scholarly journals Internet Use Impact on Physical Health during COVID-19 Lockdown in Bangladesh: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10728
Author(s):  
Tanvir Abir ◽  
Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu ◽  
Dewan Muhammad Nur-A Yazdani ◽  
Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
Kaniz Kakon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
The Impact

Previous studies on internet use frequency were focused on mental health impact, with little known about the impact on physical health during the COVID-19 lockdown. This study examined the impact of internet use frequency on self-reported physical health during the COVID-19 lockdown in Bangladesh. A web-based cross-sectional study on 3242 individuals was conducted from 2 August–1 October 2020. The survey covered demographics, internet use frequency and self-reported physical health questions. Linear regression analyses were used to examine the impact of internet use frequency on physical health. 72.5%, 69.9%, 65.1% and 55.3% respondents reported headache, back pain, numbness of the fingers and neck pain, respectively. The analyses showed increased physical health impact among regular (coefficient β = 0.52, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.18–0.85, p = 0.003), frequent (β = 1.21, 95% CI: 0.88–1.54, p < 0.001) and intense (β = 2.24, 95% CI: 1.91–2.57, p < 0.001) internet users. Other important predictors were gender, income, occupation, regions, and working status. Frequent and extensive uses of the internet were strong predictors of physical health problems, and our findings suggest the need for increased awareness about the physical health problems that can be triggered by excessive internet usage.

scholarly journals Internet Use impact on Physical Health during COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: A Web-based Cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
TANVIR FITTIN ABIR ◽  
Uchechukwu Levu Osuagwu ◽  
Dewan Muhammad Nur -A Yazdani ◽  
Abdullah Al Mamun Al Mamun ◽  
Kaniz Kakon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Bangladesh ranked fifth largest internet user in Asia. Past studies on internet use have focused on its impact on mental health, with little known about its impact on the physical health of individuals during COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, this study examines the impact of Internet use frequency on physical health during the Covid-19 lockdown in Bangladesh. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional study on several individuals was conducted last year, during the lockdown in Bangladesh. The survey covers demographics, Internet use frequency, and physical health questions. Multiple linear regression analyses were used to examine the impact of internet use frequency on physical health. Results: The result indicated that several respondents had reported headache, back pain, numbness of the fingers and neck pain, respectively. Other factors associated with physical health scores were gender, income (in Taka), occupation, regions, and working status. Conclusion: Frequent, intensive, and extensive use of the internet were strong predictors of increased physical health problems, and the study suggests the need for raising awareness of physical health problems triggered by high internet users among the high socioeconomic group in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Physical health problems among the geriatric population in Perambalur municipality, Tamil Nadu: a community-based cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 5235
Author(s):  
Karthikeyan Kulothungan ◽  
Tamilarasan M. ◽  
D. Rock Britto ◽  
T. SriRanganathan ◽  
V. SriAndaal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Health Problems

Background: Aging is a complex process that occurs by an increase in cellular injury that occurs at the biological level over a period. These injuries lead to decline in the capacity of the individual due to a gradual reduction in physiological reserves. The objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of common physical health problems and to assess the effect of aging influencing them among the geriatric population.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 9 randomly selected wards among 400 elderly subjects of aged 60 years or above by using probability proportionate to size (PPS) sampling method in urban residents of Perambalur municipality, Perambalur district, Tamil Nadu using semi structured questionnaire. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS version 16.0.Results: The mean age of the study population was 71.28±7.85. Three-fourths of the study subjects were not doing any work and the majority of them (80%) was living with family members and looked after by their family members (88%). In our study, it was found that the most prevalent common physical health problem among the geriatric population was dental diseases (85.75%) followed by diseases of the locomotor system (81.75%). Almost 99% of the elderly have at least a single system involvement.Conclusions: The preventive and rehabilitative services planned by the government have to be elder-friendly. To improve the health status of the elderly various health schemes, policies and programs can be designed based on the study findings. 

Assessment and treatment of physical health problems among people with schizophrenia: national cross-sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 205 (6) ◽  
pp. 473-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike J. Crawford ◽  
Simone Jayakumar ◽  
Suzie J. Lemmey ◽  
Krysia Zalewska ◽  
Maxine X. Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Patient Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Retrospective Audit ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
The Uk

BackgroundIn the UK and other high-income countries, life expectancy in people with schizophrenia is 20% lower than in the general population.AimsTo examine the quality of assessment and treatment of physical health problems in people with schizophrenia.MethodRetrospective audit of records of people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder aged ⩾18. We collected data on nine key aspects of physical health for 5091 patients and combined these with a cross-sectional patient survey.ResultsBody mass index was recorded in 2599 (51.1%) patients during the previous 12 months and 1102 (21.6%) had evidence of assessment of all nine key measures. Among those with high blood sugar, there was recorded evidence of 53.5% receiving an appropriate intervention. Among those with dyslipidaemia, this was 19.9%. Despite this, most patients reported that they were satisfied with the physical healthcare they received.ConclusionsAssessment and treatment of common physical health problems in people with schizophrenia falls well below acceptable standards. Cooperation and communication between primary and secondary care services needs to improve if premature mortality in this group is to be reduced.

