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Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,297 | 56 | 231,481 |
Changes In Mental Health, Social Engagement, and Physical Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic | output | 1 | 77,297 | 56 | 231,482 |
The current COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our behaviors and health, especially vulnerable community-dwelling older adults. This symposium includes three presentations that evaluated the pandemic’s impacts on mental health, social engagement and physical activity in healthy community-living older adults and those with dementia. Dr. Wenjun Li and his team examined the pandemic impact on mental health and social engagement among relatively healthy older adults residing in suburban and rural neighborhoods in Central Massachusetts, USA. The study reported significant variations in pandemic impacts by sex, age, race, income, living arrangement, and neighborhood housing density, suggesting the pandemic has had disproportionally negative impacts on socially and economically disadvantaged vulnerable older adults. Dr. W. Quin Yow and her team evaluated the impacts of government mandated social distancing and lockdowns on older adults with dementia and their caregivers in Singapore. The study found significant increases in irritability, aggression and hallucinations among older adults with dementia, and possible deterioration of health conditions and heightened moderate level of stress. The results suggest that social distancing may have resulted in negative outcomes in this vulnerable population with dementia and their caregivers. Dr. Ladda Thiamwong reported her team’s efforts on forming an international aging research collaborative to mitigate heath consequences of COVID-19 crisis from the international perspective. The team consists of ten scholars from five countries, including Hong Kong, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States. They collect data using combinations of online and face-to-face surveys. Their important findings will be discussed in detail in this symposium. | input | 2 | 77,297 | 56 | 231,483 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,440 | 56 | 231,910 |
Projecting the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on childhood obesity in the U.S.: A microsimulation model | output | 1 | 77,440 | 56 | 231,911 |
OBJECTIVE: The COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. led to nationwide stay-at-home orders and school closures. Declines in energy expenditure resulting from canceled physical education classes and reduced physical activity (PA) may elevate childhood obesity risk. This study estimated the impact of COVID-19 on childhood obesity. METHODS: A microsimulation model simulated the trajectory of a nationally representative kindergarten cohort's body mass index z-scores (BMIz) and childhood obesity prevalence from April 2020 to March 2021 under the control scenario without COVID-19 and under the 4 alternative scenarios with COVID-19—Scenario 1: 2-month nationwide school closure in April and May 2020; Scenario 2: Scenario 1 followed by a 10% reduction in daily PA in summer from June to August; Scenario 3: Scenario 2 followed by 2-month school closure in September and October; and Scenario 4: Scenario 3 followed by an additional 2-month school closure in November and December. RESULTS: Relative to the control scenario without COVID-19, Scenarios 1, 2, 3, and 4 were associated with an increase in the mean BMIz by 0.056 (95% confidence interval (95%CI): 0.055–0.056), 0.084 (95%CI: 0.084–0.085), 0.141 (95%CI: 0.140–0.142), and 0.198 (95%CI: 0.197–0.199), respectively, and an increase in childhood obesity prevalence by 0.640 (95%CI: 0.515–0.765), 0.972 (95%CI: 0.819–1.126), 1.676 (95%CI: 1.475–1.877), and 2.373 (95%CI: 2.135–2.612) percentage points, respectively. Compared to girls and non-Hispanic whites and Asians, the impact of COVID-19 on childhood obesity was modestly larger among boys and non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics, respectively. CONCLUSION: Public health interventions are urgently called to promote an active lifestyle and engagement in PA among children to mitigate the adverse impact of COVID-19 on unhealthy weight gains and childhood obesity. | input | 2 | 77,440 | 56 | 231,912 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,445 | 56 | 231,925 |
Maternal Distress/Coping and Children's Adaptive Behaviors During the COVID-19 Lockdown: Mediation Through Children's Emotional Experience | output | 1 | 77,445 | 56 | 231,926 |
The present study focused on the psychological impact that the lockdown due to coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) had on families in Italy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Italian government imposed a strict lockdown for all citizens. People were forced to stay at home, and the length of the lockdown was uncertain. Previous studies analyzed the impact of social distance measures on individuals' mental health, whereas few studies have examined the interplay between the adults' functioning, as parents, during this period and the association with the child's adjustment. The present study tested if maternal distress/coping predicts children's behaviors during the COVID-19 lockdown, hypothesizing a mediation effect via children's emotional experience. Participants were 144 mothers (M age = 39.3, 25-52, SD = 5.6) with children aged 5-10 years (M age = 7.54, SD = 1.6, 82 boys); mothers answered to an online survey. Results indicated that mothers with higher exposure to COVID-19 showed higher levels of distress and higher display of coping attitudes, even if in the structural equation modeling model, the COVID-19 exposure was not a predictor of mothers' distress. Compared with mothers with good coping skills, mothers with higher stress levels were more likely to attribute negative emotions to their children at the expense of their positive emotions. Moreover, children's emotions acted as mediators between maternal distress/coping and children's adaptive/maladaptive behaviors. In conclusion, it is important to support parents during pandemic emergence, by providing them with adequate information to manage the relationship with their children, to reduce their level of distress and to enhance their coping abilities. | input | 2 | 77,445 | 56 | 231,927 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,478 | 56 | 232,024 |
Trends in mental health symptoms, service use, and unmet need for services among U.S. adults through the first 9 months of the COVID-19 pandemic | output | 1 | 77,478 | 56 | 232,025 |
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rising morbidity, mortality, and social and economic disruption, likely impairing mental health. The purpose of this study was to track trends in mental health symptoms, use of services, and unmet need for services among U.S. adults and to delineate variation across demographic strata. Data were drawn from the 2020 U.S. Household Pulse Survey from repeated cross-sectional online surveys collected between April 23 and November 23, 2020 from 1,483,378 US adults, weighted to represent the U.S. population. Survey respondents self-reported their symptoms of anxiety and depression, use of medication, counseling services, and unmet need for services. Reports of probable anxiety and depression rose significantly through the study period, to prevalence rates of 50% and 44%, respectively, by November 2020, rates six times higher than early 2019 U.S. norms. Use of prescription medication, counseling services, and unmet need for mental health services also rose significantly. Prevalence rates of probable mental health disorders were highest among young, less educated, single, female, Black and Hispanic respondents, with age and education disparities growing over cohorts. Young, female, and moderately educated respondents also reported higher unmet needs for services. Disparities in estimates of mental health disorders and mental health treatment indicate a striking disequilibrium between the potential need for and the use of mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising mental health challenges are being borne largely by young, less advantaged people of color and women, with the potential for expanded interruptions to optimal functioning and societal recovery from COVID-19. | input | 2 | 77,478 | 56 | 232,026 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,498 | 56 | 232,084 |
