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Kizilkaya MC, Kilic SS, Oncel D, Mamidanna S, Daliparty V, Yilmaz S, Bozkurt MA, Sibic O, Sayan M. Barriers to Coronavirus Disease 19 vaccination in patients with obesity. Am J Surg 2023; 225:357-361. [PMID: 36075763 PMCID: PMC9434950 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with obesity are at a high risk of severe disease and death from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Vaccination offers a safe and effective means of reducing this risk. The rate of COVID-19 vaccine refusal in patients with obesity is unknown. METHODS Patients with obesity were administered validated questionnaires assessing COVID-19 fear, general vaccine hesitancy, and COVID-19-specific vaccine hesitancy. RESULTS 507 participants completed the study. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was high: Fifteen percent of patients refused COVID-19 vaccine. Hesitancy related to other vaccines was also high: Eight percent of patients refused a vaccine in the past, and 15% delayed a vaccine. Fear of side effects and doubts regarding effectiveness were the most common reasons for vaccine refusal. CONCLUSIONS Despite high risk for complications, vaccine hesitancy is high among patients with obesity. Targeted public health interventions are critical to reduce vaccine hesitancy and improve vaccination rates.
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- Mehmet Celal Kizilkaya
- University of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- University of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Ceylan S, Guner Oytun M, Okyar Bas A, Kahyaoglu Z, Ayaz CM, Balci C, Dogu BB, Cankurtaran M, Halil MG. Changes in Place of Death of Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Study from an Aging Country. OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING 2023:302228231154361. [PMID: 36715548 PMCID: PMC9892879 DOI: 10.1177/00302228231154361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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In the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the difficulties in patients' applications to health centres, changes have occurred in the places of death of older adults. It is aimed to investigate the change in the places of death of older adults in Turkey, which is one of the countries most affected by the pandemic. Patients admitted to the geriatric outpatient clinic of a university hospital from 01.01.2013 to 29.02.2020 were included. Place and date of death were recorded as hospital or out-of-hospital death. According to results, while the median age of those who died during the pandemic was higher than before (p < 0.001) and during the pandemic, the hospital mortality ratio was higher than before. During the pandemic period, the hospital mortality ratio of older adults has increased in Turkey. This situation, which has occurred despite the increasing healthcare burden, can show the importance of the measures taken and robust health infrastructure.
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- Serdar Ceylan
- Division of Geriatrics, Department
of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe
University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department
of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe
University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department
of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe
University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department
of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe
University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Disease
and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department
of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe
University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department
of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe
University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department
of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe
University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department
of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe
University, Ankara, Turkey
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Omezli MM, Torul D, Varer Akpinar C. Temporomandibular disorder severity and its association with psychosocial and sociodemographic factors in Turkish adults. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:34. [PMID: 36681799 PMCID: PMC9862211 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02737-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of awareness regarding temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and its association with psychological and sociodemographic factors in the Turkish population. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between signs/symptoms of anxiety-depression, sociodemographic factors, parafunctional habits, bruxism, and the presence and severity of the symptoms of TMD in Turkish adults. METHODS The participants completed an online questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic questions, the Fonseca Anamnestic Index, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-4. RESULTS The mean age of the 2580 participants was 35.29 ± 12.70 years, and 63.3% were women. The frequency of the participants who showed symptoms of TMD was 69.8%. The severity of TMD symptoms was significantly greater in participants who had signs/symptoms of anxiety and depression (p < 0.05). Sociodemographic and psychological data showed an association between the presence and severity of the symptoms of TMD and sex (OR 1.52, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.26-1.85), parafunctional habits (OR 2.64, 95% CI 2.36-2.99), bruxism (OR 3.14, 95% CI 1.78-4.90), signs/symptoms of anxiety (OR 2.30, 95% CI 1.76-3.00), and signs/symptoms of depression (OR 1.90, 95% CI 1.48-2.42). CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study suggest that females and those who report bruxism, parafunctional habits, and signs/symptoms of anxiety-depression are more likely to show symptoms of TMD with different severity.
