scholarly journals Concerns regarding the effects of the COVID19 pandemic on children health

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Valentina MARINESCU ◽  
Anda Anca RODIDEAL
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Children Health ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
Stress Isolation ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. The unexpected situations (lockdown, online school, social distancing) introduced from March 2020 to stop the spread of COVID-19 in most countries worldwide, have affected every citizen. Currently, after more than a year and a half, one of the most affected categories are the children. There is growing concern among researchers about the pandemic impact on the physical, mental development and health of children. Material and methods. A quantitative research was conducted among parents and their children from a gymnasium school in Bucharest regarding the way they perceive how the pandemic restrictions changed their habits. The research methods used were online, using questionnaires created and applied through Google forms. No sample methods could be applied and about 40% of them responded in pairs parent-child. Results. The results showed that the impact of online schooling is not only about the learning effectiveness, but mostly related to the health and development of children who are at risk from the increased time spent on the Internet. Health issues like sedentary lifestyle, obesity, vision and posture impairment, spine problems have increased, being doubled by psychical and mental disorders: stress, isolation, anxiety, depression, lack of attention and concentration, as well as an increase in the number of children exposed to cyberbullying and other online risks. Conclusions. The study analysis showed that there are differences between parents and children's perceptions of the collateral side effects of the pandemic both on physical and mental health of children.

The impact of child maltreatment on the mental and physical health of child victims: a review of the evidence

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Eileen Vizard ◽  
Jenny Gray ◽  
Arnon Bentovim
Keyword(s):  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Child Victims ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health ◽  
Female Genital

SUMMARY This article gives a general overview of the current situation in relation to a range of widely recognised and also newly identified types of child maltreatment. The academic and clinical evidence relating to the impact of child maltreatment on the mental and physical health of child victims is substantial and steadily increasing in volume. New types of abuse are being identified, and changing environmental circumstances, which exacerbate the possibility of widely recognised types of child maltreatment occurring, are also being described. These include multi-type maltreatment, female genital mutilation and online child maltreatment. Serious questions may arise regarding neglect of the moral and social development of children and young people who become addicted to online gaming and pornography. Multiple national and local definitions of each of these existing and new forms of maltreatment have been created, some of which are covered here. The impact of these abuses on the physical and mental health and development of child victims in families or settings where abuse or neglect has occurred is discussed.

scholarly journals ABC framework of fear of COVID-19 for psychotherapeutic intervention in Nepal: a review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhirendra Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Stress Disorders ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Attending Physician ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health Care Centers ◽  
Different Levels

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on physical and mental health. Most studies report the impact on mental health and mental distress during the pandemic. As a result of various stressors (such as lockdown, quarantines, and misinformation) there is heightened fear of a pandemic. The sufferer may experience a variety of symptoms of anxiety, depression, and even psychosis. In predisposed vulnerable individuals, fear of COVID-19 is perpetuating pain and dysfunction. This study discussed the ABC framework of fear and influencer to better understand the different levels of symptoms and interventions. There is an urgent need to integrate mental health into primary health-care centers. The attending physician should be aware of the stress disorders associated with the pandemic. This article introduces a handy and practical portrayal of the ABC framework that can be taught to individuals in distress during clinical visits to primary care centers providing awareness of the relationship between thinking, emotional and behavioral responses.

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 on Bangladeshi readymade garment (RMG) workers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Humayun Kabir ◽  
Myfanwy Maple ◽  
Kim Usher
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This paper describes the potential impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the readymade garment (RMG) workers of Bangladesh. It articulates the RMG workers’ existing vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic based on currently available evidence and personal conversations/communications with RMG workers. COVID-19 has already impacted RMG workers’ health (both physical and mental health status) and wellbeing, and resulted in loss of employment. We argue that the COVID-19 pandemic will have long-lasting effects on the garment workers, especially related to their health issues, financial hardship and inability to pay for essentials such as food, and future employment opportunities. The stakeholders (such as the international retailers/brands, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Government of Bangladesh) responsible for the global supply chain RMG factories should reconsider the health and overall wellbeing needs of the RMG workers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Attitudes towards health foods in terms of diet and physical activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 3525-3541
Author(s):  
Zsófia Nábrádi ◽  
Zoltán Szakály
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
The Common ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

In our research, the aim was to examine consumer attitudes related to health foods, and these were analyzed in terms of physical activity and diet. Our studies were carried out in three stages. First, a netnographic analysis (a study of social interactions in the contemporary digital communication environment – Editor) was performed with data recorded in a search engine on the one hand and with the content analysis of posts and comments made in groups of publicly available social media sites on the other hand. The interest and its changes of consumers present in the online space were detected in the common subset of health-conscious eating and physical activity. While the number of hits shows a variable rate growth from year to year, the contetns are concentrated in relatively stable groups. Based on this, four main topics can be distinguished in the online space in the common subset of healthy eating and exercise: Training plans with recipes, Requests for recommendations, Providing advice, Motivational examples. During teh second stage of our research, focus group interviews were conducted. The impact of regular exercise on the purchase and consumption of health foods was examined, and also the implications of this in developing and maintaining a diet perceived to be healthier by the consumers. 7 people were included in each study, based on preliminary criteria. The differentiating factor in joining the groups was the performance of regular physical activity, so an active and a passive group was formed. The identification of differences and characteristics was fundamental to the design of our quantitative research. During the third stage of our research, we were the first in Hungary to adapt the Consumer Style Inventory (CSI)1 test for health foods, the final version of which contains 25 items. In adition, differences in the way people transition to a healthy diet were examined. Based on the Eurobarometer survey, statements related to physical activity and sedentary lifestyle were formulated, which were classified as background variables in the analysis. The survey includes a gender-representative sample of 300 people. In our exploratory research, attitudes appearing in CSI were identified by principal component analysis, and then groups were formed by K-means cluster analysis. Based on this, four homogeneous consumer groups were identified in terms of attitudes towards health foods: Uninterested, Health-oriented, Variety seekers, Uncertain brand choosers. Our results show that a sedentary lifestyle has no effect, while a diet considered healthy, as well as the regularity and duration of physical activity have significant effects on attitudes toward health foods.