Affordability of Heathy, Equitable and More Sustainable Diets in Low-Income Households in Brisbane before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic | output | 1 | 77,498 | 56 | 232,085 |
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased food insecurity worldwide, yet there has been limited assessment of shifts in the cost and affordability of healthy, equitable and sustainable diets. This study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and income supplements provided by the Australian government on diet cost and affordability for low-income households in an Australian urban area. The Healthy Diets ASAP method protocol was applied to assess the cost and cost differential of current and recommended diets before (in 2019) and during the COVID-19 pandemic (late 2020) for households with a minimum-wage and welfare-only disposable household income, by area of socioeconomic disadvantage, in Greater Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Data were collected between August and October, 2020, from 78 food outlets and compared with data collected in the same locations between May and October, 2019, in an earlier study. The price of most healthy food groups increased significantly during the pandemic—with the exception of vegetables and legumes, which decreased. Conversely, the price of discretionary foods and drinks did not increase during the pandemic. The cost of the current and recommended diets significantly increased throughout this period, but the latter continued to be less expensive than the former. Due to income supplements provided between May and September 2020, the affordability of the recommended diet improved greatly, by 27% and 42%, for households with minimum-wage and welfare-only disposable household income, respectively. This improvement in the affordability of the recommended diet highlights the need to permanently increase welfare support for low-income families to ensure food security. | input | 2 | 77,498 | 56 | 232,086 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,518 | 56 | 232,144 |
A look at the first quarantined community in the United States: Response of religious communal organizations and implications for public health during the COVID-19 pandemic | output | 1 | 77,518 | 56 | 232,145 |
The current study examined anxiety and distress among members of the first community to be quarantined in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to being historically significant, the current sample was unusual in that those quarantined were all members of a Modern Orthodox Jewish community and were connected via religious institutions at which exposure may have occurred. We sought to explore the community and religious factors unique to this sample, as they relate to the psychological and public health impact of quarantine. Community organizations were trusted more than any other source of COVID 19-related information, including federal, state, and other government agencies, including the CDC, WHO and media news sources. This was supported qualitatively with open-ended responses in which participants described the range of supports organized by community organizations. These included tangible needs (i.e. food delivery), social support, virtual religious services, and dissemination of COVID-19 related information. The overall levels of distress and anxiety were elevated and directly associated with what was reported to be largely inadequate and inconsistent health related information received from local departments of health. In addition, the majority of participants felt that perception of or concern about future stigma related to a COVID-19 diagnosis or association of COVID-19 with the Jewish community was high and also significantly predicted distress and anxiety. The current study demonstrates the ways in which religious institutions can play a vital role in promoting the well-being of their constituents. During this unprecedented pandemic, public health authorities have an opportunity to form partnerships with religious institutions in the common interests of promoting health, relaying accurate information and supporting the psychosocial needs of community members, as well as protecting communities against stigma and discrimination. | input | 2 | 77,518 | 56 | 232,146 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,590 | 56 | 232,360 |
The impact of mental health and stress concerns on relationship and sexuality amidst the COVID-19 lockdown | output | 1 | 77,590 | 56 | 232,361 |
Background Since 23rd January 2020, the Chinese government has imposed restrictive measures including self-isolation, travel restrictions and lockdown of Wuhan city in order to prevent the incoming waves of COVID-19 outbreak in the country. However, the impact of mental health and stress concerns on relationship and sexuality amidst the COVID-19 lockdown was currently unclear. Aim The cross-sectional study was designed to determine the changes in health, relationship and sexuality among the Chinese couples who lived together amid the early stages of COVID-19 pandemic in China. Methods Participants of Chinese nationality aged ≥18 years were asked to complete a self-administered online questionnaire regarding sexuality behaviour and impact of event scale (IES) in March 2020. Non-random sampling was used for participant recruitment. Also assessed were sociodemographic data including sex, age, employment, region, sexual dysfunction, and whether participants tested positive for COVID-19. Outcomes IES score, frequency of sexual intercourse per week, quality of usual sex life, emotional bonding and duration of relationship were measured. Results A total of 1139 participants (i.e., 735 males and 404 females) were included in the study. Mean age and IES of participants was 33.6±9.5 years and 27.4±8.6, respectively. Being male was significantly associated with increased frequency of sexual intercourse amid the COVID-19 pandemic (P=0.012). Also, participants with an IES score <26 were more likely to report that they had increased frequency of sexual intercourse per week (P<0.001) and the COVID-19 pandemic had positively affected the quality of their usual sex lives (P<0.001). On the other hand, participants with IES score ≥26 were more likely to report that the COVID-19 pandemic had positively affected their emotional bonding (P<0.001). Clinical implications Frequency of sexual intercourse and quality of sex life in participants who experienced high stressful impact were more likely to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Strengths and limitations This was one of the first studies to assess sexual behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chinese adults. Since participants were asked to self-report their sexual behaviour, this potentially introduced self-reporting and recall bias into our findings. Conclusions Our study reported that despite the moderate-to-severe stressful impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority reported no significant changes in the frequency of their sexual intercourse per week, quality of their usual sexual lives and emotional bonding. | input | 2 | 77,590 | 56 | 232,362 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,599 | 56 | 232,387 |
Psychological impact of COVID-19 lockdown in children and adolescents from San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina: Parents' perspective./ Impacto psicológico del aislamiento por COVID-19 en jóvenes de San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina: la mirada de los padres | output | 1 | 77,599 | 56 | 232,388 |
