Expanded Utilization of Personal Electronic Devices during the Pandemic and its Effect on Overall Health and Wellness of People in Bangalore

Over the last few years, smart phones have been replaced by landlines, cellular phones and other older versions of mobile phones. Smartphones and other personal electronic devices like laptop, tab, iPad etc. has made our lives easier by providing access to almost everything making our lives more comfortable and easier. In-spite of these several benefits associated with smartphones and personal electronic devices yet excessive usage results in affecting the mental and physical health of the people. The recent pandemic of covid-19 has bought our lives to a standstill and made us confine within our homes since the lockdown was being enforced in Bangalore and other states of India respectively. Thus, most of the activities including our occupation is being done through the means of smartphones and personal electronic devices which includes laptops, iPod, iPad etc. and the internet. This increased usage of has made a greater impact on the people in affecting their mental and physical health. This study aims to analyze how the people of the city Bangalore have been affected both mentally and physically due to the extended utilization of personal electronic devices during the pandemic and also provide ways to resolve this. A semi-structured questionnaire containing the basic details of the respondents, number of hours spent on personal electronic devices for work purpose and other purposes, number of physical and mental health effects suffered by each individual were being collected from the total number of fifty-four individuals out of which a sample of forty-seven people were being considered for this study.

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

BJPsych Advances ◽

10.1192/bja.2021.10 ◽

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.

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Physical Health Profile and Associated Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Patients With Bipolar Disorder

Frontiers in Psychiatry ◽

10.3389/fpsyt.2021.759694 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Jon Dyg Sperling ◽

Nina Dalkner ◽

Christina Berndt ◽

Eva Fleischmann ◽

Michaela Ratzenhofer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Health ◽

Public Mental Health ◽

Brief Symptom Inventory ◽

Self Report ◽

Control Group ◽

Healthy Controls ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Healthy Control ◽

Mental And Physical Health

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased psychological strain on public mental health and may impact behavioral, mental, and physical health, presumably with effects on patients with severe mental disorders. This study examines pandemic-related physical and mental health and (compensatory) behavioral changes, in patients with BD as compared to healthy control individuals.Method: Physical and mental health and self-reported changes in daily structure and behavior due to the pandemic were assessed using a self-constructed questionnaire and the brief symptom inventory (BSI) in Germany, Austria, and Denmark in individuals with BD and a healthy control group.Results: The present study included 118 individuals with BD and 215 healthy controls. Individuals with BD reported statistically significant higher physical risk burden, increased weight gain, more physical comorbidities, and a decrease in physical activity and they further reported higher rates of COVID-19 testing, had more worries concerning health, and experienced more anxiety but less social distancing.Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have a greater impact on physical health in individuals with BD than in healthy controls. Individuals with BD appear to be having more difficulties compensating their behavior due to the pandemic which could amplify the effect of risk factors associated with poorer physical health. This highlights the necessity for optimizing and targeting the overall treatment of both mental and physical health in patients with BD during periods with far-reaching changes such as the COVID-19 pandemic.Limitations: Sampling issues and self-report forms, selectivity (missing elderly, and those lacking access or knowledge of technology).

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Mental and Physical Health and Spiritual Healing: An Evaluation of Complementary Religious Therapies Provided by Spiritist Centers in the City of São Paulo, Brazil

Culture Medicine and Psychiatry ◽

10.1007/s11013-015-9478-z ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 404-421 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Alessandra Lamas Granero Lucchetti ◽

Giancarlo Lucchetti ◽

Frederico Camelo Leão ◽

Mario Fernando Prieto Peres ◽

Homero Vallada

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Spiritual Healing ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

São Paulo ◽

The City ◽

Mental And Physical Health

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Association of Household Food Insecurity with the Mental and Physical Health of Low-Income Urban Ecuadorian Women with Children

Journal of Environmental and Public Health ◽

10.1155/2016/5256084 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

M. Margaret Weigel ◽

Rodrigo X. Armijos ◽

Marcia Racines ◽

William Cevallos ◽

Nancy P. Castro

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Food Insecurity ◽

Physical Health ◽

Low Income ◽

Household Food Insecurity ◽

Health Complaints ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Epidemiologic Transition ◽

