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Shrimal PJ, Maharana S, Dave A, Metri KG, Raghuram N, Shrimal S. Impact of Yoga on anxiety, stress and sleep quality among health care professionals during public health crisis. Work 2024:WOR230061. [PMID: 38427518 DOI: 10.3233/wor-230061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Health Care Professionals (HCPs) working on the frontlines of health care emergencies/pandemics often experience elevated anxiety, stress and reduced quality of sleep. Yoga is a mind-body practice that has been proven to effective in improving physical and mental health. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of integrated Yoga intervention on mental health measures and sleep quality among HCPs working during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS It was a quasi-experimental study on 110 HCPs, including Doctors and nursing staff, with an age range of 20 to 65 years who were recruited through a convenience sampling method and assigned to a Yoga group (n = 55) or a control group (n = 55).The Yoga group received a weekly one-hour Yoga session followed by a 30-minute self-practice three times a week at home for one month. The control group followed routine activity. Heart rate (HR), Blood Pressure, stress measures (Perceived Stress and visual analogue Scale for Stress), COVID-related anxiety, Sleep Quality, Quality of life and Preservative Thinking were assessed before and after the intervention. RESULTS A significant decrease in stress measures, COVID-19-related anxiety and fear, and perseverative thinking was noticed in the Yoga group. Sleep quality and quality of life also improved significantly. The control group showed no significant change. At one month, the Yoga group showed significantly greater improvement in stress measures, COVID-19-related anxiety and fear, perseverative thinking, sleep quality and quality of life compared to the control group. CONCLUSION Yoga practice during the public health crisis would help reduce anxiety and stress and improve sleep among HCPs. Further, RCT studies are warranted.
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- Pragya Jain Shrimal
- Department of Yoga & Life Science of SVYASA Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, India
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- Division of Yoga & Life Sciences, SVYASA Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, M.Y. Hospital & MGM Medical College, Indore, India
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- Department of Yoga, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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- ESIC MH Indore Ministry of Labour and Employment Government of India, India
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Misra P, Mandal S, Sharma G, Kant S, Rai S, Yadav K, Sangral M, Kardam P. Effect of Structured Yoga Program on Stress and Well-being Among Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic. Cureus 2023; 15:e43081. [PMID: 37680404 PMCID: PMC10482358 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Frontline healthcare workers are at risk of developing psychological distress during a pandemic. Yoga, a form of mind-body medicine can reduce body stress and increases well-being. AIMS To assess the effect of yoga on the stress and well-being of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. SETTINGS AND DESIGN This single-arm pre-post study was conducted among frontline health workers (support staff, paramedics, and medics) posted at a secondary care hospital in a North Indian district. METHODS AND MATERIALS Basic demographic details, blood pressure, anthropometric variables like height, weight, and biochemical variables like glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb1Ac), fasting and post-prandial blood sugar, lipid profile, serum cortisol, and C-reactive protein were measured. Stress levels were assessed using the depression anxiety and stress scale (DASS)-21 while well-being was assessed using the World Health Organization (WHO)-5 well-being scale. Twelve weeks of supervised yoga session was provided for 1 hour per session, 3 times per week. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS The mean value was compared from baseline to post-intervention with paired t-test/Wilcoxon signed rank test. RESULT A total of 89 participants were enrolled, 53 (59.5%) being male. Two-thirds of the participants were aged 20-39 years. During follow-up, 80 participants completed 12 weeks of yoga sessions. Post-intervention DASS-21 score decreased and WHO-5 increased significantly. The glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level and cholesterol-HDL ratio decreased significantly. Other variables didn't change significantly. No adverse effects were reported by the participants. CONCLUSION Supervised structured yoga sessions helped decrease stress, depression, and anxiety and improved well-being. Therefore, it can be a feasible strategy to manage workplace-related stress and phycological morbidities.