INTRODUCTION: From an infectious perspective, children and adolescents were not highly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, social isolation measures have deeply changed their lifestyle, which is believed to have a psychological impact on them. The objective was to assess the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the emotional health of children and adolescents attending primary or secondary school. POPULATION AND METHODS: Parents of children and adolescents from San Carlos de Bariloche participated in the study. Adults' perception of the emotional and behavioral impact of lockdown on children and adolescents, changes in sleeping habits, screen use, sports-related activities, eating, and medical consultations, was assessed. RESULTS: A total of 267 parents were included. Of them, 96.3 % noticed emotional and behavioral changes. The most common ones were that their children were more bored (76.8 %), more irritable (59.2 %), more reluctant (56.9 %), and angrier (54.7 %). It was observed that they woke up and went to bed later, and slept 30 minutes more. Moreover, leisure screen use increased by 3 hours on weekdays. Time dedicated to physical activities did not change, but the type of activities did: swimming and team sports were replaced by biking, walking, and skiing. CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 lockdown affected the emotional health and habits of children and adolescents. Boredom, irritability, and reluctance were more present during lockdown. The possibility of doing outdoor physical activities allowed them to keep practicing sports. | input | 2 | 77,599 | 56 | 232,389 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,633 | 56 | 232,489 |
Vietnamese living habits, wellbeing and working adaptation in face of COVID-19's strictest lockdown | output | 1 | 77,633 | 56 | 232,490 |
Purpose This study explores the impacts of COVID-19's strictest lockdown on Vietnamese citizens' living habits, wellbeing and work-from-home effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a survey questionnaire to gather relevant data from Vietnamese adults during the most recent, strictest lockdown in their cities/provinces since July 2021. The study employs ordinal regression and mediation models to examine the effects of the strict lockdown difficulties on the changes in living habits, wellbeing and work effectiveness of Vietnamese respondents. Findings The empirical result demonstrates that the strictest lockdown adversely affected the living habits of Vietnamese citizens, thus impacting people's wellbeing. Work-from-home lockdown difficulties led to unexpected health issues that bring produce lower working effectiveness. Originality/value This is the first study to investigate the changes in citizens' living habits, health and working conditions in adherence to Vietnam's strictest COVID-19 lockdown. This is also the first study to examine the impacts of lockdown difficulties on human wellbeing with the mediating effect of changes in living habits, and the influence of work-from-home lockdown difficulties on work effectiveness, with the mediating effect of lower wellbeing based on the literature. Our study suggests solutions to improve Vietnamese people's health and working productivity during and after a strict lockdown. | input | 2 | 77,633 | 56 | 232,491 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,640 | 56 | 232,510 |
Athletes and Coaches through the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative View of Goal Management | output | 1 | 77,640 | 56 | 232,511 |
Since the end of 2019 and throughout 2020, the world has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sports world suddenly had to deal with a massive reorganization of events with important implications for the physical and psychological preparation of athletes and coaches. The purpose of this study was to explore how these changes impacted coaches’ and athletes’ goal-setting strategies and their experience of goal adjustment. As part of a wider mixed-method project involving 2162 coaches and 1354 athletes, an online qualitative survey was used, and data collected were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Findings highlighted three overarching themes, in response to goal adjustment: “Moving on toward new goals”, “Letting go of goals”, and “Trying to hold on”, with several themes and sub-themes identifying different nuances of athletes’ and coaches’ experiences. The implications of such findings for the mental preparation of high-level athletes are discussed in two ways. Firstly, in light of existing literature on goal setting from an applied perspective; secondly, in the broader perspective of the sports culture and the application of our themes to other challenging moments that sports professionals might encounter. | input | 2 | 77,640 | 56 | 232,512 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,658 | 56 | 232,564 |
The Pandemic of Productivity: A Narrative Inquiry into the Value of Leisure Time | output | 1 | 77,658 | 56 | 232,565 |
This study explored narratives derived from in-depth interviews to demonstrate how an increase in leisure time could positively affect both our subjective well-being, through a better balance of work and "self", and the environment, through a change in consumption practices. Firstly, the analysis of the interviews provided insight into the social function of work. Work creates feelings of connection and belonging;however, it can also create the opposite, negatively affecting our experience of leisure time, our productivity, and our well-being. Participants described how paid work provided structure and routine, which resulted in an increased feeling of subjective well-being. However, a lack of structure and routine during the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected feelings of "usefulness" and "productivity". Secondly, an increase in leisure time created more opportunities for autonomy, leading to more unforced leisure activities and a better balance between work and self. Moreover, an increase in autonomy could be achieved through both increased work flexibility and a shorter working week. Lastly, this study aimed to demonstrate that more leisure time during lockdown periods can change how we spend our free time, therefore resulting in more pro-environmental consumer behaviour. This study intended to contribute to a gap in the literature: effects of leisure time on the balance between work and the "self". The research setting offered limited opportunities for researching intentional, sustainable consumer behaviour, which provides an opportunity for further research. | input | 2 | 77,658 | 56 | 232,566 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,709 | 56 | 232,717 |
A database of travel-related behaviors and attitudes before, during, and after COVID-19 in the United States | output | 1 | 77,709 | 56 | 232,718 |
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted billions of people around the world. To capture some of these impacts in the United States, we are conducting a nationwide longitudinal survey collecting information about activity and travel-related behaviors and attitudes before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey questions cover a wide range of topics including commuting, daily travel, air travel, working from home, online learning, shopping, and risk perception, along with attitudinal, socioeconomic, and demographic information. The survey is deployed over multiple waves to the same respondents to monitor how behaviors and attitudes evolve over time. Version 1.0 of the survey contains 8,723 responses that are publicly available. This article details the methodology adopted for the collection, cleaning, and processing of the data. In addition, the data are weighted to be representative of national and regional demographics. This survey dataset can aid researchers, policymakers, businesses, and government agencies in understanding both the extent of behavioral shifts and the likelihood that changes in behaviors will persist after COVID-19. | input | 2 | 77,709 | 56 | 232,719 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,775 | 56 | 232,915 |
Contributions of emotion regulation and brain structure and function to adolescent internalizing problems and stress vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study | output | 1 | 77,775 | 56 | 232,916 |
