The psychological impact of lockdown on international communities amid COVID-19 pandemic (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid Haruna
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pakistani Population ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One ◽  
Gender Specific

BACKGROUND Coronavirus infectious disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has driven many nations globally into a forced lockdown. It is perceived that uncertain situations such as the one created by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV2) lead to increased anxiety among the general population OBJECTIVE Therefore, in this paper, we aimed to assess and compare the lockdown stressors using the seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder level (GAD-7) of Bruneians and Pakistanis amid enforced lockdown imposed by the governments. METHODS We sampled people from Brunei and Pakistan by using a cross-sectional study approach and received 350 responses. RESULTS Outcomes of the survey suggest that Pakistanis are more anxious (51%) with the lockdown as compared to Bruneians (39.6%). Gender-specific anxiety was commonly observed among Bruneians (p=0.009), while among Pakistani population reliability on family income sources (p=0.018) significantly contributed to anxiety. Correlation results suggest that COVID-19 lockdown stressors were positively associated with anxiety among both populations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Results revealed that Bruneians are more influenced by economic factors (r=.285, P=.000), socializing (r=.316, P=.000), and daily life influences (r=.510, P=.000). On another hand, Pakistanis are more worried about shopping for food and necessities (r=.479, P=.000), use of public transport (r=.296, P=.000), and worrying about gathering for events (r=.395, P=.000). CONCLUSIONS The study reveals that it is crucial for the government and other policymakers worldwide to address anxiety issues of their populace amid pandemic.

The Financial Cost Incurred by Families of Children on Long-Term Dialysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulafeez Bello ◽  
Beauty Sangweni ◽  
Abdullah Mudi ◽  
Tholang Khumalo ◽  
Glenda Moonsamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Index Patient ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Transport Cost ◽  
Financial Cost ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Family Income ◽  
The Government ◽  
Social Grant

Background Costs of dialysis reported in countries where dialysis is government-funded are often those incurred by the state, and only a few take into account the financial burden to the family of the index patient. This study investigated the financial cost implication to families of pediatric patients on maintenance dialysis and how aid provided by the government alleviates their financial burden. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study recruited 24 children on peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD), and a structured questionnaire was administered to the parents/caregivers of these patients to obtain information on their family size, total family income, cost of transportation, employment status of attending caregiver, and number of work days missed due to hospital visits. Results Complete data were available for 19 patients (7 on PD and 12 on HD). The mean age was 14 ± 6 years, and there were 11 males and 8 females. The average monthly income of the families recruited was 2,946 ZAR (261 USD). This amount included the contribution of a monthly state-provided social grant of 1,300 ZAR (115 USD) in 16/19 subjects. The average monthly expenditure of the HD and PD groups made up 27.1% and 4.9% of their average income. Conclusion Transport cost for our patients on dialysis significantly impacts on the overall family income, especially for patients on HD, and, without government aid, the families of our patients would have far less money available for their daily needs.

scholarly journals Immunization Visit Delay in Children Aged 0-24 Months During The Covid-19 Pandemic in Greater Jakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 429-436
Author(s):  
Istianah Surury ◽  
Siti Riptifah Tri Handari
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Observational Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunization Service ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
The Government ◽  
Vaccine Availability

The COVID-19 pandemic since the beginning of 2020 has had a significant impact on other essential health services. One of them is the immunization service. Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi, or Greater Jakarta is the epicenter of the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia. This study aimed to find the distribution of immunization delay in women with children aged 0-24 months and its reasons in Greater Jakarta. This study used an observational method with a cross-sectional study design. The research process was carried out for six months, from June to November 2020, and 274 samples were collected through online google forms. The study found the proportion of mothers who delayed their children's immunization was 48,9%. The most common reasons are fear of being infected with COVID-19, health facilities not providing immunizations for children, limited vaccine availability, and declining family income during the pandemic. The government should increase the promotion of primary immunization to the community and ensure the availability, safety, and implementation of health protocols in health care facilities.

scholarly journals FAKTOR DETERMINAN SOSIAL DAN GAMBARAN KEJADIAN POST TRAUMATIC SYNDROME DISORDER (PTSD) PASCA BANJIR DI DKI JAKARTA DAN BEKASI TAHUN 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
THRESYA FEBRIANTI ◽  
Nurfadhillah Nurfadhillah ◽  
Mitha Nurhjanah ◽  
Tiara Kautsa Aliefya
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
Post Traumatic

Floods in the Greater Jakarta Area in February 2020 resulted in many losses such as casualties and damage to infrastructure. The psychological impact that often occurs after a disaster is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), if this problem is not addressed, it will have an impact on public health in the future. This study aims to look at the prevalence of Post-Flood PTSD and to analyze the Social Determinants of the Risk of Post-Flood PTSD. This research is able to answer the challenges in taking preventive measures for PTSD after the flood disaster. This research is an analytical study with a cross sectional study approach with a total sample of 100 people and selected by purposive sampling. The results will be analyzed bivariately. More than half the age of the respondents are in the adolescent age group (12-25 years) (65%), are female (69%), half of the respondents work 51%, more than half of the respondents received low family support (51%), received low peer support (50%), did not receive volunteer support ( 66%), did not receive the support of religious leaders (53%). There is no relationship between respondent characteristics, family support, friends, relative volunteers and religious leaders.