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- Puneet Misra
- Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Centre for Community Medcine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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Ayenigbara IO. Diabetes Prevention and Measures to Ensuring a Healthy Lifestyle during COVID-19 Pandemic and after. Korean J Fam Med 2023; 44:11-20. [PMID: 36709956 PMCID: PMC9887446 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.21.0216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing exponentially globally, with 90% of the confirmed cases being type 2 DM. The global incidence of DM is expected to increase by 48% during 2017-2045. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a massive impact on human health, causing sudden lifestyle changes through quarantine measures, such as lockdown, social distancing, various curfews, and isolation at home. This in turn might increase the risk of developing numerous chronic diseases, such as DM, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases, which increase the severity of COVID-19. To this end, we performed a comprehensive review to determine viable measures for the prevention of DM and its subsequent upsurge globally. Additionally, we have determined strategies that should be adopted globally to ensure a healthy lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic and later.
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- Israel Oluwasegun Ayenigbara
- School and Community Health Promotion Unit, Department of Health Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria,Corresponding Author: Israel Oluwasegun Ayenigbara https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0085-5493 Tel: +234-8139177538, Fax: +234-8098103043, E-mail:
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Gelashvili V, Martínez-Navalón JG, Gómez-Borja MÁ. Does the intensity of use of social media influence the economic sustainability of the university? JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 2022:1-25. [PMID: 36533095 PMCID: PMC9734591 DOI: 10.1007/s10961-022-09984-4] [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] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In the last decades the term sustainability has become indispensable for society, governments and companies. Its correct implementation is of utmost importance, and therefore public institutions continuously promote the actions of sustainable development. During the pandemic, universities adapted to online teaching, using different platforms or even social media. The intensity of social media use has had positive and negative impacts. Several studies have linked the use of social media to sustainable development. Therefore, this study analyses the intensity of social media use in public universities and the relationship between the three dimensions of sustainability. To achieve the objectives set out, a sample of 447 users was used, and the data was analysed based on PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling). Variance-based SEM is a methodological option to carry out analyses that measure the simultaneous behaviour of dependence relationships. The results have shown that the intensity of the use of social media and the economic sustainability of universities is weak, even if it is positive. Furthermore, there is a strong and positive relationship between the three dimensions of sustainability at the university level. This study contributes to the academic literature on the subject and highlights the critical role of higher education institutions in promoting sustainability.
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- Vera Gelashvili
- Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Legal and Social Sciences, King Juan Carlos University, Paseo de los Artilleros S/N. 28032, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Legal and Social Sciences, King Juan Carlos University, Paseo de los Artilleros S/N. 28032, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Plaza de la Universidad, 1, 02071 Albacete, Spain
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Tabata R, Yamaguchi H, Ookura Y, Tani K. Complementary and alternative medicines chosen for specific health problems: Internet survey using the I-CAM-Q in Japan: A STROBE-compliant cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31098. [PMID: 36254091 PMCID: PMC9575747 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This study investigated the different complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) adopted by people in Japan, as well as the health problems treated with CAMs. Understanding more about this topic will facilitate the appropriate incorporation of CAMs into conventional medicine when treating health problems. Data were collected through an online survey based on the International Questionnaire to Measure Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (I-CAM-Q). The study examined CAM utilization among people aged 20 years or older; 164 valid responses were collected (18.9%). We adopted a cross-sectional design. We then compared the relationships between the specific health problems reported by participants, their self-help practices, and the kinds of healthcare specialists consulted. We also examined participants' reasons for using CAMs and their responses regarding the usefulness of the CAMs adopted. We found that self-help/CAM practices differed for specific health problems. Participants with musculoskeletal and heart problems were more likely to use poultices. Those with respiratory and digestive problems were more likely to practice yoga, tai chi, and qigong. Those with digestive and neurological problems were more likely to use aromatherapy. The I-CAM-Q questionnaire also revealed the purpose and usefulness of the CAMs utilized as well as the participants' attitudes regarding conventional medicine. The study showed that participants find physicians less helpful than other options for treating their health problems. Additionally, when asked whether it was helpful to consult with a specific professional for health problems, there was a higher percentage of participants who answered "Very helpful" for professionals, like massage, judo, acupuncture, and moxibustion therapists, than for physicians. The results of this study will help to inform medical providers of the most appropriate types of CAMs for dealing with various health problems.
