Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown, С. v - vi
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2023
Extract For my mother and daughter, both inspiring women BB Trish Julia, doctors in the surgery on wards during hardest of pandemic times IF Nick, Leo, Saskia, who bring me joy each day, out lockdowns GW
Язык: Английский
Healthcare, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 10(1), С. 24 - 24
Опубликована: Дек. 24, 2021
Unverified information concerning COVID-19 can affect mental health. Understanding perceived trust in sources and associated health outcomes during the pandemic is vital to ensure ongoing media coverage of crisis does not exacerbate impacts. A number studies have been conducted other parts world determine associations between exposure relating However, mechanism by which may fully explained developing country context. To address this issue, present study examined three anxiety/stress with mediating effects stress Bangladesh. An online cross-sectional was 744 Bangladeshi adults 17 April 1 May 2020. Perceived traditional, social, for information, demographics, frontline service status, COVID-19-related stressors, anxiety (GAD-7), (PSS-4) were assessed via self-report. Linear regression tested Mediation analyses investigated whether stressors affected associations. In adjusted models, more social (B = 0.03, CI 0.27-0.97) 0.01, -0.34-0.47), while traditional 0.09, 0.17-2.26) but less -0.08, -0.89-0.03). showed that partially anxiety. These findings suggest trusting provide accurate poor also indicate (i.e., television, radio, newspaper) stress-buffering effects. We recommend responsible authorities call attention concerns about trustworthiness as well broadcast positive authentic news based on these results.
Язык: Английский
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Applied System Innovation, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 5(1), С. 25 - 25
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2022
After studying the professional practices related to management of medical records in Kuwaiti hospitals, it became utterly evident that there is inadequate understanding about maintaining health information patients. This dire situation further compounded by absence official regulations established Ministry Health for hospitals effectively assess and manage records. Through this study, researchers aimed system multiple healthcare settings Kuwait, comprising government, private, oil sectors. The study was carried out from May 2019 July 2020 used a self-developed, pilot-tested questionnaire measuring various aspects system. A total 98 participants responded survey. results revealed 43% were using paper-based records, as compared 53% both electronic media. Moreover, 40% Kuwait did not adhere policies regarding disposition; instead, they developed their own hospital-based disposition policy. findings showed clear discrepancies record retention among participating duration varied 2 years, 5 10 more than 20 years across Kuwait. In conclusion, national guidelines need be monitor systems enable better patient care improve facilities. Furthermore, has become indispensable develop maintain constitute an integral part modern healthcare.
Язык: Английский
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Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2023
Abstract COVID-19, Law & Regulation: Rights, Freedoms, and Obligations in a Pandemic analyses legal regulatory responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines key examples of issues, legislation, cases, regulations, policies that illustrate how law has provided framework for responding public health, medical, social, economic ramifications this The book draws on international literature with particular focus common countries, including United Kingdom, States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand but also refers European jurisprudence. considers lessons can be learned from pandemic, developing new insights into understandings important role play addressing future health emergencies.
Язык: Английский
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Heliyon, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 8(8), С. e10349 - e10349
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2022
The home confinement induced by the COVID-19 pandemic affects individuals' mental wellbeing and increases unhealthy behaviors, such as minimum to no physical activity, overeating, substance use.
Язык: Английский
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Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown, С. 113 - 145
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2023
Abstract Chapter 4, ‘Restrictions on Movement’, analyses some of the major legal and regulatory measures that have been adopted to restrict people’s movement in order impede transmission COVID-19. It examines border closures prevented people from travelling locally, interstate or between provinces, internationally (though also countries’ repatriation citizens permanent residents). The chapter discusses restrictions imposed entering Indigenous communities; impact families with separated divorced parents; ramifications pandemic for extradition proceedings. Also explored this are non-citizens’ freedom movement, including closure borders non-citizens asylum-seekers, ports quarantine cruise ships. This layers laws encroached upon legally recognized human right movement. touches, too, public debates prompted about individuals’ communities’ rights responsibilities during health emergencies, exceptional circumstances a led imposition constraints lives.
