scholarly journals Loneliness and Its Associated Factors Nine Months After the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cross-National Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tore Bonsaksen ◽  
Mariyana Schoultz ◽  
Hilde Thygesen ◽  
Mary Ruffolo ◽  
Daicia Price ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
National Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Emotional Loneliness ◽  
Assessment Measures ◽  
Cross National Study ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Daily Time

COVID-19 has been a global healthcare concern impacting multiple aspects of individual and community wellness. As one moves forward with different methods to reduce the infection and mortality rates, it is critical to continue to study the impact that national and local ‘social distancing’ policies have on the daily lives of individuals. The aim of this study was to examine loneliness in relation to risk assessment, measures taken against risks, concerns, and social media use, while adjusting for sociodemographic variables. The cross-sectional study collected data from 3469 individuals from USA, UK, Norway, and Australia. Loneliness was measured with the de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale. Multiple linear regression was used in the analysis of associations between variables. The results showed that concerns about finances were more strongly associated with social loneliness, while concerns about the future was more strongly associated with emotional loneliness. Longer daily time spent on social media was associated with higher emotional loneliness. In conclusion, pandemic-related concerns seem to affect their perceptions of loneliness. While social media can be used productively to maintain relationships, and thereby prevent loneliness, excessive use may be counterproductive.

scholarly journals Loneliness and Its Associated Factors Nine Months after the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Cross-National Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2841
Author(s):  
Tore Bonsaksen ◽  
Mariyana Schoultz ◽  
Hilde Thygesen ◽  
Mary Ruffolo ◽  
Daicia Price ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
National Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Emotional Loneliness ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Cross National Study ◽  
The Impact

COVID-19 has been a global healthcare concern impacting multiple aspects of individual and community wellness. As one moves forward with different methods to reduce the infection and mortality rates, it is critical to continue to study the impact that national and local “social distancing” policies have on the daily lives of individuals. The aim of this study was to examine loneliness in relation to risk assessment, measures taken against risks, concerns, and social media use, while adjusting for sociodemographic variables. The cross-sectional study collected data from 3474 individuals from the USA, the UK, Norway, and Australia. Loneliness was measured with the de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale. Multiple linear regression was used in the analysis of associations between variables. The results showed that concerns about finances were more strongly associated with social loneliness, while concerns about the future was more strongly associated with emotional loneliness. Longer daily time spent on social media was associated with higher emotional loneliness. In conclusion, pandemic-related concerns seem to affect perceptions of loneliness. While social media can be used productively to maintain relationships, and thereby prevent loneliness, excessive use may be counterproductive.

scholarly journals A Cross-National Study of Dementia Stigma Among the General Public in Israel and Australia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Perla Werner ◽  
Sarang Kim
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
National Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Subjective Knowledge ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cross National

Background: Despite the increasing amount of research on dementia stigma, there is a dearth of cross-national studies conducted on this subject. This is surprising since the experience of stigma is closely associated to socio-cultural aspects. Objective: The present study intended to expand knowledge about the impact of culture on dementia stigma by comparing the level and correlates of stigmatic beliefs about dementia among the general public in Israel and Australia. Methods: A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted with two age-matched samples: 447 adults in Israel and 290 adults in Australia. Results: Overall, dementia stigma was moderate in both countries. However, the level of dementia stigma was significantly higher in Australia than in Israel. Lower levels of subjective knowledge and higher levels of ageism were associated with increased levels of stigmatic beliefs in both countries. Gender was a significant correlate of dementia stigma, with male participants reporting higher levels of public stigma than women, although this gender difference was mainly driven by the Australian sample. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that providing knowledge and decreasing ageist attitudes should be key considerations in dementia awareness and stigma reduction campaigns despite the cultural context. In addition, developing gender-specific messages should be considered as a way of improving the effects of such campaigns.