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- Ryo Tabata
- Department of General Medicine, University of Tokushima Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, University of Tokushima Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine and Primary Care, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine and Primary Care, Tokushima University Hospital, Tokushima, Japan
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Soltanzadeh A, Adeli SH, Sadeghi Yarandi M, Mahdinia M. Developing a risk assessment method for infectious diseases focusing on COVID-19 based on the Delphi method and fuzzy analytical hierarchy process. Work 2022; 73:799-808. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-220084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Given the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) risk, it is essential to develop a comprehensive risk assessment method to manage the risk of the infectious diseases. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to develop a risk assessment method for infectious diseases focusing on COVID-19. METHOD: This study was based on the fuzzy Delphi method (FDM) and fuzzy analytical hierarchical process (FAHP) in three steps: (a) designing the preliminary risk assessment algorithm by reviewing the literature, (b) corroborating the designed structure based on the majority opinions of the expert panel and assigning scores to different factors according to the Delphi method, and (c) determining the weight of components and their factors based on the FAHP. RESULTS: The COVID-19 risk index (CVRI) was found to be affected by four components and 19 factors. The four components consisted of the probability of getting sick (5 factors), disease severity (4 factors), health beliefs level (3 factors), and exposure rate (6 factors). The identified components and their relevant factors had different weights and effects on the CVIR. The weights of probability, severity, health beliefs level, and exposure rate components were 0.27, 0.20, 0.14, and 0.38, respectively. The CVRI was found to range from 0.54 to 0.82, defined in three levels. CONCLUSION: Given the significant effects of identified components, factors, and parameters on the incidence of COVID-19 on the one hand and using the FDM and FAHP on the other, the proposed method can be considered as an appropriate method for managing the risk of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
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- Ahmad Soltanzadeh
- Department of Occupational Safety and Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Research Center for Environmental Pollutants, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Safety and Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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Al-Sharman A, Aldughmi M, Khalil H, AlKhawaldeh H, Siengsukon CF, El-Salem K. Knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapists toward sleep: A survey study. Work 2022; 73:739-746. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-211039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Sleep has been considered as a critical brain state that affects various body functions relevant to physiotherapy (PTs) practice such as motor learning and relearning, pain management, and cognitive function. Despite the importance of sleep for successful rehabilitation outcomes, sleep is often overlooked by PTs. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the attitude and perception of PTs on the need to assess sleep and provide education about sleep for their patients, as well as the perceived need for PTs to be educated on sleep topics. METHODS: A survey questionnaire to assess physical therapist’s perceptions and attitudes about sleep was utilized in this study. RESULTS: 90 PTs fill out the survey. All respondents agreed that poor sleep is important to people’s health, 93% agreed that PTs should assess patients’ sleep habits and sleep quality and 88% agreed that addressing sleep issues may impact PTs outcomes. The majority did not receive education about sleep during PT education (75%) or following graduation (86%). Most respondents (95%) think PTs should receive education about sleep. CONCLUSIONS: our findings indicated that PTs recognize that sleep impacts their outcomes and patients’ sleep should be assessed, as well as the need to receive education about sleep. Therefore, PT education programs may consider incorporating education about sleep, and the development of continuing education courses is also needed.
