Climate Changes, Natural Resources Depletion, COVID-19 Pandemic, and Russian-Ukrainian War: What Is the Impact on Habits Change and Mental Health?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(19), С. 11929 - 11929

Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2022

Climate Change, Natural Resources Depletion, COVID-19, and Wars are some of the great challenges our time. The consequences will affect psychological well-being could have a harmful impact on mental health. This study aimed to assess level preoccupation fears surrounding issues 21st-century implication for general population from Central/Southern Italy among different age groups. A questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics, topics formulated ad-hoc about preoccupation, fears, habits, willingness change habits in future related challenges, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 (DASS-21) was administered online. sample 1831 participants (61% F; mean 47.71 ± 17.30) obtained. Results showed young adults older adults, respectively, reported greater less well-being. Young higher scores changing future, while lowest except also controlling gender. this variable, as well correlations between many variables described, rely specificity age, challenges. Moreover, main concerns were based both In conclusion, various stresses discussed relationship with personal well-being, it is important consider potential global health resulting these stressors.

Язык: Английский

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First COVID-19 Booster Dose in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Willingness and Its Predictors

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(7), С. 1097 - 1097

Опубликована: Июль 8, 2022

The emergence of breakthrough infections and new highly contagious variants SARS-CoV-2 threaten the immunization in individuals who had completed primary COVID-19 vaccination. This systematic review meta-analysis investigated, for first time, acceptance booster dose its associated factors among fully vaccinated individuals. We followed PRISMA guidelines. searched Scopus, Web Science, Medline, PubMed, ProQuest, CINAHL medrxiv from inception to 21 May 2022. found 14 studies including 104,047 prevalence intend accept a was 79.0%, while unsure 12.6%, that refuse 14.3%. main predictors willingness were older age, flu vaccination previous season, confidence most important reasons decline adverse reactions discomfort experienced after vaccine doses concerns serious doses. Considering burden COVID-19, high rate could be critical controlling pandemic. Our findings are innovative help policymakers design implement specific programs order decrease hesitancy.

Язык: Английский

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Knowledge and vaccination acceptance toward the human monkeypox among men who have sex with men in China

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2022

MSM individuals are at high risk of monkeypox infection, and judicious use vaccines can control the outbreak. Therefore, we conducted a national cross-sectional survey to assess vaccination willingness, associated factors, related knowledges among in China.This anonymous study was China from July 1 3, 2022, electronic questionnaires were sent online specific institutions. Men, aged 18 or older, who had anal sex past year recruited. Multivariable logistic regression models univariable performed different groups participants, including all eligible respondents, people with without self-reported HIV least one male sexual partner last month.A total 2,618 2,134 homosexuals 484 bisexuals, enrolled our final analysis. Most respondents certain understanding source transmission route, preventive measures, but lacked knowledge susceptible population, clinical manifestations, vaccination, treatment. In total, 90.2% willing receive against monkeypox. Among acceptance rate 91.7%, while it 89.7% rest. The main influencing factors about (moderate: aOR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.04-2.08; high: 2.03, 1.23-3.34), prevention measures 3.52, 2.51-4.94; 5.32, 2.98-9.47), concerns their susceptibility infection (aOR 4.37, 3.29-5.80), possible contact animals epidemic areas 0.42, 0.25-0.70). For HIV-infected individuals, education (bachelor degree: 0.40, 0.18-0.89) poor condom (sometimes: 2.18, 1.06-4.47) may also affect vaccination.There still lack human China. this high-risk population high, closely fear affected areas. Targeted publicity groups, pre-arranged planning should be formulated cope further development infectious disease.

Язык: Английский

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Vaccine Resistance and Hesitancy among Older Adults Who Live Alone or Only with an Older Partner in Community in the Early Stage of the Fifth Wave of COVID-19 in Hong Kong

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(7), С. 1118 - 1118

Опубликована: Июль 13, 2022

Vaccination is an effective way in providing protection against COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes. However, vaccine resistance hesitancy are a great concern among vulnerable populations including older adults who live alone or only with partner. This study examined their vaccination status reasons associated factors of hesitancy. A cross-sectional was conducted living partner communities Hong Kong. Participants were interviewed between October 2021 February 2022. Logistic regression analyses employed to examine Of the 2109 included participants, mean age 79.3 years (SD 7.6), 1460 (69.2%) female, 1334 (63.3%) lived alone, 1621 (76.9%) receiving social security support. The uptake, non-uptake (i.e., resistance), rates 50.1%, 34.4%, 15.5%, respectively. top four for "Not feeling good health" (27%), "Worry about side effects" (18%), "Feeling no need" (10%), "Lack recommendation from doctors" (9%). Vaccine significantly age, more chronic conditions, fewer types media use, lower self-rated health status. Similar associations can be observed separate analysis hesitancy, ever hospital admission over past 6 months additionally related Older people had low rate. Poor worry effects most common Actions greatly needed improve uptake rate this population, especially those older, have poorer health, use less media.

