Dangers Of COVID-19 Research Articles

Knowledge of Nurses Toward Covid-19 at Primary Health Care

Background: Nurses' COVID-19 knowledge in primary health care is vital for managing the pandemic, including prevention, detection, and patient education. As we know, the danger of Covid-19 is not limited to workers in health centers only, but it may develop and spread to all members of society due to the lack of knowledge of health workers about methods of prevention and protection from this disease. Objective: This study assesses nurses' COVID-19 knowledge at primary healthcare centers to control the spread of the virus. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted on the knowledge of nurses about COVID-19 at PHCs in Al-Najaf city. The study spanned from March to the end of July 2023. A total of 122 samples were collected from nine PHCs in AL-Najaf quarters. using a two-part questionnaire. The first part consisted of demographic information (6 items), and the second part involved scale questions to assess nurses' knowledge (35 items). Results: The study revealed that more than half of the nurses possess moderate knowledge (53.28%), while less than half demonstrated good knowledge (40.72%). It was found that demographic information does not correlate with nurses' knowledge of COVID-19., with the exception of variations across primary healthcare centers. Conclusion: The majority of nurses working in health centers have a moderate level of knowledge about COVID-19.

When Faith and Health Collide: Expressions of Faith Over the Dangers of COVID-19 by Selected Flagellants in the Philippines.

For almost three years, the COVID-19 pandemic seriously affected society. Mass gatherings were restricted during the surge, including religious activities and other public practices. However, some Filipinos opted to continue their panata (sacred vow) of self-flagellation during this health crisis, thus putting themselves at risk of being inflicted with the virus or being a spreader. This article explores the experience of selected flagellants who continued to fulfill their religious practice amid the pandemic. It draws inspiration from their narratives about their personal experiences of how they faced, struggled, and hoped to battle the "unseen" virus and the criticisms of others for what they did. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), their interview transcripts elicit three recurrent themes: Suffering leads to finding God for support, sacred vow as unity to Christ's suffering, and spiritual reward over physical pain. These themes cancontribute to future research on how opposing parties should negotiate when faith and health conflict.

Laboratory Results and Clinical Characteristics of Probable Omicron Patients at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital

Since the Omicron variant was first detected on November 24, 2021, in Southern Africa, it has now been detected in more than 110 countries and is estimated to continue to spread. Given the rapid spread and serious dangers of COVID-19, it is urgent to continuously improve and expand research on its clinical diagnosis and treatment. The analysis of this study identifies the laboratory results and clinical characteristics of probable Omicron. This study aimed to determine the laboratory results and clinical characteristics of probable Omicron patients at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital. This descriptive study used a cross-sectional approach with medical record data of probable Omicron patients at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital from January to July 2022 with a total of 241 research subjects. The results of the analysis showed that probable Omicron patients at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital who were hospitalized consisted of 124 (51.5%) males and 117 (48.5%) females, 66 (22.8%) subjects with age range >60 years, 88 (30.4%) subjects with age range of 40-60 years, 45 (15.6%) subjects with age range 19-40 years and 42 (14.5%) subjects with age <18. Most subjects, which consisted of 79 (27.3%) patients reside in Makassar. The mean WBC count, NLR value, LMR value, and CT value found in this study were 10.8; 5.6; 0.5; and 33.94, respectively. The Omicron variant infects more males than females mainly at the age of 40-60 years, with a relatively low average CT value of 33.94 and a slight increase of NLR, MLR, and WBC count.

The important issue of awareness of disaster response to the COVID-19

This study aimed to analyze the community's disaster response awareness during the Covid-19 pandemic during the implementation of The Large-Scale Social Restrictions (LSSR) in Gresik. Self-awareness was observed using Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luck man's Social Construction Theory through a dialectical process of internalization, objectification, and externalization. The results showed that there had been no good awareness in efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Gresik. Socially, the community had not taken the dangers of Covid-19 seriously. There was also an inconsistency between knowledge and reality related to disaster response. In coping with the dialectical process, the community had not implemented a disaster-aware culture by obeying the existing regulations. At least, the sociocultural environment determined a person's construction for self-identification, interaction, and adjustment to the social changes that occurred. Hence, the sociocultural construction of the community had never made the disease outbreak a serious problem and considered it as well as God's reminder even though infected cases continued to increase. A situation was indeed difficult for the Task Force to succeed in the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (LSSR) to Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement (CARE) suppressed the increase of Covid-19 positive cases in Gresik, Indonesia. This research sees that the government's policies in handling Covid- 19 are not enough, it needs more optimal involvement of community and religious leaders, to provide education on the importance of maintaining health protocols and building self-awareness of the dangers of Covid.

