scholarly journals Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 152483802110386
Author(s):  
Anastasia Kourti ◽  
Androniki Stavridou ◽  
Eleni Panagouli ◽  
Theodora Psaltopoulou ◽  
Chara Spiliopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
School Closures ◽  
International Trends ◽  
Perpetrators And Victims ◽  
Present Systematic Review ◽  
Pacific Area

Background: COVID-19 outbreak and the followed confinement measures have raised concerns to specialists worldwide regarding the imminent increase in domestic violence cases. The present systematic review aims to identify the international trends in domestic violence during the COVID-19 epidemic and to examine the possible differences among all population groups and different geographic areas worldwide. Method: The following databases were accessed: DOAJ, ERIC, Google Scholar, ProQuest, Pubmed, PsycNet, and SCOPUS, up to July 22, 2020. Results: A total of 32 studies were considered eligible. Data from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific Area, Africa, and worldwide researches were retrieved. COVID-19 has caused an increase in domestic violence cases, especially during the first week of the COVID-19 lockdown in each country. In children, however, although the specialists’ estimations suggested an increase in child maltreatment and abuse cases, the rate of police and social services’ reports has declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. School closures that isolated students at home seemed to have contributed to this decrease. Conclusions: Domestic violence has been a considerable issue imposed by the COVID-19 epidemic to a worldwide context. The home confinement led to constant contact between perpetrators and victims, resulting in increased violence and decreased reports. In order to minimize such issues, prevention measures and supporting programs are necessary.

Prevalence of Interpersonal Violence Among Latinas: A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 977-990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances R. Gonzalez ◽  
Lorraine T. Benuto ◽  
Jena B. Casas
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
The United States ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Type Of Abuse

Violence against women continues to be a great concern in today’s society. In the United States, women experience high rates of interpersonal violence throughout their lifetime. Among Latinas, interpersonal violence is also highly prevalent however the wide variation of interpersonal prevalence rates among Latinas is problematic. The aims of this systematic review of the literature were to (1) document the prevalence rates of violence among Latinas, (2) determine the types of violence that Latinas are most impacted by, and (3) assess the prevalence rates of interpersonal across Latina subethnicities. The research was based on seven databases including PsycArticles, PsycCRITIQUES, PsycINFO, ScienceDirect, Social Services Abstracts, Social Work Abstracts, and PubMED for articles published from January 2007 up to July 2017. The following key words were used in the search: (Latinas OR Latinos OR Hispanics) AND (victim OR victimization) AND (domestic violence OR intimate partner violence OR Interpersonal Violence). We identified 41 articles in our search that reported rates of interpersonal violence which ranged from 1% to 83% with intimate partner violence and domestic violence being the most prevalent. Interpersonal violence was found to be more prevalent among individuals who identified as Mexican. Based on the findings, it is clear that efforts should be focused on conducting a lager national survey of interpersonal violence among Latinas. It would need to include subethnicity, immigration status, and type of abuse experienced and possibly add socioeconomic factors.

scholarly journals Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children and Families from Marginalized Groups: A Qualitative Study in Kingston, Ontario

COVID ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 704-716
Author(s):  
Hannah Lee ◽  
Imaan Bayoumi ◽  
Autumn Watson ◽  
Colleen M. Davison ◽  
Minnie Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Outdoor Spaces ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Family Wellness ◽  
Family Wellbeing

The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with unprecedented changes to societal structure. School closures, unstable employment, and inaccessible health services have caused enormous disruptions to child and family wellbeing. This study identifies major themes illustrating how child and family wellness were impacted by COVID-19, including unique effects experienced by Indigenous families. In-depth interviews were conducted with key informants (n = 31) recruited from organizations providing healthcare and social services in Kingston, Ontario. Interview transcripts and written survey responses were analyzed using a phenomenological approach to explore themes related to child and family wellbeing. Three major themes identified include school closures, home safety, and outdoor spaces. School closures were generally reported as negatively impacting learning and social development; however, school closures allowed for some Indigenous children to be removed from a colonized education system, contributing to cultural and spiritual growth. Second, respondents reported increased severity and frequency of domestic violence, which negatively impacted child wellbeing. Third, the closure of public outdoor spaces created barriers to maintaining good physical health for children. This study recommends the prioritization of (1) child learning and development by avoiding school closures in pandemic settings and (2) the safety of Indigenous students by decolonizing education. To address the increased exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) during COVID-19, we recommend improved training for identifying and reporting domestic violence amongst service providers. Our study also reflects the broader need to redefine “essential services”, considering culturally specific services for Indigenous Peoples.

scholarly journals Comparing the immunogenicity and safety of 3 Japanese encephalitis vaccines in Asia-Pacific area: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1418-1425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shi-Yuan Wang ◽  
Xiao-Hua Cheng ◽  
Jing-Xin Li ◽  
Xi-Yan Li ◽  
Feng-Cai Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Japanese Encephalitis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Area

Addressing Military Sexual Violence by Proposing a Social Media Influencer Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 0306624X2199406
Author(s):  
Roberto Cancio
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Military Leaders ◽  
Group Solidarity ◽  
Central Values ◽  
Reference Sections ◽  
Media Intervention ◽  
Present Systematic Review

Military sexual violence (MSV) is a prevalent issue that uniquely affects mission readiness. Although research on MSV and social media is growing, examinations of possible interventions like those employing social media in this population are scant. Given the growing interest in targeting MSV, the present systematic review was conducted. The PRISMA framework was used to conduct a systematic review of MSV and social media ( N = 71). Queries were limited to articles published between 2010 and 2020. SAGE Journals, PubMed, and JSTOR were utilized. Terms and potential combinations were entered into the databases in varying Boolean combinations. Additional recorders were identified for inclusion via the reference sections of relevant records. After removing duplicates from the query results, we selected records of suspected relevance by title and screened abstracts. Finally, articles with relevant abstracts were reviewed thoroughly to determine whether they met inclusion criteria for the review. The employments of military leaders in a social media intervention puts into practice the military’s central values and development of its leadership core. This intervention promotes group solidarity while maximizing conversations around meaningful messages. Findings in this review suggest military leaders could feasibly employ a cost-effective global intervention using social media, as a tool to help actively address MSV.