Background: Adolescence is a period of increased vulnerability for internalizing problems, particularly following exposure to stressful life events. We examine how patterns of emotion regulation and brain structure and function predict internalizing problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as moderate the association between pandemic-related stressors and internalizing problems. Methods: Data are from a longitudinal sample (N=145, aged 10-15) strategically assessed at three crucial timepoints: prior to the pandemic, early during the stay-at-home order period, and again six months later. We examined associations of neural structure and function during an emotional processing task prior to the pandemic, use of emotion regulation strategies prior to and during the pandemic, and pandemic-related stressors with internalizing problems. Results: Greater exposure to pandemic-related stressors was associated with higher levels of internalizing symptoms both early (ß=.437, p<.001) and later (ß=.225, p=.004) in the pandemic. Youth who reported more frequent use of maladaptive emotion regulation strategies, including rumination (ß=.204, p=.026) and expressive suppression (ß=.177, p=.023), also had higher internalizing problems. Higher left amygdala activation to neutral relative to fearful faces prior to the pandemic was associated with greater internalizing symptoms (ß=-.229, p=.007), and a stronger relation between pandemic-related stressors and internalizing problems (ß=-.186, p=.014). Conclusion: Pandemic-related stressors are strongly associated with internalizing problems in adolescents, and individual differences in emotional reactivity and regulation and their underlying neural mechanisms contribute to stress-related vulnerability. Interventions that reduce pandemic-related stressors and foster adaptive emotion regulation skills may protect against adolescent psychopathology during this period of heightened exposure to stress. | input | 2 | 77,775 | 56 | 232,917 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,782 | 56 | 232,936 |
Perceived Health Impact and Usage of Public Green Spaces in Brussels' Metropolitan Area During the COVID-19 Epidemic | output | 1 | 77,782 | 56 | 232,937 |
To fight the COVID-19 epidemic, many countries implemented containment measures that made physical distancing the norm and imposed restrictions on the use of public space. In countries where access to public green spaces (PGSs) was safeguarded, they were expected to partially counterbalance the negative health outcomes of these containment measures, as they offered a unique opportunity to meet others, to avoid isolation, and to move, play and relax at a safe distance. Research on PGS use and its objective association with health during the COVID-19 epidemic is rather limited and is based on quantitative research methodologies. Such methodologies are useful to detect objective associations between PGS use and health or between COVID-19 and PGS use, but fall short in explaining the observed associations. This qualitative research filled this gap by examining how PGS users perceived the health advantages of PGSs and how the use of PGSs changed during the epidemic in the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. In total, 23 individual face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted in various PGSs. We found that while PGSs were initially perceived as a possible threat to health in the first period of the epidemic, they gradually became associated in users' minds with both improved physical and mental health. Although the mechanisms behind this association were also present prior to the epidemic, they became more tangible and more universal. We also found that the use of PGSs changed during the epidemic due to measures and restrictions and due to health risk perceptions. We distinguished five different health risk perception profiles in relation to COVID-19: the denier, the fatalist, the negotiator, the conformer and the worrier. These different health risk perceptions impacted on the use of and behaviour within PGSs. This research confirms the importance of PGSs during an epidemic and may inspire further research, offer pointers to policymakers for developing and implementing strategies related to the use of PGSs during epidemics, and assist them in providing available and accessible PGSs and in designing attractive, more epidemic-proof PGSs. | input | 2 | 77,782 | 56 | 232,938 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,813 | 56 | 233,029 |
Perceptions, feelings, and the routine of older adults during the isolation period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in four countries. | output | 1 | 77,813 | 56 | 233,030 |
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the knowledge, routine, and perception of older adults from four countries about dealing with COVID-19 in the social isolation period. METHODS Qualitative study with semistructured interviews. Older persons (≥60 years old), who lived in the urban centers of four different countries (Brazil, United States, Italy, and Portugal), were asked about the changes experienced during the pandemic, new habits or restrictions during isolation, sources of social and emotional support, and their knowledge about COVID-19 pandemic. Data was transcribed, codified, and submitted to content analysis. RESULTS Twenty-five older persons (10 from Brazil, 5 from Italy, 5 from Portugal, and 5 from the United States) were interviewed. Participants reported feeling restricted in their daily life activities and emotional instability. Described adaptations in habits, coping strategies, and greater understanding of the diseased based on information available in the media. There was homogeneity in the statements of the elderly, showing that the pandemic affected them in a similar way, even though they lived in different cultures and contexts. CONCLUSION The social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic changed the structure for the performance of many occupations, having an impact in the perception social participation and wellbeing of elders. This data can aid health professionals to outline strategies to deal with the impact of the social isolation in older persons. | input | 2 | 77,813 | 56 | 233,031 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,814 | 56 | 233,032 |
Pastoral Care at the Time of Lockdown: An Exploratory Study of the Catholic Church in South Tyrol (Italy) | output | 1 | 77,814 | 56 | 233,033 |
In order to assess the impact of COVID-19 on catholic pastoral care, an exploratory study was conducted in South Tyrol (Italy) by administering an online survey to parish priests and laypeople with an office within the local Diocese. With reference to the lockdown period, the research aimed to investigate: (1) how pastoral care was delivered;(2) changes in the use of ICT within religious activities;and (3) the vision of the future for the Church in a mediatized world. Respondents believe that: (1) pastoral activities have slowed down, even though contact with the faithful was kept up through phone or the Internet;(2) the level of digitalization of the parishes has increased;however, the communication was mostly one-way and top-down. Finally, results show that (3) attitudes towards digital media are divergent: they are perceived as having the potential to either strengthen or weaken the relationship between the Church and the faithful. | input | 2 | 77,814 | 56 | 233,034 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,867 | 56 | 233,191 |
We, who haven't been diagnosed, are sort of out of the pictureâ?' breathless without a diagnosis: The UK covid-19 lockdown experience | output | 1 | 77,867 | 56 | 233,192 |
