Laryngologica, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 6

Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) changed the practice of medicine, and various anti-contagion restrictions were implemented worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate annual trend in incidence otologic diseases during COVID-19 pandemic determine influence social on these diseases. We retrospectively reviewed number patients treated for diseases, particularly those associated with infectious pathophysiology, total otolaryngology departments at three tertiary referral centers South Korea. The who underwent ventilation tube insertion due persistent otitis media effusion (OME) significantly decreased (raw number: -37.1%, incidence: -2.04‰) after onset pandemic. However, a sharp increase was observed 2023 +42.9%, +1.63‰) when officially ended. newly diagnosed sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) gradually increased period. Restrictive measures control spread positively influenced reduction OME. Whether is direct risk factor SSNHL remains uncertain, but potential impact virus itself or vaccine auditory system appears exist.

Язык: Английский

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Prioritizing public service investments and analyzing factors affecting willingness to pay for public services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a case study of rural areas in Chungnam Province, South Korea

Discover Sustainability, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025

Язык: Английский

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What was associated with suicide planning in middle-aged and older adults during the COVID-19 lockdown?

Archives of Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 83(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2025

Abstract Backgrounds During the lockdown period, challenges faced and their consequences differed by age group, making it necessary to understand factors influencing suicidal behaviors, such as suicide planning, across different ages. This study aimed identify risk for planning in middle-aged older adults. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was performed combining KNHANES 2020–2021 data people aged 40 with National Mental Health Statistics on number of mental health professionals per capita. Logistic regression conducted demographic, behavior, status, access that affected dividing participants into (40–64 years old) adult (65 old or older) groups. Results The proportion among adults 1.21% 1.36%, respectively. plans who had attempted 20.52% 14.09% In both groups, a diagnosis depression high stress were consistently associated planning. current smoking (OR = 2.27, p 0.023) unmet healthcare needs 2.32, 0.024) increased living alone 2.72, 0.002) this risk. Conclusion prevalence attempts higher those plan than without plan. For is important provide care at prevention, especially depressive disorders levels. Additionally, providing alternative management resources smokers monitoring isolated could be effective prevention strategies.

Язык: Английский

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Cost-effectiveness of wastewater-based environmental surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 in Blantyre, Malawi and Kathmandu, Nepal: A model-based study

PLOS Global Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 5(4), С. e0004439 - e0004439

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025

Wastewater-based environmental surveillance (ES) has been demonstrated to provide an early warning signal predict variant-driven waves of pathogens such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Our study evaluated the potential cost-effectiveness ES for SARS-CoV-2 compared with clinical testing alone. We used Covasim agent-based model COVID-19 simulate disease transmission hypothetical populations in Blantyre, Malawi, and Kathmandu, Nepal. simulated introduction a new immune-escaping variant over 6 months estimated health outcomes (cases, deaths, disability-adjusted life years [DALYs]) economic impact when using trigger moderate proactive behavioral intervention (e.g., increased use masks, social distancing) by policymakers versus no hence delayed reactive intervention. Costs considered included ES, testing, treatment, productivity loss entire population due implementation calculated incremental ratios these local willingness-to-pay thresholds: $61 Malawi $249 performed sensitivity analyses evaluate key assumptions on results. are reported 2022 US dollars. estimate that if were implemented, approximately 600 DALYs would be averted Blantyre 300 six-month period. Considering system costs, was cost-effective cost-saving Kathmandu. Cost-effectiveness highest settings low surveillance, high severity, effectiveness. However, from societal perspective, may not depending magnitude population-wide losses associated threshold. or tool perspective linked effective public response. From however, length its consequences make cost-effective. Implementing multiple improve cost-effectiveness.

Язык: Английский

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Acceptance of the COVID-19 Vaccine Among Postpartum Women in Five Countries

Women s Health Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(1), С. 482 - 492

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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