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Colvin A, Murray L, Noble J, Chastin S. Effects of Breaking Up Sedentary Behavior With Short Bouts of Yoga and Tai-Chi on Glycemia, Concentration, and Well-Being. J Phys Act Health 2024; 21:181-188. [PMID: 37992705 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2023-0308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Investigating the effects of breaking up sedentary behavior with short bouts of Yoga and Tai-Chi on glycemic control, concentration, and well-being in healthy individuals. METHODS In this randomized balanced incomplete block study, 15 adults (age = 26 [2.50] y, 8 females) completed 2 of 3 protocols: uninterrupted sitting (Control), sitting interrupted with 3 minutes of Yoga every 30 minutes, or with 3 minutes of Tai-Chi every 30 minutes. Protocols lasted 7.5 hours and included a standardized diet. Glucose was measured every 30 minutes with a glucometer (Abbott FreeStyle Libre). Concentration and well-being were recorded with self-reported ecological momentary assessment. Area under the curve was calculated for glucose data. Statistical analyses were performed as a hierarchical repeated-measures model. RESULTS Glucose area under the curve for the Yoga intervention (34.55 [3.12] mmol/L) was significantly lower than the Control (38.14 [3.18] mmol/L; P < .05). There was a trend toward lower glucose in the Tai-Chi group compared with the Control, but no significant differences were found (AUCTai-Chi = 36.64 [3.11] mmol/L; P = .57). Mean concentration in all groups decreased throughout the day, with the largest decrease in the Control. Well-being for the Yoga and Control groups decreased but increased with Tai-Chi. Concentration and well-being responses were not statistically significant between intervention groups. CONCLUSIONS Breaking up sedentary behavior using 3-minute bouts of Yoga significantly lowers blood glucose in healthy individuals without compromising concentration or well-being. Tai-Chi did not provide the same significant effect on glucose levels but allowed better maintenance of concentration and well-being. These interventions provide effective ways to combat the deleterious effects of prolonged sedentary time while maintaining concentration and well-being.
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- Alexander Colvin
- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Physiotherapy Department, National Health Service, New Victoria Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Physiotherapy Department, National Health Service, Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- MSK Physiotherapy Department, National Health Service, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Namli Seker A, Arman N. Comparison of the Effects of Two Different Exercise Programs on Lower Limb Functions, Posture, and Physical Activity in Office Workers Working at Home and in Office Alternately: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2024; 103:134-142. [PMID: 37535624 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the effects of online functional exercises and posture exercises on lower limb functions, posture, and physical activity in office workers working at home and in office alternately during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN Forty individuals were included in the study and were randomized into two groups: group I (functional exercise group, 20 participants) and group II (posture exercise group, 20 participants). The exercises programs were performed online for 2 days/in a week/8 wk. Lower limb functions, posture, and physical activity were evaluated before and after the exercise program. RESULT Significant improvement was obtained in lower limb functions (muscular endurance, balance, and functional capacity), posture, and physical activity in group I, while significant improvement was obtained in balance and functional capacity in group II after treatment. The change in scores of lower limb functions, posture, and physical activity after treatment was statistically superior in group I compared with group II ( P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS It was found that both online exercise programs provided effective results in office workers working at home and in office alternately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the functional exercise program had superior effects on lower limb functions, posture, and physical activity compared with the posture exercise program.
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- Aysenur Namli Seker
- From the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Graduate Studies, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey; Division of Podology, Nazilli Health Services Vocational School, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkiye (ANS); and Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkiye (NA)
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Chang Q. PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN REMOTE EMPLOYEES DURING COVID-19. REV BRAS MED ESPORTE 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/1517-8692202329012022_0483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Introduction: During COVID-19, home office activity increased significantly for professionals, especially high-tech companies dominated by information production. Physical health problems attracted great attention from departments responsible for exercise prescriptions. Objective: Discuss the positive and negative effects of home exercise behavior on the health of people working from home, and propose countermeasures to prevent and improve physical health during the epidemic. Methods: Survey questionnaires and mathematical statistics were used to analyze the factors influencing home exercise behavior on the physical health of remote employees. Results: Mathematical statistics from the questionnaire showed that among all investigated factors, more than 90% showed that home exercise behavior positively impacted remote employees' physical health, and less than 10% showed that home exercise behavior did not correlate with physical health. Conclusion: Under the significance level of α= 0.05, it is believed that home exercise behavior can effectively improve physical health. Therefore, if the epidemic control policy cannot be changed, it is recommended to further promote home exercise. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
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- Qu Chang
- Shanghai Publishing and Printing College, China
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Leonard KS, de Brito JN, Larouche ML, Rydell SA, Mitchell NR, Pereira MA, Buman MP. Effect of Weight Goals on Sitting and Moving During a Worksite Sedentary Time Reduction Intervention. TRANSLATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE 2022; 7:e000210. [PMID: 36213514 PMCID: PMC9534174 DOI: 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Introduction/Purpose Although many US adults report trying to lose weight, little research has examined weight loss goals as a motivator for reducing workplace sitting and increasing physical activity. This exploratory analysis examined weight goals and the association with changes in workplace sitting, physical activity, and weight. Methods Employees (N = 605) were drawn from worksites participating in Stand and Move at Work. Worksites (N = 24) were randomized to a multilevel behavioral intervention with (STAND+) or without (MOVE+) sit-stand workstations for 12 months; MOVE+ worksites received sit-stand workstations from 12 to 24 months. At each assessment (baseline and 3, 12, and 24 months), participants were weighed and wore activPAL monitors. Participants self-reported baseline weight goals and were categorized into the "Lose Weight Goal" (LWG) group if they reported trying to lose weight or into the "Other Weight Goal" (OWG) group if they did not. Results Generalized linear mixed models revealed that within STAND+, LWG and OWG had similar sitting time through 12 months. However, LWG sat significantly more than OWG at 24 months. Within MOVE+, sitting time decreased after introduction of sit-stand workstations for LWG and OWG, although LWG sat more than OWG. Change in physical activity was minimal and weight remained stable in all groups. Conclusions Patterns of change in workplace sitting were more favorable in OWG relative to LWG, even in the absence of notable weight change. Expectations of weight loss might be detrimental for reductions in workplace sitting. Interventionists may want to emphasize non-weight health benefits of reducing workplace sitting.