Aim To describe experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic of people living with chronic breathlessness without a diagnosis Methods As part of a wider mixed methods study (Breathlessness-DiagnosE Early in Primary care: Breathe-DEEP), semistructured interviews were undertaken with people referred for investigation of chronic breathlessness across ten GP practices The interview guide included questions around experiences of breathlessness, healthcare interactions and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic Telephone interviews were audiorecorded, transcribed, coded and reviewed by the study team using thematic analysis Results Over six weeks during the UK lockdown for the COVID-19 pandemic, 20 participants were interviewed (12 female, mean age 65 yrs) Five participants lived alone, two were working and three recently received a confirmed diagnosis for their breathlessness None of the participants experienced COVID-19 Three key themes were identified 1 Unintentional de-prioritisation of diagnosis by patients The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in seeking healthcare for this group Some described their breathlessness as a 'non-urgent' problem, and others felt worried about burdening their GP and the National Health Service (NHS) at this time 2 Following UK 'lockdown' guidance for the general population, is this enough? This group are not identified as vulnerable but have a clear perception that they are at increased risk if they were to contract COVID-19 3 Impact of lockdown on coping strategies for managing breathlessness People have expressed modified behaviour to help them cope with lockdown Some people are obliged by the nature of lockdown to use disengaged coping strategies which has a negative impact on managing their breathlessness and mental health Conclusion The existing unpredictable pathway to diagnosis for people living with chronic breathlessness has been further interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic People expressed concern about only following general population advice, rather than shielding, due to not having a diagnosis Patients and clinicians need to re-engage with the pathway to diagnosis and management of chronic breathlessness | input | 2 | 77,867 | 56 | 233,193 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 77,884 | 56 | 233,242 |
Early phase of COVID-19 quarantine impacted insomnia symptoms in Turkish families | output | 1 | 77,884 | 56 | 233,243 |
Quarantine and isolation are the most important public health measures used to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases among individuals. Quarantine and social isolation cause some health problems, such as depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances, anxiety, irritability, feeling of loneliness, helplessness, and trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms. In this study, we aimed to examine early phase of COVID-19 quarantine impacted insomnia symptoms in Turkish families. The population of the study comprised students attending the Department of Healthcare Services of Eldivan Health Vocational School at Çankırı Karatekin University and their families. In total, 564 students and their families completed online surveys. Data was collected with Google forms. Snowball sampling was used as the data collection method. Female participants, those who gained weight during home quarantine, those who put their phones under their pillow or at the bedside and in another room, and those who used a phone or tablet before sleeping were found to have significantly more insomnia compared to others. The mean day of uninterrupted home quarantine was higher for participants experiencing insomnia (p<0.05). This study showed that individuals experienced sleep problems during the home quarantine. | input | 2 | 77,884 | 56 | 233,244 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,025 | 56 | 233,665 |
Correlates of and changes in aerobic physical activity and strength training before and after the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. Findings from the HEBECO study. | output | 1 | 78,025 | 56 | 233,666 |
Objectives: Understanding changes in moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activity (MVPA) and strength training (MSA) from before to after (pre-/post-) the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK (first lockdown) and their correlates can inform interventions. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of retrospective and concurrent data on MVPA/MSA pre- and post-Covid-19 (until 14th June 2020) among 2,657 UK adults. The associations between socio-demographic and health characteristics, MVPA/MSA pre-Covid-19, living and exercise conditions and meeting WHO recommended levels for MVPA/MSA/both (vs meeting neither), and changes in MVPA/MSA from pre- to post-Covid-19 following stratification for pre-Covid-19 MVPA/MSA levels were evaluated. Results: A third of adults maintained (30.4%), decreased (36.2%) or increased (33.4%) their MVPA levels post-Covid-19. For MSA, the percentages were 61.6%, 18.2%, and 20.2%, respectively. MVPA increased or decreased by an average of 150min/week, and MSA by 2 days/week. Meeting both MSA+MVPA recommendations during lockdown (vs. meeting neither) was positively associated with meeting MVPA+MSA pre-lockdown (aOR=16.11,95%CI=11.24-23.07), and post-16-years of age education (aOR=1.57,1.14-2.17), and negatively associated with being obese (aOR=0.49,0.33-0.73), older age (65+ vs [≤]34; aOR=.53.32-.87), and annual household income <50.000GBP (vs [≥]50.000GBP; aOR=0.65,0.46-0.91). The odds for decreasing MVPA were significantly lower for white ethnicity, post-16-years of age education, access to garden/balcony, and higher for those who were in total isolation. The odds for decreasing MSA were significantly higher for those who were overweight or obese. Conclusion: Aerobic and strength training were differently impacted during the first UK lockdown, with poorer outcomes associated with older age, lower education, and higher body mass index. | input | 2 | 78,025 | 56 | 233,667 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,079 | 56 | 233,827 |
Evaluation of COVID-19 Restrictions on Distance Runners' Training Habits Using Wearable Trackers | output | 1 | 78,079 | 56 | 233,828 |
The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruption to many individuals' lifestyles. Social distancing restrictions implemented during this global pandemic may bring potential impact on physical activity habits of the general population. However, running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity worldwide and one in which it could be maintained even during most COVID-19 restrictions. We aimed to determine the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on runners' training habits through analyzing the training records obtained from their GPS enabled wearable trackers. Retrospective and prospective data were collected from an online database (https://wetrac.ucalgary.ca). Runners' training habits, including frequency, intensity and duration of training, weekly mileage and running locations were analyzed and compared 9 months before and after the start of COVID-19 restrictions in March 2020. We found that runners ran 3 km per week more (p = 0.05, Cohen's d = 0.12) after the start of COVID-19 restrictions, and added 0.3 training sessions per week (p = 0.03, Cohen's d = 0.14). Moreover, runners ran an additional 0.4 sessions outdoors (p < 0.01, Cohen's d = 0.21) but there was no significant change in the intensity or duration of training sessions. Our findings suggested that runners adopted slightly different training regimen as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. Our results described the collective changes, irrespective of differences in response measures adopted by various countries or cities during the COVID-19 pandemic. | input | 2 | 78,079 | 56 | 233,829 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,084 | 56 | 233,842 |
The effect of the Australian bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic on health behaviours in people with multiple sclerosis | output | 1 | 78,084 | 56 | 233,843 |
BACKGROUND: Crises and disasters disproportionally impact people with chronic health conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS). OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Australian Black Summer Bushfires on health behaviours in people with MS. METHODS: People with MS, carers, healthcare and advocacy professionals were recruited online between May-July 2020 for an online survey and telephone interviews. RESULTS: Survey items relating to health behaviours were completed by 113 people with MS, and 18 people with MS, 4 MS advocates, 5 healthcare professionals, and 2 carers were interviewed. The bushfires affected 34.5% and the pandemic affected 74.3% of survey participants with MS. The pandemic and bushfires caused a decrease in physical activity in 53.8% and 55.3% of participants respectively, as well as increases in unhealthy eating (43.6% and 24.3% respectively) and alcohol consumption (35.4% and 10.5% respectively), and a decrease in typical sleeping patterns (40.5% and 39.5% respectively). Conversely, 27.5% of participants reported an increase in physical activity during the pandemic. Interview data detailed the circumstances and motivations for changes in health behaviours, as well as consequences, including reduced mobility, fitness, mood disturbances, and weight gain. CONCLUSION: There is a need to increase support and health promotion for people with MS to maintain or initiate positive health behaviours, especially in times of adversity. | input | 2 | 78,084 | 56 | 233,844 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,141 | 56 | 234,013 |