scholarly journals The Role of Fathers in Child and Family Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-30
Author(s):  
Michael W. Yogman ◽  
Amelia M. Eppel
Keyword(s):  
Father Involvement ◽  
Child Outcomes ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Paternity Leave ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
The Impact

AbstractFathers’ involvement with their children has a substantial influence on both their children’s and their families’ health and development. Studied effects on child outcomes are reviewed within each phase of a child’s development (prenatal, infancy, childhood and adolescence). In addition, the impact of the physical and mental health of fathers on the health of their children is considered. This review advocates for policies enhancing father involvement, accessible and more extensive paternity leave, and increased attention to paternal postpartum depression by the medical community.

scholarly journals Recognising autism in healthcare

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Mary Doherty ◽  
Clair Haydon ◽  
Ian A Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Patient Experience ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Autistic Traits ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Autistic People ◽  
The Impact

Recognition of autism and the associated co-occurring physical and mental health issues has increased over recent years. However, undergraduate and postgraduate curricula take time to adapt and to impact on what is delivered in training so healthcare professionals, including doctors, report little training on these topics. Doctors need to know when someone might be autistic in order to respond to them appropriately. This article sets out the reasons why recognition of autism is important and the positive impacts of recognising and understanding autism on health outcomes, service delivery and patient experience. The negative consequences of not recognising autism or understanding the impact of autistic traits on the person are also explored. A companion article then covers how practice can be made more appropriate for autistic people to improve outcomes.

P4-020 The impact of physical training upon physical and mental health in elderly patients with anxiety depression syndrome

2004 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. S478
Author(s):  
Floarea G. Revnic ◽  
Nicolae Teleki ◽  
Simion A. Revnic ◽  
Cristian Romeo ◽  
S. Revnic
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Physical Training ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact

The impact of the action of the diaphragm on the selected organs of human body

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
Marcin BIENIEK ◽  
Andrzej ZALESKI
Keyword(s):  
Manual Therapy ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Phrenic Nerve ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Lymph Flow ◽  
Sensory Nerves ◽  
Sensory Receptors ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Repetitive Work ◽  
The Impact

The latest reports suggest that the work of the diaphragm affects the function of not only the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems but many more organs as well. Limited research indicates a likelihood of the diaphragm's influence on the liver, gallbladder and heart. Pain radiating to the abdominal region, neck, shoulder or arm may be linked to the diaphragm through a vast fascia system that is abounding with sensory receptors. The phrenic nerve, with diaphragmatic sensory and motor fibers, begins in the same place as the sensory nerves of the neck and shoulder. Repetitive work of the diaphragm is reflected in the lymph flow. Malfunction of this muscle becomes commonplace not only in people with health issues. A sedentary lifestyle activates thoracic breathing, limiting the work of the diaphragm. Manual therapy can be an effective method of restoring the proper functioning of this muscle.

Implementing MH-TIPS: A Growing Need for Mental Health Services for School-Age Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christy Weaver ◽  
Karen Rogers ◽  
Michael Gomez ◽  
Richard Gilder ◽  
Patricia S. Yoder-Wise
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
National Mental Health

The number of children diagnosed with mental and behavioral health issues is increasing each year. Early identification and intervention for these issues are vital to improving long-term outcomes. School nurses are among the frontline healthcare providers for school-age children, screening and coordinating care for multiple physical and mental health conditions. This article describes the implementation of a national mental health online training program at a local district. Outcomes of the implementation project and implications for school nurses are discussed.

scholarly journals Impact Of Work Place Stress On Health Among Public And Private Bank Employees

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5C) ◽  
pp. 1506-1511
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Private Bank ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Bank Employees ◽  
The Impact

Stress is pervasive in nature in the contemporary world, every human being has suffered by stress in various dimensions according to their level of standard of living. Stress has the power to kill the mankind but it is invincible so people do not have adequate awareness towards it. It plays a vital role in individual lives as well as surroundings. In the modern technological world all are busy towards grabbing something to hold their status and to attain their goals. They don’t have time to think about their stress due to time constraints and they keep going with it and finally the accumulated stress bursts out which has reflection on physical and mental health. This is most common among employees of banking sector because of the global competition. Bank employees have high stress because of the work nature and they have to work very prudently. This article obviously focuses on exploring the sources of stress, it’s influence on employees’ health and thereby the impact. The findings of this study revealed that public sector bank employees are relatively less stressed than private bank employees. In private sector, Diabetes and Hypertension are common impact of stress irrespective of gender and employees aged between 41 to 50 years are mostly affected by physical health issues and the employees aged between 21 years to 40 are affected psychological health issues and finally women employees are highly affected by stress when compared to male in private banking sector.

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