COVID-19 Pandemic Quarantine Research Articles

Effect of Quarantine of COVID-19 Pandemic on Egyptian Children with Attention- Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder

Effect of Quarantine of COVID-19 Pandemic on Egyptian Children with Attention- Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder

Religious Coping: Exploring The Resilience of Covid 19 Survivors

The purpose of this study is to investigate adult religious coping strategies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic's quarantine phase. In-depth semi-structured interviews with thirteen adult COVID-19 survivors, ages forty to sixty, were undertaken. Open-ended questions on the state of the COVID-19 sickness, the psychological state, and the religious coping mechanisms used up until the point of cure were posed to the respondents. The information was categorized using thematic analysis. Three adult coping strategies—positive thinking, positive activity, and yielding to God—are shown by the classification results. According to this research, the respondent experiences resilience and serenity when coping with the COVID-19 virus when they practice good religious coping. This study demonstrates how adult respondents manage to endure till they heal, but additional investigation is required to comprehend how religious coping is employed by populations that are more vulnerable to pressures.

The Protective Role of Group Activity Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic Quarantine on the Relation between Loneliness and Quality of Life during COVID-19 Pandemic.

Studies of aging have suggested that QoL is positively associated with active social contacts and supportive face to face social networks. However, social networks and contacts in later life decrease due to a variety of reasons; the narrowing of social networks contributes to increased social isolation and loneliness and leads to the deterioration of well-being and QoL among adult persons. The goal of this study was to explore the relationship between loneliness feelings and QoL during the COVID-19 quarantine as potentially moderated by group physical activity prior to the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. A convenience sample of 99 older adults aged 60 and over was interviewed. Using bootstrapping, we tested the strength and significance of the conditional moderation effect of group physical activity prior to the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine on the relationship between loneliness feelings and QoL during the COVID-19 quarantine. the results demonstrated a direct negative effect between loneliness feelings and QoL during the COVID-19 pandemic and that the relationship was moderated by group physical activity prior to the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine (p = 0.000). the findings indicate that policy makers and professionals working with older adults should seek ways to attract older adults to participate in group physical activity and enjoy its long-term social benefits.

Long-term impact of post COVID-19 pandemic quarantine on eating habits changes among adult residents of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

COVID-19 outbreak and quarantine measures clearly had an impact on the population's eating habits-related behavior. This study aimed to explore the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and physical quarantine on eating habits after quarantine among Riyadh city residents, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey between December 2022 and April 2023 on a convenient sample of Saudi adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A valid questionnaire was used to measure study outcomes. A comparison between dietary habits before and after COVID-19 was performed to identify the changes in dietary habits. 1,451 Saudi adults residing in Riyadh completed the online survey. The majority (88.6%) of the respondents reported changes in dietary habits after COVID-19. About 50% had 1-3 dietary habits changes and slightly more than one-third had 4-7 dietary habits change. About 33.8% of the participants reported stable weight during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, 40.9% reported weight gain, and 20.7% reported weight loss. The participants reported several unhealthy dietary changes most commonly eating fast food (33%), eating junk food/fast food due to boredom/distress/disappointment (29.8%), and high sugar such as sweet porridge, pastry, sweets, and chocolate (28.5%). On the other side, the participants showed healthy dietary habits such as having a balanced healthy ingredients diet (34.4%), an increase in the consumption of fruits and vegetables, and a decrease in the intake of junk foods (28.9%). Males were more likely to exhibit unhealthy dietary habits than females (Odd Ratio:1.43, p = 0.038, CI: 1.02-2.02). Increasing age was associated with a reduction in the likelihood of exhibiting unhealthy dietary habits (OR: 0.98, p = 0.011, CI: 0.96-0.99). Moreover, participants who reported stable weight or weight loss during COVID-19 were 0.29 (p = 0.043, 0.09-0.96) and 0.34 (p = 0.020, 0.07-0.79), respectively, less likely to have unhealthy dietary habits. Although healthy dietary habits have been reported in this study, such as consumption of fruits and vegetables, COVID-19 confinement has also led to negative dietary behaviors reflected by high consumption of fast/junk food and sugar intake resulting in weight gain, a potential adverse impact on the population wellbeing.