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- Mehmet Melih Omezli
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Ordu University, 52200, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Ordu University, 52200, Ordu, Turkey.
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Giresun University, 28000, Giresun, Turkey
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ALACAHAN YİĞİT S, KUŞ C, GÜMÜŞTAKIM RŞ, DOĞRU V, ERYILMAZ ME. The Fear of Covid-19 Among Adults with Chronic Disease. KAHRAMANMARAŞ SÜTÇÜ İMAM ÜNIVERSITESI TIP FAKÜLTESI DERGISI 2023. [DOI: 10.17517/ksutfd.1184966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Objective: The Covid-19 epidemic is known to have caused many setbacks worldwide. This study determined the Covid-19 fears in the epidemic process of individuals with chronic disease and the factors that could cause this fear. This study aims to be a guide in the process of the Covid-19 epidemic and the development of the right health strategies for potential new outbreaks.
Methods: The universe of our work is composed of 92,350 people over 18 who applied to XXX Faculty of Medicine between 01.07.2020 and 30.09.2020. When the sample was calculated with a 5% margin of error, a 95% confidence interval and a 10% chance of data loss, 421 people were identified. The data was obtained through the application of surveys generated by the literature screening using face-to-face discussions with the volunteers. In addition to various questions about sociodemographic features and the epidemic process, the coronavirus (Covid-19) scare scale has been applied in the survey. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS 21.0 package program.
Results: In our study, the majority of the healthy group (52.5%) is made up of men, while the majority of the patient group (56.9%) in women. The healthy group has the most common 53.1 to 18-34% age group, and the patient group has the most common 33.0 to 50-64% age group. The frequency of 65 years and older was 0.6% in the healthy group and 13.8% in the patient group. The difference between age groups is statistically significant (p
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- KAHRAMANMARAŞ SÜTÇÜ İMAM ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ, DAHİLİ TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, AİLE HEKİMLİĞİ ANABİLİM DALI
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- KAHRAMANMARAŞ SÜTÇÜ İMAM ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ, DAHİLİ TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, AİLE HEKİMLİĞİ ANABİLİM DALI
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- Gaziantep University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Pelcovitz M, Bennett S, Desai P, Schild J, Beaumont R, Walkup J, Shaffer D, Chiu A. High Rates of Anxiety Among Adolescents in a Partial Hospitalization Program. CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM 2023; 52:105-122. [PMID: 35228789 PMCID: PMC8866547 DOI: 10.1007/s10566-022-09680-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Background Anxiety disorders are garnering increasing attention for their contribution to high-risk issues and functional impairment. Adolescents are typically admitted to partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) due to high-risk presentations. However, the frequency of anxiety disorders in PHPs is not well-established, in part because anxiety can be overlooked in acute settings due to limited lengths of stay and focus on stabilization. Objective This study aims to evaluate the frequency and severity of anxiety disorders among a sample of adolescent PHP patients to assess the need for anxiety-specific assessment and interventions in higher acuity settings. Methods Participants were 158 youths ages 13 to 19 years old (M = 15.49 years, SD = 1.50) who were admitted to an adolescent PHP and their caregivers. Clinician-reported diagnostic information was collected from the youth's electronic medical record, and self- and caregiver-rated severity of anxiety was collected using the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotions Disorders (SCARED-C/P). Frequency of anxiety and related disorder diagnoses and self- and caregiver-reported severity were assessed using descriptive statistical methods. Results 75% of participants were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder (n = 118). On average, participants with anxiety disorders had elevated SCARED-C scores. Youths with depressive disorders had elevated SCARED-C scores even when they did not carry anxiety disorder diagnoses. Caregiver ratings of the youth's anxiety symptoms on the SCARED-P were elevated when youths had anxiety disorders. Conclusions These findings suggest that anxiety is common in an adolescent PHP setting and support investing in evidence-based assessment and treatment of anxiety in high-acuity settings.
