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Pezzali LG, Ferreira FV, Ferreira FV, Wender MCO. Impact of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic on climacteric women's health: Websurvey. Climacteric 2023; 26:594-600. [PMID: 37669691 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2023.2246877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The menopausal transition is an important milestone in female reproductive life. Many studies have been conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women, but few of them focus on the climacteric population. This study aimed to investigate changes in the health and health care of climacteric women aged 40-70 years residing in Brazil during the pandemic period. METHOD A cross-sectional study was carried out using an electronic form with questions related to sociodemographic, clinical and gynecological data, treatments, access to health services and changes in behavior. RESULTS A total of 419 women answered the questionnaire. Sixty percent reported weight gain and 50.8% reported reduced physical activity practice. More than 80% reported worsening mental health and 66.1% had a change in their sleep pattern. More than half reported having difficulty accessing gynecological consultations and routine examinations. Women living in capital cities reported a greater change in alcohol consumption (p = 0.002). Income change was associated with a higher prevalence of weight gain (p = 0.033) and changes in sleep quality (p = 0.018). CONCLUSION We observed an important reduction in the health care of climacteric women during the pandemic period, such as a decrease in medical consultations and preventive examinations, worsening of life habits and deterioration in mental health.
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- L G Pezzali
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Lee M, Lim H, Xavier MS, Lee EY. "A Divine Infection": A Systematic Review on the Roles of Religious Communities During the Early Stage of COVID-19. J Relig Health 2022; 61:866-919. [PMID: 34405313 PMCID: PMC8370454 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01364-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The objective of this systematic review was to summarize the roles that religious communities played during the early stage of COVID-19 pandemic. Seven databases were searched and a total of 58 articles in English published between February 2020 and July 2020 were included in evidence synthesis. The findings of the literature showed diverse influences of religion as a double-edged sword in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. Religious communities have played detrimental and/or beneficial roles as a response to COVID-19 pandemic. A collaborative approach among religious communities, health science, and government is critical to combat COVID-19 crisis and future pandemics/epidemics.
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- Mikyung Lee
- School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, KHS 307, 28 Division St, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, KHS 307, 28 Division St, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- School of Religion, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
- Department of Gender Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, KHS 307, 28 Division St, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada.
- Department of Gender Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
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Lukić T, Pivac T, Solarević M, Blešić I, Živković J, Penjišević I, Golić R, Kalenjuk Pivarski B, Bubalo-živković M, Pandžić A. Sustainability of Serbian Villages in COVID-19 Pandemic Conditions. Sustainability 2022; 14:703. [DOI: 10.3390/su14020703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The subject of this paper is to determine how the COVID-19 virus pandemic affected the situation in Serbian villages. The task of the paper is to show the positive and negative consequences that resulted from the pandemic. This would indicate that some of them may represent a new idea, a chance, or would work in favor of the sustainability of the villages of Serbia. In support of objectivity, research was carried out among the population that inhabits the rural areas of Serbia. It examined the extent to which internationally recognized phenomena and consequences of the COVID-19 virus pandemic were present in the study area and considered the nature of their impact on sustainability. The results of the semi-structured questionnaire were processed using descriptive statistics, t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Respondents contributed to the conception of possible solutions with their comments. The obtained differences in the answers resulted from different socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents, but also from the fact that the villages of Serbia differ in natural and social characteristics. Respondents’ responses are in favor of economic and sociodemographic sustainability, but they do not think in terms of environmental sustainability. The paper reveals several development opportunities, which complement each other and contribute to different methods for sustainability of rural villages in Serbia.
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Nishino T, Obara K, Nishida Y, Yamaguchi H, Hayashi M, Yamazaki M. Large-scale international volleyball competition in "bubble" under the COVID-19 pandemic. Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol 2022; 27:9-12. [PMID: 34956838 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2021.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Objective To verify whether a large-scale international volleyball competition could be conducted safely using the bubble method, both for our participating team and as a whole. Methods All 32 men’s and women’s teams were gathered in one place and a large-scale international volleyball competition was held for over a month without spectators using the bubble method. More than 1,000 people participated in the event, and 572 volleyball players played a total of 248 matches during the competition. There were 54 participants from Japan, including 27 male and female staff and players each. There was one team doctor for both men and women. A total of 2,250 PCR tests and 7,920 antigen tests were performed over 38 days. We investigated the incidence of infection in our team and in all participating teams. Results There were 9 fever cases from our men’s team, but all of them tested negative for COVID-19. Overall, a total of 10,170 tests were performed and only one was positive. Conclusion In order to ensure the health and well-being of all participants, the indoor competition was concluded safely without the occurrence of COIVD-19 clusters in the bubble system with strict adherence to various strict protocols of COVID-19.