A Real Estate Focuses on Covid-19 Accounting Considerations – The Case of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria

The COVID-19 pandemic quarantine has affected every sector and area, including families, communities, and economies worldwide. Global businesses have suffered income losses, higher operational expenses, and delayed credit collection. To address these challenges, the government should implement fiscal stimuli for the real estate industry through central banks and mortgage financing regulators. This will preserve investments, save low-paying jobs, and maintain housing affordability for low-income families. Lowering mortgage interest rates and expanding access to preferential home finance loans are crucial measures. This research focuses on accountants' roles in Abuja's real estate business and examines the impact of COVID-19 on the market. Understanding the effects of mortgage financing difficulties is essential for assessing market competitiveness. The pandemic has affected every aspect of the real estate sector, making it important to consider the perspectives of stakeholders. The regulatory framework implemented due to COVID-19 has reduced rental prices and operating income for real estate businesses. The pandemic's global quarantine measures have made financial instruments less attractive, leading to income losses, increased operating costs, and delayed credit collection for organizations worldwide. In Nigeria, property owners are allowed to postpone annual reports by up to three months. This research employs a cross-sectional design and investigates the impact of COVID-19 on accounting practices in Abuja's real estate market. Quantitative data is used for statistical analysis, adopting a deductive approach. The study examines accounting problems faced by real estate businesses in Abuja following the COVID-19 outbreak. It reveals significant challenges such as decreased demand, disrupted supply chains, and increased expenses. Consequently, accounting practices, especially in areas like cash management, cost control, and financial reporting, have been greatly affected. Transparent and effective communication of financial information is crucial during crises to maintain stakeholder and investor confidence.

Patient's Perception of Access to Reproductive Health and Family Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic Quarantine Period [ID: 1372575

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to assess patient perception of access to reproductive health and family planning care during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine period, at which time routine annual visits were deferred. METHODS: Patients aged 18–44 seen at Temple University Hospital for an annual gynecology visit from March 2018 to December 2020 were identified. Pregnant patients, those with a history of permanent sterilization (bilateral tubal ligation, hysterectomy), women who were not heterosexually active, prisoners, non-English or non-Spanish speakers, and those with intellectual disability were excluded. Using a random number generator, 99 eligible patients were randomly selected from this population. Eligible patients were contacted via telephone and verbally consented. If agreeable, these patients were administered a 20-question survey. RESULTS: Of 99 patients selected, 27 (27.3%) responded to the telephone survey. 0% of responders felt that they faced barriers to contraceptive care during the quarantine period. Survey responders and nonresponders had no significant differences in age (P=.26), race (P=.50), insurance type (P=.15), gravida (P=.78), parity (P=.10), and number of induced abortions (P=.51). However, nonresponders were significantly more likely to have no-showed a gynecology appointment in 2020 (P<.05). CONCLUSION: This study found that patients at Temple University Hospital did not perceive barriers to accessing contraceptive care during the COVID-19 quarantine period. Additionally, the majority of patients felt that contraceptive care was an important reason to have an in-person visit.

Overview of the cardio-metabolic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evidence has shown that cardiometabolic disorders (CMDs) are amongst the top contributors to COVID-19 infection morbidity and mortality. The reciprocal impact of COVID-19 infection and the most common CMDs, the risk factors for poor composite outcome among patients with one or several underlying diseases, the effect of common medical management on CMDs and their safety in the context of acute COVID-19 infection are reviewed. Later on, the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine on the general population's lifestyle (diet, exercise patterns) and metabolic health, acute cardiac complications of different COVID-19 vaccines and the effect of CMDs on the vaccine efficacy are discussed. Our review identified that the incidence of COVID-19 infection is higher among patients with underlying CMDs such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Also, CMDs increase the risk of COVID-19 infection progression to severe disease phenotypes (e.g. hospital and/or ICU admission, use of mechanical ventilation). Lifestyle modification during COVID-19 era had a great impact on inducing and worsening of CMDs. Finally, the lower efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines was found in patients with metabolic disease.