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- Krista S. Leonard
- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Jang J, Kim I. Mortality of Suicide and Cerebro-Cardiovascular Diseases by Occupation in Korea, 1997-2020. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10001. [PMID: 36011632 PMCID: PMC9408394 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Although studies on occupational mortality have been conducted in Korea, the results for occupations with high mortality around 2010 are inconsistent. This study aimed to examine occupational mortality from overwork-related suicide and cerebro-cardiovascular diseases (CCVD) from 1997 to 2020. We used microdata of the Causes of Death Statistics (CDS) and Economically Active Population Survey (EAPS) to obtain indirect standardized mortality ratio (SMR) and standardized proportional mortality ratio (PMR) of suicide (X60-X84) and CCVD deaths (I20-I25 and I60-I69) by gender and eight occupational categories. The trend of SMR of suicide and CCVD by occupation was similar within individual genders. The SMR of managers (MNG) was the highest for men and women in 2012-2017 and 2008-2020, respectively, whereas the SMR of professionals and related workers (PRF) was consistently low. Despite the similar socioeconomic status of MNG and PRF, we suggest that their mortality should be analyzed separately in Korea. SMR of suicide and CCVD in female MNG were consistently highest, although the PMR was low. Female MNG may have been more directly affected by the economic crisis. There is a need for work-related stress management, early intervention, and prevention policies in occupations vulnerable to mortality.
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- Jungwon Jang
- Institute for Health and Society, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Korea
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Waluya JG, Rahayuwati L, Lukman M. Supportive–educative nursing intervention on knowledge, attitude and physical activity intensity of survivors of breast cancer. Work 2022; 71:1137-1144. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-205165] [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 high incidence of and death by breast cancer show that breast cancer requires serious treatment. Studies revealed that the physical activity of survivors of breast cancer significantly reduced after a diagnosis of breast cancer. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the effect of supportive–educative nursing intervention (SENI) on the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of survivors of breast cancer towards the intensity of physical activity. METHODS: The study population included patients with breast cancer living in a palliative shelter of a referral hospital. Data were obtained from 61 respondents (intervention group, n = 30; control group, n = 31). The study used a pre-test and post-test design with a control group (quasi-experiment with control). RESULTS: SENI showed a significant effect on the knowledge (p = 0.000) and attitude (p = 0.000) of the participants towards physical activity. SENI did not demonstrate a significant effect on increasing the intensity of physical activity (p = 0.413). CONCLUSIONS: Descriptively, the intensity of physical activity showed a tendency to increase in the intervention group, but no significant effect was noted. Palliative shelters in community can hold programmes that may increase the physical activity of survivors.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia
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Oliveira AJ, Lopes CS, Maranhão Neto GDA, de Sousa GM, Paravidino V, Rostila M, Felippe Felix Mediano M, Griep RH, do Vale WS, Frota da Rocha Morgado F. Psychosocial and environmental determinants of physical activity in a Brazilian public university employees - ELDAF: A prospective cohort study protocol. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0263385. [PMID: 35130293 PMCID: PMC8820634 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background
Increased physical activity levels and their determinations are essential issues worldwide. The Longitudinal Study of Physical Activity Determinants (ELDAF) aims to understand the roles of psychosocial and environmental factors in workers’ physical activity levels.
