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Liu J, Ouyang N, Mizrahi A, Kornides ML. Social Distancing in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Associated Factors, Health Outcomes, and Implications. FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH 2024; 47:80-94. [PMID: 37681938 DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Social distancing has reemerged as a public health measure for containing the spread of COVID-19. This integrative review aims to analyze the historical use of social distancing, the current application during COVID-19, individual factors that affect social distancing practices, and consequential health outcomes. We analyzed relevant literature from searches conducted on Scopus, PubMed, and PsycINFO. We found that resources, culture, age, gender, and personality are associated with the degree to which people practice social distancing. Furthermore, social distancing changes our lifestyles and behavior and results in multifaceted health outcomes, including decreased physical activity and sunlight exposure, increased weight gain, and impaired sleep quality. On the positive side, social distancing has been linked to reduced crime rates and environmental damage, as well as better social and family ties. Future interventions may be utilized to increase adherence to social distancing practices and to mitigate the negative health effects of social distancing.
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- Jianghong Liu
- Department of Family and Community Health, School of Nursing (Dr Liu), School of Nursing (Ms Ouyang and Dr Kornides), School of Arts and Sciences (Ms Mizrahi), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; and Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut (Ms Ouyang)
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Chua JYX, Shorey S. The Effect of Mindfulness-Based and Acceptance Commitment Therapy-Based Interventions to Improve the Mental Well-Being Among Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Autism Dev Disord 2021; 52:2770-2783. [PMID: 34181139 PMCID: PMC8237545 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-04893-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Parents of children with developmental disabilities are susceptible to mental health problems. Mindfulness-based and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-based interventions can improve their mental well-being. This review examined the effectiveness of mindfulness-based and ACT-based interventions in improving mental well-being and mindfulness among parents of children with developmental disabilities. Six electronic databases were searched, resulting in the inclusion of ten studies published between 2014 and 2020. Meta-analysis was conducted using the random-effect model. The results suggest that mindfulness-based and ACT-based interventions were effective in decreasing parental stress, anxiety and depression, however, the effectiveness of these interventions in increasing parental mindfulness was inconclusive. Based on these findings, we discussed considerations for implementing interventions and identified areas which warrant further research.
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Level 2, Clinical Research Centre, Block MD11, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore, 117597, Singapore.
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Using Mixed Methods to Identify the Primary Mental Health Problems and Needs of Children, Adolescents, and Their Caregivers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 2021; 52:1082-1093. [PMID: 33108612 PMCID: PMC7590914 DOI: 10.1007/s10578-020-01089-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Our understanding of child, adolescent, and caregiver mental health (MH) problems during the coronavirus pandemic, and which interventions are needed, may be advanced by consumer input. 133 general population caregivers reported top MH problems and needs for themselves and their children (Mage = 8.21; SD = 4.94), using standardized and idiographic measures. We applied linear regression models to quantitative data and thematic analysis to qualitative data. Caregivers' COVID-era depression and anxiety symptom means fell within the clinical range, as did their children's MH symptoms. Caregiver-reported child and adolescent symptoms were positively associated with number of children in the home. Caregiver and caregiver-reported child and adolescent symptoms were more pronounced in regions with more lenient COVID-19 restrictions. Among the kinds of help most urgently needed, MH services were ranked #1 for caregivers and adolescents, #2 for 6-12 year-olds, and #3 for 1-5 year-olds. Top problems identified for each age group highlight pressing pandemic-related intervention targets.
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Rogers BG, Arnold T, Schierberl Scherr A, Strong SH, Holcomb R, Daley Ndoye C, Pinkston M, Chan PA. Adapting Substance Use Treatment for HIV Affected Communities During COVID-19: Comparisons Between a Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic and a Local Community Based Organization. AIDS Behav 2020; 24:2999-3002. [PMID: 32462344 PMCID: PMC7251798 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-02933-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Brooke G Rogers
- Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
- Department of Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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