Music Listening Predicted Improved Life Satisfaction in University Students During Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2021

Quarantine and spatial distancing measures associated with COVID-19 resulted in substantial changes to individuals’ everyday lives. Prominent among these lifestyle was the way which people interacted media—including music listening. In this repeated assessment study, we assessed Australian university students’ media use (i.e., listening music, playing video/computer games, watching TV/movies/streaming videos, using social media) throughout early stages of pandemic Australia, determined whether related life satisfaction. Participants ( N = 127) were asked complete six online questionnaires, capturing pre- during-pandemic experiences. The results indicated that varied substantially study period, at within-person level, satisfaction positively negatively TV/videos/movies. findings highlight potential benefits during other periods isolation.

Язык: Английский

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Food availability, accessibility and dietary practices during the COVID-19 pandemic: a multi-country survey

Public Health Nutrition, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 24(7), С. 1798 - 1805

Опубликована: Март 5, 2021

To investigate the perceived effects of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown measures on food availability, accessibility, dietary practices and strategies used by participants to cope with these measures.

Язык: Английский

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One Year of COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy: Effect of Sedentary Behavior on Physical Activity Levels and Musculoskeletal Pain among University Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(16), С. 8680 - 8680

Опубликована: Авг. 17, 2021

The COVID-19 outbreak forced Italian students to reduce their daily activities, inducing a seden-tary attitude that was worsened by distanced learning. This study aimed survey the physical activity levels were maintained before and during social restrictions following pan-demic, correlation musculoskeletal pain, as well analyzing impact of these on pain fatigue affects life activities. A total 2044 completed online questionnaire, which results 1654 participants eligible. Before pandemic, distributed as: 19.9% no activity, 30.1% light ac-tivity, 21.5% moderate 28.5% high activity. After one year 30.6% inactive, 48.1%, 10.9%, 10.5% stated maintaining, respectively, light, Furthermore, 43.5% reported neck 33.5% experience low back pain. Physical lower than 150 min/week may have predisposed suffer from (1.95 OR at 95% CI, 1.44–2.64) (1.79 1.29–2.49). positive between levels, Verbal Descriptive Scale (VDS), frequency been observed for (p-value < 0.05). Finally, associated with onset worsening.

Язык: Английский

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Apitherapy for Age-Related Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction (Sarcopenia): A Review on the Effects of Royal Jelly, Propolis, and Bee Pollen

Foods, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 9(10), С. 1362 - 1362

Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2020

The global pandemic of sarcopenia, skeletal muscle loss and weakness, which prevails in up to 50% older adults is increasing worldwide due the expansion aging populations. It now striking young midlife as well because sedentary lifestyle increased intake unhealthy food (e.g., western diet). lockdown measures economic turndown associated with current outbreak Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) are likely increase prevalence sarcopenia by promoting sedentarism patterns eating. Sarcopenia has multiple detrimental effects including falls, hospitalization, disability, institutionalization. Although a few pharmacological agents bimagrumab, sarconeos, exercise mimetics) being explored different stages trials, not single drug been approved for treatment. Hence, research focused on testing effect nutraceuticals, such bee products, safe treatments prevent and/or treat sarcopenia. Royal jelly, propolis, pollen common products that rich highly potent antioxidants flavonoids, phenols, amino acids. These order, stimulate larval development into queen bees, promote defenses hive against microbial environmental threats, royal jelly production nurse bees. Thanks their versatile activities anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, etc.), these have used chronic conditions predispose wasting hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorder, cancer, name few. They were also some evolving studies laboratory animals and, limited degree, humans. However, collective understanding mechanism action well-developed. Therefore, this review examines literature possible pollen, propolis aged experimental models, cell cultures, Collectively, data from reviewed denote varying levels positive mass, strength, function. underlying mechanisms include amelioration inflammation oxidative damages, promotion metabolic regulation, enhancement satellite stem responsiveness, improvement muscular blood supply, inhibition catabolic genes, peripheral neuronal regeneration. This offers suggestions other be provides guidance future trials investigating among people

Язык: Английский

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TV News and COVID-19: Media Influence on Healthy Behavior in Public Spaces

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(4), С. 1879 - 1879

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2021

The COVID-19 outbreak has dramatically changed our life. Despite the rapid growth of scientific publications about medical aspects pandemic, less been explored effects media communication regarding on healthy behaviors. Yet, literature widely debated how can influence people’s health-related evaluations, emotions, and To fill this gap, aim study was to investigate relationships between exposure, attitudes emotions toward contents, behaviors related use public spaces, such as avoiding crowded places, wearing face masks, maintaining social distance. A questionnaire referring these variables administered an opportunistic sample 174 participants in Italy during off-peak period before restrictions mobility were extended whole country. Results showed that perception initiatives prevention, moderate levels fear increase healthier spaces. Perceiving alarming information did not significantly predict are discussed with reference previous literature. Suggestions preventive emergencies also provided.