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- Alham Al-Sharman
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, MO, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Swathi P, Saoji AA, Bhat R. The role of trataka in ameliorating visual strain and promoting psychological well-being during prolonged use of digital displays: A randomized controlled trial. Work 2022; 71:327-333. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-210834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: The prolonged usage of digital displays leads to visual strain and, in turn, impairs psychological well-being. The practice of Yoga is said to enhance psychological functions and reduce visual strain. OBJECTIVE: The present study assessed the effect of the trataka (Yogic visual concentration) practice on the visual strain, mind-wandering, and mindfulness. METHODS: One hundred six volunteers equally distributed in the experimental and control groups completed the study. Visual Fatigue Scale (VFS), visual symptoms checklist (VSC), mind-wandering questionnaire (MWQ), and State Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (SMAAS) were administered at baseline and at the end of two weeks. RESULTS: All variables were similar at the baseline in both groups, and significant differences were noted at the end of two weeks between both groups. There was a significant reduction in VFS and VSC scores, MWQ, along with an increase in SMAAS scores in the experimental group. Although there were significant changes in VFS, MWQ, and SMAAS in the control group, the magnitude of change was minimal. CONCLUSIONS: The practice of trataka was found to reduce the visual strain, mind wandering while improving the state mindfulness. The practice can be implemented to mitigate visual strain and associated psychological implications due to prolonged exposure to digital displays, which has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- P.S. Swathi
- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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Hosseini Poor M, Ghorashi Z, Molamomanaei Z. The effects of yoga-based breathing techniques and meditation on outpatients' symptoms of COVID-19 and anxiety scores. JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jnms.jnms_173_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OUP accepted manuscript. Health Promot Int 2022:6564482. [DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daac038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Raj Lakshmi RKR, Oinam E. Impact of Yoga on the Work-Life Balance of Working Women During COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychol 2021; 12:785009. [PMID: 34917004 PMCID: PMC8669568 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.785009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Faculty of Naturopathy and Yoga, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon, India
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Umesh C, Ramakrishna KK, Jasti N, Bhargav H, Varambally S. Role of Ayurveda and Yoga-Based lifestyle in the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Narrative Review. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2021; 13:100493. [PMID: 34305355 PMCID: PMC8286865 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an immense challenge to health care systems around the globe in terms of limited health care facilities and proven medical therapeutics to address the symptoms of the infection. The current health care strategies have primarily focused on either the pathogen on the environmental factors. However, efforts towards strengthening the host immunity are important from public health perspective to prevent the spread of infection and downregulate the potency of the agent. While a vaccine can induce specific immunity in the host, non-specific ways of improving overall host immunity are the need. This scenario has paved the way for the use of traditional Indian therapies such as Ayurveda and Yoga. This review aims at collating available evidence on Ayurveda, Yoga and COVID-19. Further, it draws inferences from recent studies on Yoga and Ayurveda on immunity, respiratory health and mental health respectively to approximate its probable role in prophylaxis and as an add-on management option for the current pandemic.
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- Chikkanna Umesh
- Department of Integrative Medicine, NIMHANS, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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Iddi S, Obiri-Yeboah D, Aboh IK, Quansah R, Owusu SA, Enyan NIE, Kodom RV, Nsabimana E, Jansen S, Ekumah B, Boamah SA, Boateng GO, Doku DT, Armah FA. Coping strategies adapted by Ghanaians during the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown: A population-based study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0253800. [PMID: 34181679 PMCID: PMC8238213 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic and control measures adopted by countries globally can lead to stress and anxiety. Investigating the coping strategies to this unprecedented crisis is essential to guide mental health intervention and public health policy. This study examined how people are coping with the COVID-19 crisis in Ghana and identify factors influencing it. METHODS This study was part of a multinational online cross-sectional survey on Personal and Family Coping with COVID-19 in the Global South. The study population included adults, ≥18 years and residents in Ghana. Respondents were recruited through different platforms, including social media and phone calls. The questionnaire was composed of different psychometrically validated instruments with coping as the outcome variable measured on the ordinal scale with 3 levels, namely, Not well or worse, Neutral, and Well or better. An ordinal logistic regression model using proportional odds assumption was then applied. RESULTS A total of 811 responses were included in the analysis with 45.2% describing their coping level as well/better, 42.4% as neither worse nor better and 12.4% as worse/not well. Many respondents (46.9%) were between 25-34 years, 50.1% were males while 79.2% lived in urban Ghana. Having pre-existing conditions increased the chances of not coping well (aOR = 1.86, 95%CI: 1.15-3.01). Not being concerned about supporting the family financially (aOR = 1.67, 95%CI: 1.06-2.68) or having the feeling that life is better during the pandemic (aOR = 2.37, 95%CI: 1.26-4.62) increased chances of coping well. Praying (aOR: 0.62, 95%CI: 0.43-0.90) or sleeping (aOR: 0.55, 95%CI: 0.34-0.89) more during the pandemic than before reduces coping. CONCLUSION In Ghana, during the COVID-19 pandemic, financial security and optimism about the disease increase one's chances of coping well while having pre-existing medical conditions, praying and sleeping more during the pandemic than before reduces one's chances of coping well. These findings should be considered in planning mental health and public health intervention/policy.
