scholarly journals Awareness of Coronavirus Disease From Conception to Delivery: Antenatal Mental Journey Breaking Anxiety During Outbreak

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabia Merve Erbiyik Palalioglu ◽  
Ozan Karadeniz ◽  
Gokce Ipek Aytok ◽  
Batuhan Palalioglu ◽  
Gizem Nur Koyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
World Health ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
First Case ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
High Level ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Abstract Purpose The objective of this study was to evaluate the psychological impact of the coronavirus disease on women sensitized by pregnancy after the first case was confirmed in Turkey, which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. This study also intends to help developing preventive measures for pregnants, reducing infection incidence, developing solutions to protect public health, and establishing whether pregnants have sufficient knowledge and awareness to manage this situation. Methods This prospective study was conducted at two centers. A total of 529 pregnant women from all three trimesters were given questionnaires that consisted of 51 original questions. Results The period when anxiety was highest was the 2nd trimester, whereas women in the 1st trimester had the lowest level of anxiety. High levels of awareness were observed in patients with heart disease, but patients with diabetes mellitus had a high level of anxiety. There was a statistically significant correlation between anxiety and awareness scores of the coronavirus disease. Conclusion The treatment and the long-term effects of the coronavirus disease remain unknown. It is important to maintain the mental and physical health of pregnants, who are in a more delicate condition in the society.

Quarantine in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1447-1451
Author(s):  
Soumya Singhai ◽  
Gargi Nimbulkar ◽  
Ashwika Datey ◽  
Kumar Gaurav Chhabra ◽  
Amit Reche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
World Health ◽  
Ethical Implication ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
First Case ◽  
Term Basis ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Health Organization

Coronavirus is a rapidly emerging infectious disease of respiratory tract which has been declared a pandemic by World health Organization. The virus spread quickly between close contacts or thought coughing and sneezing of the infected person. A few months after the first case was reported in Wuhan, China, the disease quickly turned into a pandemic. World health experts are already actively searching for a cure or vaccine for this disease, but before that, many countries around the world are considering mass quarantine measures as a method to combat its spread. This necessitates application of strict measures to control this pandemic. As of now there is no treatment to cure this disease. Therefore prevention of spread of disease remains the mainstay of combating it. One of the emergency public health measures that have been used extensively to control this pandemic is quarantine. Even though on long term basis, quarantine may have its advantages and disadvantages which has to be considered when practicing the same. This review focuses on rational behind the quarantine, its indications, the set-up or infrastructure required and the ethical implication for quarantine. It also reviews the psychological impact of quarantine and its effectiveness as a public health measure.

Zika Virus Awareness and Prevention Practices Among University Students in Miami: Fall 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 967-976 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Darrow ◽  
Chintan Bhatt ◽  
Cassandra Rene ◽  
Lakisha Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Zika Virus ◽  
World Health ◽  
Local Public Health ◽  
School Officials ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
First Case ◽  
Blackboard Learn ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
High Level

In January 2016, the first case of mosquito-borne Zika infection in the mainland United States was confirmed in Miami, Florida. The first locally acquired case was reported 6 months later. Local public health and school officials began warning students of the outbreak on their return to the classroom in August 2016. In November–December 2016, we conducted a survey of students attending a large public university in Miami to determine how well informed they were about Zika. A multistage sampling design was used to contact teaching assistants and ask them for help in recruiting their students. Eligible students had to be 18 years of age or older and enrolled in at least one three-credit course during fall semester. A 25-item questionnaire based on the World Health Organization Zika Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Resource Pack was developed, pretested, and approved by the university’s institutional review board before it was made available to eligible students through Blackboard Learn or a survey link. About half (50.4%) of the 139 respondents had heard about Zika prior to 2016. Only one student was unaware of Zika before our survey. Most (47.1%) first learned about Zika through television, 18.8% from family or friends, and 15.2% from the Internet, social media, or university e-mail. Two thirds (66.2%) believed Zika could be prevented, 15.1% thought it might be prevented, and 85.7% had taken some precautions. A high level of awareness of the risk of Zika infection was apparent. Most students reported taking steps to avoid exposure to the Zika virus.