scholarly journals Racism, Interculturality, and Public Policies: An Analysis of the Literature on Migration and the School System in Chile, Argentina, and Spain

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402098852
Author(s):  
David Martínez Rojas ◽  
Wilson Muñoz Henríquez ◽  
Carlos Mondaca Rojas
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Services ◽  
School System ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Intercultural Education ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Social ◽  
Common Response ◽  
Proper Response

In the last decades, Chile has become a receiving society of migrants, and this has overtaxed the social services in this country, among them the school system. According to the literature, the issue is that migration has not been addressed with a proper response from public policies. This article aims to examine recommendations for the development of these policies. To undertake this task, we have conducted a systematic review of the literature on this issue in Chile, Argentina, and Spain (1990–2018). The three cases show the presence of discrimination and racism, with a common response taking the form of intercultural education. In terms of differences, only in Spain there is a consolidated body of research and public policies that focus on migration. That said, although the policies are more robust in Spain, several studies critically assess them. Hence, this country is a good example to know what to do and what to avoid. That information is exactly what is needed in countries like Chile where migration has become pressing issue that demands a proper response.

scholarly journals Lung neoplasm mimicking as ectopic pregnancy due to paraneoplastic secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin: a case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Peng ◽  
Shangge lv ◽  
Lin Liu ◽  
Shuai Feng ◽  
Naidong Xing
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ectopic Pregnancy ◽  
Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Lung Neoplasm ◽  
High Serum ◽  
Pregnancy Test ◽  
Positive Pregnancy Test ◽  
Β Hcg ◽  
Present Systematic Review

Abstract Purpose The present systematic review aimed to examine the relationship between lung neoplasm and human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). Especially, women with lung neoplasm mimicking as ectopic pregnancy were explored. Methods A rare case of lung neoplasm with high serum β-HCG, which was initially thought to be ectopic pregnancy, was reported. A literature search was performed of the US National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE), EMBASE, PubMed, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews using appropriate keywords and subject headings to February 2020. Results Studies assessed lung neoplasm patients with positive HCG were included. Twenty studies, including 24 patients, were included. These cases illustrate the importance of considering the possibility of paraneoplastic secretion of β-HCG in patients who have a positive pregnancy test. This may prevent a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of malignancy in young women. Of the 24 cases, only 7 (29.17%) were managed surgically; others were managed conservatively or with chemotherapy or radiation. Conclusion The present systematic review shows the need to re-awaken awareness and high index of suspicion to lung neoplasm diagnosis in patients with positive pregnancy test.

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 School Closure on Child and Adolescent Health: A Rapid Systematic Review

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 415
Author(s):  
Sonia Chaabane ◽  
Sathyanarayanan Doraiswamy ◽  
Karima Chaabna ◽  
Ravinder Mamtani ◽  
Sohaila Cheema
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Adolescent Health ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
School Closure ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Child And Adolescent Health ◽  
The Impact

School closures during pandemics raise important concerns for children and adolescents. Our aim is synthesizing available data on the impact of school closure during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on child and adolescent health globally. We conducted a rapid systematic review by searching PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar for any study published between January and September 2020. We included a total of ten primary studies. COVID-19-related school closure was associated with a significant decline in the number of hospital admissions and pediatric emergency department visits. However, a number of children and adolescents lost access to school-based healthcare services, special services for children with disabilities, and nutrition programs. A greater risk of widening educational disparities due to lack of support and resources for remote learning were also reported among poorer families and children with disabilities. School closure also contributed to increased anxiety and loneliness in young people and child stress, sadness, frustration, indiscipline, and hyperactivity. The longer the duration of school closure and reduction of daily physical activity, the higher was the predicted increase of Body Mass Index and childhood obesity prevalence. There is a need to identify children and adolescents at higher risk of learning and mental health impairments and support them during school closures.

scholarly journals Prognostic and Clinicopathological Significance of MiR-155 in Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (16) ◽  
pp. 5834
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Grimaldi ◽  
Silvia Nuzzo ◽  
Gerolama Condorelli ◽  
Marco Salvatore ◽  
Mariarosaria Incoronato
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Prognostic Biomarker ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Prognostic Significance ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Clinicopathological Significance ◽  
Present Systematic Review

There is an unmet need for novel non-invasive prognostic molecular tumour markers for breast cancer (BC). Accumulating evidence shows that miR-155 plays a pivotal role in tumorigenesis. Generally, miR-155 is considered an oncogenic miRNA promoting tumour growth, angiogenesis and aggressiveness of BC. Therefore, many researchers have focused on its use as a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target. However, its prognostic value for BC patients remains controversial. To address this issue, the present systematic review aims to summarize the available evidence and give a picture of a prognostic significance of miR-155 in BC pathology. All eligible studies were searched on PubMed and EMBASE databases through various search strategies. Starting from 289 potential eligible records, data were examined from 28 studies, comparing tissue and circulating miR-155 expression levels with clinicopathological features and survival rates in BC patients. We discuss the pitfalls and challenges that need to be assessed to understand the power of miR-155 to respond to real clinical needs, highlighting the consistency, robustness or lack of results obtained to sate in translating this molecule to clinical practice. Our paper suggests that the prognostic role of miR-155 in the management of BC needs to be further verified.

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