Global evidence of expressed sentiment alterations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nature Human Behaviour, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 6(3), С. 349 - 358

Опубликована: Март 17, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented burdens on people's physical health and subjective well-being. While countries worldwide have developed platforms to track the evolution of infections deaths, frequent global measurements affective states gauge emotional impacts related policy interventions remain scarce. Using 654 million geotagged social media posts in over 100 countries, covering 74% world population, coupled with state-of-the-art natural language processing techniques, we develop a dataset expressed sentiment indices national- subnational-level daily basis. We present two motivating applications using data from first wave (from 1 January 31 May 2020). First, regression discontinuity design, provide consistent evidence that outbreaks caused steep declines globally, followed by asymmetric, slower recoveries. Second, applying synthetic control methods, find moderate no effects lockdown policies sentiment, large heterogeneity across countries. This study shows how data, when machine learning can real-time states. tweets Wang et al. examine during pandemic. They decline worldwide, lockdowns differed

Язык: Английский

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Communication inequalities and health disparities among vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic - a scoping review of qualitative and quantitative evidence

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Март 6, 2023

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated health disparities in vulnerable groups (e.g., increased infection, hospitalization, and mortality rates people with lower income, education, or ethnic minorities). Communication inequalities can act as mediating factors this relationship. Understanding link is vital to prevent communication public crises. This study aims map summarize the current literature on linked (CIHD) during identify research gaps. Methods A scoping review of quantitative qualitative evidence was conducted. search followed guidelines PRISMA extension for reviews performed PubMed PsycInfo. Findings were summarized using a conceptual framework based Structural Influence Model by Viswanath et al. Results yielded 92 studies, mainly assessing low education social determinant knowledge an indicator inequalities. CIHD identified 45 studies. association insufficient inadequate preventive behavior most frequently observed. Other studies only found part link: ( n = 25) 5). In 17 neither nor found. Conclusions supports findings past Public institutions should specifically target their reduce More about needed migrant status, financial hardship, not speaking language country residence, sexual minorities, living deprived neighborhoods. Future also assess input derive specific strategies overcome

Язык: Английский

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The impact of COVID-19 on future public transport use in Scotland

Transportation Research Part A Policy and Practice, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 163, С. 338 - 352

Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2022

This paper examines the determinants of changes in future public transport use Scotland after COVID-19 pandemic. An online questionnaire was distributed to 994 Scottish residents order identify travel habits, attitudes and preferences during different phases outbreak intentions Quota constraints were enforced for age, gender household income ensure sample representative population. The respondents indicated that they anticipated would make less buses trains at end Over a third expect (36%) (34%) less, whilst quarter drive their cars more. As part analysis, random parameter bivariate probit model with heterogeneity means parameters estimated provide insights into socio-demographic, behavioural perceptual factors which might affect usage. inclusion allows potential effects unobserved within independent variables be captured, making allowances parameters. estimation showed several factors, including pre-lockdown choices, perceived risk infection, size region significantly affected intended transport. In addition, related region, choices employment status resulted current contributes our understanding loss demand consequences equitable sustainable mobility. Our findings are highly relevant policy when developing measures strengthen resilience system

Язык: Английский

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Promoting social distancing in a pandemic: Beyond good intentions

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 16(12), С. e0260457 - e0260457

Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2021

Do reminders to promote social distancing achieve the desired effects on behavior? Much of existing literature analyses impacts people’s intentions comply. We run a randomised controlled trial in Denmark test different versions reminder stay home at beginning crisis. Using two-stage design, we follow up with recipients and analyse their subsequent self-reported behaviour. find that increases ex-ante comply when it emphasises consequences non-compliance for subjects themselves families, while has no effect emphasis is other people or country as whole. also find, however, do not translate into equivalent actions. Only poor health react by staying significantly more. Our results shed light important gaps between actions responding recommendations authorities.