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A prospective cohort study of non-faculty civil servants from a public university (approximately 1,200 individuals) will start in 2022 (baseline). The primary measurements will be accelerometer- and questionnaire-based physical activity, social support, social network, socioeconomic status, bereavement, job stress, body image, common mental disorders, depression, and neighborhood satisfaction. Additional measurements will include necessary sociodemographic, physical morbidity, lifestyle and anthropometric information. Participants’ places of residence will be geocoded using complete addresses. All participants will furnish written, informed consent before the beginning of the study. Pilot studies were performed to identify and correct potential problems in the data collection instruments and procedures. ELDAF will be the first cohort study conducted in Latin America to investigate physical activity and its determinants.
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- Aldair J. Oliveira
- Laboratory of Social Dimensions Applied to Physical Activity and Sport (LABSAFE), Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Brazil
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Social Medicine, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Social Dimensions Applied to Physical Activity and Sport (LABSAFE), Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Brazil
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Social Medicine, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Centre for Health Equity Studies (CHESS), Stockholm University/Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Disease, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health and Environment Education, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Social Medicine, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Social Dimensions Applied to Physical Activity and Sport (LABSAFE), Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Brazil
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Evaluating Possible Mechanisms Linking Obesity to COVID-19: a Narrative Review. Obes Surg 2022; 32:1689-1700. [PMID: 35113309 PMCID: PMC8811344 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-05933-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Currently, pneumonia caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic. To date, there is no specific antiviral treatment for the disease, and universal access to the vaccine is a serious challenge. Some observational studies have shown that COVID-19 is more common in countries with a high prevalence of obesity and that people with COVID-19 have a higher body mass index. In these studies, obesity increased the risk of disease, as well as its severity and mortality. This study aimed to review the mechanisms that link obesity to COVID-19.
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Di Fusco SA, Spinelli A, Castello L, Mocini E, Gulizia MM, Oliva F, Gabrielli D, Imperoli G, Colivicchi F. Impact of Working from Home on Cardiovascular Health: An Emerging Issue with the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182211882. [PMID: 34831636 PMCID: PMC8621324 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182211882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Mandatory working from home is one of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for a large number of workers. Transition to working from home may significantly impact lifestyle, psychosocial status, and the overall health of workers. This review summarizes available data about the effects of lockdown measures, particularly working from home, on cardiovascular risk factors including sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet pattern, psychological distress, smoking, alcohol misuse, and cardiometabolic parameters. Finally, we suggest countermeasures that can attenuate the negative health impact of working from home. Indeed, timely and tailored interventions implemented by companies in cooperation with the health care system could allow workers to benefit more from some of the advantages associated with working from home.
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- Stefania Angela Di Fusco
- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Unit, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Martinotti Street 20, 00135 Rome, Italy; (A.S.); (L.C.); (F.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-06-33061
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Unit, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Martinotti Street 20, 00135 Rome, Italy; (A.S.); (L.C.); (F.C.)
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Unit, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Martinotti Street 20, 00135 Rome, Italy; (A.S.); (L.C.); (F.C.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Cardiology Division, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, 95122 Catania, Italy;
- ANMCO Heart Care Foundation, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- De Gasperis Cardio Center, Niguarda Hospital, 20162 Milano, Italy;
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- Cardiology/CCU Unit, Cardiovascular Department, San Camillo Hospital, 00152 Rome, Italy;
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- Medicine Unit, Emergency Department, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy;
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Unit, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Martinotti Street 20, 00135 Rome, Italy; (A.S.); (L.C.); (F.C.)
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Jamshidnezhad A, Hosseini SA, Ghavamabadi LI, Marashi SMH, Mousavi H, Zilae M, Dehaghi BF. The role of ambient parameters on transmission rates of the COVID-19 outbreak: A machine learning model. Work 2021; 70:377-385. [PMID: 34633338 DOI: 10.3233/wor-210463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years the relationship between ambient air temperature and the prevalence of viral infection has been under investigation. OBJECTIVE The study was aimed at providing the statistical and machine learning-based analysis to investigate the influence of climatic factors on frequency of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Iran. METHOD The data of confirmed cases of COVID-19 and some climatic factors related to 31 provinces of Iran between 04/03/2020 and 05/05/2020 was gathered from official resources. In order to investigate the important climatic factors on the frequency of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in all studied cities, a model based on an artificial neural network (ANN) was developed. RESULTS The proposed ANN model showed accuracy rates of 87.25%and 86.4%in the training and testing stage, respectively, for classification of COVID-19 confirmed cases. The results showed that in the city of Ahvaz, despite the increase in temperature, the coefficient of determination R2 has been increasing. CONCLUSION This study clearly showed that, with increasing outdoor temperature, the use of air conditioning systems to set a comfort zone temperature is unavoidable. Thus, the number of positive cases of COVID-19 increases. Also, this study shows the role of closed-air cycle condition in the indoor environment of tropical cities.
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- Amir Jamshidnezhad
- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Nutrition and Metabolic Disease Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences Michael Sterling Building (MCST 055), Brunel University London, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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