Язык: Английский

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The COVID-19 epidemic in Poland and its influence on the quality of life of university students (young adults) in the context of restricted access to public spaces

Journal of Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 31(2), С. 295 - 305

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2021

The aim of this study was to determine the impact social distancing, self-isolation and limited access public spaces during COVID-19 pandemic on quality life psychological well-being young people. coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus posed a new global challenge in 2020. emerged locally, but it rapidly spread all continents also reached Poland. On 24 March, Polish Ministry Health enforced measures contain transmission disease. regulations imposed restrictions civic freedoms, including spaces. These significantly affected daily lives citizens. Public play fundamental role catering citizens' basic needs. Access is directly correlated with life, human relations spontaneous interactions. Young people are highly socially active, they frequent users University students (young adults) who transitioned online learning 12 March were surveyed remotely Microsoft Forms tool. questionnaire contained several questions elicit demographic information about respondents, as well 25 closed-ended relating university students' epidemic. survey carried out first lockdown April group composed 132 respondents aged 19–26. results revealed strong correlation between severity epidemic activity levels spaces, considerable deterioration their physical well-being, overall life. absence direct interactions which, opinion, can be only partially compensated for remote contact.

Язык: Английский

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Going virtual: youth attitudes toward and experiences of virtual mental health and substance use services during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Health Services Research, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 21(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2021

Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, youth mental health and substance use services rapidly moved to virtual modalities meet social distancing requirements. It is important understand attitudes toward experience of services. Objective This study examined experiences among drawn from clinical non-clinical samples. Method Four hundred nine completed a survey including questions about their The included quantitative open-ended on care, as well screener. Results majority with or challenges would be willing consider individual services, but fewer group However, many have not received Youth are interested in accessing wide variety other supportive wellness Advantages disadvantages discussed, accessibility benefits technological barriers. Discussion As gone during it essential that we hear perspectives promote service utilization those need. Diverse, accessible, technologically stable required needs different youth, possibly in-person options for some youth. Future research, engaging research process, needed evaluate efficacy plan sustainability gains beyond pandemic period.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Pandemic Increases the Impact of Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(8), С. 4599 - 4599

Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2022

In March 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized COVID-19 pandemic as a global issue. To reduce spread of this disease, health safety pathways were implemented worldwide. These extraordinary measures changed people's lifestyles, e.g., by being forced to isolate, and in many cases, work remotely from home. Low back pain (LBP), most common cause disability worldwide, is often symptom COVID-19. Moreover, it associated with different lifestyle features (type job, physical activity, body weight). Therefore, purpose systematic review meta-analysis was estimate effect lockdown on LBP intensity prevalence compared rates before pandemic. A search performed Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Central. Overall, eight studies 2365 patients included analysis. We used Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tool evaluate risk bias: six (75%) at moderate bias two (25%) low bias. showed an increase both during lockdown.

Язык: Английский

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COVID‐19 pandemic and stay‐at‐home mandates promote weight gain in US adults

Obesity, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 30(1), С. 240 - 248

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2021

Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to prospectively examine the effect state stay‐at‐home mandates on weight US adults by BMI over 3 months during COVID‐19. Methods completed an online questionnaire containing demographics, weight, physical activity, sedentary time, fruit/vegetable intake, depressive symptoms, stress, and sleep at baseline (May 2020) after (August 2020). Results Participants gained 0.6 kg (76.7‐77.3 kg, p = 0.002). A total 26% those with obesity > 2 compared 14.8% normal ( < 0.001). 53.3% individuals maintained within 72.5% Greater gain related longer β 0.078, 0.010), lower minutes activity per day −0.107, 0.004), greater declines in −0.076, 0.026), symptoms 0.098, 0.034), increases time preparing food 0.075, 0.031). Conclusions were associated atypical reported months.

Язык: Английский

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Youth in a pandemic: a longitudinal examination of youth mental health and substance use concerns during COVID-19

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(10), С. e049209 - e049209

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2021

Objective This study analyses longitudinal data to understand how youth mental health and substance use are evolving over the course of COVID-19 pandemic, which is critical adjusting response strategies. Setting Participants were recruited from among existing participants in studies conducted an urban academic hospital Ontario, Canada. A total 619 aged 14–28 years participated (62.7% girls/young women; 61.4% Caucasian). Measures Data on mood, COVID-19-related worries collected four time points, that is, every 2 months beginning early stages pandemic April 2020. Latent class identify distinct groups who have different trajectory profiles impact their worries. Results For majority participants, mood concerns increased declined Canada’s summer subsequently autumn. Among with highest level symptoms at increases sustained. Substance remained relatively stable pandemic. worries, however, followed a similar symptoms. Girls/young women, living or suburban areas, larger households, poorer baseline physical most vulnerable during Conclusions Youth symptom levels line evolution itself, monitoring therefore required. It also essential we engage directly cocreate strategies service adaptations best meet needs young people.

Язык: Английский

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