scholarly journals Knowledge of prevention of COVID-19 among the general people in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study in Rajshahi district

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0243410
Author(s):  
Md. Masud Rana ◽  
Md. Reazul Karim ◽  
Md. Abdul Wadood ◽  
Md. Mahbubul Kabir ◽  
Md. Mahidul Alam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government

Background Until now, no vaccine or effective drug is available for the control, prevention, and treatment of COVID-19. Preventive measures are the only ways to be protected from the disease and knowledge of the people about the preventive measures is a vital matter. Objectives The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of the general people in Rajshahi district, Bangladesh regarding the COVID-19 preventive measures. Methodology This cross sectional study was conducted from March 10 to April 25, 2020. Data were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire from 436 adult respondents selected by using a mixed sampling technique. Frequency analysis, chi-square test, and logistic regression model were utilized in this study. SPSS (IBM, Version 22) was used for data analysis. 95% confidence interval and p-value = 0.05 were accepted for statistical significance. Results Only 21.6% of the respondents had good knowledge of the COVID-19 preventive measures. The highest 67.2% of them knew that washing hands with soap could prevent the disease, but contrarily, the highest 72.5% did not know that avoidance of touching mouth, nose, and eyes without washing hands was a preventive measure. Only 28.4% and 36.9% of the respondents knew that maintaining physical distancing and avoiding mass gatherings were measures of prevention of COVID-19 respectively. The younger age (≤25 years), low family income (≤15,000 Bangladeshi Taka (BDT), occupation others than business and service, and nuclear family had the lower odds of having no/less knowledge about the preventive measures. Conclusions The knowledge level of the general people regarding prevention of COVID-19 was alarmingly low in Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh, health policy makers and donor agencies should consider the findings and take immediate steps for improving knowledge of the public about prevention of the disease.

Impact of coronavirus pandemic on mental health of children

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 273-276
Author(s):  
Jyoti Bagla ◽  
Mahima Rajan ◽  
Ananya Maheshwari ◽  
Sangeeta Chaudhry ◽  
Anand Prakash Dubey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Common Source ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
The Government ◽  
Source Of Information

Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has forced the children to stay indoors and minimize social interaction that has impacted their mental health. Aim: This study aims to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children. Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Pediatrics, ESIC PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, in the month of June 2020. Parents of children aged 6–17 years were asked to answer a questionnaire comprising questions from Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition scale and questions regarding COVID-19 pandemic which were structured by the authors. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Among the 150 responses, 57% were boys and 43% were girls with mean age of 11.62±3.5 years. The most common source of information about the pandemic was a family member (80%). About 99.7% of children were worried about getting infected. Inattention was the most common psychiatric symptom (49%), followed by mania (29%), anxiety (23%), and depression (23%). Predisposition to substance abuse and suicidal thoughts was majorly observed in adolescents. Conclusion: The pandemic is definitely causing psychosocial impact on children. The government and community need to be aware of such effects so that they can be dealt well in time.

scholarly journals Factors Related to the Development of Children's Motoric in Integrated Service Post Sawi Massamaturu Village, Takalar Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Hasti Hasti
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Simple Movement ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Motor development is a process of growing and development of motion ability of children's development conditions with the nerve and brain development of children so every simple movement is the results of complex interaction patterns of various and optimized particular systems and syatems. Motor development is connected with the growth process of motoric associated with knowledge, family income and attitudes of moms. The type of research used is observational research with the "cross sectional study" approach, to know the factors related to motor development of motorcycle of body diposyandu sawi massamaturu village, popular district. Research results show that of the large 30 sample estimates, 14 children with normal motor development and 6 children that the motor development is disturbed. Conclusion in this research a significant relationship between knowledge, and attitude with the motoric development of family income not significant thSe development of children motoric

scholarly journals Assessment of Food Hygienic and Vending Practices among Street Food Vendors in Buea and Kumba City Council (South-West Region Cameroon)

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Kaptso KG
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Urban Poor ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
City Council ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Street Food ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
New Public Health ◽  
The Government

