COVID-19 Pandemic and Initial Psychological Responses by Bangladeshi People

10.31234/osf.io/4nj6u ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Oli Ahmed ◽

Zahir Ahmed ◽

Zhou Aibao ◽

Sohan Mia ◽

Arif Uddin Khan

Keyword(s):

Personality Trait ◽

Online Survey ◽

Early Stage ◽

Psychological Responses ◽

Travel Plan

The present study was aimed to investigate the causes of COVID-19 worry and its effect on initial behaviors that observed in early stage of the COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh. In the online survey, participants‟ were asked about normative concerns, COVID-19 worry, initial behaviors, and the neuroticism personality trait. Results demonstrated that (i) higher normative concerns and neurotic trait were predictors of higher COVID-19 worry; and (ii) higher normative concerns and COVID-19 worry significant predictors of buying preparatory materials, higher worry for postponing travel plan, and higher worry and neuroticism for purchasing daily commodities more than usual and difficulties in concentration.

Psychological Responses According to Gender during the Early Stage of COVID-19 in Spain

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18073731 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (7) ◽

pp. 3731

Author(s):

Lucía del Río-Casanova ◽

Milagrosa Sánchez-Martín ◽

Ana García-Dantas ◽

Anabel González-Vázquez ◽

Ania Justo

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Online Survey ◽

Linear Models ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Early Stage ◽

Psychological Responses ◽

Impact Of Event Scale ◽

Event Scale ◽

Increased Risk ◽

The Impact

Background: Current research has pointed out an increased risk of mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in women compared to men, however the reason for this difference remains unclear. The aim of this research is to study early psychological responses to the pandemic in the Spanish general population, focusing on gender differences. Methods: Nine to 14 days after the declaration of a state of emergency an online survey was conducted assessing sociodemographic, health, behavioral and COVID-19-related variables. Mental health status was evaluated by the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), and the Self-Care Scale (SCS). Results: The study included 3520 respondents: 2611 women and 909 men. Women scored significantly higher in DASS-21 and IES-R (p < 0.05) and were more likely to somatize, suffer from hypochondriasis, sleeping disturbances and claustrophobia (p < 0.05). Being a woman can be considered a risk factor for intrusive thoughts, avoidance mechanisms, stress and anxiety (Odd Ratio = 2.7/2.3/2.3/1.6). The risk of presenting posttraumatic symptoms and emotional distress was greater in women (Odd Ratio = 6.77/4.59). General linear models to predict IES-R and DASS-21 scores clarified which variables were gender specific, such as main concerns. Conclusions: This study provides evidence that at early stages of the pandemic, women mental health was more impacted and that both genders show different concerns. Gender perspective in secondary and tertiary prevention strategies must be taken into account when facing the distress associated with the pandemic.

Precautionary Behavior Practices and Psychological Characteristics of COVID-19 Patients and Quarantined Persons

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18116070 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (11) ◽

pp. 6070

Author(s):

Yubin Lee ◽

Byung-Woo Kim ◽

Shin-Woo Kim ◽

Hyunjin Son ◽

Boyoung Park ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

South Korea ◽

Emergency Preparedness ◽

Online Survey ◽

Early Stage ◽

Psychological Characteristics ◽

Social Solidarity ◽

Psychological States ◽

Precautionary Behavior ◽

Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Background: since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported in 2019, South Korea has enforced isolation of patients with confirmed cases of COVID-19, as well as quarantine for close contacts of individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 and persons traveling from abroad, in order to contain its spread. Precautionary behavior practices and psychological characteristics of confirmed and quarantined persons were investigated for planning pandemic recovery and preparedness. Methods: this study was conducted with 1716 confirmed patients and quarantined persons in Daegu and Busan, regions where a high number of cases were confirmed during the early stage of the COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea. We collected online survey data from 23 April to 20 May 2020, in Daegu, and 28 April to 27 May 2020, in Busan, in cooperation with Daegu and Busan Infectious Disease Control Centers and public health centers in the regions. COVID-19 symptoms, pre-cautionary behavior practices, psychological states, and the need for improvement in isolation/quarantine environments were examined using an online survey. Results: compared to patients infected with coronavirus, quarantined persons engaged in more hygiene-related behaviors (e.g., hand washing, cough etiquette, and proper mask-wearing) and social distancing. COVID-19 patients had a strong fear of stigma, while quarantined persons had a strong fear of contracting COVID-19. Study participants responded that it was necessary to provide financial support and adequate information during isolation/quarantine. Conclusions: the study highlights the importance of precautionary behavior to prevent COVID-19 infection and the need to provide support (both psychological and financial) to patients and quarantined persons, to reinforce effective communication, social solidarity, and public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) in a pandemic situation.