Impact of Physical Inactivity and Pressure on Weight Gain During COVID-19 Pandemic Quarantine in Iraq

Impact of Physical Inactivity and Pressure on Weight Gain During COVID-19 Pandemic Quarantine in Iraq

Psychological Impact of the 2022 Round COVID-19 Pandemic on China's College Students.

In response to the new round of COVID-19 outbreaks since March 2022, universities with high outbreak rates around the country have taken quarantine measures to contain the epidemic. Evidence from previous coronavirus outbreaks has shown that people under quarantine are at risk for mental health disorders. To better understand the impacts of this round of COVID-19 quarantine on domestic college students and their responses, we conducted a systematic survey to assess the stress and anxiety, and to evaluate effective measurements in this population. We searched relevant documents and literature, and designed a questionnaire from six aspects, including psychological status, epidemic situation, study, daily life, sports, and interpersonal communication, with 51 items in total. We sent the questionnaire on the Wenjuanxing Web platform, from April 2 to 8, 2022. We evaluated the mental status according to parts of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21), and investigated the influencing risk factors and countermeasures. Statistical analysis was performed by using the Chi-square test and multi-variable logistic regression. In total, 508 college respondents were recruited in our survey, and the pooled prevalence of mild anxiety (GAD score ≽ 5, or DASS-21 anxiety score ≽ 8) or stress (DASS-21 pressure score ≽ 14) caused by the new round of COVID-19 pandemic quarantine was 19.69% (100/508). The prevalence of the anxiety or stress in college students with COVID-19 quarantine between different genders, regions, and majors was not significantly different. Independent risk factors for the mild anxiety or stress of undergraduates by COVID-19 quarantine included learning efficiency or duration [OR = 1.36, 95%CI (1.14-1.62), P = 0.001], based on the combined analysis of Chi-square test analysis with multi-variable logistic regression analysis. Interestingly, the mental well-beings before COVID-19 epidemic quarantine [OR = 0.22, 95%CI (0.13-0.36), P < 0.0001], more low-intensity exercise [OR = 0.36, 95%CI (0.15-0.87), P = 0.02, high-intensity exercise as reference], and good sleep quality [OR = 0.14, 95%CI (0.07-0.30), P < 0.0001: OR = 0.42, 95%CI (0.30-0.59), P < 0.0001] are protective factors for alleviating the quarantine-caused anxiety or stress in Chinese college students for this round of COVID-19 epidemic quarantine. During the round of COVID-19 epidemic quarantine in 2022, a small number of college students have mild anxiety, affected by decreased learning efficiency or duration, which could be mitigated with low-intensity exercise and good sleep quality.

Assessment of Covid-19 pandemic quarantine and isolation programmes: A case study of the University of Limpopo

South Africa, like the rest of the world, was affected by the Selenga COVID-19 pandemic. From March 2020, the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, imposed lockdown regulations in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which led to the closure of universities. When the national regulations allowed for the resumption of university activities, the University of Limpopo had to set up quarantine and isolation facilities as a strategy to manage infections. As a new initiative, challenges would be expected in managing this unfolding situation. Against this background, this paper considers the findings of a study which focused on the establishment and operations of quarantine and isolation facilities at the university. Documents were analysed for the purpose of data construction and substantiated with data collected through semi-structured interviews. The university staff members responsible for the facilities were purposively selected to participate in this study. Data were analysed through thematic content analysis. The study found that the university established the quarantine and isolation facilities according to government guidelines; the facilities were well managed; and activities were implemented as expected. However, operational challenges that require improvements were identified and this article accordingly makes recommendations.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Quarantine on Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability: A Longitudinal Study

The impact of the pandemic is being very significant psychologically, especially for people who were already vulnerable in these aspects, such as adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Intellectual Disability (ID). A longitudinal analysis of motor aspects such as balance and gait, executive functions in daily life, severity of symptoms characteristic of autism, and degree of subjective well-being was performed in 53 adults with ASD and ID. A repeated measures ANOVA was performed and three measures were taken, the first in December 2019, the second in March 2020, and the last in July 2020. The results demonstrated a significant decrease in balance on the latter measure, along with a deterioration in well-being and ASD symptoms in the period of seclusion and an improvement in executive functions after seclusion.