Street food vending is one of the major activities in the large informal food sector of most developing countries especially in urban centers. It has become an omnipresent activity especially influenced by urbanization and globalization. Street foods play an important role in meeting the food demands of urban duellers, especially the urban poor though their hygiene is very doubtful. While this development is positive in many ways, it also presents new public health challenges for the urban population. This work aimed to evaluate the basic characteristics of street food services and hygienic condition of the processing and distribution of street food. A cross sectional study approach was adopted focusing on some vending sectors in Buea and Kumba. Random samplings of 80 vendors were used and questionnaires were administered to vendors. The results showed that women dominate street food vending amongst all age groups. Most of street vendors have a low educational level and do not have any formal food safety training which contributed to the unsafe conditions under which the foods were prepared and vended. There were several poor personal hygienic practices amongst the vendors. Only 28.8 % always used aprons; 22.5 % always covered their hair and 18.8% always kept away from food preparation and vending when sick or having a wound. Street foods are good sources of diseases as the government pays in less attention to the sector. The study recommends the creation of food centers, regulation of vending activities by the government and development of training programs to enrich vendors on food safety and hygiene.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Waist Circumference and The Event of Andropause in Male Employees in Government Institutions of Badung Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Anak Agung Ayu Dian Indah Lestari ◽  
I Gusti Ngurah Pramesemara ◽  
Yukhi Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
Slow Development ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Government

Background: Andropause occurs with slow development and is a physiological process in males. Andropause symptoms arise vary in individuals. One of the factors that influence these symptoms is obesity, especially central obesity with a waist circumference of >90 cm. Objective: The purpose of this study is to show the relationship between waist circumference and the event of andropause. Methods: This research is an analytical study with a cross-sectional study approach conducted in one of the government institutions of Badung Regency, Bali Province. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The subjects consisted of 40 male employees at aged around 35-60 years. The research data were obtained from filling out the Androgen Deficiency in Aging Male (ADAM) score questionnaire and direct measurement of waist circumference. The statistical analysis used was the Chi-Square test. Results: The results showed that from 40 subjects, 23 (57.5%) subjects had a waist circumference of >90 cm, and a normal waist circumference of <90 cm in 17 (42.5%) subjects. There were 22 subjects (55.0%) who experienced andropause and 18 (45.0%) subjects who did not experience andropause. It was found that there was a significant relationship between waist circumference and the event of andropause among male employees in government institutions of Badung Regency (p = 0.001, OR = 11.7). Conclusion: The study has found that higher in waist circumference may contribute in the event of andropause. For further studies should takes a higher number of subjects to make it more accurate in wider population.

scholarly journals Factors associated with institutional delivery among the rural women in Bangladesh

Mediscope ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akkur Chandra Das ◽  
Manaj Kumar Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Access ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Institutional Delivery ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Maternal Characteristics ◽  
The Government

Maternal mortality and morbidity rates in Bangladesh along with poor health care access are still high. The aim of this study was to identify associated factors with institutional delivery among rural women in Bangladesh. The cross sectional study conducted among the rural women aged 15-49 years old in seven sub-districts of Bhola district, Bangladesh. The study sample size was 250 rural women who were purposively selected. Hazards Model Analysis, namely univariate (Model 1) and multivariate (Model 2) binary logistic regression analyses, was performed in the final analysis. Employing the hazards analysis, the study had identified that the maternal characteristics such as mother’s education, age, and media exposure were more important covariates associated in explaining institutional delivery (Model 1). Education of mother, exposure of media, and family income were strongly and positively associated with the risk of termination of institutional delivery in the both Model 1 and Model 2. Mothers with higher education have a positive significant effect on the termination of institutional delivery, when compared with women of education below secondary. The findings of the present study are likely to the government and policy makers to take appropriate measures to decrease delivery complexities and mortalities by increasing institutional delivery facility where the facility is lacking.Mediscope Vol. 3, No. 2: July 2016, Pages 18-25

scholarly journals Predictors of Mental Health Status among Quarantined COVID-19 Patients in Saudi Arabia

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1271
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz A. Alodhayani ◽  
Khalid M. Almutairi ◽  
Fahda A. Alshobaili ◽  
Adel F. Alotaibi ◽  
Ghadah Alkhaldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pandemic Preparedness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arab Region ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Government

Background: The negative psychological impact of COVID-19 in the general population has been well documented. Similar studies among those who were infected and who underwent quarantine remain scarce, particularly in the Arab region. The present study aims to fill this gap. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, suspected/confirmed COVID-19 individuals who were quarantined in the Ministry of Health (MOH) facilities were invited to participate in an online survey. All consenting participants answered a generalized questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, as well as a five-part questionnaire that assessed the symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress. Results: A total of 335 suspected/confirmed COVID-19 individuals (198 males and 137 females) participated. Being female is associated with increased risk of depression (odds ratio OR 1.8 (confidence interval, CI 1.1–3.1; p = 0.03)) as well as being employed by the government (OR 2.8 (CI 1.1–7.0; p = 0.03)). Level of education (OR 2.3 (CI 1.0–5.4; p = 0.049)) and employment in government (OR 3.0 (CI 1.2–7.8; p = 0.02)) were significantly associated with distress. Increasing age (45 years and above) appeared to be protective against distress (OR 0.2 (CI 0.02–0.69; p = 0.008)), as well anxiety and sleep pattern (OR 0.3 p < 0.05). Conclusion: Findings of the present study highlight that infected COVID-19 populations are at higher risk for acute and detrimental psychological well-being during quarantine and/or self-isolation. Identification of the coping mechanisms of older adults during periods of distress may prove beneficial in the pandemic preparedness of younger generations.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document