scholarly journals The New Normal in Dentistry after COVID-19 Outbreak

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 98-102
Author(s):  
Amit Tirth ◽  
Md Nazamuddin Tafadar ◽  
Ravishankar Lingesha Telgi ◽  
Monika Dr
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
World Health ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Wuhan City ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
First Case ◽  
Unique Nature ◽  
Health Organization

The outbreak of SARS-COV2 responsible COVID-19 disease created a worldwide health emergency. After its first case was accounted for in 2019, 31st December by World Health Organization in Wuhan city of china, and afterward spreading in different nations, with India surpassing cases even the inception nation as on twentieth of May 2020. The WHO declared the disease as pandemic way back and countries over the world adoptinglockdown and contact tracing to limit the contagion. The virus transmits person-to-person predominantlythrough respiratory routes through direct contact, droplets and possibly aerosols. Because of the unique nature of practice in dentistry, most procedure generate significant amount of aerosols and droplets, posing a possible risk of infection transmission. Understanding the concern of risk of transmission in dental practice, this literature is aimed to discuss the possible risk associated with practice and aim to raise awareness of the same with preventive measures especially after the lockdown end in day to day practice.

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL RECURRENCES AND INTERVENTION PROPOSAL FOR PATIENTS FOLLOWING BARIATRIC SURGERY

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
Aída M. Reséndiz Barragán ◽  
Mariana A. Sierra Murguía
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
World Health ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Growth Trend ◽  
Behavioral Group ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Post Bariatric Surgery

Obesity has been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an epidemic, due to a growth trend in obesity rates over the past 60 years and it is estimated that by 2015 there will be approximately 2.3 billion overweighed adults and 700 million obese adults worldwide. Bariatric surgery has shown to be the most effective intervention for the treatment of severe obesity with better long-term results. While most post-operative patients of bariatric surgery show improvement in psychopathology and quality of life, psychological recurrences have been identified thereafter. It has been reported that for people who have not been able to implement changes in their lifestyle, the result of the operation may not be optimal and may even be counterproductive with undesirable outcomes, such as recovery of lost weight, malnutrition, depression and anxiety, as well as using food as a soothing agent to stressful stimuli, present failures in following the diet, as well as dissatisfaction with the staff of the clinic In recent years the number of bariatric surgeries performed annually has tripled showing a tendency to continue increasing, psychosocial and behavioral factors play a fundamental role in the long- term effects of the surgery; for this reason, the objective of this study is to describe the main psychological recurrences after bariatric surgery as well as a proposal for post-surgical cognitive behavioral group psychological support. Key words: bariatric surgery, obesity, post bariatric surgery, psychological intervention.

scholarly journals Laparoscopic endocystectomy in patients with liver echinococcosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-143
Author(s):  
T E Mukantayev
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Echinococcosis ◽  
Recurrence Risk ◽  
Comparative Assessment ◽  
World Health ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Early Complications ◽  
Cyst Size ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
Health Organization