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- Michelle Pelcovitz
- grid.5386.8000000041936877XDepartment of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, United States
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- grid.5386.8000000041936877XDepartment of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, United States
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- grid.21729.3f0000000419368729New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University, New York, United States
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- grid.5386.8000000041936877XDepartment of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, United States
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- grid.5386.8000000041936877XDepartment of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, United States
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- grid.413808.60000 0004 0388 2248Department of Psychiatry, Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago, United States
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- grid.239585.00000 0001 2285 2675Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, United States
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- grid.5386.8000000041936877XDepartment of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, United States
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Lakhani A, Dema S, Hose J, Erdem N, Wollersheim D, Grimbeek P, Charlifue S. What happens post-lockdown for people with disability? Autonomy, quality of life, service access and health changes for people with spinal cord injury in Victoria, Australia after COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e5366-e5377. [PMID: 35924426 PMCID: PMC9538439 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Social distancing restrictions are undoubtedly important for controlling the spread of COVID-19 however, they are also adversely impacting population health and health service access. It is important that priority populations with a disability which may already have adverse health, access to health services, and autonomy and participation compared to those without disability, are able to receive preventative health and social care during periods of restriction. The impact of social distancing restrictions on people with disability is not uniform nor well-understood. Research has been cross-sectional and considered data gathered during social distancing restrictions, or longitudinal, considering data gathered during a pre-pandemic baseline. This longitudinal study investigated the impact of lifting social distancing restrictions on priority domains for people with disability including autonomy and participation, access to health services, health issues and quality of life. People with spinal cord injury in Victoria, Australia (n = 71) completed a survey towards the end of social-distancing restrictions (T1) and 6-months post social distancing restrictions (T2). Non-parametric tests for significant differences confirmed that 6-months post-lifting social distancing restrictions participants experienced a significant increase in health conditions, a significant decrease in the number of inaccessible health services, and a significantly lower level of limitations across participation and autonomy, outdoor autonomy and work and education domains. QOL improved 6-months post lifting restrictions, however not to a significant level. The adverse health experienced by people with spinal cord injury after lifting restrictions may in part result from limited health service access and reduced participation during the time of restrictions. Clear definitions of what constitutes as essential care may ensure that eligible and required care remains received during lockdown or instances when service provision is compromised. Health and social care providers should be equipped with the knowledge of priority populations so that their support can be targeted to those most in need.
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- Ali Lakhani
- The School of Psychology and Public HealthLa Trobe UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- The Hopkins Centre, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityMeadowbrookQueenslandAustralia
- Palliative Care DepartmentEastern HealthWantirnaVictoriaAustralia
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- Austin Health ‐ Royal Talbot Rehabilitation CentreKewVictoriaAustralia
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- AQA VictoriaHeidelbergVictoriaAustralia
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- The School of Psychology and Public HealthLa Trobe UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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Grajek M, Krupa-Kotara K, Rozmiarek M, Sobczyk K, Działach E, Górski M, Kobza J. The Level of COVID-19 Anxiety among Oncology Patients in Poland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191811418. [PMID: 36141692 PMCID: PMC9517625 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Cancer patients tend to have a high psychological burden. Half of cancer patients suffer from severe affective disorders and anxiety disorders, while one-third struggle with mild forms of these. The COVID-19 pandemic is damaging the mental health of the population due to social restrictions. A growing number of studies note the role of COVID-19 anxiety in the health and quality of life of cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to estimate the level of COVID-19 anxiety among oncology patients and to test the utility of the FCV-19S scale in a population study of cancer patients. The study included 600 respondents (300 oncology patients and 300 control subjects not undergoing oncological treatment). The FCV-19S scale and the GAD-7 scale were used in the study. The results were interpreted according to the following verbal scale: 76-100%, high anxiety; 56-75%, moderate anxiety; 26-55%, low COVID-19 anxiety; <25%, no COVID-19 anxiety. In the analysis of the GAD-7 questionnaire results, the mean score obtained was 8.21 (min. 0; max. 21; SD 5.32). For 81% of respondents in the group of oncology patients, the total score indicated the presence of anxiety symptoms with varying degrees of severity; in the control group, this proportion was 55% of respondents. The FCV-19S scale score as a percentage was 57.4% for oncology patients, indicating a moderate level of fear of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and 30.3% for the control group, indicating a low level of fear of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. One-fifth of oncology patients were afraid of losing their lives due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus; in the control group, this proportion was 13% of respondents. Oncology patients were characterized by a higher prevalence of sleep disturbance than control group respondents, which was associated with greater anxiety. The study, therefore, shows that oncology patients have moderate levels of anxiety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and non-oncology patients show lower levels of anxiety.