Household Food ◽

Mental And Physical Health

Chronic physical and mental health conditions account for a rising proportion of morbidity, mortality, and disability in the Americas region. Household food insecurity (HFI) has been linked to chronic disease in US and Canadian women but it is uncertain if the same is true for low- and middle-income Latin American countries in epidemiologic transition. We conducted a survey to investigate the association of HFI with the physical and mental health of 794 women with children living in low-income Quito, Ecuador, neighborhoods. Data were collected on HFI and health indicators including self-reported health (SF-1), mental health (MHI-5), blood pressure, and self-reported mental and physical health complaints. Fasting blood glucose and lipids were measured in a subsample. The multivariate analyses revealed that HFI was associated with poorer self-rated health, low MHI-5 scores, and mental health complaints including stress, depression, and ethnospecific illnesses. It was also associated with chest tightness/discomfort/pain, dental disease, and gastrointestinal illness but not other conditions. The findings suggest that improving food security in low-income households may help reduce the burden of mental distress in women with children. The hypothesized link with diabetes and hypertension may become more apparent as Ecuador moves further along in the epidemiologic transition.

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Treatment Regret, Mental and Physical Health Indicators of Psychosocial Well-Being among Prostate Cancer Survivors

Current Oncology ◽

10.3390/curroncol28050333 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (5) ◽

pp. 3900-3917 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cassidy Bradley ◽

Gabriela Ilie ◽

Cody MacDonald ◽

Lia Massoeurs ◽

Jasmine Dang Cam-Tu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Prostate Cancer ◽

Physical Health ◽

Protective Factor ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Well Being ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽

Spiritual Well Being ◽

Mental And Physical Health

Prostate cancer (PCa) patients and survivors are at high risk of mental health illness. Here, we examined the contribution of treatment regret, mental and physical health indicators to the social/family, emotional, functional and spiritual well-being of PCa survivors. The study assessed 367 men with a history of PCa residing in the Maritimes Canada who were surveyed between 2017 and 2021. The outcomes were social/family, emotional, functional and spiritual well-being (FACT-P,FACIT-Sp). Predictor variables included urinary, bowel and sexual function (UCLA-PCI), physical and mental health (SF-12), and treatment regret. Logistic regression analyses were controlled for age, income, and survivorship time. Poor social/family, emotional, functional and spiritual well-being was identified among 54.4%, 26.5%, 49.9% and 63.8% of the men in the sample. Men who reported treatment regret had 3.62, 5.58, or 4.63 higher odds of poor social/family, emotional, and functional well-being, respectively. Men with low household income had 3.77 times higher odds for poor social/ well-being. Good mental health was a protective factor for poor social/family, emotional, functional, or spiritual well-being. Better physical and sexual health were protective factors for poor functional well-being. Seeking to promote PCa patients’ autonomy in treatment decisions and recognizing this process’ vulnerability in health care contexts is warranted.

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Physical and mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic among college students who are undocumented or have undocumented parents

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-11606-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Annie Ro ◽

Victoria E. Rodriguez ◽

Laura E. Enriquez

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

College Students ◽

Physical Health ◽

Health Effects ◽

Resource Use ◽

Undocumented Students ◽

Health Impacts ◽

Primary Data ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Mental And Physical Health

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic may have disproportionately affected the mental and physical health of undocumented students and students with undocumented parents. Methods We analyzed primary data from 2111 California college students collected March–June 2020. We estimated the odds of mental or physical health being affected “a great deal” by COVID by immigration group and then examined whether this was moderated by campus belonging or resource use. Results Students with undocumented parents were least likely to report COVID-related mental and physical health effects. Undocumented students and students whose parents have lawful immigration status did not differ in their COVID-related physical and mental health. For all students, more campus resource use and higher campus belonging were associated with negative mental and physical health effects. Discussion Negative COVID-related mental and physical health was widespread. Separation from campus-based resources was detrimental during the early stages of the pandemic.

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Relationships Between Changes in Self-Reported Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviours and Health During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic in France and Switzerland

10.31236/osf.io/ydv84 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Boris Cheval ◽

Hamsini Sivaramakrishnan ◽

Silvio Maltagliati ◽

Layan Fessler ◽

Cyril Forestier ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Health ◽

Health Consequences ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Sedentary Behaviours ◽

Mental And Physical Health

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have detrimental effects on physical and mental health, but physical activity can help people to cope with stress, thereby mitigating its potential negative health consequences. In our study, we investigated whether changes in physical activity and sedentary behaviours are associated with changes in mental and physical health during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Can Electric Bicycles Enhance Leisure and Tourism Activities and City Happiness?