Awareness of predatory journals and open access publishing among orthopaedic and trauma surgeons – results from an online survey in Germany

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12891-021-04223-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Elke Maurer ◽

Nike Walter ◽

Tina Histing ◽

Lydia Anastasopoulou ◽

Thaqif El Khassawna ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Online Survey ◽

Early Stage ◽

Peer Review Process ◽

Trauma Surgery ◽

Open Access Publishing ◽

Predatory Journals ◽

Open Access Journals ◽

Trauma Surgeons

Abstract Background Along with emerging open access journals (OAJ) predatory journals increasingly appear. As they harm accurate and good scientific research, we aimed to examine the awareness of predatory journals and open access publishing among orthopaedic and trauma surgeons. Methods In an online survey between August and December 2019 the knowledge on predatory journals and OAJ was tested with a hyperlink made available to the participants via the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU) email distributor. Results Three hundred fifty orthopaedic and trauma surgeons participated, of which 291 complete responses (231 males (79.4%), 54 females (18.6%) and 5 N/A (2.0%)) were obtained. 39.9% were aware of predatory journals. However, 21.0% knew about the “Directory of Open Access Journals” (DOAJ) as a register for non-predatory open access journals. The level of profession (e.g. clinic director, consultant) (p = 0.018) influenced the awareness of predatory journals. Interestingly, participants aware of predatory journals had more often been listed as corresponding authors (p < 0.001) and were well published as first or last author (p < 0.001). Awareness of OAJ was masked when journal selection options did not to provide any information on the editorial board, the peer review process or the publication costs. Conclusion The impending hazard of predatory journals is unknown to many orthopaedic and trauma surgeons. Early stage clinical researchers must be trained to differentiate between predatory and scientifically accurate journals.

Attention to diet, exercise, and weight in the oncology clinic: Results of a national patient survey.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.10549 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. 10549-10549

Author(s):

Jennifer A. Ligibel ◽

Lori J. Pierce ◽

Catherine M. Bender ◽

Tracy E Crane ◽

Christina Marie Dieli-Conwright ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Online Survey ◽

Early Stage ◽

Cancer Type ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Related Factors ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Diet And Exercise ◽

To Receive

10549 Background: Obesity and related factors are increasingly associated with increased risk of developing and dying from cancer. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conducted a survey of cancer patients to assess their experience in receiving recommendations and referrals related to weight, diet and exercise as a part of their cancer care. Methods: An online survey was distributed to potential participants between March and June 2020 via ASCO channels and patient advocacy organizations, with an estimated reach of over 25,000 individuals. Eligibility criteria included being 18 years, living in the US, and having been diagnosed with cancer. Logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with recommendation and referral patterns. Results: In total, 2419 individuals responded to the survey. Most respondents were female (75.5%), 61.8% had an early-stage malignancy, 38.2% had advanced disease, and 49.0% were currently receiving treatment. Breast cancer was the most common cancer type (36.0%). Average BMI was 25.8 kg/m2. The majority of respondents consumed £2 servings of fruits and vegetables per day (50.9%) and exercised £2 times per week (50.4%). Exercise was addressed at most or some oncology visits in 57.5% of respondents, diet in 50.7%, and weight in 28.4%. Referrals were less common: 14.9% of respondents were referred to an exercise program, 25.6% to a dietitian and 4.5% to a weight management program. In multiple regression analyses, racial and ethnicity minority respondents were more likely to receive advice about diet (Odds Ratio [OR] 1.92, 95% CI 1.56-2.38) and weight (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.23-2.17) compared to non-Hispanic whites, individuals diagnosed with cancer in the past 5 yrs (vs > 5 yrs) were more likely to receive advice about exercise (OR 1.48, 95% CI 1.23-1.79), and breast cancer patients were more likely to receive advice about exercise (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.11-1.68) and weight (OR 1.46, 95% CI 1.03-2.07) than other cancer patients. Overall, 74% of survey respondents had changed their diet or exercise after cancer diagnosis. Respondents reporting that their oncologist spoke to them about increasing exercise or eating healthier foods were more likely to report a change in behavior than those whose oncologists did not (exercise: 79.6% vs 69.0%, P < 0.001; diet 81.1% vs 71.4%, P < 0.001). Respondents whose oncologist had spoken to them about exercise were more likely to exercise > 2 times per week compared to respondents whose oncologists did not address exercise (53.5% vs 44.1%, P < 0.001). Conclusions: In a national survey of oncology patients, slightly more than half of respondents reported attention to diet and exercise during oncology visits. Provider recommendations for diet and exercise were associated with positive changes in these behaviors. Additional attention to diet and exercise as part of oncology visits is needed to help support healthy lifestyle change in cancer patients.