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- Mateusz Grajek
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland
- Correspondence: (M.G.); (K.K.-K.)
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland
- Correspondence: (M.G.); (K.K.-K.)
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- Department of Sports Tourism, Faculty of Physical Culture Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61871 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland
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Kepenek-Varol B, Zeren M, Dinçer R, Erkaya S. Breathing and Relaxation Exercises Help Improving Fear of COVID-19, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2022; 28:579-586. [PMID: 35467962 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2021.0381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the effects of breathing and relaxation exercises performed via telerehabilitation on fear, anxiety, sleep quality, and quality of life of individuals without coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the ongoing pandemic. Design: A prospective, randomized, controlled single-blind study. Methods: Fifty participants who had not been exposed to the COVID-19 virus earlier were randomly divided into experimental (n = 25) and control groups (n = 25). Both groups received an information session about COVID-19 once at the start of the study via a mobile phone video application. The experimental group also performed a breathing and relaxation exercise program twice daily (morning and evening), 7 days per week, for 4 weeks; one session of the program was conducted under the remote supervision of a physiotherapist as telerehabilitation, and the remaining sessions were performed as a home program. The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), which was the primary outcome measure, The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and EQ-5D-3L were administered to both groups. Results: The FCV-19S, HAMA, and PSQI were statistically significantly improved to compare the controls, with a large effect size (ηp2 = 0.135, 0.313, and 0.200, respectively). The EQ-5D-3L index and EQ-5D-3L visual analog scale were not statistically significantly different compared with the controls; however, a small effect size was detected for the differences between the two groups (ηp2 = 0.056 and 0.013, respectively). Conclusion: Breathing and relaxation exercises appear to be an effective and feasible approach to support mental health and sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Especially in highly contagious diseases such as COVID-19, telerehabilitation approaches may be useful for safely reaching individuals by eliminating human-to-human contact. Clinical Trial Registration number: NCT04910932.
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- Büşra Kepenek-Varol
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nuh Naci Yazgan University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izmir Bakircay University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nuh Naci Yazgan University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nuh Naci Yazgan University, Kayseri, Turkey
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Alimoradi Z, Ohayon MM, Griffiths MD, Lin CY, Pakpour AH. Fear of COVID-19 and its association with mental health-related factors: systematic review and meta-analysis. BJPsych Open 2022; 8:e73. [PMID: 35307051 PMCID: PMC8943231 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2022.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The severity of COVID-19 remains high worldwide. Therefore, millions of individuals are likely to suffer from fear of COVID-19 and related mental health factors. AIMS The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize empirical evidence to understand fear of COVID-19 and its associations with mental health-related problems during this pandemic period. METHOD Relevant studies were searched for on five databases (Scopus, ProQuest, EMBASE, PubMed Central, and ISI Web of Knowledge), using relevant terms (COVID-19-related fear, anxiety, depression, mental health-related factors, mental well-being and sleep problems). All studies were included for analyses irrespective of their methodological quality, and the impact of quality on pooled effect size was examined by subgroup analysis. RESULTS The meta-analysis pooled data from 91 studies comprising 88 320 participants (mean age 38.88 years; 60.66% females) from 36 countries. The pooled estimated mean of fear of COVID-19 was 13.11 (out of 35), using the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. The associations between fear of COVID-19 and mental health-related factors were mostly moderate (Fisher's z = 0.56 for mental health-related factors; 0.54 for anxiety; 0.42 for stress; 0.40 for depression; 0.29 for sleep problems and -0.24 for mental well-being). Methodological quality did not affect these associations. CONCLUSIONS Fear of COVID-19 has associations with various mental health-related factors. Therefore, programmes for reducing fear of COVID-19 and improving mental health are needed.