Aim. To evaluate the efficiency and to review the indications for laparoscopic endocystectomy in liver echinococcosis.Methods. The results of laparoscopic endocystectomy in 86 patients treated for liver echinococcosis compared to cystectomy by laparotomy in 159 patients are presented.Results. Optimal characteristics for laparoscopic endocystectomy were types CL, CE1-CE3 of cystic echinococcosis according to cystic echinococcosis ultrasonic classification by H.A. Gharbi (1981) modified by World Health Organization (2003) with cysts localized in 2-6 liver segments; partial superficial location of cysts; cyst size not less than 5 cm; no cysts in 1, 7 and 8 liver segments or deeply located cysts of any size, as well as cysts of CE4-CE5 types. Of the 86 cases in which laparoscopic endocystectomy was completed successfully, in 4 patients the surgery was continued by a laparotomy access. The reasons for the continuation with laparotomy were unsuccessful attempts for stable hemostasis at resection of liver fibrous capsule excesses (1 case), presence of large fistula between the cyst and components of the biliary system at the bottom of the fibrous cavity (2 patients), and location of the second cyst in the segment unavailable for laparoscopic manipulation (1 case). The frequency of early complications after laparoscopic endocystectomy was 15.1% (p=0.23). Relapse occurred in 1 (1.2%) patient (p=0.23). Comparative assessment of echinococcosis recurrence risk in different periods (Kaplan-Meier analysis) after laparoscopic interventions and laparotomy, both followed by albendazole treatment, did not identify any statistically significant differences.Conclusion. The early and long-term effects of laparoscopic endocystectomy in liver echinococcosis are not inferior to conventional laparotomy if indications are strictly followed.

The Psychological Aspects of COVID-19: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (03) ◽  
pp. 153-170
Author(s):  
Bindu Sharma ◽  
Pankhuri Misra
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New England ◽  
English Language ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Control And Prevention

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). It has affected 213 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances, thus producing a significant impact on the physical and mental health, behaviour and economy. In this era of crisis, lot of guidelines and measures to combat the disease are present, but the area of adverse mental health consequences is still neglected. This review attempts to highlight the psychological problems associated with this disease. Objective This article aims to retrieve from the existing literature and state the mental effects of COVID-19. Methods A review was developed based on the articles from PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Elsevier, JAMA Network, The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, Cell, Wiley, Nature, Science and special databases for COVID like the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library, World Health Organization's COVID-19 research article database, COVID-19 Open Research Dataset, LitCovid. The search terms included combination of ‘coronavirus’, ‘COVID-19’, ‘psychological’, ‘quarantine’, ‘children’. All the studies mentioning about the mental consequences and interventions for psychological repercussions associated with COVID-19 are eligible for inclusion. In addition, the research papers in English language have been included. Conclusion There is a need for research among vulnerable population to study the long-term effects of psychological impact of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Health Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Insecticide-Treated Mosquito Nets in the Control of Malaria in Endemic Regions, Revised

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 1631-1641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebere C. Anyanwu ◽  
John E. Ehiri ◽  
Ijeoma Kanu ◽  
Joav Merrick
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
World Health ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Mosquito Nets ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
The World ◽  
Tropical Areas ◽  
Health Organization

The endemicity of malaria in tropical areas of the world persists, especially in countries south of Saharan Africa. The efforts and concerns invested by the World Health Organization and other health agencies to eradicate malaria are commendable. However, in spite of all these efforts, the loss in economic and human resources continues. In a previous report, the long-term health effects of insecticide-impregnated bednet (IIBN) use were highlighted with the expectation of attracting serious thoughts and further research on the issue. This present paper is an update on that expectation. Results from a comprehensive literature search show that not much work has been done on the effects of long-term exposure to IIBNs in combating malarial infection. The efficacy of IIBNs is not in question. What is in question is whether long-term exposure to IIBNs have any health effects. The aims and outcomes of the research found in the literature on the subject to date seem to support only the efficacy of the temporal use of plain bednets, but not the use of IIBNs, and do not tell much about the long-term effects of IIBN exposure. All pesticides are toxic by nature and present risks of adverse effects. While there is agreement that IIBNs can be effective in reducing malarial morbidity and mortality under field trials, a number of factors relating to their long-term-exposure health effects have yet to be determined. Further reliable research projects are recommended urgently. However, some of the anticipated behavioral effects caused by insecticidal use will be avoided by the use of untreated nets instead.