EVALUASI PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN

Abstract. Internet-based e-learning during Covid-19 quarantine becomes a burden for nursing student due to practical skills courses are difficult to assess. However, on the other hand that situation improves their digital literacy. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of web-based e-learning during quarantine of covid-19 pandemic on grade point average (GPA) among nursing student of Faletehan University. Data used were GPA of first semester (before covid-19 quarantine) and second semester (after covid-19 quarantine). GPA of bachelor nursing student were taken from student who in the first year (n=138), second year (n=119) and third year (n=91) respectively. Using paired t-test analysis, this study showed that there were found significant differences of GPA between first semester and second semester. Student who in the first year (mean = -.33, SD = .30, p = .000), second year (mean = -.04, SD = .22, p = .026) and third year (mean = -.36, SD = .16, p = .000) showed escalation of GPA, while student who in the fourth year (mean = .79, SD = .09, p = .000) showed degradation of GPA. Online learning only effective in learning cognitive area, for nursing student who in the last year of study especially, the majority of courses are practice at laboratory and at ward which is not suitable using online learning. Educational institution needs to develop internet-based learning platform with technology such as case-based virtual reality to facilitate student to learn nursing practice.Keywords: covid-19, e-learning, GPA, nursing, student

Have newborn hearing screening programs been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Introduction Due to the vital importance of early diagnosis and intervention of congenital hearing loss, the aim of this study was to compare the rate of newborn hearing screening before and after the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. Materials and methods In this study, the data related to 6144 newborns during two 18-month time periods before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, was analyzed. Results From all visited newborns, 3770 and 2374 referred to the centre before and after the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, respectively. There were statistically significant differences in the results of screening and the referral rate of neonates before and after the pandemic (p = 0.00). The results showed that both the residents of urban and rural regions visited for newborn hearing screening less frequently after the onset of the pandemic, but no statistically significant difference was shown between the number of boys and girls before and after the pandemic (p = 0.72). Conclusion Our results help gain new insights regarding the impacts of disruptive events such as pandemics on the implementation of health screening programs. Boosting public knowledge by providing families with proper education appears to be helpful in preventing the negative effects of delayed implementation of health screening programs.

The impact of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and quarantine responses on the toxic-epidemiological situation in Azerbaijan

Introduction. The global pandemic of the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has not only been a serious stress test for healthcare systems in many countries around the world, but has also had a significant impact on the structure and number of acute chemical poisoning. The aim of this study was to study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related quarantine measures on the toxic-epidemiological situation in Azerbaijan. Materials and methods. We conducted a comparative analysis of the database of the Clinical Medicine Center in Baku during the nine months of the pandemic period (March 20 - December 21, 2020) with the data of the same period in 2019 and the previous decade (2009-2018). Results. The alarming dynamics of a significant increase in the number of alcohol surrogates and primarily methyl alcohol poisoning, was revealed. If in the 10-year period of 2009-2018, the intoxication of alcohol surrogates was only 0.09% of the total poisoning cases, then during the study period of 2020 the share of such intoxications increased to 3.4%. The mortality rate in alcohol surrogate intoxication group in 2019 was 5.6% versus 50.0% in March-December 2020. All fatal cases in alcohol surrogate intoxication cohort were related to methyl alcohol poisoning, thus, the mortality rate of this pathology was 61.5%. Conclusion. The COVID-19 pandemic and related quarantine measures had a notable impact on the toxic-epidemiological situation in Azerbaijan and led to a significant increase in alcohol and methanol poisoning and fatality. Limitations. The study was conducted on the basis of the only specialized medical institution in Azerbaijan engaged for the treatment of chemical poisoning, therefore the collected database can be considered representative and relevant to the country’s overall toxic-epidemiological situation.