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Asadi S, Nilashi M, Abumalloh RA, Samad S, Ahani A, Ghabban F, Yusuf SYM, Supriyanto E. Evaluation of Factors to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic Using DEMATEL and Fuzzy Rule-Based Techniques. Int. J. Fuzzy Syst. 2022; 24. [PMCID: PMC8224996 DOI: 10.1007/s40815-021-01119-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Since social and environmental conditions have changed dramatically in recent years, the spectrum of diseases caused by infections is also evolving rapidly. The outspread of COVID-19 has resulted in an emergency situation across the globe with significant effects on the population’s lives, families, and societies, leading to concerns the World Health Organization. Accordingly, the virus has substantially threatened the Malaysians’ public health and contributed considerably to increased healthcare expenses. Since the novel coronavirus was found in China, Malaysia’s government has started its actions according to the World Health Organization procedures and concentrated on addressing and preventing the spread of the infection. The present paper aims to find and evaluate the factors to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia, limiting the outspread of the disease in this country. This study used the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) and Fuzzy Rule-Based techniques to evaluate the factors through a set of questionnaires completed by the health care professionals. According to the data analysis results, movement control order, international travel restrictions, and the mass gathering cancellations were of most importance in the prevention of COVID-19 infections transmission.
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- Shahla Asadi
- Centre of Software Technology and Management, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor 81310 Skudai, Malaysia
- Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 George Town, Malaysia
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- Computer Department, Community College, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box. 1982, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Business Administration, College of Business and Administration,
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Business Strategy and Innovation, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Information System Department, Taibah University, Madinah, 41411 Saudi Arabia
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Primary Care Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine
, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, 47000 Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor 81310 Skudai, Malaysia
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Shankar PR, Palaian S, Vannal V, Sreeramareddy CT. Non-Pharmacological Infection Prevention and Control Interventions in COVID-19: What Does the Current Evidence Say? Int J Prev Med 2021; 12:174. [PMID: 37663401 PMCID: PMC10472080 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_604_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), a major global public health emergency has significantly impacted human health and livelihoods. The pandemic continues to spread and treatments and vaccines are at different stages of development. Mass vaccination has been rolled out worldwide. This review article provides a narrative summary of the evidence on various non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) for COVID-19 containment. The authors reviewed the evidence published by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health map of COVID-19 evidence. Additional literature was identified from PubMed and Google Scholar, preprint sites, and news media. The search terms included "Social distancing measures" and "COVID 19", "Non-pharmacological interventions'' and "COVID 19", "COVID-19", "non-pharmacological interventions", "face mask", etc. The strength of the evidence for most studies on NPIs was 'weak to moderate' for restrictive NPIs. Ascertaining the impact of each NPI as a standalone intervention is difficult since NPIs are implemented simultaneously with other measures. Varying testing and reporting strategies across the countries and classification of deaths directly caused by COVID-19 create challenges in assessing the impact of restrictive NPIs on the case numbers and deaths. Evidence on hygiene measures such as face mask is more robust in design providing credible evidence on prevention of COVID-19 infection. Evidence from modeling studies, natural before-after studies, and anecdotal evidence from the strategies adopted by 'role model' countries suggests that continued use of NPIs is the only containment strategy until 'herd immunity' is achieved to reduce the severe disease and mortality.
