scholarly journals Covid-19 and labour law in Belgium

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 276-285
Author(s):  
Frank Hendrickx ◽  
Simon Taes ◽  
Mathias Wouters
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Labour Law ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The World ◽  
Strong Relation ◽  
The Government

As Belgium and its population were heavily hit by the coronavirus, the Government adopted specific measures to address the economy and the world of work. The initiatives were deployed during the crisis but have also been designed for the exit scenario. Various measures have a strong relation with labour law. In addition to health and safety obligations, as specified in the Belgian Well-being Act, the new measures also refer to teleworking, social distancing, and have relied on the Belgian system of temporary unemployment.

scholarly journals Urban nature as a source of resilience during social distancing amidst the coronavirus pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Samuelsson ◽  
Stephan Barthel ◽  
Johan Colding ◽  
Gloria Macassa ◽  
Matteo Giusti
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Urban Nature ◽  
Urban Populations ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic caused countries across the world to implement measures of social distancing to curb spreading of COVID-19. The large and sudden disruptions to everyday life that result from this are likely to impact well-being, particularly among urban populations that live in dense settings with limited public space. In this paper, we argue that during these extraordinary circumstances, urban nature offers resilience for maintaining well-being in urban populations, while enabling social distancing. We discuss more generally the critical role of urban nature in times of crisis. Cities around the world need to take the step into the 21st century by accepting crises as a new reality and finding ways to function during these disturbances. Thus, maintaining or increasing space for nature in cities and keeping it accessible to the public should be part of the sustainability agenda, aiming simultaneously to strive towards SDG 3 (good health and well-being), and SDG 11 (sustainable and resilient cities).

scholarly journals THE INTEGRATION OF DENTAL DETERMINANTS IN THE ACTIVE LONGEVITY PROGRAM

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-190
Author(s):  
R. Sh Gvetadze ◽  
V. D Wagner ◽  
G. E Amanaliti ◽  
Lyudmila E. Smirnova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Quality Health Care ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government

According to the World Health Organization, the elderly are the fastest-growing age group in the world. Scientists addressing the aging issue have put forward a theory of active longevity, based on improving the quality of life of the elderly. Most authors believe that the basis of a long life is an active and mobile lifestyle, a healthy diet, abstinence from bad habits, constant communication and affordable quality health care. Recently, in our country, government officials began to pay attention to the problems of longevity and improving the quality of life of senior and elderly people. The Government of Moscow adopted a decision of December 18, 2018 No. 1578-GO “On the implementation of the Moscow Longevity Project in the city of Moscow”, which provides for a permanent basis to create a system of organizing active leisure activities for senior citizens, expanding forms of social communications, further enhancing their life and longevity. Recent studies show that the quality of life of people in the elderly and senile age is closely related to their health and cannot be limited to biomedical parameters. It depends on an assessment of one’s life course, internal standards, and on effective social activity. Also, quality of life is correlated with factors such as the diet and nutrition quality, the ability to perform physical activities that help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and mortality. At the same time, the importance of dental health remains underestimated, despite the fact that healthy mouth organs and tissues are the main factors contributing to quality nutrition, performing an aesthetic role and serving as a symbol of a person’s well-being.

Influence of the awareness of COVID-19 pandemic on assisted reproductive technology clinic in Africa, South of the Sahara

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bamgboye M Afolabi ◽  
Abayomi B Ajayi ◽  
Tola Ajayi ◽  
Victor D Ajayi ◽  
Ifeoluwa Oyetunji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Reproductive Technology ◽  
Genetic Diagnosis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Reproductive Technology ◽  
Fertility Treatment ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
Clinic Manager

Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm and consequently, various reproductive medicine societies had since issued guidelines based on best judgement for the safety of IVF patients and attending health staffs Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the opinions of IVF staff in sub-Sahara Africa on the awareness of COVID-19 on Assisted Reproductive Technology. The study also evaluated some of the measures that can mitigate the effects of the virus in IVF clinics. Methodology: Different cadres of staff at Nordica Fertility Center (NFC) in Lagos, Nigeria were interviewed. Those interviewed included the Medical Director, Clinicians/Gynecologists, Clinic Manager, Nurses, Embryologists, Counsellor, Business Developing Unit, Client Liaison Officers and Accounts Officer. Their responses were collated, and the key points were documented. Each staff in face mask was visited by one interviewer who observed all government-recommended sanitary precautions including wearing a facemask and maintaining social distance between her and the interviewee. Result: The response of the MD on the fate of IVF clinic in Africa within the next 6 months to 1 year of the Covid-19 pandemic was that the overall economy is a major determinant of the ability of clients to pay for IVF services. Infertile women would still want to have children but “how would they pay for the services?” since ART is not subsidized by the government but mostly paid as out-of-pocket expense in this part of the world. The main points were that IVF clinics are not immune to the economy and vaccine may or may not favor IVF, reasons being; The virus is about 5 months old hence still much to be discovered There is no solid evidence that the virus affects reproduction No evidence of mother-to-child transmission and The virus can survive in cold environment therefore, it could survive cryopreservation. The embryologist was of the opinion that IVF clinics in Africa need to understand the virus more to decide whether: Attend to COVID-19 patients or not and if so, how best to care for them Better prepare modalities of cryopreservation such as Appropriate equipment Batching gametes together with HIV or Hepatitis patients In same or separate equipment and Getting special cryo-tanks for Covid-19 patients. Embryologist agreed that clinics will be able to perform other adjunct fertility treatment such as Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), dependent on clinics’ ability to have separate equipment for Covid19-positive and negative patients. Conclusion: Africa is not left behind in experiencing the effects of COVID-19 and ART, for which concerns for the survival of privately owned clinics to ensure and safeguard the health and safety of patients, staff and the unborn babies are expressed. As of now, no-one is sure of patients that are symptomatic and those not symptomatic, as testing in the country, just like in most parts of the world, are still inadequate. When a vaccine is available, it may be mandatory for every IVF patient to get a shot. The main points of other cadres of staff are discussed.

CARING FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. CHANGING CONSUMER TRENDS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-37
Author(s):  
Tat'yana B. Ryzhkova ◽  
◽  
Elena A. Tarasenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Home Space ◽  
Health And Well Being

In the article the authors give an assessment of changes in trends of the consumer behavior in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is shown that care for health and safety of oneself and loved ones in conditions of social distancing, forced homing and blurring the boundaries between work and home are main drivers for changing the consumer practices of Russian citizens, introducing the new creative ways of consumption and the emergence of deferred demand. The authors show changes in consumer attitudes towards home space, self-care increasing. They conclude that due to self-safety and digitalization trends in consumer behavior have changed so significantly that consumers will not completely return to their old habits after the end of the pandemic. New technologies and digitalization are making significant changes in the consumer lives and practices.

Covid-19 and Older Adults: The Paradox of Control Measures

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-305
Author(s):  
Anthony Obinna Iwuagwu ◽  
Christopher Ndubuisi Ngwu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
The World

It is no longer news that Covid-19 pandemic has become a major public health issue around the world and affected day to day activities of public life. Medical experts around the world were overwhelmed by the Covid-19 virus outbreak and for a long time were unable to provide a vaccine or any pharmaceutical treatment. Countries were therefore forced to adopt unprecedented Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures to mitigate the spread and impact of the virus. These measures which are non-pharmacological includes, social distancing, social isolation, lockdown, constant washing of hands, wearing of face mask and protective gloves etc. However, these measures aimed at protecting the health care systems, have had some side effects on the health and well-being of older adults. In this letter, we have highlighted social distancing as the main challenge and a paradox for older peoples wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak. The merits of the IPC measures notwithstanding, its long and short term consequences for the mental health of older adults calls for concern. Among other recommendations, professionals of ageing and geriatrics are recommended to help set a balance in IPC measures and mental health of older people in this Covid-19 era.

scholarly journals The Outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Plagues the World