COVID-19 and "natural" experiments arising from physical distancing: a hypothetical case study from chronobiology. | output | 1 | 78,141 | 56 | 234,014 |
With countless "natural" experiments triggered by the COVID-19-associated physical distancing, one key question comes from chronobiology: "When confined to homes, how does the reduced exposure to natural daylight arising from the interruption of usual outdoor activities plus lost temporal organization ordinarily provided from workplaces and schools affect the circadian timing system (the internal 24 h clock) and, consequently, health of children and adults of all ages?" Herein, we discuss some ethical and scientific facets of exploring such natural experiments by offering a hypothetical case study of circadian biology. | input | 2 | 78,141 | 56 | 234,015 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,176 | 56 | 234,118 |
Food and alcohol disturbance among young adults during the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy: risk and protective factors | output | 1 | 78,176 | 56 | 234,119 |
PURPOSE: The COVID-19 lockdown measures have had a significant impact on risk behaviors as alcohol use and disordered eating. However, little is known about a serious health-risk-behavior named "food and alcohol disturbance" (FAD), characterized by engaging in dysfunctional eating on days of planned alcohol consumption. The aim of the present study was to investigate potential factors that may have put young adults at risk or protected against FAD during the COVID-19 lockdown. METHODS: A sample of 447 young adults (280 females, 167 males; range 18-26) completed an online survey during the country's nationwide lockdown composed of self-reported measures assessing FAD behaviors, alcohol consumption, compensatory behaviors, eating and weight concerns, social support, emotion regulation strategies, and living arrangement. RESULTS: Our findings showed that FAD was significantly and positively correlated to alcohol consumption, use of laxatives, self-induced vomiting, eating and weight concerns, and expressive suppression, and negatively correlated to social support and living with family. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that alcohol consumption, eating concern, and expression suppression positively predicted FAD, while social support and living with family were negative predictors. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that during the COVID-19 lockdown, preoccupation with eating and the use of expressive suppression may have increased vulnerability to FAD; conversely, perceived social support and living with family may have been a source of protection against this dysfunctional behavior. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, descriptive study. | input | 2 | 78,176 | 56 | 234,120 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,293 | 56 | 234,469 |
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Adverse Effects on the Social Determinants of Health in Children and Families | output | 1 | 78,293 | 56 | 234,470 |
OBJECTIVE: To describe the impact of social determinants on the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic within the pediatric population, how this impact may influence the long-term health and security of children, and what measures can be taken to ameliorate this impact moving forward. DATA SOURCES: Non-systematic review of relevant literature and news sources Study Selections: Relevant literature and news sources Results: There have been increases in housing insecurity and food insecurity during the pandemic, as well as global increases in poverty. Public policies such as school closures have had a disproportionate impact on those facing adverse social determinants. There has been a dramatic increase in reports of abuse-related injuries, and other injuries indicative of child abuse during the pandemic. In addition, there are disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 based on race and ethnicity within the United States. It is clear that children are facing more adverse determinants as a result of this pandemic, and that there are both short-term and long-term implications associated. For those living in poverty or with other adverse social determinants of health, the pandemic has made a bad situation worse. Ongoing studies are required to measure the impact of COVID-19 on those with adverse social determinants, in particular among children. CONCLUSION: Social determinants of health must be part of pandemic research priorities, public health and vaccination goals, and economic policy implementation. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has further served to shed a light on the broad disparities that exist within our society and their direct and indirect impact on health outcomes. | input | 2 | 78,293 | 56 | 234,471 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,332 | 56 | 234,586 |
Evaluating perspectives of relatives of nursing home residents on the nursing home visiting restrictions during the COVID-19 crisis: a Dutch cross-sectional survey study | output | 1 | 78,332 | 56 | 234,587 |
Objectives COVID-19 has caused many nursing homes to prohibit resident visits to prevent viral spread. Although visiting restrictions are instituted to prolong the life of nursing home residents, they may detrimentally affect their quality of life. The aim of this study is to capture perspectives from the relatives of nursing home residents on nursing home visiting restrictions. Design A cross-sectional online survey was conducted. Setting and participants: A convenience sample of Dutch relatives of nursing home residents (n = 1997) filled in an online survey on their perspectives regarding nursing home visiting restrictions. Methods The survey included Likert-item, multi-select, and open answer questions targeting four key areas: (1) communication access to residents, (2) adverse effects of visiting restrictions on residents and relatives, (3) potential protective effect of visiting restrictions, (4) important aspects for relatives during and after visiting restrictions. Results Satisfaction of communication access to nursing home residents was highest when respondents had the possibility to communicate with nursing home residents by nurses informing them via telephone, contact behind glass, and contact outside maintaining physical distance. Satisfaction rates increased when respondents had multiple opportunities to stay in contact with residents. Respondents were concerned that residents had increased loneliness (76%), sadness (66%), and decreased quality of life (62%) while study respondents reported personal sadness (73%) and fear (26%). There was no consensus amongst respondents if adverse effects of the visiting restrictions outweighed the protective effect for nursing home residents. Respondents expressed the need for increased information, communication options, and better safety protocols. Conclusion and Implications Providing multiple opportunities to stay in touch with nursing home residents can increase satisfaction of communication between residents and relatives. Increased context specific information, communication options and safety protocols should be addressed in national health policy. | input | 2 | 78,332 | 56 | 234,588 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,348 | 56 | 234,634 |
Impact of COVID‐19 on carers of people with dementia in the community: Findings from the British IDEAL cohort | output | 1 | 78,348 | 56 | 234,635 |