Acting Instead of Reacting—Ensuring Employee Retention during Successful Introduction of i4.0

Applied System Innovation ◽

10.3390/asi4040097 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 97

Author(s):

Steffen C. Eickemeyer ◽

Jan Busch ◽

Chia-Te Liu ◽

Sonia Lippke

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Early Stage ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Software Tool ◽

Well Being ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

German Population ◽

Older Individuals ◽

Home Office ◽

Negative Attitudes

The increasing implementation of digital technologies has various positive impacts on companies. However, many companies often rush into such an implementation of technological trends without sufficient preparation and pay insufficient attention to the human factors involved in digitization. This phenomenon can be exacerbated when these technologies become highly dependent, as during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to better understand challenges and to propose solutions for a successful implementation of digitized technology. A literature review is combined with survey results and specific consulting strategies. Data from the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany were collected by means of an online survey, with a representative sample of the German population. However, we did not reveal any correlation between home office and suffering, mental health, and physical health (indicators of digitization usage to cope with COVID-19 pandemic), but rather that younger workers are more prone to using digitized technology. Based on previous findings that older individuals tend to have negative attitudes toward digital transformation, appropriate countermeasures are needed to help them become more tech-savvy. Accordingly, a software tool is proposed. The tool can help the management team to manage digitization efficiently. Employee well-being can be increased as companies are made aware of necessary measures such as training for individuals and groups at an early stage.

A Correlation Study between Self-esteem and Romantic Jealousy among University Students

International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research ◽

10.11594/ijmaber.02.05.02 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 381-387

Author(s):

Jenina Paula Y. Go ◽

Jaeyanne A. Chan ◽

Mary Julianne T. Dela Cruz ◽

Thrissa Marie Gomez ◽

Myla M. Arcinas

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Romantic Relationship ◽

Online Survey ◽

Early Stage ◽

Inverse Correlation ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Correlation Study ◽

Romantic Jealousy ◽

Metro Manila ◽

High Level

This correlation study aimed to determine the association between the level of self-esteem and romantic jealousy among selected undergraduate university students from Metro Manila, Philippines. The researchers conducted an online survey with the use of self-administered questionnaires. Purposive non-probability sampling was used to identify the 40 respondents for this study. to gather respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics. Majority of the respondents were females (23 out of 40) and in their early stage of relationship (1-4 months). Results show that the respondents have a moderate level of self-esteem (median of 3) and high level of romantic jealousy (median of 5). A statistically significant inverse correlation was found between their level of self-esteem and romantic jealousy (r =-0.185, p<.05). The result suggests that the higher their level of self-esteem, the lower the romantic jealousy, i.e. romantic jealousy has no space if one is confident in one's romantic relationship.

Household Diversity and the Impacts of COVID-19 on Families in Portugal

Frontiers in Sociology ◽

10.3389/fsoc.2021.736714 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

Author(s):