Язык: Английский

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Preferences for using the London Underground during the COVID-19 pandemic

Transportation Research Part A Policy and Practice, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 160, С. 45 - 60

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2022

Язык: Английский

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The challenges of data in future pandemics

Epidemics, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 40, С. 100612 - 100612

Опубликована: Июль 20, 2022

The use of data has been essential throughout the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. We have needed it to populate our models, inform understanding, and shape responses disease. However, not always easy find access, varied in quality coverage, difficult reuse or repurpose. This paper reviews these other challenges recommends steps develop a ecosystem better able deal with future pandemics by supporting preparedness, prevention, detection response.

Язык: Английский

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Burnout among hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: Longitudinal results from the international Cope-Corona survey study

Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 164, С. 111102 - 111102

Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Parallel electrophysiological abnormalities due to COVID‐19 infection and to Alzheimer's disease and related dementia

Alzheimer s & Dementia, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024

Many coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positive individuals exhibit abnormal electroencephalographic (EEG) activity reflecting "brain fog" and mild cognitive impairments even months after the acute phase of infection. Resting-state EEG abnormalities include slowing (reduced alpha rhythm; increased slow waves) epileptiform activity. An expert panel conducted a systematic review to present compelling evidence that deficits due COVID-19 Alzheimer's related dementia (ADRD) are driven by overlapping pathologies neurophysiological abnormalities. seen in patients resemble those observed early stages neurodegenerative diseases, particularly ADRD. It is proposed similar Long COVID ADRD parallel neuroinflammation, astrocyte reactivity, hypoxia, neurovascular injury. These underpinning decline can be detected routine exams. Future research will explore value monitoring for predicting long-term outcomes efficacy therapeutic interventions. HIGHLIGHTS: Abnormal intrinsic electrophysiological brain activity, such as EEG, reduced wave, characteristic findings patients. have potential neural biomarkers identify neurological complications at stage disease, assist clinical assessment, assess risk Similar typically with impairments, Evidence presented supports idea resulting, least part, from neuroinflammatory mechanisms reactivity. Identifying common biological highlight critical underlying disorders decline. elucidates questions regarding impairment not yet been adequately investigated.

Язык: Английский

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PTSD and challenges among older Chinese in Shenzhen during COVID-19 pandemic: Trust in authority and medical professionals as moderators

Primary Health Care Research & Development, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 26

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Abstract Aim: This research aimed to comprehensively explore the impact of diverse challenges encountered by older adults on development post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It delved into how these effects vary depending individuals’ levels trust in authority and medical professionals, providing a nuanced understanding interplay between external challenges, personal trust, mental health outcomes population. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed significant hardships, particularly ageing population, with potential psychological repercussions such as PTSD. Notably, there is dearth exploring this association within context Chinese adults, group that may experience unique impacts due cultural differences face global crises. Methods: Data were collected from representative sample 1,211 participants aged 60 years above Shenzhen. Logistic hierarchical linear regression methods utilized investigate relationship posed COVID-19, public manifestation PTSD symptoms. Findings: Higher related ‘supplies, services access safety’, ‘abuse conflicts’, ‘anger fear’ associated Furthermore, lower level ‘disease management information’ was Trust or professionals moderator brought about PTSD, which helped challenges. Despite people, nurturing stronger sense would ease adults’ concerns.

Язык: Английский

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The role of visuals in the perceptions of risk and of self-efficacy and the behaviors towards the pandemic of Covid-19

Anuario electrónico de estudios en Comunicación Social Disertaciones, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 18(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025

The Covid-19 has spread rapidly, becoming a global health crisis. In crises, especially in public problems such as pandemic, it is important to reach the target audience effectively. this process, use of visuals helps convey risk messages To control pandemic and prevent its spread, individuals’ perception, self-efficacy behaviors towards are great importance. aim study measure how those individuals exposed about affect their perceived level self-efficacy, these relationships direct behavior pandemic. For implementation study, data were collected from 410 people working institutions, Türkiye. Structural equation modeling, t-test Anova techniques analyzed survey conducted model. According research results, gender educational status significantly employees’ attention perception. results model, factors each other positively. Individuals’ interest increases perceptions. Perceived self efficacy for epidemic, on hand, epidemic.

Язык: Английский

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