scholarly journals Media Subjugating Public Health amidst Covid-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaiswal AK
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Public Welfare ◽  
Personal Gain ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Impact

Sound health is the penultimate source of one’s sustainable existence. However with the widespread of unparalleled pandemic as COVID-19, the negative impact to the health becomes pervasive. Furthermore growing modernization further enhances the likelihood of health influencing factors. One of such factors is “Media”. This article thus seeks to assess and assimilate the impact of media throughout the beginning and the widespread of coronavirus. Media which could turn out to be effective in regulating public health or at least help controlling the widespread in the long run, turned out to be the medium of spreading its aftermaths. While the pandemic’s ill effects continued to grasp everyone, the media too functioned in ways which were far beyond helping. All the efforts that media put in, were rather directed towards their personal gain of popularity and TRP than public welfare. Thus while COVID-19 functioned primarily at affecting the physical health, media in lots of different ways, functioned to affect the mental health.

The Precautionary Saving Effect of Government Consumption

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerio Ercolani ◽  
Nicola Pavoni
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Precautionary Saving ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
Health Shocks ◽  
Government Consumption ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Saving Effect ◽  
The Impact

Abstract We study a largely neglected channel through which government expenditures can boost private consumption. We set up a dynamic model in which households are subject to health shocks. We take the model to the data and estimate a negative impact of public health care on household consumption dispersion, wealth and saving. According to our model, this result is explained by a change in the level of precautionary saving, with public health care acting as a form of consumption insurance. We compute the implied consumption multipliers by simulating the typical government consumption shock within a calibrated general equilibrium version of our model, with flexible prices. The impact consumption multiplier generated by the decrease in the level of precautionary saving is positive and sizable. When we include the effect of taxation, the sign of the impact multiplier depends on a few features of the model, such as the persistence of the health shocks. The long-run cumulative multiplier is negative across all calibrations.

scholarly journals The Impact of Mandate Contract and Self-Employment on Workers’ Health—Evidence from Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3138
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Piwowar-Sulej ◽  
Dominika Bąk-Grabowska
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Interviewing Technique ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the study is to analyze the correlations between two clearly defined forms of non-standard employment (self-employment and mandate contract) and workers’ health. The study also addressed such variables as gender, age, length of service, and the reason for employment (voluntary vs. non-voluntary). The research was carried out in Poland in 2020 using the CATI method (a telephone interviewing technique), and it covered a sample of 200 workers (100 self-employed and 100 working under a mandate contract). Most of the respondents declared that their form of employment did not affect their health. However, the statistical analysis showed significant differences in health status between the self-employed and those working on a mandate contract. Self-employed respondents experienced mental health impacts more often, whereas those working under a mandate contract more frequently declared that their physical health was affected. The length of service was only important for mental health, having a negative impact on it. The respondents’ age and gender turned out to be statistically insignificant, which is in contradiction to many previous research findings. The inability to choose one’s form of employment resulted in worse physical health. These findings demonstrate the importance of certain variables that were not prioritized in previous studies and emphasize the need to clearly define what non-standard and precarious forms of employment are, as well as revealing new correlations between the studied categories and providing directions for further research.

scholarly journals DAMPAK KEBERADAAN HUTAN TANAMAN INDUSTRI PT. WANA SUBUR LESTARI TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT DESA SUNGAI RADAK II KECAMATAN TERENTANG KABUPATEN KUBU RAYA

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syafaruddin, Abdul Hamid A. Yusra, Radian
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Welfare ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Plantation Forest ◽  
Industrial Plantation ◽  
Social Agencies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village

This study aimed to determine the impact of Industrial Plantation Forest of PT. Wana Subur Lestari on people’s welfare in the village of River Radak II. These impacts include increased income, job opportunities, public facilities, public health, social agencies, employment and public welfare. The results of this study are expected to be useful for the implementation of rural development, the improvement of people’s welfare, in the research area in particular and in Kubu Raya regency in general. This study used secondary data taken from relevant agencies and primary data in from of opinion taken from rural community of Sungai Radak II who have been affected by the presence of industrial plantation forest. To analyze the data of this research, SPSS 18.00 was used. The result of this research showed that the presense of Industrial Plantation Forest provides positive impact on the increased income, business opportunities, employment and public welfare. Furthermore, it does not have negative impact on public health and social agencies in the village of Sungai Radak II. The statistical result of income showed that  t  value was -4,905 with sig (2 tailed) indicating that presence of Industrial Plantation Forest of PT. Wana Subur Lestari provides significant impact on people’s income. The average level of well being was “average (40% - 75% of income for the use of food consumption per year)”   Key Words: Impact, Welfare,Village of  Sungai Radak II

scholarly journals Impact of Quarantine in India during COVID-19 Situation: An Overview

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 46-49
Author(s):  
Jovita Kanoujia ◽  
Pawan Kumar Gupta ◽  
Naveen Sharma ◽  
Pawan Kumar Porwal ◽  
Ashi Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Basic Concept ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Different Types ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

The present manuscript highlights the basic concept of quarantine with the history of quarantine concept, which deals with the different types of emotions, such as, resentment, acceptance, curiosity, etc. The impact of quarantine on the Indian population in terms of mental health, psychological health, and financial crisis is explained with the preventive measures. The positive and negative impact of COVID-19 led quarantine on public health is an important issue to highlight, and it is challenging to control the negative impact if the preventive measures are not employed seriously.

Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Mental Health among US Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 1186-1199
Author(s):  
Ruopeng An ◽  
Yingjie Qiu ◽  
Xiaoling Xiang ◽  
Mengmeng Ji ◽  
Chenghua Guan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Hurricane Katrina ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The United States ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: Hurricane Katrina was an intense tropical cyclone that made landfall in the United States (US) in August 2005, causing catastrophic damage in several states. This study examined the impact of Hurricane Katrina on mental health status among US adults. Methods: Multilevel regressions based on the difference-in-differences study design were performed on individual-level data (N = 70,267) retrieved from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2004-2006 surveys. Results: Hurricane Katrina was found to be associated with an increase of 0.68 poor mental health days among residents of Katrina-affected states. The negative impact of Hurricane Katrina on mental health status tended to be larger among Louisiana residents, women, young and middle-aged adults, lower income respondents, and those with poor/fair self-rated physical health than among Mississippi residents, men, older adults, higher income respondents, and those with good/excellent self-rated physical health. Conclusion: Hurricane Katrina adversely impacted mental health of residents in Katrina-affected states, and the impact differed across population subgroups. Future studies should investigate other potential risk and protective factors for the mental health consequences of disasters. They should examine long-term impacts on mental health following disasters to better inform population-based mental health interventions for disaster survivors.

The impact of economic crisis on mental and physical health in Italy

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 103-110
Author(s):  
S. Tomassi ◽  
M. Ruggeri
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Great Recession ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Behavioural Disorders ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Summary Background: The global crisis that began in 2007 has been the most prolonged economic recession since 1929. It has caused worldwide tangible costs in terms of cuts in employment and income, which have been widely recognised also as major social determinants of mental health (1, 2). The so-called “Great Recession” has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable part of society of the whole Eurozone (3). Across Europe, an increase in suicides and deaths rates due to mental and behavioural disorders was reported among those who lost their jobs, houses and economic activities as a consequence of the crisis.

scholarly journals Relationships between Physical and Social Behavioural Changes and the Mental Status of Homebound Residents in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6653
Author(s):  
Ben Y. F. Fong ◽  
Martin C. S. Wong ◽  
Vincent T. S. Law ◽  
Man Fung Lo ◽  
Tommy K. C. Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Physical Strain

In Hong Kong, social distancing has been adopted in order to minimise the spread of COVID-19. This study aims to examine the changes in physical health, mental health, and social well-being experienced by local residents who were homebound during the pandemic. An online questionnaire in both Chinese and English versions was completed by 590 eligible participants from 24 April to 13 May 2020. The questionnaire found that individuals aged 18 to 25 years spent more time resting and relaxing but experienced more physical strain. Working status was associated with social contact, with participants working full-time jobs scoring higher in “maintaining social communication via electronic means” and “avoiding social activities outside the home”. Additionally, approximately one third of the participants (29.7%) had moderate to severe depression, and participants aged 18 to 25 were found to have higher scores in PHQ-9. Changes in physical health and social contact were significantly associated with developing depressive symptoms. From the results, it is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to exert a negative impact on the mental health status of individuals.

scholarly journals Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Following COVID-19 Public Health Measures on People Living With Dementia and Carers

2021 ◽  
pp. 089198872199681
Author(s):  
Kerry Hanna ◽  
Clarissa Giebel ◽  
Hilary Tetlow ◽  
Kym Ward ◽  
Justine Shenton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Social Support Services ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Background: To date, there appears to be no evidence on the longer-term impacts caused by COVID-19 and its related public health restrictions on some of the most vulnerable in our societies. The aim of this research was to explore the change in impact of COVID-19 public health measures on the mental wellbeing of people living with dementia (PLWD) and unpaid carers. Method: Semi-structured, follow-up telephone interviews were conducted with PLWD and unpaid carers between June and July 2020. Participants were asked about their experiences of accessing social support services during the pandemic, and the impact of restrictions on their daily lives. Results: 20 interviews were conducted and thematically analyzed, which produced 3 primary themes concerning emotional responses and impact to mental health and wellbeing during the course of the pandemic: 1) Impact on mental health during lockdown, 2) Changes to mental health following easing of public health, and 3) The long-term effect of public health measures. Conclusions: The findings from this research shed light on the longer-term psychological impacts of the UK Government’s public health measures on PLWD and their carers. The loss of social support services was key in impacting this cohort mentally and emotionally, displaying a need for better psychological support, for both carers and PLWD.

scholarly journals Health risk assessment and countermeasure analysis of the elderly population exposed to PM2.5 microenvironment

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Yan Xu ◽  
Wantian Cui
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exposure Concentration ◽  
Physical Diseases ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: China’s atmospheric PM2.5 pollution is serious, and PM2.5 exerts a negative impact on the human respiratory system, cardiovascular, and mental health, and even more serious health risk for the elderly with weak immunity. OBJECTIVE: This work aims to analyse the impacts of PM2.5 microenvironment exposure on the health of the elderly and provide corresponding countermeasures. METHODS: The survey subjects are 118 retired elderly people in the community. PM2.5 exposure concentrations are monitored in summer (June 10 ∼ July 10, 2019) and winter (November 25 ∼ December 25, 2019). RESULTS: The exposure concentration in winter is higher than that in summer, with statistical difference (P <  0.05). Under the impact of PM2.5 microenvironment exposure, smoking in the elderly can increase the concentration of PM2.5, and long-term exposure to PM2.5 in the elderly can cause mental health problems. CONCLUSION: Long-term exposure of the elderly to the PM2.5 microenvironment leads to physical diseases and even psychological problems, which requires attention.

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