OBJECTIVE: Unpaid carers for people with dementia play a crucial role in society. Emerging evidence suggests the COVID‐19 pandemic has negatively impacted on carers. This study sought to explore the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on carers for community‐dwelling people with dementia and compare responses with pre‐pandemic data. METHODS: Data were collected between September 2020 and April 2021 in England and Wales. Carers were identified from the Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL) cohort and data were collected either through the telephone, video conferencing, or an online questionnaire. Responses from 242 carers were compared against benchmark data from the IDEAL cohort collected pre‐pandemic. Analyses were conducted for the full sample of carers and spousal/partner carers only. RESULTS: In total 48.8% of carers thought their healthcare needs were negatively affected during the pandemic. Compared with pre‐pandemic data carers were more lonely and experienced less life satisfaction. There was little impact on carers' experience of caregiving, although carers felt trapped in their caregiving role. Carers were more optimistic and had higher social contact with relatives. There were changes in the methods carers used for contacting relatives and friends. Most carers coped very or fairly well during the pandemic. There was little difference in the experiences of spousal/partner carers and the full sample. CONCLUSIONS: After a long period of providing care under pandemic conditions carers require additional support. This support needs to be focused on alleviating feelings of loneliness and increasing life satisfaction. Services need to consider how to improve access to health care, particularly resuming face‐to‐face appointments. | input | 2 | 78,348 | 56 | 234,636 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,374 | 56 | 234,712 |
Urban Green Equity and COVID-19: Effects on Park Use and Sense of Belonging in New York City | output | 1 | 78,374 | 56 | 234,713 |
Public spaces in cities of today are characterized by socio-spatial inequalities that often result in restricted mobility for, and exclusion of, marginalized populations—inequalities that have intensified due to COVID-19. In this exploratory study, we distributed a survey comprised of close- and open-ended questions through convenience sampling in late July 2020 with the aim of understanding (1) if and how sense of belonging to urban green space (UGS) has shifted since the start of the pandemic and (2) how do changes in UGS use, satisfaction, and sense of belonging relate to sociodemographic characteristics of New York City (NYC) neighborhoods. Participants (N = 138) were racially diverse, predominantly female and between 18-44yo with a neighborhood median income of $67,500. While the level of satisfaction that people feel in relation to their UGS did not change with the offset of the pandemic, how much people use these spaces and how much they “feel at home” in them did. Participants reported higher use of UGS currently in comparison to their use of these spaces pre-pandemic. This increased use of UGS was particularly evident among White participants and participants living in more upper-middle- and upper-income areas. The same trend is evident when it comes to sense of belonging. New Yorkers in general reported a stronger sense of belonging to UGS spaces as a result of the pandemic. As with UGS use, while both reported a favorable sense of belonging, White and more affluent participants had a stronger sense of belonging pre-pandemic, and their sense of belonging showed greater rise due to the pandemic. Overall, our research suggests that COVID-19 has widened existing socio-spatial disparities in NYC, with the lowest income neighborhoods most effected. We suggest further exploration of sense of belonging to UGS as an avenue to promote urban green equity in multicultural cities. | input | 2 | 78,374 | 56 | 234,714 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,418 | 56 | 234,844 |
Exploring the Trade-Off Between Economic and Health Outcomes During a Pandemic: A Discrete Choice Experiment of Lockdown Policies in Australia | output | 1 | 78,418 | 56 | 234,845 |
BACKGROUND: All countries experienced social and economic disruption and threats to health security from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but the responses in terms of control measures varied considerably. While control measures, such as quarantine, lockdown and social distancing, reduce infections and infection-related deaths, they have severe negative economic and social consequences. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to explore the acceptability of different infectious disease control measures, and examine how respondents trade off between economic and health outcomes. METHODS: A discrete choice experiment was developed, with attributes covering: control restrictions, duration of restrictions, tracking, number of infections and of deaths, unemployment, government expenditure and additional personal tax. A representative sample of Australians (n = 1046) completed the survey, which included eight choice tasks. Data were analysed using mixed logit regression to identify heterogeneity and latent class models to examine heterogeneity. RESULTS: In general, respondents had strong preferences for policies that avoided high infection-related deaths, although lower unemployment and government expenditure were also considered important. Respondents preferred a shorter duration for restrictions, but their preferences did not vary significantly for the differing levels of control measures. In terms of tracking, respondents preferred mobile phone tracking or bracelets when compared to no tracking. Significant differences in preferences was identified, with two distinct classes: Class 1 (57%) preferred the economy to remain open with some control measures, whereas Class 2 (43%), had stronger preferences for policies that reduced avoidable deaths. CONCLUSIONS: This study found that the Australian population is willing to relinquish some freedom, in the short term, and trade off the negative social and economic impacts of the pandemic, to avoid the negative health consequences. | input | 2 | 78,418 | 56 | 234,846 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,492 | 56 | 235,066 |
The impact of COVID‐19 on the well‐being and cognition of older adults living in the United States and Latin America | output | 1 | 78,492 | 56 | 235,067 |
BACKGROUND: In the COVID‐19 pandemic, older adults from vulnerable ethnoracial groups are at high risk of infection, hospitalization, and death. We aimed to explore the pandemic’s impact on the well‐being and cognition of older adults within and outside of the United States (US). METHOD: 1,747 (646 White, 991 Latino, 77 Black, 33 Asian; 72% female) individuals from the US and 14 Latin American countries completed an online survey regarding well‐being and cognition during the pandemic. Outcome variables (pandemic impact, discrimination, loneliness, purpose of life, subjective cognitive concerns) were compared across four US ethnoracial groups, and Latinos living in the US and Latin America. RESULT: Mean age was 66·5 (SD = 7·70) years and mean education was 15·4 (SD = 2·76) years. We found no differences in the pandemic’s overall impact across US ethnoracial groups. Compared to Whites, Latinos reported greater economic impact (p < ·001, η(p) (2) = .031); while Blacks reported experiencing discrimination more often (p < ·001, η(p) (2) = .050). Blacks and Latinos reported more positive coping (p < ·001, η(p) (2) = 040). Latin American Latinos reported greater pandemic impact (p < ·001, η(p) (2) =.013 ), more positive coping (p =·006, η(p) (2) =.008 ), and less discrimination than US Latinos (p < ·001, η(p) (2) = .013 ). CONCLUSION: The COVID‐19 pandemic has differentially impacted the well‐being of older ethnically diverse individuals in the US and Latin America. Future studies should examine how mediators like income and coping skills modify the pandemic’s impact. | input | 2 | 78,492 | 56 | 235,068 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,495 | 56 | 235,075 |
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in Dutch cardiovascular disease patients | output | 1 | 78,495 | 56 | 235,076 |
BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown restrictions may impact lifestyle and therefore also physical (in)activity patterns in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of lockdown on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. METHODS: A total of 1565 Dutch CVD patients participated in this prospective cohort study, in which we compared physical activity and sedentary behaviour before and during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Baseline measures were assessed in 2018 and data on follow-up measures were collected between 17 and 24 April 2020 (5 weeks after the introduction of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions). Validated questionnaires were used to assess physical activity and sedentary behaviour. RESULTS: Moderate-to-vigorous physical activities increased from 1.6 (0.9, 2.8) to 2.0 (1.0, 3.5)â¯h/day [median (interquartile range)] (pâ¯<â¯0.001) during the COVID-19 lockdown, mainly due to an increase in time spent walking and doing odd jobs. In contrast, time spent exercising significantly declined [1.0 (0.0, 2.3) to 0.0 (0.0, 0.6)â¯h/week], whereas sedentary time increased from 7.8 (6.1, 10.4) to 8.9 (6.8, 11.4)â¯h/day (pâ¯<â¯0.001). The absolute increase in physical activity was 13 (-36, 81) min/day, whereas sedentary behaviour increased by 55 (-72, 186) min/day. CONCLUSION: Despite a small increase in physical activities, the larger increase in sedentary time induced a net reduction in habitual physical activity levels in Dutch CVD patients during the first-wave COVID-19 lockdown. Since a more inactive lifestyle is strongly associated with disease progression and mortality, we encourage CVD patients and their caregivers to explore novel solutions to increase physical activity levels and reduce sedentary time during (and beyond) the COVID-19 pandemic. | input | 2 | 78,495 | 56 | 235,077 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,500 | 56 | 235,090 |
An online advertising intervention to increase adherence to Stay-at-Home-Orders during the COVID-19 pandemic: An efficacy trial monitoring individual-level mobility data | output | 1 | 78,500 | 56 | 235,091 |
The COVID-19 pandemic has led public health departments to issue several orders and recommendations to reduce COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality. However, for various reasons, including lack of ability to sufficiently monitor and influence behavior change, adherence to these health orders and recommendations has been suboptimal. Starting April 29, 2020, during the initial stay-at-home orders issued by various state governors, we conducted an intervention that sent online website and application advertisements to people’s mobile phones to encourage them to adhere to stay at home orders. Adherence to stay-at-home orders was monitored using individual-level cell phone mobility data, from April 29, 2020 through May 10, 2020. Mobile devices across 5 regions in the United States were randomly-assigned to either receive advertisements from our research team advising them to stay at home to stay safe (intervention group) or standard advertisements from other advertisers (control group). Compared to devices that didn’t receive any advertisements, the devices that received advertisements demonstrated increased adherence to stay at home (i.e., smaller radius of gyration, average travel distance, and larger stay-at-home ratios). Results suggest that 1) it is feasible to use mobility data to assess efficacy of an online advertising intervention, and 2) online advertisements are a potentially effective method for increasing adherence to government/public health orders to stay-at-home that should be further explored in future research. | input | 2 | 78,500 | 56 | 235,092 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,514 | 56 | 235,132 |
Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations | output | 1 | 78,514 | 56 | 235,133 |
OBJECTIVES: To review the impact of social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic on mental and physical health of older people and the recommendations for patients, caregivers and health professionals. DESIGN: Narrative review. SETTING: Non-institutionalized community-living people. PARTICIPANTS: 20.069 individuals from ten descriptive cross-sectional papers. MEASUREMENTS: Articles since 2019 to 2020 published on Pubmed, Scielo and Google Scholar databases with the following MeSh terms (‘COVID-19’, ‘coronavirus’, ‘aging’, ‘older people’, ‘elderly’, ‘social isolation’ and ‘quarantine’) in English, Spanish or Portuguese were included. The studies not including people over 60 were excluded. Guidelines, recommendations, and update documents from different international organizations related to mental and physical activity were also analysed. RESULTS: 41 documents have been included in this narrative review, involving a total of 20.069 individuals (58% women), from Asia, Europe and America. 31 articles included recommendations and 10 addressed the impact of social distancing on mental or physical health. The main outcomes reported were anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality and physical inactivity during the isolation period. Cognitive strategies and increasing physical activity levels using apps, online videos, telehealth, are the main international recommendations. CONCLUSION: Mental and physical health in older people are negatively affected during the social distancing for COVID-19. Therefore, a multi component program with exercise and psychological strategies are highly recommended for this population during the confinement. Future investigations are necessary in this field. | input | 2 | 78,514 | 56 | 235,134 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,574 | 56 | 235,312 |
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease during the COVID‐19 pandemic in underserved settings | output | 1 | 78,574 | 56 | 235,313 |
BACKGROUND: The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are characterized by disturbances in perceptions, thought contents, moods, and behaviors. The causes for these symptoms are connected to factors related to the people with dementia (PWD), his/her caregivers, and environmental factors as well as the interrelationship between these three. Disruptions of routine due to confinements during the COVID‐19 pandemic has led to the onset/worsening of BPSD, thereby increasing distress levels in caregivers, and risks of self‐injury, hospitalization, and death for PWD. Our aim is to describe the onset/ worsening of BPSD during COVID‐19 pandemic confinement. METHOD: This is a longitudinal study in patients and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease from the Instituto Peruano de Neurociencias in Lima, Perú. A structured confinement interview was delivered to caregivers exploring how the caregiver's activities have been affected or modified by the confinement measures. All patients have neuropsychological, neuropsychiatric, and functional assessments performed six months before the onset of the confinement. BPSD was assessed using the neuropsychiatric inventory questionnaire (NPI). RESULT: A total of 91 patients with Alzheimer’s disease and caregivers participated in the study. The average age of the patients was 73.4 years. Most patients had a CDR score of 0.5‐1. Caregivers reported that the pandemic affected their mood by 74%. Percentage of time spent caring increased from 15% to 25% (p<0.001). Worsening and new onset of behavioral and psychological symptoms were reported. The NPI (Fig 1.) and ADCS_ADL scores increased significantly during quarantine from baseline (6.6 and 10, respectively) (p<0.001). Delusions (75%), sleep disorder (71.7%), and hallucinations were the most frequently reported worsening symptoms. Sleep disorder (71.1%), agitation (68.6%) and depression (53.3%) were the most frequently reported new symptoms (p<0.001) (Table 1). Profile of BPSD did not vary according to the CDR score. CONCLUSION: Quarantine induces increases in behavioral and psychological symptoms in patients with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers spent more time with the patient with AD and their emotions were affected by the pandemic. We need to plan for strategies in order to address these needs. | input | 2 | 78,574 | 56 | 235,314 |
Please summerize the given abstract to a title | instruction | 0 | 78,606 | 56 | 235,408 |
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