OHNS Residency Program and Applicant Social Media Presence During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 000348942098797
Author(s):  
Shadi Ahmadmehrabi ◽  
Deborah X. Xie ◽  
Bryan K. Ward ◽  
Paul C. Bryson ◽  
Patrick Byrne
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Social Media Presence ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Residency Match

Objectives: In addition to clinical and social disruption, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many aspects of the otolaryngology residency application process. With delays in the 2021 Electronic Residency Applications Service (ERAS) timeline, students and programs have had more time to interact prior to the formal application process. This communication will report recent trends in social media presence by OHNS residency programs, and discuss mechanisms to compensate for decreased applicant-program interactions using social media ahead of the 2021 Match. Methods: In a cross-sectional study of the accredited otolaryngology residency programs in the United States, the number of social media profiles on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook from 2009 to 2019 were recorded and compared. Results: Most programs (61%) have at least 1 social media profile. Over the past 10 years, the number of programs on social media has increased. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Twitter and Instagram showed higher rates of growth compared to Facebook. With the reduction of in-person opportunities for interactions, both applicants and programs are utilizing social media to showcase their values and their research. Twitter, in particular, also serves as a platform for professional networking. Conclusion: Both Twitter and Instagram are growing in popularity among programs and applicants to enhance networking. Social media is a powerful tool for networking and may help compensate for limitations imposed on the residency match process by the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining professionalism considerations. The impact of social media on the 2021 otolaryngology residency match is an evolving phenomenon.

scholarly journals The impact of cardiovascular medication use on patients’ daily lives: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 412-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle M. van der Laan ◽  
Petra J. M. Elders ◽  
Christel C. L. M. Boons ◽  
Giel Nijpels ◽  
Janet Krska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medication Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Cardiovascular Medication ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Evaluating Students Attitude and their Academic Performance on Social Media: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 101-109
Author(s):  
R. Jayaseelan ◽  
C. Pichandy ◽  
N. Boobalakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
The Impact

Information and Communication technology has played a vital role in various aspects of our life. In our present study, we focus on the impact of ICT in communication, education and learning. ICT ushers with both negative and positive impacts on the life of humans. It influences students’ knowledge, attitude and skill. ICT promotes a learning environment, among teachers and students, by providing virtual space and experience, mediated through technology. Smart classroom induces interest, elicits students’ attention, elevates their understanding capacity, grasping skills and memory, with the help of multimedia teaching aids. It brings focus to the topic. In this fast-moving technology mediated world, usage of mobile phones and social media has become inexorable. The global phenomenon—anytime, anywhere learning—is made possible because of the ubiquity of smartphones. With traditional classroom learning on one side, social media platforms, on the other side, are providing virtual spaces for unconventional and collaborative learning. Students choose such technologies as supportive alternatives for their academic-intended communication with teachers and peers. Through this study, the researchers aim to measure the attitude of college students towards social media and the related influence on their academic performance, with reference to Coimbatore region. A survey was conducted among 507 college students from Coimbatore, chosen through a multistage stratified random sampling technique. The demographic variables—including age, gender and educational qualification and the dependent variables—included Academic performance, Time spent on social media per day, Time spent on social media during weekdays, Time spent on social media during weekends. Further result states that there is sizeable relationship between the employed social media attitude variables and the academic performance of the students, and no relationship with the time spent on social media. However, it was found that among social media attitudes, addictiveness and communication are the best predictors of academic performance.

scholarly journals The impact of panic spread in social media over COVID-19 on dental students of Nellore, India – A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
PetetiLasya Suma ◽  
VChandrasekhara Reddy ◽  
RV. S Krishna Kumar ◽  
Srinivasulu Gomasani ◽  
V Prathyusha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF SMARTPHONE USAGE IN ADOLESCENTS 15-24 YEARS OLD IN JABODETABEK REGION