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- P. Ravi Shankar
- IMU Centre for Education, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences, Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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Novaes DC, Grassi MDF, Nascimento TF, Novelli E Castro MC, Jensen R. Religious practice in the pandemic of COVID-19 and the nursing diagnoses. Int J Nurs Knowl 2021; 33:225-233. [PMID: 34626460 PMCID: PMC8653124 DOI: 10.1111/2047-3095.12352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Identify the elements (defining characteristics, related factors, and risk factors) of the diagnoses of NANDA international impaired religiosity (00169), risk for impaired religiosity (00170), and readiness for enhanced religiosity (00171), in a period of social distancing in the pandemic of COVID-19, and associate them with the behavior of individual and collective religious practice, before and during the pandemic. METHODS Survey study, released via social media to members of religious communities in Brazil. Data collection took place in June 2020, by online questionnaire. FINDINGS Participants were 719 people, 563 (78.3%) were women, with a median age of 39 years (min 18-max 73), of Catholic religion (64.7%), with a median of 29 years of religious practice (min 0-max 70). The participants were from Southeast 652 (90.68%), South 49 (6.82%), Northeast 13 (1.82%), Midwest 4 (0.56%), and North 01 (0.14%) of Brazil. The increase of individual religious practice was associated with two diagnostic elements and the reduction of individual practice to nine elements. The reduction of collective religious practice was associated with seven diagnostic elements and the maintenance of the practice associated with five elements. The increase of collective religious practice was associated with five diagnostic elements. CONCLUSIONS In individuals who presented during the pandemic reduction of individual religious practice, reduction of collective religious practice, and maintenance of collective religious practice, the elements of the diagnosis impaired religiosity were predominant. In individuals who presented increased practice of collective religious activity during the pandemic, the elements of the diagnosis readiness for enhanced religiosity were predominant. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE This study highlights defining characteristics, risk factors, and related factors of the religiosity diagnoses presented due to social distancing in the pandemic; these should be screened during nursing consultations in primary health care.
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- Dayane Caroline Novaes
- Nursing Department, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Nursing Department, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Nursing Department, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Domènech-Montoliu S, Pac-Sa MR, Vidal-Utrillas P, Latorre-Poveda M, Del Rio-González A, Ferrando-Rubert S, Ferrer-Abad G, Sánchez-Urbano M, Aparisi-Esteve L, Badenes-Marques G, Cervera-Ferrer B, Clerig-Arnau U, Dols-Bernad C, Fontal-Carcel M, Gomez-Lanas L, Jovani-Sales D, León-Domingo MC, Llopico-Vilanova MD, Moros-Blasco M, Notari-Rodríguez C, Ruíz-Puig R, Valls-López S, Arnedo-Pena A. "Mass gathering events and COVID-19 transmission in Borriana (Spain): A retrospective cohort study". PLoS One 2021; 16:e0256747. [PMID: 34437628 PMCID: PMC8389516 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Mass gathering events (MGEs) are associated with the transmission of COVID-19. Between 6 and 10 March 2020, several MGEs related to the Falles festival took place in Borriana, a municipality in the province of Castellon (Spain). The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of COVID-19 and its association with these MGEs, and to quantify the potential risk factors of its occurrence. METHODS During May and June 2020, a population-based retrospective cohort study was carried out by the Public Health Center of Castelló and the Hospital de la Plana in Vila-real. Participants were obtained from a representative sample of 1663 people with potential exposure at six MGEs. A questionnaire survey was carried out to obtain information about attendance at MGEs and COVID-19 disease. In addition, a serologic survey of antibodies against SARS-Cov-2 was implemented. Inverse probability weighted regression was used in the statistical analysis. RESULTS A total of 1338 subjects participated in the questionnaire survey (80.5%), 997 of whom undertook the serologic survey. Five hundred and seventy cases were observed with an attack rate (AR) of 42.6%; average age was 36 years, 62.3% were female, 536 cases were confirmed by laboratory tests, and 514 cases were found with SARS-CoV-2 total antibodies. Considering MGE exposure, AR was 39.2% (496/1264). A dose-response relationship was found between MGE attendance and the disease, (adjusted relative risk [aRR] = 4.11 95% confidence interval [CI]3.25-5.19). Two MGEs with a dinner and dance in the same building had higher risks. Associated risk factors with the incidence were older age, obesity, and upper and middle class versus lower class; current smoking was protective. CONCLUSIONS The study suggests the significance of MGEs in the COVID-19 transmission that could explain the subsequent outbreak in Borriana.