Язык: Английский
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Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14, С. 100676 - 100676
Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2023
Economic problems, social distancing, and drastic alterations to daily lifestyle behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic affected individuals' relations worldwide. This cross-sectional study aimed examine impact of on participants' relationships, diets, incomes, health, religious beliefs, mental health. An online questionnaire composed demographic questions; questions regarding social, economic, health lives; two scales that measure depression, anxiety, stress positive negative suicide ideation inventory was distributed 528 married couples. The findings this showed significant differences between independent variables dependent variables, which were DASS PANSI. from highlight importance beliefs about for welfare families. Furthermore, contribute literature by examining how people's views effects relations, healthy religion relate
Язык: Английский
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American Journal of Men s Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 16(2), С. 155798832210894 - 155798832210894
Опубликована: Март 1, 2022
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there is to detect negative impact of lifestyle disruption on individuals mental and emotional health during an enforced lockdown. The main aim this study investigate pandemic complete lockdown Kuwaiti men's behavior. It investigated major as a result not attending Diwaniyyah time. defined place men social entertainment gathering. A non-random sample 1,461 aged from 17 68 years was selected. An electronic questionnaire investigative tool used in study. Demographic variables five scales were used, including Mental Health Scale (MHS), Missing (MDS), Importance (IDS), Losing Political Information (LPIS), Social Media Knowledge (SMIKS). IBM SPSS software (Version 24) for data analysis. Significant differences between respondents types (p < .001), age categories ownership or lack .001) reported. There significant relationships symptoms all examined visiting behavior .01). can be concluded that inability attend Diwaniyyahs has effect men. change affects general, event affecting among
Язык: Английский
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Frontiers in Immunology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15
Опубликована: Окт. 2, 2024
The global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic significantly altered lifestyles, access to healthcare, and social interactions, introducing unprecedented physical psychological stress all over the world. This study explores relationship between stress, vitamin D (Vit-D) levels, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, sclerosis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, rheumatoid arthritis.
Язык: Английский
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BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 26, 2024
Abstract Objective The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have substantially affected people’s health and rapidly changed their daily routines. This is a prospective study that investigated the impact of on primary school children with Type 1 diabetes parents during first lockdown in Kuwait. Methods A questionnaire battery related to mental health, well-being, lifestyle was administered at baseline Summer 2019 (face-to-face, outpatient clinic) follow-up 2020 (via telephone, adherence restrictions). Data were collected for 70 dyads aged 9–12 years. Results Significant differences found most scores both parents. Their worsened higher level depression, anxiety, stress, poor wellbeing. average tests fell within clinical range these measures. lifestyle, compared before lockdown, included decreased levels physical activity lower healthy core nutritional intake. Conclusions Our findings indicate has had significant psychological possibly physiological We conclude there need support services focusing groups. Although full will stopped past year, post-pandemic stressors may be expected continue adversely affect this cohort.
Язык: Английский
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Advances in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2024(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic had a major effect on economics, cultures, and world health. Effective prevention, management, control of the virus depend an understanding its origins early conditions. This study examines pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAPs) COVID‐19 prevention in Kuwait using KAPs approach. Methods: From August 15 to 30, 2022, cross‐sectional survey design was used study. A convenience sample 400 participants obtained. Data were collected via online that consisted demographic questions about COVID‐19. been piloted before deemed have respectable level dependability. Based predetermined scoring levels, participants’ anonymous replies divided into categories such as adequate/inadequate positive/negative appropriate/inappropriate practices. Results: Half married, most female. They mostly age range 31–40 years. common highest education attained master’s degree. There noticeable differences demographics. Overall, 83.5% showed adequate 94% good attitude, 52.5% appropriate practice. Males greater transmission but lesser knowledge clinical presentation. group with rates proper behavior Knowledge those aged Being married associated higher knowledge. educational substantial impact results, degree holders having Although attitude ratings correlation, by itself could not significantly predict actual preventative measures, highlighting necessity for behavior‐change‐focused treatments. Conclusion: highlights significance educating pharmacists evidence‐based improve their involvement control. importance disseminating clear information variety communication methods is underscored positive association found between focuses particular since it acknowledges need bolster optimistic outlooks aggressive tackling health issues. In conclusion, these results highlight how important focused interventions are successful management.
Язык: Английский
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