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14238144 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (23) ◽

pp. 8144

Author(s):

Hsiao-Hsien Lin ◽

Chih-Chien Shen ◽

I-Cheng Hsu ◽

Pei-Yi Wu

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Research ◽

Well Being ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Software Interface ◽

The People ◽

Bike Sharing ◽

Search For Information ◽

Electric Quantity ◽

The City ◽

Meizhou City

Using Meizhou City as an example, the aim of this study was to verify whether e-bike sharing systems can improve the convenience of engaging in leisure and tourism activities in cities, and thus increase residents’ well-being. First, quantitative research was carried out to collect data on users’ opinions. Then, qualitative research was carried out to obtain the opinions of experts. Finally, the investigation was conducted using multivariate review analysis. The results of the research showed that e-bikes should be classified based on electric quantity, the rental fee should be charged based on mileage, and the relevant corporate information should be integrated. It is also necessary to develop a software interface with functions for users to rent e-bikes and search for information related to consumption, leisure, and travel activities, and make promotion plans. Finally, people need to be encouraged to cycle to obtain the benefits of leisure and exercise. In this manner, the convenience of participation in leisure and tourism activities can be increased, people’s physical and mental health will be substantially improved, and the happiness index of the people and the city will increase.

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The First, First Responder

Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies - Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-9803-9.ch005 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 63-85

Author(s):

Michelle M. Lilly ◽

Zena Dadouch ◽

Diana A. Robinson

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Health ◽

Police Officers ◽

Poor Mental Health ◽

Health And Wellness ◽

First Responder ◽

Profound Impact ◽

Emergency Responders ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

Mental And Physical Health

Research on the health and wellness of emergency responders has continued to grow over the past two decades, demonstrating the profound impact of duty-related exposure to stress and trauma on responders' physical and mental health. The majority of this important literature has been conducted with field responders, including police officers and firefighters. As the first, first responder, the health and wellness of 9-1-1 telecommunicators has been largely neglected, despite the high levels of recurrent exposure to duty-related traumatic events among this population. This chapter reviews the current empirical literature on mental and physical health in 9-1-1 telecommunicators, followed by discussion on factors within the 9-1-1 work environment that may be responsible for elevated rates of mental and physical health problems. Prevention and intervention efforts for 9-1-1 telecommunicators are then discussed, followed by research showing the potentially profound impact of poor mental health on 9-1-1 telecommunicator performance.

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Examination of the association between mental health, morbidity, and mortality in late life: findings from longitudinal community surveys

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610214002051 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 27 (5) ◽

pp. 739-746 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Richard A. Burns ◽

Peter Butterworth ◽

Colette Browning ◽

Julie Byles ◽

Mary Luszcz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Health ◽

Mortality Risk ◽

Alternative Hypothesis ◽

Poor Mental Health ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Mediation Effects ◽

Women Poor ◽

Mental Health Effects ◽

Health And Mortality

ABSTRACTBackground:Physical health has been demonstrated to mediate the mental health and mortality risk association. The current study examines an alternative hypothesis that mental health mediates the effect of physical health on mortality risk.Methods:Participants (N = 14,019; women = 91%), including eventual decedents (n = 3,752), were aged 70 years and older, and drawn from the Dynamic Analyses to Optimise Ageing (DYNOPTA) project. Participants were observed on two to four occasions, over a 10-year period. Mediation analysis compared the converse mediation of physical and mental health on mortality risk.Results:For men, neither physical nor mental health was associated with mortality risk. For women, poor mental health reported only a small effect on mortality risk (Hazard Risk (HR) = 1.01; p < 0.001); more substantive was the risk of low physical health (HR = 1.04; p < 0.001). No mediation effects were observed.Conclusions:Mental health effects on mortality were fully attenuated by physical health in men, and partially so in women. Neither mental nor physical health mediated the effect of each other on mortality risk for either gender. We conclude that physical health is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than mental health.

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