Язык: Английский

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The Association between Risk Perception and Hesitancy toward the Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine among People Aged 60 Years and Older in China

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(7), С. 1112 - 1112

Опубликована: Июль 12, 2022

Given the prevalence of omicron variant and decreased immunity provided by vaccines, it is imperative to enhance resistance COVID-19 in old population. We planned explore hesitancy rate toward booster dose vaccine association between risk perception abovementioned among people aged 60 older.This national cross-sectional study was conducted mainland China from 25 May 8 June 2022, targeting who were years or above. Four dimensions extracted Health Belief Model (HBM) assess participants' perceived levels, including susceptibility, severity, barriers, benefit. An independent Chi-square test used compare rates different groups stratified characteristics. Univariable multivariable logistic regression models performed associations rate.Of 3321 participants, 17.2% (95% CI: 15.9-18.5%) hesitant about shots vaccines. Believing that they ineligible for vaccination due certain illnesses (38.3%), concern safety (32.0%), believing unnecessary (33.1%), their limitation on movements (28.0%) main reasons hesitation. Adjusted all selected covariates, with low level susceptibility (aOR = 1.39, 95% 1.00-1.92) benefit (low: aOR 3.31, 2.01-5.45; moderate: 2.23, 1.75-2.85) less likely receiving dose, same results found higher barriers (moderate: 2.67, 2.13-3.35; high: 2.04, 1.14-3.67). Our estimates stable four models.In total, older closely associated a lower benefit, as well barriers. Concerns contraindications, safety, limited hesitancy. Targeted public health measure priority improve understanding elderly own vulnerability clear obstacles vaccination.

Язык: Английский

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“Monkeypox: What Do You Know about That?” Italian Adults’ Awareness of a New Epidemic

Pathogens, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(11), С. 1285 - 1285

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2022

In the course of 2022, an epidemic monkeypox (MPX) arose worldwide. order to assess level knowledge Italian adults regarding new emerging disease, its prevention and their worrying acceptance a possible vaccination, web questionnaire was spread nationwide. A total 1352 individuals (mean age 54.5 ± 13.4, 52.4% males) completed questionnaire. Only 26. 7% sample were aware burden at moment investigation; 47.1% not able identify transmission route, nor main symptoms (48.9%); 54.2% hesitant toward MPXV mainly because lack confident in vaccines (38.5%). low about disease registered score 2.3 1.2 on 5-point scale). regression analysis performed considering MPX as outcome, lower associated with higher (OR 1.378, CI95% 0.998–1.904), working or studying nonhealthcare setting 0.046, 0.033–0.066), being single 0.624, 0.455–0.856) having mass media source information 0.332, 0.158–0.696). These findings indicate time this investigation, communication effective determining good among adults. This highlights need improve risk strategies.

Язык: Английский

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Parents’Attitudes, Their Acceptance of the COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and the Contributing Factors in Najran, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(8), С. 1264 - 1264

Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, so it critical to immunize the majority of people, including children, achieve herd immunity against pandemic. As parents are ones who ultimately decide whether or not vaccinate their this study was conducted determine parental acceptance and hesitancy toward vaccinating children COVID-19, as well knowledge concerns regarding vaccination factors that might influence willingness in Najran city, Saudi Arabia.In February 2022, a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based using convenientand snowball sampling technique carried out. Parents between ages 5 11 were given access an online self-administered survey. poll was, however, open under age 5. Using Raosoft sample size calculator, minimum necessary determined be 384 assumptions 5% margin error 95% confidence level. A p value less than 0.05 deemed significant for statistical analysis, which out SPSS version 27. To examine relationship demographic how drivers affect parents' chi-square test performed. Through multivariate regression predictors vaccine identified.A total 464 responses collected subjected data analysis. More half male (56.9%) 26 40 (56.7%). Most have aged 5-11 years (73.5%). Of parents, 72.2% showed 9.5 times likely COVID-19. About 27.8% ready soon possible, compared 15.51% at all interested children. 25 (34.48%) over 41 (37.79%), non-Saudi (40.59%), holding postgraduate higher degrees (39.5%), earning more 10,000 SAR per month (34.96%), working healthcare professionals (40.36%) government sectors (33.93%), self-employed (33.33%), with three five (35.26%) (31.33%) demonstrated significantly high counterparts. concur may serious adverse effects believe uncommon disease does require vaccination, had family member infected withCOVID-19 severe symptoms, unvaccinated moderate symptoms after unwillingness take safety precautions do new vaccines provide increased risk intentions positive impact mandatory childhood noted on vaccination. suffering from any chronic exhibited 9.9 47.8% come across heard about anti-COVID-19 campaigns. lack adequate data, potential future consequences, efficacy main vaccines. primary information source COVID-19-related Ministry Health (MOH).Parents' hesitation get rate compromise success ongoing campaign. development implementation multi-component interventions required. Hospital- community-based programs must used touch parents.