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-200
Author(s):  
Guy Bäckman
Keyword(s):  
Social Policy ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
World Health ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Social Suffering ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The World

The focus is on the outbreak of covid-19 and the patterns inherent in it as they appear in valid statistics and current research. The approach relies on overall goals and strategies in combating the spread of the virus. The examination is placed within an interdisciplinary frame of reference, particularly social policy and economics. A primary and crucial goal of social policy is to ensure, within prevailing economic frames, equity and social justice in the pursuit of sustainable development. The new coronavirus (COVID-19), which was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, has been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization, as the outbreak continues to spread outside China. As of the beginning of October 2020, the number of reported covid-19 cases around the world is about 34 million, and the number of deaths amounts to 860 thousand. The worldwide spread of coronavirus is severely affecting the global economy; millions of the global population are under some form of lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic, experienced as a severe shock, has caused not only economic difficulties but also social suffering and concerns for the infected individuals and their families, relatives and closest acquaintances. Increased concern, in connection with the economic slowdown, have given rise to new policies to combat the spread of the new coronavirus never before seen in humans. The policy actions range from social distancing that allow people to work online at home to the closing of borders. In the new emergency conditions, the values and goal orientations emphasize life and health as fundamental human rights. In addition to increased care provisions, other policy actions, such as relief package designed to ensure economic activities and the welfare and well-being of individuals and families, telemedicine, remote work and smart devices are used to enable visiting other people in order to return to normal. Although science guided by humanistic principles, has provided the knowledge to portray the state of the world and human conditions, the preparedness for combating the coronavirus pandemic and the treatment of people infected with the virus, have been found to vary among nations. Significant access barriers remain, especially in remote areas, including the cost of data as well as lack of understanding of foreign languages to manipulate devices and understand internet content. International responsibility and solidarity appear as primary guiding principles in connecting all policy actions to combat coronavirus. Keywords: Advanced technology, global economy, relief package, social distancing, access to data, social suffering, solidarity.

scholarly journals Mental health and well-being of police in a health pandemic: Critical issues for police leaders in a post-COVID-19 environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Jacqueline M. Drew ◽  
Sherri Martin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Hurricane Katrina ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Leadership Teams ◽  
Police Chiefs ◽  
The World

Law enforcement is an occupational group that is more “at risk” of physical and psychological harm, as its members are called on to be first responders to critical incidents, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and traumatic events. This paper explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has provided new and somewhat unique conditions under which police must serve their communities. The scope of involvement and implications for the physical and psychological health and safety of law enforcement officers across the world is unprecedented—impacting every frontline officer on every shift. Build-ing on an evidence-based review of research from previous events such as the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, this paper develops key insights about the likely impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of police. A call to action for police chiefs and their leadership teams, including actionable recommendations to guide strategic and operational plans, is presented. Consideration must not only be given to the issues faced by police during the active COVID-19 period. Police chiefs and police leadership teams must plan and prepare now to meet the mental health legacy that COVID-19 will leave in its wake, months and possibly years later.

scholarly journals Implementasi Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru Selama Era New Normal Melalui Terapi Bermain Pada Anak Usia Sekolah

2022 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-113
Author(s):  
Riska Hediya Putri ◽  
Feri Kameliawati ◽  
Surmiasih Surmiasih ◽  
Inggit Primadevi
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The World ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Government