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- Zainab Alimoradi
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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- Stanford Sleep Epidemiology Research Center (SSERC), School of Medicine, Stanford University, California, USA
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- International Gaming Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, UK
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- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan; Biostatistics Consulting Center, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan; and Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Iran; and Department of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Sweden
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Online shopping adoption during COVID-19 and social isolation: Extending the UTAUT model with herd behavior. JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES 2022; 65. [PMCID: PMC8648597 DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2021.102867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new reality for consumers all around the globe. To cope, users of digital technologies have faced the necessity of adopting and using specific technologies practically overnight. They are doing this under the condition of social isolation, all while facing the fear of catching the disease. The purpose of the paper is to study the way unexpected circumstances cause disruptions in existing theoretical models and their implications for the post-COVID-19 era. Therefore, the paper examines the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model under the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and social isolation, and it identifies herd behavior as a possible new mechanism affecting behavioral intention under these unique decision-making circumstances. Behavioral intention toward online shopping was analyzed using data from 420 individuals aged 60 and older who present an increasingly important potential market for electronic commerce and who are particularly affected by COVID-19. The main results show that performance expectancy still has the most important influence on behavioral intention, whereas the impact of social influence was not supported under these conditions. Rather, herd behavior was identified as particularly influential for behavioral intention. Based on the study results, the option to reconsider the social influence factor in the UTAUT model and its possible complementary mechanisms are discussed.
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Sampat B, Raj S. Fake or real news? Understanding the gratifications and personality traits of individuals sharing fake news on social media platforms. ASLIB J INFORM MANAG 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/ajim-08-2021-0232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose“Fake news” or misinformation sharing using social media sites into public discourse or politics has increased dramatically, over the last few years, especially in the current COVID-19 pandemic causing concern. However, this phenomenon is inadequately researched. This study examines fake news sharing with the lens of stimulus-organism-response (SOR) theory, uses and gratification theory (UGT) and big five personality traits (BFPT) theory to understand the motivations for sharing fake news and the personality traits that do so. The stimuli in the model comprise gratifications (pass time, entertainment, socialization, information sharing and information seeking) and personality traits (agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, openness and neuroticism). The feeling of authenticating or instantly sharing news is the organism leading to sharing fake news, which forms the response in the study.Design/methodology/approachThe conceptual model was tested by the data collected from a sample of 221 social media users in India. The data were analyzed with partial least squares structural equation modeling to determine the effects of UGT and personality traits on fake news sharing. The moderating role of the platform WhatsApp or Facebook was studied.Findings The results suggest that pass time, information sharing and socialization gratifications lead to instant sharing news on social media platforms. Individuals who exhibit extraversion, neuroticism and openness share news on social media platforms instantly. In contrast, agreeableness and conscientiousness personality traits lead to authentication news before sharing on the social media platform.Originality/value This study contributes to social media literature by identifying the user gratifications and personality traits that lead to sharing fake news on social media platforms. Furthermore, the study also sheds light on the moderating influence of the choice of the social media platform for fake news sharing.
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Gélinas C, Maheu C, Lavoie-Tremblay M, Richard-Lalonde M, Gallani MC, Gosselin É, Hébert M, Tchouaket Nguemeleu E, Côté J. Translation of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale into French-Canadian and English-Canadian and Validation in the Nursing Staff of Quebec. SCIENCE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PRACTICES 2021. [DOI: 10.7202/1077985ar] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Quebec has been one of the most affected provinces in Canada. Rising fear of COVID-19 is inevitable among healthcare workers, and a new scale was developed to measure this type of fear, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S). Aims: To translate the FCV-19S into French-Canadian and English-Canadian, and to validate both versions in the nursing staff from Quebec. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was sent to approximately 15 000 nursing staff including nurses and licensed practical nurses among those who had consented to their respective Order to be contacted for research. The forward-backward method was used to translate the FCV-19S into French-Canadian and English-Canadian. Both versions along with stress and work-related questionnaires, were used to establish validity. Results: A total of 1708 nursing staff, with a majority of women, completed the survey (1517 and 191 completed the French-Canadian and English-Canadian versions). A unidimensional scale was confirmed for both versions with Cronbach alphas of 0.90 and 0.88. Discriminative values showed higher fear levels in women, and in generation X (40-56 years old). Higher fear levels were also found in nursing staff working in long-term care facilities, provided care to COVID-19 patients who died, and those who felt less prepared to provide safe care. Convergent associations were found between fear levels, stress, work satisfaction, and turnover intention. Discussion and conclusion: A rigorous approach was used to translate the fear of COVID-19 scale into French-Canadian and English-Canadian. Both Canadian versions of the FCV-19S supported a valid unidimensional scale in Quebec nursing staff.