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- Emergency Service, Hospital de la Plana, Vila-real, Castellon, Spain
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- Emergency Service, Hospital de la Plana, Vila-real, Castellon, Spain
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- Emergency Service, Hospital de la Plana, Vila-real, Castellon, Spain
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- Public Health Center, Castelló de la Plana, Castellon, Spain
- Department of Health Science, Public University Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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Oxholm T, Rivera C, Schirrman K, Hoverd WJ. New Zealand Religious Community Responses to COVID-19 While Under Level 4 Lockdown. J Relig Health 2021; 60:16-33. [PMID: 33141402 PMCID: PMC7606061 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-020-01110-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Social scientific research into the impact of COVID-19 on religious communities is emergent. This research combines interview data (n = 12) collected, as New Zealand moved into Level 3-Restrict and then Level 4-Lockdown, with Facebook and online news media analysis to understand how religious leaders and their communities responded to COVID-19. Our data found four challenges: (1) The requirement to reassess worship practices, (2) the need to mitigate any potential for community transmission, (3) significant difficulties related to social distancing for communal religious practices, and lastly, (4) welfare and pastoral concerns for congregations and others in need.
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- Theis Oxholm
- Religion and Culture, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand.
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Limbachia J, Owens H, Matean M, Khan SS, Novak-Lauscher H, Ho K. Organizing a Mass Gathering Amidst a Rising COVID-19 Public Health Crisis: Lessons Learned From a Chinese Public Health Forum in Vancouver, BC. Cureus 2020; 12:e12365. [PMID: 33527047 PMCID: PMC7842969 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) evolved from a rising public health concern to a pandemic over mere weeks. Before March 11, 2020, the Public Health Agency of Canada had not advised against any mass gatherings. Herein, we highlight practical precautions taken by event organizers to adapt to the rising public health threat from COVID-19 and maintain public safety when conducting a health forum for the Chinese community of Vancouver, British Columbia on February 22, 2020. Materials and Methods In the pre-forum phase, we advertised the availability of virtual conferencing for remote participation in the forum and also had an official communication from the Ministry of Health available regarding COVID-19 on our website. At the forum, we ensured that attendees sanitized their hands at registration and had access to sanitizers throughout the forum. Additionally, we provided translated health literature on COVID-19 to participants and had our health professional speakers address COVID-19-related questions. Results This year, 231 older Chinese adults attended the forum in-person, while 150 participated remotely. The total number of 381 participants compares well to previous iterations of the forum, with twice the amount of participants on average attending online than before. Of the participants who attended the forum, 89% suggested that the forum would be effective in improving their overall health and 87% cited the forum's utility in directing them to access community resources. None of the attendees had COVID-19 or are suspected to have contracted it at the forum. Conclusion Conducting a mass gathering during a crisis required closely following guidance from local public health authorities, constant and clear communication with attendees, and employing practical risk mitigation strategies.
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- Jayneel Limbachia
- Digital Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CAN
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- Digital Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CAN
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- Digital Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CAN
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- Digital Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CAN
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CAN
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Purpose of Review We reviewed the occurrence of outbreaks at past Olympics and discuss the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic at the Tokyo Games. Recent Findings Evidence for large respiratory tract infection outbreaks at past Olympics is scant. Nevertheless, in order to control the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed for 2021. Given the high contagiousness of the disease and the epidemiology of COVID-19 in Japan, this decision was appropriate and important in order to safeguard athletes and the public. However, it is a major problem for Japan, involving massive financial losses and a lost opportunity for athletes, coaches, and instructors. Summary Up-to-date epidemiological data is needed on which to base an appropriate decision regarding the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. The actual effect of cancellations of such events in reducing the spread of COVID-19 needs to be determined.