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- Samuel Iddi
- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Ghana, Legon-Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
- Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Biological, Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon-Accra, Ghana
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- Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Public Administration and Health Services, University of Ghana, Legon-Accra, Ghana
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- Mental Health & Behaviour Research Group, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Mental Health & Behaviour Research Group, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Global & Environmental Health Lab, Department of Kinesiology, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, United States of America
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- Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
- Department of Population and Health, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
- Department of Environmental Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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Islam MS, Chaudhuri I, Mobin MA, Islam M, Mahmud MS, KutubUddin M, Kabir KMA, Kamrujjaman M. The Perspective of Acquired Immunity to Combat against Infectious Diseases: An Overview. Health (London) 2021. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2021.139077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sharma K, Battu P, Anand A, Nagarathna R, Kaur N, Malik N, Singh A, Nagendra HR. Management of Type II Diabetes by Modulating the Modifiable Risk Factors: A Future Roadmap for Prevention of Cerebrovascular Complications. Ann Neurosci 2020; 27:266-272. [PMID: 34556967 PMCID: PMC8455006 DOI: 10.1177/09727531211000041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) is a screening tool for quantifying the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) development in the Indian population. The present study has evaluated the level of risk of developing DM in Chandigarh and Panchkula based on the IDRS score. Methods: As a part of a national diabetes control trial funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, 1,916 participants from the Chandigarh and Panchkula regions were assessed for the risk of developing DM. Risk assessment was done on the basis of the IDRS score which includes age, family history, waist circumference, and physical activity as its contributing factors. Participants with an IDRS score <30 were in the low-risk category, those with 30 to 50 were in the moderate-risk category, and those with >60 were in the high-risk category for DM. Results: Out of the 1,916 screened respondents (59.86% females and 40.14% males), 894 participants (46.65%) were at a high risk for DM (IDRS >60), 764 (39.87%) were at a moderate risk (IDRS = 30–60), and 258 (13.46%) were at a low risk (IDRS <30). Waist circumference contributed to 35.90% of the high-risk category followed by age (19.67%) and physical activity (11.67%). Age and waist circumference also showed a strong correlation with the total IDRS score. Conclusion: The Chandigarh and Panchkula population showed a high tendency to develop DM based on the IDRS score. Modifiable risk factors such as waist circumference and physical activity were the major contributing factors. Apart from the modifiable risk factors, age was also another major contributing risk factor. Based on these outcomes, lifestyle modifications like yoga and exercise can be proposed for this population as a preventive approach to reduce the risk of developing DM and other associated cerebrovascular complications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kanupriya Sharma
- Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Research Lab, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.,These contributed equally to this work
| | - Priya Battu
- Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Research Lab, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.,These contributed equally to this work
| | - Akshay Anand
- Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Research Lab, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.,Centre for Mind-Body Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.,Centre for Cognitive Sciences and Phenomenology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
| | - Raghuram Nagarathna
- VYASA Arogyadhama, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
| | - Navneet Kaur
- Department of Physical Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
| | - Neeru Malik
- Dev Samaj College of Education, Chandigarh, India
| | - Amit Singh
- Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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