scholarly journals To conform or not to conform? Legal norms and human behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Delmastro
Keyword(s):  
Essential Elements ◽  
World Health ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Legal Norms ◽  
Consumption Choices ◽  
Western Democracy ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Multidisciplinary Perspective ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Efficacy is one of the essential elements of laws and norms. In this paper I focus on the so-called “primary efficacy of legal norms, by measuring the level of compliance of citizens with norms introduced to counter the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, this analysis is carried out on Italy which was the first western democracy to face the pandemic and its effects. However, the norms considered take on a more general significance, since they mostly derive from the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations and were introduced widespread. To gather relevant data on citizens compliance with the norms, geographical factors, psychological characteristics and (mis)information consumption choices, we adopt a multidisciplinary perspective combining a traditional consumer survey with an experiment design focused on individual mood and perceptions. The results of the analysis allow to evaluate the expected short- and long-term effects of the norms, both with reference to those posed to combat the pandemic, and to social norms more generally.

scholarly journals Comparison for the Effectiveness of Column Purified Fractions of Allium cepa Bulbs and Allium sativum Cloves against Bulinus globosus (Intermediate Host of Urinary Schistosomiasis) in Sokoto, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
J. Suleiman ◽  
Kiran Singh ◽  
A. Y. Bala ◽  
M. T. Muhammad ◽  
A. Abdullahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intermediate Host ◽  
Allium Cepa ◽  
Allium Sativum ◽  
World Health ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Urinary Schistosomiasis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bulinus Globosus ◽  
Health Organization

Synthetic molluscicides widely used for the control of urinary schistosomiasis are expensive, toxic to non-target organisms, not available and may have deleterious long-term effects in the environment. The aim of this research is to compare the efficacy of column purified fractions of Allium cepa and Allium sativum against Bulinus globosus specimens (intermediate host of urinary schistosomiasis) under laboratory conditions as an increment for the cheaper, non-toxic, available way of controlling urinary schistosomiasis. Extracts were obtained using cold maceration method with methanol as a polar solvent; column purification was achieved using silica gel (stationary phase) while ethyl acetate and n-hexane (mobile phase); thirteen fractions were collected from each plant and each fraction contained 10ml of the eluent; the fractions were left open for 48 hours for evaporation of the solvents. Experiments were performed according to the methodology described by the World Health Organization for molluscicidal activity tests; each treatment was replicated three times; mortality was recorded after each 24 hours up to 96 hours. The results showed that; A. sativum was more effective against B. globosus as compared with A. cepa with statistical significant difference (P<0.05) and LC50 were 15.60mg/l and 19.37mg/l for the efficacy of A. cepa and A. sativum respectively. It was concluded that, although, A. cepa purified fractions are more effective than A. sativum against B. globosus, both of the plants species may be helpful in snail control at acceptable doses since the plant extracts caused mortality of the snail.

scholarly journals Case Report: Mitral Valve Involvement and First-Degree Atrial-Ventricular Block in Two Patients With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Di Filippo ◽  
Massimiliano Raso ◽  
Marta Cacciatore ◽  
Roberta Patacchiola ◽  
Giulia Renda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mitral Valve ◽  
The United States ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cutaneous Rash ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
High Level ◽  
Inflammatory Syndrome ◽  
Recommended Therapy

COVID-19 seems to be less frequent and severe in children compared to adults. Despite the very few symptoms usually found in children, great attention was recorded when in April 2020 a hyperinflammatory process in children with fever and multiorgan involvement after a paucisymptomatic COVID infection was reported. The United States Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization recognized and defined this syndrome as “Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).” We describe two cases of MIS-C presenting with fever, cutaneous rash, and a mild cardiac involvement expressed with a transient mitral valve involvement and a first-degree atrioventricular block. Acute treatment was managed with intravenous immunoglobulin, oral aspirin, and intravenous corticosteroids reaching consequent good outcome. Clinical characteristics, treatment management, follow-up, and long-term evolution of children with MIS-C are still poorly defined. Further research is needed to better understand the pathogenesis of this newly described condition, to validate a high-level recommended therapy and a specific therapy tapering timings.

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