scholarly journals Death Anxiety and Locus of Control during Corona virus (COVID-19) Pandemic in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
Farha Kiran ◽  
Umair Asghar ◽  
Saba Arif ◽  
Muhammad Arif
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Death Anxiety ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Pakistani Population ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Test Correlation

The Corona virus pandemic is producing significant stress and anxiety for millions of individuals all over the world. All these factors are generating death anxiety for people. This study aimed to assess death anxiety and locus of control among Pakistani population during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan from March to May 2020. An online survey was conducted using an online questionnaire. A total of 149 responses were received. Descriptive statistics was calculated for demographic variables. t-test, correlation and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to test the hypotheses. Results showed statistically significant relationship between death anxiety domains and locus of control except own death and locus of control. The anxiety and apprehensions in society are globally influencing every individual to variable extents. Recent evidence indicates that people who are kept in isolation and quarantine experience substantial distress in the shape of anxiety which are likely to rise progressively during this new pandemic (COVID-19). In this study, participants showed high levels of anxiety regarding death domains and low level of control over their lives.

Investigating the Personality Variable (LOC) & Impression Management Relationship: Exploring the Role of Demographic Variables & Sectoral Difference of Managers

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Poornima Madan ◽  
Shalini Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Impression Management ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Personality Variable ◽  
Public Sector Organizations ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Test Correlation

The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between locus of control and impression management. The study also examines the variation in locus of control dimensions namely, internality, externality (others) and externality (chance). It further investigates the difference on perception of demographic variables (gender and marital status) and sectoral difference on impression management. The study was administered on 125 Managers who were representatives of different private and public sector organizations in Delhi/NCR. Variables in the study were assessed using validated instruments. Descriptive Statistics, t-test, Correlation and Regression were used for data analysis. Organizations will be better prepared to dig into the arena of one of the personality variable, i.e. locus of control and its relationship with impression management. The current research is imperative in providing insights into role of personality variable (locus of control) and impression management, which will be one of the pioneer researches available till date. Moreover, the research will highlight the significance of locus of control dimensions and impression management.

scholarly journals Emotional Bonding and Sexual Activity During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Cross-National Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 263183182110274
Author(s):  
Deblina Roy ◽  
Sujita Kumar Kar ◽  
SM Yasir Arafat ◽  
Pawan Sharma ◽  
Russell Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emotional Bonding ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Study Participants

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures have affected the sexuality and emotional bonding among the couple across the world. Objectives: We aimed to assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on the married people’s emotional bonding and sexual relationships in 3 south Asian counties (Bangladesh, India, and Nepal). Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Bangladesh, India, and Nepal residents from April 3 to April 15, 2020. The survey was designed in English. The participants were selected through convenience sampling technique, the link of the online questionnaire was shared with the participants. Only participants older than 18 years and above, married, and living with their spouses were included in the study. Results: A total number of 120 respondents were included finally for analysis from the participating countries (India, Nepal, and Bangladesh). The mean age of the participants was 35.42 (±5.73) years; the majority were males under the age of 40 years and had completed postgraduation as their qualification. Among the study participants, more than half (53.8%) of the women reported being sexually active during the lockdown, whereas 41% of the men reported being sexually active. Among the sexually active participants, most women (57.7%) reported that they perceived positive emotional bonding with their partners. Nevertheless, there was no significant difference observed when compared with men. There are variations in responses. However, no significant association was identified. Conclusion: There are a few insights from the study, that is, there was no significant difference found in almost 3 countries in emotional intimacy. There had been a trend that there is improved emotional bonding with their partners, although no significant difference was observed.