scholarly journals Depressive symptoms among orphans and vulnerable adolescents in childcare homes in Nepal: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumari Bandana Bhatt ◽  
Tawatchai Apidechkul ◽  
Peeradone Srichan ◽  
Navin Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
High Social Support

Abstract Background Orphans and vulnerable adolescents (OVAs) living in child care homes (CCHs) are vulnerable to depressive symptoms due to a poor environment and a lack of receiving good care and love from their parents. This study aimed to estimate the presence of depressive symptoms and determine factors associated with it among OVAs living in CCHs in Nepal. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect the information from OVAs aged 13–17 years living in 22 CCHs from five districts of Nepal. The CCHs were selected by a simple random method. A validated questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) were used to assess depressive symptoms among the participants. Those with mild to severe BDI-II scores were defined as having clinically relevant depressive symptoms. Logistic regression was used to detect associations between variables at the significance level α = 0.05. Results A total of 602 adolescents participated in the study; 51.0% were females, the average age was 14.7 years, and 32.2% were members of indigenous groups. The overall presence of clinically relevant depressive symptoms was 33.2%. After controlling for all potential confounding factors, five factors were found to be associated with depress among OVAs. Females were 1.96 times more likely to develop depressive symptoms than males (95% CI = 1.36–2.83). Those adolescents who used alcohol were 3.42 times more likely to develop depressive symptoms than those who did not (95% CI = 1.16–10.12). Those who had health problems were 2.00 times more likely to develop depressive symptoms than those who did not (95% CI = 1.36–2.94). Those who had low social support were 1.81 times more likely to develop depressive symptoms than those who had high social support (95% CI = 1.08–3.03), and those who had been bullied were 1.97 times more likely to develop depressive symptoms than those who were not bullied (95% CI = 1.23–3.15). Conclusion The magnitude of clinically relevant depressive symptoms in adolescents living in CCHs was found to be high in Nepal. There is an urgent need for effective intervention to curtail this problem among OVAs in CCHs in Nepal, with a focus on females, alcohol users, those with physical health problems and with less social support, and those who are bullied.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Outcomes of Web-Based Health Information Seeking for Acute Symptoms: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Aoun ◽  
Najla Lakkis ◽  
Jumana Antoun
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Acute Symptom ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND The literature indicates that Web-based health information seeking is mostly used for seeking information on well-established diseases. However, only a few studies report health information seeking in the absence of a doctor’s visit and in the context of acute symptoms. OBJECTIVE This survey aimed to estimate the prevalence of Web-based health information seeking for acute symptoms and the impact of such information on symptom management and health service utilization. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study of a convenience sample of 287 Lebanese adults (with a response rate of 18.5% [54/291]) conducted between December 2016 and June 2017. The survey was answered by participants online or through phone-based interviews. RESULTS A total of 64.3% of the participants (178/277) reported checking the internet for health information when they had an acute symptom. The rate of those who sought to use Web-based health information first when experiencing acute symptom(s) in the past 12 months was 19.2% (25/130). In addition, 50% (9/18) visited the doctor because of the obtained information, and the rest self-medicated or sought a pharmacist’s advice; the majority (18/24, 75%) improved within 3-4 days. CONCLUSIONS Higher education level and trust in Web-based medical information were two major predictors of Web-based health information seeking for acute symptoms. Seeking Web-based health information first for acute symptoms is common and may lead to self-management by avoiding a visit to the physician. Physicians should encourage their patients to discuss Web-based health information and guide them toward trusted online websites.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Outcomes of Web-Based Health Information Seeking for Acute Symptoms: Cross-Sectional Study

10.2196/15148 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. e15148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Aoun ◽  
Najla Lakkis ◽  
Jumana Antoun
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Acute Symptom ◽  
The Impact

Background The literature indicates that Web-based health information seeking is mostly used for seeking information on well-established diseases. However, only a few studies report health information seeking in the absence of a doctor’s visit and in the context of acute symptoms. Objective This survey aimed to estimate the prevalence of Web-based health information seeking for acute symptoms and the impact of such information on symptom management and health service utilization. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of a convenience sample of 287 Lebanese adults (with a response rate of 18.5% [54/291]) conducted between December 2016 and June 2017. The survey was answered by participants online or through phone-based interviews. Results A total of 64.3% of the participants (178/277) reported checking the internet for health information when they had an acute symptom. The rate of those who sought to use Web-based health information first when experiencing acute symptom(s) in the past 12 months was 19.2% (25/130). In addition, 50% (9/18) visited the doctor because of the obtained information, and the rest self-medicated or sought a pharmacist’s advice; the majority (18/24, 75%) improved within 3-4 days. Conclusions Higher education level and trust in Web-based medical information were two major predictors of Web-based health information seeking for acute symptoms. Seeking Web-based health information first for acute symptoms is common and may lead to self-management by avoiding a visit to the physician. Physicians should encourage their patients to discuss Web-based health information and guide them toward trusted online websites.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Common Health Problems of the Elderly

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 509-511
Author(s):  
Pranay Gandhi ◽  
◽  
Sunita Sharma ◽  
Prateek Gandhi
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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