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Affiliation(s)
- Céline Gélinas
- Inf., Ph. D., Professeure titulaire, École des sciences infirmières Ingram, Université McGill, 680, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, 18e étage, suite 1800, Montréal, QC, Canada, H3A 2M7, Chercheuse, Centre de recherche en sciences infirmières et Institut Lady Davis, CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Hôpital général juif
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- Inf., Ph. D., Professeure agrégée, École des sciences infirmières Ingram, Université McGill, Chercheuse, Centre universitaire de santé de McGill
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- Inf., M. Sc., Ph. D.(c), École des sciences infirmières Ingram, Université McGill, Coordonnatrice de recherche clinique, Centre de recherche en sciences infirmières, CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de l’Île-de-Montréal, Hôpital général juif
| | - Maria Cecilia Gallani
- Inf., Ph. D., Professeure titulaire, Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université Laval, Chercheuse, Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec
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- Inf., Ph. D., Professeure adjointe, École des sciences infirmières, Université de Sherbrooke
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- Inf., Ph. D., Professeure agrégée, Département des sciences infirmières, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
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- Ph. D., Professeur agrégé, Département des sciences infirmières, Université du Québec en Outaouais
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- Inf., Ph. D., Professeure titulaire, Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Montréal, titulaire de la Chaire de recherche sur les nouvelles pratiques de soins infirmiers, Chercheuse, Centre de recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
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Demirtaş-Madran HA. Accepting Restrictions and Compliance With Recommended Preventive Behaviors for COVID-19: A Discussion Based on the Key Approaches and Current Research on Fear Appeals. Front Psychol 2021; 12:558437. [PMID: 34163389 PMCID: PMC8215168 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.558437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) is a novel coronavirus which was first detected in late December 2019 in the Wuhan Province of China. This novel coronavirus, caused by a zoonotic beta-coronavirus (SARS-CoV-), is described as highly infectious. The World Health Organization (WHO) named the novel coronavirus as COVID-19 on February 11, 2020, and declared it as a "pandemic." Almost all countries have undertaken wide-scale precautions so as to prevent or limit the spread of the virus, with most having practiced some form of "lockdown" along with "social distancing," as well as dispensed recommendations for proper hand washing, avoiding touching the face, wearing facemasks, and using disposable tissues when either coughing or sneezing. Whereas it is well known that slowing the spread of this new epidemic requires the cooperation of all citizens, some people still seem to willfully disregard the rules and guidelines, and thereby ignore the health risks posed to both themselves and to others they come into contact with. People have responded differently to lockdown rules and social distancing practices. Whilst the majority follow the rules and recommendations with great care, others are more lax or simply refuse to comply. These differences might be accounted for according to a number of factors including personal, social, cultural, mental, and economic variables. Being persuaded to comply with preventive rules, especially those concerned with health-related behaviors, also bring certain other factors into play. Fear is one of those factors, and is one of the most powerful. It is well known that fear-based appeals can be effective in inculcating health behaviors, with many theories having been developed in this area. However, both the content of the message (the level of the fear it contains) and certain personal variables can determine the persuasive power of the fear appeal. It can even have an adverse effect if not properly applied. Many theories have been developed to address the persuasive effectiveness of the fear appeal (e.g., fear-drive theory, protection-motivation theory), and this study aims to discuss these individual differences in precautionary and preventive measures for the COVID-19 pandemic within the framework of the basic assumptions of these theoretical approaches.
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