The effect of taxes, similar financial liabilities and demographic variables on Turkey's table wine market: a survey

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayse Nil Tosun ◽  
Ayfer Ezgi Yilmaz
Keyword(s):  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Heavy Load ◽  
Wine Production ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wine Market ◽  
Support Fund

PurposeThis study examines the effect of taxes, similar financial liabilities, and demographic variables such as respondent age, company age, and field of operation on the table wine market in Turkey.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was conducted on the wine producers and importers via SurveyMonkey. Thirty-six survey questions were answered using a five-point Likert scale. The responses obtained from 51 owners and administrators of wine companies were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 23 program.FindingsExcise and value-added taxes affected the amount and price of table wine production in Turkey, whereas the banderole affected quality and price. The excise tax, value-added tax, banderole, Resource Utilization Support Fund, customs duty, and authorizations also affected the amount, quality and price of table wine imports. Although financial liabilities such as the banderole, Resource Utilization Support Fund and authorizations required for import do not constitute a heavy load on wine costs, they do have similar effects as other taxes on table wine imports.Research limitations/implicationsA limitation of this study was its sample size. Only 51 individuals responded, as it was an online questionnaire. However, this did not compromise the representativeness of the sample with regard to the company's field of operation (production and import of table wine), lending credibility to the opinions provided.Originality/valueThis study establishes that, contrary to popular belief, decisions regarding wine production and import are not solely affected by a heavy tax burden. Other factors, such as the banderole, Resource Utilization Support Fund, ages of companies and respondents and authorizations required for import, which are not viewed as a heavy burden in monetary terms, also prove to be decisive.

scholarly journals Nonverbal Communication in Text-Based, Asynchronous Online Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rima Al Tawil
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Nonverbal Communication ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Nonverbal Cues ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Human Interactions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Study Participants

Does nonverbal communication exist in asynchronous, text-based online education? It is commonly believed that it does not due to the absence of body language and paralanguage. An examination of the definitions and forms of nonverbal cues suggests the possibility for some of them to be transmitted through asynchronous, text-based online human interactions. To explore the presence, type, and potential impact of electronic nonverbal cues (eNVC), I conducted this research using the Exploratory Sequential Mixed-Method Design. Phase 1 constituted the preliminary, qualitative stage of this research, during which participants completed an online questionnaire to identify what actions, if any, could speak louder than words in discussion-based courses. Thematic analysis of the questionnaire answers revealed the potential existence and influence of several eNVC categories. Phase 2 constituted the quantitative stage, and served to validate Phase 1 findings through the data collection and analysis of two versions of an online survey: one for professors and another for learners. The collated research findings confirmed that eNVC exist and communicate messages beyond those sent and received through printed words in the asynchronous, online learning environment. According to study participants, these types of electronic cues contributed to the social and teaching presences, and therefore carried the potential to influence students’ levels of engagement and motivation.  

scholarly journals A social media-based study on the psychological impact of COVID-19 infections in recovered and recovering patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikesh Kumar ◽  
Mohit Varshney ◽  
Harmandeep Singh ◽  
Amandeep Singh ◽  
Julien S. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Objective: The WHO has stressed to regularly monitor the mental health of populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we conducted this study to examine anxiety and depression among recovered and recovering COVID-19 patients. Subjects and Methods: An online survey was conducted using social media platforms. The study participants were COVID-19 infected individuals who had recovered or still were in the recovery phase from COVID-19. We collected information on demographics, clinical characteristics and physical complications of COVID-19. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were assessed using previously validated tools. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were applied to analyze the data. Results: 53.4% of respondents reported that they had a fear of getting COVID-19 again. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were present in 71.7% and 97.6% of respondents respectively. Both disorders were present in 71.3% of respondents. The respondents with shorter durations of physical symptoms (< 2 weeks) demonstrated less anxiety (OR = 0.19; 95% CI: 0.05 - 0.67) and depression (OR = 0.03; 95% CI: 0.01 - 0.37). Conclusion: Anxiety and depression appear as common psychological complications in COVID-19 recovering and recovered patients. Longer durations of COVID-19 related physical symptoms were associated with an increased likelihood of anxiety and depression.

scholarly journals Fear and Anxiety Caused by COVID-19 in the Iranian Society and the Influential Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Bashiri ◽  
Fatemeh Dehghan ◽  
Rostam Jalali
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Emerging Infectious Diseases ◽  
Multiple Comparisons ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Inventory Data ◽  
Weak Correlation ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Health Objectives