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Loveria Sekarrini
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Blurred Vision ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Youth and technology in the millennial era are inseparable. The need for technology makes smartphones the main needs that cannot be separated from the daily lives of youth. The use of smartphones has many benefits but not a few of its users experience addiction. Addiction on smartphones has different characteristics compared to other types of addiction. The aim of this study was to determine the description of smartphone addiction and the impact of physical, mental and sosial health in adolescents aged 10-24 years in Jabodetabek area. The research methodology used cross-sectional study with online survey of 118 respondents and focus on the characteristics of respondents, average usage time, time spent playing smartphones when they wake up, the purpose of using smartphones, the most frequently applications used, the impact of smartphone use. The results showed that almost half of the respondents experienced smartphone addiction at a moderate level (40.7%) and there were 16.9% who experienced severe addiction. The effects of smartphone addiction include problems with mild anxiety (45.8%) and complaints of hands, neck and eyes. Most complaints were on eye health problems such as watery eyes (73.7%), itching (70.3%) and blurred vision (66.1%). In addition, other complaints that many feel are in the hands such as tingling (67.8%) and wrist pain (31.4%). Excessive smartphone use has been shown to have an impact on physical health. For this reason, further research is needed to find out other health impacts both physically, mentally and sosially.Keywords: Smartphone Addiction, Addiction, Musculosceletal Disorder

Social Media as Potential Means in Increasing Knowledge on Low Birth Weight Babies (LBWB) among Adolescents : A Cross Sectional Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frina Erindriani ◽  
Hadi Pratomo ◽  
Kemal Nazarudin Siregar ◽  
Tiara Amelia
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Adolescent Mothers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Premature Baby ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Increasing Knowledge

BACKGROUND LBWB is birth weight of less than 2500 grams. New born mortality is 50% higher with adolescent mothers. Adolescents who give birth at the age of 15–19 years have a higher risk of neonatal death. Nowadays, adolescents are easily accessed as they use social media in their daily lives. OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine social media as potential means in increasing knowledge on LBWB among adolescents. METHODS This study was cross sectional with total respondent was 286 adolescents aged 16–18 from 2 schools (urban and rural). Chi square and Logistic Regression analysis were used in this study. RESULTS The research show that 108 (75.5%) of respondents in urban and 61 (42.7%) in rural area respondents have access social media. Mostly adolescent in urban use Instagram while in rural use Facebook to seek out LBWB knowledge. Even though, 92.7% of adolescents had heard the term premature baby, only 24.5% of respondents knew what is the normal range gestational age. There is a significant relationship between social media and knowledge of LBW (p-0.01). Based on multivariate analysis, adolescents who have high access to social media have a 3.047 times higher of having high knowledge of LBWB in comparison to those who have low access. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that social media has potential means in order to increase LBWB knowledge among adolescent. Mostly adolescent in urban use Instagram while in rural use Facebook.

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 on the Working Equid Community: Responses from 1530 Individuals Accessing NGO Support in 14 Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1363
Author(s):  
Isabella Wild ◽  
Amy Gedge ◽  
Jessica Burridge ◽  
John Burford
Keyword(s):  
Household Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic was declared on 11 March 2020. The working equid community includes some of the world’s most marginalised people, who rely on animals for their daily lives and livelihoods. A cross-sectional study investigated the effects of COVID-19 on working equid communities, with the intention of developing methods for replication in future unprecedented events. A multi-language survey was developed, involving 38 predominantly closed questions, and carried out face-to-face, over telephone, or online. There were 1530 respondents from a population of individuals who received support from equid welfare projects across 14 low- or middle-income countries projects during November and December 2020. Overall, at the time of survey completion, 57% (875/1522) of respondents reported that their equids were working less, 76% (1130/1478) reported a decreased monthly income from equids, and 78% (1186/1519) reported a reduction in household income compared to pre-pandemic levels. Costs of equid upkeep remained the same for 58% (886/1519) of respondents and 68% (1034/1518) reported no change in the health of their equid. The potential long-term impacts on human and equid welfare due to reported financial insecurities necessitates monitoring. A One Welfare approach, involving collaboration with governments, humanitarian, and animal welfare non-governmental organisations is required to mitigate deep-rooted issues.

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