Язык: Английский

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How do Vaccinators Experience the Pandemic? Lifestyle Behaviors in a Sample of Italian Public Health Workers during the COVID-19 Era

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(2), С. 247 - 247

Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2022

Public health workers (PHWs) have experienced substantial workload changes because of their role in managing measures to limit the spread COVID-19. The study's aim was assess lifestyle Italian PHWs during pandemic. attending an annual meeting completed anonymous questionnaire assessing sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics A total 1000 questionnaires were completed. Most participants (63.5% women, mean age 40 ± 13.1 years) normal weight (61.5%), non-smokers (81.9%), had a screen time ≥5 h/day (83.1%), slept at least 6 h/night (88.7%). Approximately one-third consumed sweet foods every day (30%) did not engage physical activity (34.6%). Current food consumption, activity, sleep associated with these behaviors last 2 years (Tau-b = 0.155; Tau-b -0.175; -0.276, respectively, p < 0.001). An increase remote working worse (odds ratio (OR) 2.065, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.482-2.877) diet (OR 1.982, CI 1.385-2.838), increased tablet/PC use 3.314, 2.358-4.656). Health promotion are needed support adoption healthy lifestyles this population current

Язык: Английский

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Acceptance of Booster COVID-19 Vaccine and Its Association with Components of Vaccination Readiness in the General Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey for Starting Booster Dose in Japan

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(7), С. 1102 - 1102

Опубликована: Июль 8, 2022

The Japanese government approved COVID-19 vaccine booster doses in November 2021. However, intentions and readiness for vaccines among the general population were unknown. This survey measured vaccination. Among 6172 participants (53.2% female), 4832 (78.3%) accepted doses; 415 (6.7%) hesitated. Vaccination intention was associated with higher age, marital status, having children, underlying diseases, social norms. To evaluate vaccination, seven component (7C) vaccination scale employed, comprising “Confidence”, “Complacency”, “Constraints”, “Calculation”, “Collective responsibility”, “Compliance”, “Conspiracy”. Participants acceptance showed significantly 7C scores (p < 0.001) than those who hesitated or unsure. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that “social norms” predictor strongest of (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 4.02, 95% confidence interval (CI): 3.64−4.45). “Constraints” (AOR: 2.27, CI: 2.11−2.45) “complacency” 2.18, 2.03−2.34) also strongly acceptance, but “compliance” 1.24, 1.18−1.31) “conspiracy” 1.42, 1.33−1.52) weakly associated. “7C scale” is useful measuring population. might be more suitable Japan.

Язык: Английский

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Global burden of sleep disturbances among older adults and the disparities by geographical regions and pandemic periods

SSM - Population Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 25, С. 101588 - 101588

Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2023

Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among older adults. We aimed to evaluate sleep heath pandemic and assess differences geographical regions periods. searched three databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science) find articles up March 12, 2023. included observational studies that reported prevalence adults aged 60 years or in any setting. Two researchers independently reviewed literature retrieved data. used Der Simonian-Laird random effects meta-analyses pool data, followed by subgroup analysis, sensitivity meta-regression. A total 64 with 181,224 were included. The poor quality, short duration, long insomnia symptoms 47.12% (95% CI: 25.97%, 68.27%), 40.81% 18.49%, 63.12%), 31.61% 24.83%, 38.38%), 21.15% 15.30%, 27.00%), respectively. problems self-constructed items was 26.97% 20.73%, 33.22%). When compared America (64.13%), Europe (20.23%) Western Pacific (21.31%) showed a lower (all P < 0.0001). worsened 27.88% 11.94%, 43.82%). Compared 2020 (15.14%), it increased 47.42% 2021 (P 0.05). Eight on 672 patients 41.58% 21.97%, 61.20%) 41.56% 28.11%, 58.02%), significant burden related has been observed worldwide over past years, variations across different time It is important make more efforts prevention intervention identify risk factors, treatment, rehabilitation for healthy aging.

Язык: Английский

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