Background: Due to the changing nature of the spread of emerging infectious diseases, such crises could cause significant fear, especially when the disease is associated with high mortality. Fear and anxiety adversely affect health. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the fear and anxiety caused by COVID-19 in the Iranian society and the influential factors in this regard. Methods: This correlational study was conducted on 458 participants who were recruited for an online survey. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire of COVID-19 fear and Beck's anxiety inventory. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 23 using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics, including t-test and multiple comparisons. Results: The prevalence of fear and anxiety was less than 20%. The correlations between the anxiety scores and fear of COVID-19 with demographic variables indicated that the COVID-19 fear scores had a weak correlation with an appeal to religion and efforts to prevent COVID-19 (P ≤ 0.05), while no correlation was observed with the other variables. In addition, the anxiety scores had weak, inverse correlations with the effort to prevent COVID-19 and satisfaction with the government’s effort (P ≤ 0.05). Conclusions: According to the results, the fear of COVID-19 and the subsequent anxiety is mild in the Iranian society. Low anxiety and fear caused by the disease could lead to negligence and disregarding health standards, which will increase the number of these patients in the community.

Out-of-pocket spending (OOPS) and financial toxicity survey for neuroendocrine tumor (NET) patients.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 632-632
Author(s):  
Aman Chauhan ◽  
Rohitashva Agrawal ◽  
Rebecca Edwins ◽  
Maryann Wahmann ◽  
Bob Wahmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Somatostatin Analogues ◽  
Insurance Premium ◽  
Median Income ◽  
Financial Toxicity ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Patient Support Group ◽  
Study Participants

632 Background: Incidence and prevalence of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are on the rise. However, with the increasing burden of the disease, there is a need to understand financial toxicity associated with NET management. Especially the out of pocket spending or expenses made by patients and family members, which affects the management and treatment adherence. We report results of our prospective online survey based study looking into determinants and the burden of financial toxicity in NET patients. Methods: We collaborated with NCAN (Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network) a national NET patient support group for our prospective online questionnaire-based survey. After IRB approval, NCAN disseminated online link to the survey on their webpage. The survey had twenty-one questions with the goal of at least 200 complete responses. Results: We received 215 responses before we decided to stop the survey for analysis. The average age of the respondents was 58.4 years. 75% of respondents were females with most repsondents of the survey (37%) being graduates. About 41% of respondents had small bowel NET while 27% had pancreas NET as their NET diagnosis. The median income of the respondents was $65000/year. Median oncology visits were reported to be 4 per year. Median co-pay for the NET specialist visit was found to be $30. The median spending on travel for the physician`s appointment was $250 per visit to see NET specialists. Median monthly insurance premium was $300. Study participants reported spending $75 out of pocket on NET related care every month on top of insurance premiums. More than half of the respondents were on Somatostatin analogues only as their main treatment. About 21% mentioned that they were not able to get required treatment due to cost related issues. Conclusions: The preliminary analysis of the survey gave us an insight into financial toxicity related to NET management. Although most NETs are indolent, the chronic nature of disease and associated, symptom management is often time and resource-intensive. Many patients mentioned having issues with the coverage of insurance and having to travel a long distance to see a NET specialist, which demonstrate a lack of access to NET specialists.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Palestinian Family: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Country-Level Online Survey (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samer Abuzerr
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Additional Burden ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Study Participants

UNSTRUCTURED It is imperative to take lessons from the current COVID-19 Pandemic situation and to ensure that governments and local institutions have the knowledge to improve their actions. The current community-based cross-sectional descriptive study aims to better understand and assess more fully the consequences that the present COVID-19 pandemic is having on the Palestinian family using a structured online questionnaire which was distributed through a social media platform (Facebook) between 29 April 2020 and 5 June 2020. A total of 570 adults aged 18 years or over participated in the study. The vast majority of the study participants 549 (96.3%) reported that water supplies were not always available in the home during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, paying attention to personal hygiene and home cleaning was more than usual before the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic. In general, following the onset of the pandemic, around three-fourths of the study participants, 417 (73.2%) reported that the containment measures of the COVID-19 pandemic have put an additional burden on their families. There was a clear limitation in people's movement after the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic. We suggest discussing the obtained results in focus groups with local and national stakeholders ensuring in knowledge translation towards the community.