ABSTRAK Pandemi Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) mewabah ke seluruh dunia sejak awal tahun 2020 dan membawa dampak yang signifikan bagi kehidupan manusia di seluruh dunia. Wilayah di tanah air memberlakukan PSBB (Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar) yang menyebabkan sekolah dan tempat kerja diliburkan, kegiatan keagamaan atau ibadah bersama dibatasi dan kegiatan-kegiatan di tempat umum atau fasilitas publik juga dibatasi. Menilik himbauan dari pemerintah agar masyarakat tetap tinggal di rumah dan menjaga jarak sosial atau social distancing yang saat ini istilahnya diubah menjadi physical distancing oleh WHO. Physical distancing adalah hal yang hampir tidak mungkin dilakuakan oleh anak usia dini sebab dunia anak adalah dunia bermain dengan kecenderungan anak untuk berinteraksi secara langsung. Metode kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan terapi bermain ular tangga. Tujuan kegiatan ini memberi pengertian kepada anak tentang adaptasi kebiasan baru melalui cara yang menyenangkan, salah satunya melalui terapi bermain. Perbedaan pengetahuan anak sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan pendidikan kesehatan dengan media bermain ular tangga dan lebih berpengaruh dalam peningkatan pengetahuan dan sikap anak mengenai 3M, terutama pada pertanyaan tanda dan gejala corona virus dan penting tidaknya memakai masker, adanya peningkatan presentasi sekitar 67%. Oleh karena itu terapi bermain ular tangga lebih banyak memberikan rangsangan terhadap anak dan sesuai dengan keinginan anak yakni bermain. Kata Kunci: Covid-19, New Normal, Terapi Bermain  ABSTRACT Coronavirus Disease Pandemic 2019 (COVID-19) has spread to the world since the beginning of 2020 and has had a significant impact on human life around the world. Areas in the country impose PSBB (Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar) that cause schools and workplaces to be closed, religious activities or worship together are restricted and activities in public places or public facilities are also restricted. Considering the appeal from the government for people to stay at home and maintain social distance or social distancing which is currently the term changed to physical distancing by WHO. Physical distancing is almost impossible for early childhood to do because the world of children is a world of play with a tendency for children to interact directly. This method of community service activities is done with therapy playing snake ladder. The purpose of this activity gives understanding to children about the adaptation of new habits through fun ways, one of which is through play therapy. Differences in children's knowledge before and after health education activities with the medium of playing snake ladder and more influential in increasing the child's knowledge and attitude about 3M, especially on the question of signs and symptoms of corona virus and the importance of not wearing a mask, there was an increase in presentation of about 67%. Therefore, the therapy of playing snakes stairs provides more stimulation to the child and in accordance with the child's wishes, namely, play. Keywords: Covid-19, New Normal, Play Therapy

scholarly journals Meeting the Challenge of a Low-Emissions Economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Bailey ◽  
Geoff Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Market Failure ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Draft Report ◽  
The World ◽  
Productivity Commission ◽  
The Government ◽  
Institutional Architecture ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

The impacts of climate change threaten the productivity, incomes and well-being of all humanity. Climate change has been described as the ‘greatest market failure the world has ever seen’. In 2017 the government asked the Productivity Commission to ‘identify options for how New Zealand could reduce its domestic greenhouse gas emissions through a transition to a lower emissions future, while at the same time continuing to grow incomes and wellbeing’. New Zealand can achieve a successful low-emissions economy, but there will be challenges. The commission’s recently released draft report provides insights into how and where the country can best achieve emission reductions and the types of policies and institutional architecture required to drive the transition.

scholarly journals Elaborasi Penggunaan Istilah Covid-19 Terhadap Pemahaman Masyarakat

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-91
Author(s):  
Sri - Widiastutik
Keyword(s):  
Search Engine ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
Google Search ◽  
Share Information

The COVID-19 pandemic that is threatening the world has caused anxiety for all parties, including the people in Denpasar City. Various attempts have been made to make the situation stable, one way is to share information within a positive elaboration terminology. The information is certainly delivered by foreign words that are currently so prevalent, and appears in one click through the Google search engine. In order to convey the intent and meaning that can be properly channeled to all levels of society, Policies related to handling the COVID-19 pandemic through the elaboration of several foreign terms such as lockdown, swab test, social distancing, etc. are required. This study aimed to find out how the foreign words can be well accepted by the community without risking the existence of Indonesian language. As a descriptive qualitative method, the main data is Covid terms that are informed to the public in Denpasar are collected using a polling technique through randomly distributing questionnaires and simulation. Finding data was used survey & observation methods, as well as documentation. It is hoped public can understand and implement the appeal as expected by the government, without reducing the existence of good and correct Indonesian.Keywords: elaboration, foreign words, covid term

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