Rita Gouveia ◽

Vasco Ramos ◽

Karin Wall

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Early Stage ◽

Well Being ◽

Social Needs ◽

Family Routines ◽

Public Authorities ◽

The Social ◽

Household Diversity ◽

Probabilistic Sample ◽

The Impact

Throughout the world, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted family routines, relationships, projects and sociability, threatening the health, income, social cohesion, and well-being of individuals and their families. Lockdown restrictions imposed during the first wave of the pandemic challenged the theories, concepts, and methods used by family sociologists and the intersecting fields of gender and social inequality. By restricting physical interactions to co-resident family members, the household regained a privileged role as a crucial social laboratory for studying the impact of COVID-19 on family life. The difficulties encountered by individuals in maintaining and dealing with close relationships across households and geographical borders, in a context in which relational proximity was discouraged by the public authorities, exposed the linked nature of family and personal relationships beyond the limits of co-residence. The main aim of this article is to investigate the social impacts of the pandemic on different types of households during the first lockdown at an early stage of the pandemic in Portugal. Drawing on an online survey applied to a non-probabilistic sample of 11,508 households between 25 and 29 March 2020, the authors combined quantitative and qualitative methods, including bi-variate inferential statistics, cluster analysis and in-depth case studies. The article distinguishes between different household types: solo, couple with and without children, extended, friendship, lone-parent families, and intermittent arrangements, such as shared custody. A cross-tabulation of the quantitative data with open-ended responses was carried out to provide a refined analysis of the household reconfigurations brought about during lockdown. The analysis showed how pre-existing unequal structural living conditions shaped the pathways leading to household reconfiguration as families sought to cope with restrictions on mobility, social distancing norms, and other lockdown measures. The findings stress that, in dealing with a crisis, multilevel welfare interventions need to be considered if governments are to cater to the differentiated social needs and vulnerabilities faced by individuals and families.

Relationships between emotional control, adjustment to cancer and depression and anxiety in breast cancer patients

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291700014641 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 51-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 183

Author(s):

Maggie Watson ◽

Steven Greer ◽

Linda Rowden ◽

Christine Gorman ◽

Bernadette Robertson ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Process Model ◽

Early Stage ◽

Emotional Reactions ◽

Psychological Morbidity ◽

Behaviour Pattern ◽

Emotional Control ◽

Psychological Responses ◽

Breast Cancer Patients

SYNOPSISThe possible relationship between psychological responses among breast cancer patients and discase outcome continues to be an area of controversy and debate. Two parallel findings are reported separately in the literature: first, that emotional control is more common among women with breast cancer than in women with benign breast disease or in healthy controls and second, that a helpless attitude towards the disease is related to a poor prognosis.These previously unrelated psychological responses are examined here in a group of women (N = 359) with early stage breast cancer, who were seen one to three months after diagnosis. The relationships between emotional control, adjustment to cancer and psychological morbidity were examined. Prevalence levels of 16 and 6% were observed for anxiety and depression respectively, which are lower than reported more generally in the literature. The results indicated a highly significant association between scores for the tendency to control emotional reactions and a fatalistic attitude toward cancer. A significant association was observed between anger control and a helpless attitude. Psychological morbidity was also linked to type of adjustment to cancer. The data are interpreted in terms of a process model of psychological responses which suggests that emotional control (an important component of the Type C behaviour pattern) fatalism, helplessness and psychological morbidity are linked.

A survey of mobile phone use in the provision of palliative care services in the African region and priorities for future development

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare ◽

10.1177/1357633x18767187 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 230-240 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Matthew J Allsop ◽

Eve Namisango ◽

Richard A Powell

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

Mobile Phone ◽

Online Survey ◽

Early Stage ◽

Healthcare Delivery ◽

User Engagement ◽

Network Access ◽

African Region ◽

Mobile Phone Use ◽

Stage Of Development

Introduction Palliative care (PC) services in the African region need to adapt to manage rising numbers of patients with cancer or other life-limiting conditions. Mobile phone use in healthcare delivery (mHealth) is at an early stage of development for PC, but may provide new approaches to supporting patients regionally, particularly those with non-communicable diseases. Methods We conducted an online survey of 51 PC providers across 21 countries in the African region to identify: (i) current mHealth use in PC service delivery; (ii) potential barriers to mHealth use; and (iii) provider priorities for research development. Results mHealth approaches were reported across 71.4% of services in which respondents were based. Barriers to mHealth research include patients not having access to phones, mobile network access, and limited access to expertise and hardware required for mHealth. Research priorities were identified which included exploring ways of incorporating mHealth into patient care and ensuring access and relevance of mHealth for patients and health professionals. Discussion mHealth approaches are present across PC services in the African region, but so too are barriers to their use. Further work is required to explore how existing mHealth activities might be further developed and aligned with priority areas for PC development. Crucially, user engagement that seeks to understand the preferences and priorities of patients with PC needs, their caregivers, and those involved in the provision of PC should remain central to these efforts.