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Lemoine P, Ebert D, Koga Y, Bertin C. Public interest and awareness regarding general health, sleep quality and mental wellbeing during the early COVID-19 pandemic period: An exploration using Google trends. SLEEP EPIDEMIOLOGY 2022; 2:100017. [PMID: 35673330 PMCID: PMC8604793 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleepe.2021.100017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
The internet network continues to be a major source of health-related information. Our research provides insights into the online health-seeking behaviors of the general population, and evaluates the potential relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and public interest and awareness of general sleep health, mental health and wellbeing. Google Trends' weekly relative search volumes (RSVs) were examined during 2020 for searches specifically related to COVID-19 symptoms, and for searches related to general health, sleep and wellbeing, in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, Italy and Japan. To obtain insight into the association between the initiation of public restrictions and online search trends, we assessed a six-week period; the 'early pandemic period' (EPP) (01 March 2020 - 11 April 2020). To provide a meaningful pre-pandemic comparison, a similar period during 2019 (03 March - 13 April 2019) was compared for RSV and median difference analysis. The EPP was associated with increased online searches related to COVID-19 symptoms, as compared with those related to more general sleep health, mental health and wellbeing. The latter search terms frequently showed a decrease or minimal change in RSV during the EPP compared with the equivalent period in 2019. This finding illustrates the potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and online search behavior and corroborates existing findings regarding internet searches during this period. Proactive communication by healthcare professionals during future pandemics and as an ongoing measure could help prevent public neglect of general health and wellbeing symptoms, and encourage reporting and early intervention.
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Affiliation(s)
- Patrick Lemoine
- Clinique Lyon Lumière, Meyzieu, Lyon, France,Corresponding author
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Psychology and Digital Mental Health Care, Technical University Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Global Medical Nutritionals, Consumer Healthcare, Sanofi, Paris, France
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dos Santos VM, Modesto FRD. Female Genital Mutilation in COVID-19 Scenery. ARCHIVES OF IRANIAN MEDICINE 2022; 25:661-662. [PMID: 37543892 PMCID: PMC10685766 DOI: 10.34172/aim.2022.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Murewanhema G, Mukwenha S, Dzinamarira T, Mukandavire Z, Cuadros D, Madziva R, Chingombe I, Mapingure M, Herrera H, Musuka G. Optimising COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to Mitigate SARS-CoV-2 Transmission within Schools in Zimbabwe. Vaccines (Basel) 2021; 9:1481. [PMID: 34960227 PMCID: PMC8709186 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9121481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the learning of millions of children across the world. Since March 2020 when the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Zimbabwe, the country, like many others, has gone through periods of closing and re-opening of schools as part of the national COVID-19 control and mitigation measures. Schools promote the social, mental, physical, and moral development of children. With this viewpoint, the authors argue that schools should not be closed to provide a measured and efficient response to the threats posed by the COVID-19 epidemic. Rather, infection prevention and control strategies, including vaccination of learners and teachers, and surveillance in schools should be heightened. The use of multiple prevention strategies discussed in this viewpoint has shown that when outbreaks in school settings are adequately managed, the transmission usually is low. The information presented here suggests that schools should remain open due to the preponderance of evidence indicating the overriding positive impacts of this policy on the health, development, and wellbeing of children.
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Affiliation(s)
- Grant Murewanhema
- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe;
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- ICAP at Columbia University, Harare, Zimbabwe; (S.M.); (I.C.); (M.M.); (G.M.)
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- ICAP at Columbia University, Harare, Zimbabwe; (S.M.); (I.C.); (M.M.); (G.M.)
- School of Health Systems & Public Health, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa
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- Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Emirates Aviation University, Dubai P.O. Box 53044, United Arab Emirates;
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- Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA;
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- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK;
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- ICAP at Columbia University, Harare, Zimbabwe; (S.M.); (I.C.); (M.M.); (G.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK;
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- ICAP at Columbia University, Harare, Zimbabwe; (S.M.); (I.C.); (M.M.); (G.M.)
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Stavridou A, Samiakou C, Kourti A, Tsiorou S, Panagouli E, Thirios A, Psaltopoulou T, Sergentanis TN, Tsitsika A. Sexual Activity in Adolescents and Young Adults through COVID-19 Pandemic. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 8:577. [PMID: 34356556 PMCID: PMC8306416 DOI: 10.3390/children8070577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been postulated that the sexual life of adolescent and young adults has been impacted in various aspects, potentially affecting their well-being. Our aim is to investigate the potential changes in the sexual activity and relationships of adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. In general, a decrease in sexual desire was reported during the COVID-19 pandemic, in both genders. Fewer sexual intercourses and bonding behaviors between partners were associated with loneliness and depressive symptoms. On the contrary, an increase in sexual desire was expressed in a few people, with masturbation to be the most preferable means of satisfaction. The present paper highlights the multifaceted impact of COVID-19 upon the sexual life of adolescents and young adults during the ongoing pandemic. The changes observed in their sexual activity and relationships, could provide the basis of future preventive and educational programs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Androniki Stavridou
- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, “P. & A. Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (A.S.); (C.S.); (A.K.); (S.T.); (E.P.); (A.T.); (T.N.S.)
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- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, “P. & A. Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (A.S.); (C.S.); (A.K.); (S.T.); (E.P.); (A.T.); (T.N.S.)
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- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, “P. & A. Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (A.S.); (C.S.); (A.K.); (S.T.); (E.P.); (A.T.); (T.N.S.)
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- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, “P. & A. Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (A.S.); (C.S.); (A.K.); (S.T.); (E.P.); (A.T.); (T.N.S.)
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- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, “P. & A. Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (A.S.); (C.S.); (A.K.); (S.T.); (E.P.); (A.T.); (T.N.S.)
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- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, “P. & A. Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (A.S.); (C.S.); (A.K.); (S.T.); (E.P.); (A.T.); (T.N.S.)
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, “Alexandra” Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 28 Athens, Greece;
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- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, “P. & A. Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (A.S.); (C.S.); (A.K.); (S.T.); (E.P.); (A.T.); (T.N.S.)
- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, “Alexandra” Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 28 Athens, Greece;
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- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, “P. & A. Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (A.S.); (C.S.); (A.K.); (S.T.); (E.P.); (A.T.); (T.N.S.)
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