Gardening Motivations of U.S. Plant Purchasers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract Plant purchases experienced a surge during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine of 2020. Researchers used an online survey instrument completed by 1,211 U.S. respondents to investigate the diverse motivations for making plant purchases. Researchers compared three age cohorts to understand which plant benefits they derived from their plant purchases. Millennials (born 1981 to 1995) derived the greatest social benefit from their plant purchases, followed by educational, physiological, and psychological benefits. Gen Z (born 1996 to 2012) derived more educational and physiological benefits compared to Baby Boomers (born 1946 to 1964). Individuals experiencing a high level of social benefits from plants may have contributed to the extensive use of social media during pandemic isolation, as plants appear to be a common interest or focal point for online social interaction. In other words, plants bought by Millennials (and to a lesser extent by Gen Z) served as an online social connection to others. The youngest age group, Gen Z, experienced the greatest boredom proneness and the most food insecurity. In comparing plant buyers with non-buyers, we found no difference in boredom proneness or shopping anxiety. Plant purchasers experienced greater food security compared to non-plant purchasers and individuals who purchased edible plants or food-producing plants or both a flowering plant and a food-producing plant had greater food security compared to non-plant buyers and individuals who purchased flowering plants. Results provide relevant topics (e.g., food security, boredom relief, and social connections) to inform on- and off-line communications with consumers. Index words: consumer, online survey.

Trend of Chickenpox in Jordan (2013-2020)

Background Chickenpox is the primary infection of varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which is a highly contagious disease. Objective The main goal of this epidemiological descriptive study was to analyze the medical chickenpox data from 2013 to 2020 in Jordan. The aim of the study was to obtain in-depth statistics for all Jordan cities comparing the year semesters for these years, with comparisons of gender and age categories. In addition, we aimed to determine the status of the epidemiological situation in Jordan with concern of the effects of Syrian refugees and the COVID-19 epidemic. Methods This was an epidemiological descriptive study focusing on children under 15 years old. Data were collected based on a clinical diagnosis by doctors. Chickenpox data were obtained from the Ministry of Health as computerized and manual weekly reports from public and private health centers and hospitals. SPSS was used to statistically analyze the data. Results The total number of chickenpox cases reported from 2013 to 2020 in Jordan was 40,988. There was an obvious rise in cases in 2014 (19.24%) with possible outbreaks due to the influx of Syrian refugees, whereas the lowest number of cases (2.44%) was reported in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated quarantine that occurred in Jordan, especially because of closing schools and clinics. Although the total number of chickenpox cases varied from 2013 to 2020, all years showed the same seasonal distribution, with the highest numbers in the spring (especially May), at 16.12%. Geographic distribution analysis showed that the highest numbers of cases were reported in the cities of Amman and Zarqa, with 18.15% and 12.81%, respectively, according to the highest population and gatherings. In gender distribution, there was a sustained preponderance for males over females with 54.48% of the cases reported in males. The age category of 5-9 years was the most likely to be affected by this disease, accounting for 43.34% of cases. This is because these younger children are newly entering school and starting to interact with others. However, the age category of over 20 years showed the lowest number of cases, accounting for 3.98%. There is more concern in Mafraq city (which has the greatest number of Syrian refugees), and we found that children in the age categories of 1-4 years and less than 1 year were more likely to be infected than others. Conclusions Our analysis showed a possible outbreak of chickenpox in 2014, and the lowest number of cases occurred in 2020. In addition, the spring season is the time with the highest number of infected cases. Chickenpox is a highly transmissible childhood disease that becomes more severe with age, and is especially prevalent in children 5-9 years of age in Jordan. Moreover, the gender distribution of cases throughout the years showed a sustained preponderance for males over females. Due to the high populations in Amman and Zarqa cities, these areas had the highest numbers of people infected with chickenpox.