scholarly journals The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Perception of Health and Treatment-Related Issues among Patients with Phenylketonuria in Poland—The Results of a National Online Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6399
Author(s):  
Dariusz Walkowiak ◽  
Bożena Mikołuć ◽  
Renata Mozrzymas ◽  
Łukasz Kałużny ◽  
Bożena Didycz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Dietary Compliance ◽  
Vulnerable Patients ◽  
Therapy Effectiveness ◽  
Therapy Compliance ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Perception Of Health ◽  
The Impact

There is agreement that the pandemic has affected the healthcare system and behaviour of patients. This study aims to identify problems encountered by patients with phenylketonuria (PKU) and their parents/caregivers during the six-week pandemic lockdown in Poland (15 March to 30 April 2020). To determine the factors that influenced health and treatment-related issues, as well as the respondents’ perception of the impact of the pandemic, study participants were asked to complete a non-validated online questionnaire comprising 31 questions (including 27 single-choice, two multiple-choice and two open-ended ones). A total of 571 patients or their parents completed the questionnaire, with 9.5% of respondents not performing any blood phenylalanine (Phe) test in the analysed period, 21.3% declaring a blood Phe increase, and 15.3% a decrease. Increased problems in contacting the doctor or dietitian were reported by 26.1% of subjects, whereas 39.3% of them felt restricted access to dietary products. Most (63.4%) participants were satisfied with remote contact with their PKU clinic. Better compliance was associated with higher odds of acceptance of remote contact and of reporting fewer problems with contacting the doctor, and with lower odds of missing Phe testing. Self-reported high stress was associated with higher odds of reporting the limited availability of low-Phe products and Phe-free formulas, as well as with increased Phe concentrations and non-PKU-related health problems. These patients also had poor dietary compliance and experienced more problems in contacting specialists. Health and treatment-related problems experienced during the pandemic lockdown were related to a higher intensity of stress in patient’s family and worse therapy compliance before the pandemic. Previous experience of remote visits resulted in a better perception of this method of contact. It seems that this form of communication should be popularized and improved to increase therapy effectiveness in case of different limitations in the future. Special attention should be paid to vulnerable patients who may be at extra risk when the provision of standard care is affected.

scholarly journals A social media-based study on the psychological impact of COVID-19 infections in recovered and recovering patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikesh Kumar ◽  
Mohit Varshney ◽  
Harmandeep Singh ◽  
Amandeep Singh ◽  
Julien S. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract AbstractObjective: The WHO has stressed to regularly monitor the mental health of populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we conducted this study to examine anxiety and depression among recovered and recovering COVID-19 patients. Subjects and Methods: An online survey was conducted using a social media platform from 31/05/2020 to 24/06/2020. The study participants were COVID-19 infected individuals who had recovered or still were in the recovery phase from COVID-19. We collected information on demographics, clinical characteristics and physical complications of COVID-19. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were assessed using previously validated tools. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were applied to analyze the data. Results: 53.4% of respondents reported that they had a fear of getting COVID-19 again. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were present in 71.7% and 97.6% of respondents respectively. Both disorders were present in 71.3% of respondents. The respondents with shorter durations of physical symptoms (< 2 weeks) demonstrated less anxiety (OR = 0.19; 95% CI: 0.05 - 0.67) and depression (OR = 0.03; 95% CI: 0.01 - 0.37). Conclusion: Anxiety and depression appear as common psychological complications in COVID-19 recovering and recovered patients. Longer durations of COVID-19 related physical symptoms were associated with an increased likelihood of anxiety and depression.

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