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- Van Thuan Hoang
- Aix Marseille University, IRD, AP-HM, SSA, VITROME, Marseille, France.,Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire Méditerranée Infection, 19-21 Boulevard Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille Cedex 05, France.,Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh, Vietnam
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- Infectious Disease Unit, Specialty Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN USA.,Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
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- Aix Marseille University, IRD, AP-HM, SSA, VITROME, Marseille, France.,Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire Méditerranée Infection, 19-21 Boulevard Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille Cedex 05, France
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Shrestha N, Shad MY, Ulvi O, Khan MH, Karamehic-Muratovic A, Nguyen USDT, Baghbanzadeh M, Wardrup R, Aghamohammadi N, Cervantes D, Nahiduzzaman KM, Zaki RA, Haque U. The impact of COVID-19 on globalization. One Health 2020; 11:100180. [PMID: 33072836 PMCID: PMC7553059 DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2020.100180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Globalization has altered the way we live and earn a livelihood. Consequently, trade and travel have been recognized as significant determinants of the spread of disease. Additionally, the rise in urbanization and the closer integration of the world economy have facilitated global interconnectedness. Therefore, globalization has emerged as an essential mechanism of disease transmission. This paper aims to examine the potential impact of COVID-19 on globalization and global health in terms of mobility, trade, travel, and countries most impacted. The effect of globalization were operationalized in terms of mobility, economy, and healthcare systems. The mobility of individuals and its magnitude was assessed using airline and seaport trade data and travel information. The economic impact was measured based on the workforce, event cancellations, food and agriculture, academic institutions, and supply chain. The healthcare capacity was assessed by considering healthcare system indicators and preparedness of countries. Utilizing a technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), we calculated a pandemic vulnerability index (PVI) by creating a quantitative measure of the potential global health. The pandemic has placed an unprecedented burden on the world economy, healthcare, and globalization through travel, events cancellation, employment workforce, food chain, academia, and healthcare capacity. Based on PVI results, certain countries were more vulnerable than others. In Africa, more vulnerable countries included South Africa and Egypt; in Europe, they were Russia, Germany, and Italy; in Asia and Oceania, they were India, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey; and for the Americas, they were Brazil, USA, Chile, Mexico, and Peru. The impact on mobility, economy, and healthcare systems has only started to manifest. The findings of this study may help in the planning and implementation of strategies at the country level to help ease this emerging burden.
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- Nistha Shrestha
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Public Health & Prevention Sciences, Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence-based Practice, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Faculty of Applied Science, School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia (UBC), Okanagan, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence-based Practice, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Elledge CR, Beriwal S, Chargari C, Chopra S, Erickson BA, Gaffney DK, Jhingran A, Klopp AH, Small W, Yashar CM, Viswanathan AN. Radiation therapy for gynecologic malignancies during the COVID-19 pandemic: International expert consensus recommendations. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 158:244-253. [PMID: 32563593 PMCID: PMC7294297 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.06.486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To develop expert consensus recommendations regarding radiation therapy for gynecologic malignancies during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS An international committee of ten experts in gynecologic radiation oncology convened to provide consensus recommendations for patients with gynecologic malignancies referred for radiation therapy. Treatment priority groups were established. A review of the relevant literature was performed and different clinical scenarios were categorized into three priority groups. For each stage and clinical scenario in cervical, endometrial, vulvar, vaginal and ovarian cancer, specific recommendations regarding dose, technique, and timing were provided by the panel. RESULTS Expert review and discussion generated consensus recommendations to guide radiation oncologists treating gynecologic malignancies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Priority scales for cervical, endometrial, vulvar, vaginal, and ovarian cancers are presented. Both radical and palliative treatments are discussed. Management of COVID-19 positive patients is considered. Hypofractionated radiation therapy should be used when feasible and recommendations regarding radiation dose, timing, and technique have been provided for external beam and brachytherapy treatments. Concurrent chemotherapy may be limited in some countries, and consideration of radiation alone is recommended. CONCLUSIONS The expert consensus recommendations provide guidance for delivering radiation therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific recommendations have been provided for common clinical scenarios encountered in gynecologic radiation oncology with a focus on strategies to reduce patient and staff exposure to COVID-19.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christen R Elledge
- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Signorelli C, Odone A, Riccò M, Bellini L, Croci R, Oradini-Alacreu A, Fiacchini D, Burioni R. Major sports events and the transmission of SARS-CoV-2: analysis of seven case-studies in Europe. Acta Biomed 2020; 91:242-244. [PMID: 32420959 PMCID: PMC7569655 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v91i2.9699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Carlo Signorelli
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy .
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- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy .
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- AUSL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica, Servizio Prevenzione e Sicurezza negli ambienti di lavoro, Via Amendola n.2 - 42122 Reggio Emilia (RE).
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- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy .
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- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy .
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- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy .
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- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy .
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