Challenges of COVID-19: Preschool Teachers’ Views and Experiences During the Quarantine

The purpose of the study is to analyze the evidence gathered from the preschool teachers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. The study was carried out with 11 teachers who have professional experience ranging between 3 to 19 years from private and public preschools. The study was specified according to criterion sampling strategy under the purposeful sampling method. The data gathered via open-ended questions and the phenomenology method, one of the qualitative research designs, was used. The qualitative content analyses technique was applied for analyzing the data. It was reached remarkable themes about the preschool teachers’ pedagogical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic based on the analysis of data. The themes and their subthemes are as follows: The theme “challenges in the distance education process” contains the sub-themes of children, teachers, and parents, the theme “views about educational policy in new normal” contains the sub-themes of technological infrastructure problems, unpreparedness, and negative attitudes, the theme “expectations for the improvement of distance education” contains the sub-themes of teacher training, effective family involvement activities, and technology-based programs.

Cognitive and balance performance of older adult women during COVID-19 pandemic quarantine: an ex post facto study.

IntroductionIsolation and self-quarantine can expose individuals, particularly older people, to cognitive and physical decline. Due to a reduction in their musculoskeletal and neural flexibility, older adults are more likely to be affected by quarantine limitations. This study aimed to investigate the effect of self-quarantine on cognitive and balance performance of older women during the COVID-19 outbreak.Material and methodsIn a convenience sampling method, a total of 75 older adult women were recruited in this ex post facto study. The mini-mental state exam, single leg stance test, and timed up and go test were used to assess cognitive functions, static, and dynamic balance, respectively. Fall risk was measured by the Johns Hopkins assessment tool. Evaluations were performed before and after 7 months of quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak (November 2019 – June 2020), in which volunteers were at the lowest level of physical and social interaction.ResultsNo significant difference was observed in the mean static balance performance of the older adult women between the baseline and quarantine phases [p = 0.095, t (df) = –1.69]. The dynamic balance performance [p < 0.001, t (df) = 5.6] and cognitive status (p < 0.001, t = –7.4) decreased and the fall rate increased [p < 0.001, t (df) = 7.35] after 7 months of quarantine.ConclusionsIt seems that self-quarantine can cause a decline in cognitive functions and dynamic balance performance of older women. It implies that the decrease in social interactions and physical activities caused by the limitations of self-quarantine put individuals at greater risk of cognitive impairment and increase their falling rate by impairing dynamic balance.

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Quarantine on Civil Engineers’ Performance and Projects’ Construction Delay

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Quarantine on Civil Engineers’ Performance and Projects’ Construction Delay

Covid-19 pandemic quarantine and social jetlag

Covid-19 pandemic forced the governments to choose the policy to the lockdown the gathering centers, including universities and schools to prevent the rapid spread of the disease, forcing millions of people to stay at home for several weeks and even more. Staying in the home for such long periods is associated with a change in the wake/sleep period (a kind of social jet lag) and the resulting alteration in feeding time and type of food. Moreover, the prevalence of anxiety and depression resulted from the reduction in physical activity and bad news also may help to worsen the social jetlag effect on these parts of society. Possible hazardous changes in this factor are reviewed in this study and some suggestions for better management of this condition are also offered. Pubmed, SCOPUS, WOS, and Google Scholar data banks were searched using the following keyword in combination and/or alone: jetlag, social jetlag, Chronobiology, photoperiod, metabolic disease, cardiovascular, sleep/weak period. Longtime lockdown gathering centers are shown to change the photoperiod cycle in people, and it may induce several consequences, including the effects on cognitive brain function, induce mental illness, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, mitochondrial aging, and cardiovascular diseases. Considering these facts, it is important to make rehabilitation programs for all the societies' members for post-pandemic time.