ANALISIS FRAMING TERHADAP PEMBERITAAN COVID-19 DI OKEZONE.COM DAN CNNINDONESIA.COM

This study examines Covid-19 coverage in two online mass media in Indonesia, okezone.com and cnnindonesia.com 11-13 and 20 April 2022 editions. In this research, researchers used Zhongdang Pan and Gerald Kosicki's framing analysis by applying descriptive qualitative research methods in the form of news text from the two online mass media. From the results of this study, researchers found that Okezone.com media news framing refers more to negative news angles where they inform about the facts and dangers of Covid-19 without warning or anything like that. Meanwhile, CNNIndonesia.com's news framing is more positive and contains an appeal. Media CNNIndonesia.com is also more inclined towards the government but still trying to be objective. The information that this media presents seems to urge the public to remain calm, even though there are still positive cases every day. In conclusion, the two online media Okezone.com and CNNIndonesia.com are able to report about Covid-19 in a frame that educates the public regarding what is currently happening objectively.
 Keywords: Covid-19 news, Online Media, Framing Analysis, Pan and Kosicki.

Analysis of Behavioural of the 5M Messages (Using Masks, Keeping Distance, Washing Hands, Avoiding Crowds and Limiting Mobility) during Covid 19: A Study of the Perspective of Hermeunetics Theory

This study was motivated by problems and unrest against the number of cases of victims exposed to COVID-19 increased during the Covid-19 Pandemic period. In this study, the authors analyzed five banner texts that focused on the appeal on how to minimize the spread of COVID-19. This study aims to determine messages related to how to overcome the application of the application of 5 M application found in banners, benner, and community service advertisements. As well as the meaning contained in the text of the 5 M application message about Covid-19. Data collection techniques with library research or library research with a hermeneutics approach. This thesis uses hermeneutics theory Hans-Georg Gadamer. With this hermenetuika theory, a message of 5 m is found through historical, dialectics and application. The results of this study indicate that in the text found a message related to the application of 5 m, namely the distribution of messages invites the public to comply with the things that have been determined by the government about the dangers of Covid-19, containing relevant sentences that cause close relationships and relationships related to the problem being faced in the middle public. In receiving a message it needs to be considered related to the truth of the message itself. Given that a message that is not clear truth can lead to chaos and the increasing number of Covid-19 cases among the people. Thus, researchers also suggest that people always do a message of application of 5 M that has been implemented by the government.

Conceptualization of Covid-19 in New Life Post Covid-19 Pandemic: A Semantic Cognitive Appoach

At the time of writing, the government of Republic of Indonesia releases the warning the danger of new variant of Covid-19, Omicron XBB. Long after people get used to live on “the new life after pandemic”, we might perceive that the danger of Covid-19 has no longer considered as threatening as it used to before. Looking at how people perceive their life after new normal, this study aims to describe the conceptualization of Covid-19 newest variation, Omicron XBB, in online mass media. This study is conducted using a qualitative descriptive method that aims to depict how online mass media conceptualize the newest variation of Covid-19, Omicron XBB today. The data were gained from the news headline on online mass media in Indonesia, ranging from October to mid Desember 2022, and were analysed using the framework of the Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT). The results show that the Omicron XBB is no longer conceptualized as a war but later it is more depicted as a mobile thing/human.

Edukasi Covid-19 Sebagai Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru Pada Anak

Real Work Lecture is a student learning process through various activities directly in the community. Students strive to be part of the community and are actively and creatively involved in the dynamics that occur in society. Students have a strategic role to change the Real Work Lecture (KKN) which is a form of dedication of higher education students to the community through the provision of assistance, one of which is counseling. The existence of the COVID-19 virus in Indonesia is still one of the problems that children inside or outside of school do not understand, so our group held a Real Work Lecture (KKN) program through counseling which aims to provide education on the COVID-19 virus. 19. In the implementation method, we went directly to the field to provide direct counseling and provide an approach to students at the MI Al-Hidayah school. This counseling is held in grades 2, 3 and 4 which are divided into several classes within the whole class. The results achieved from this outreach activity were providing an understanding of covid-19, children complying with health protocols to prevent the transmission of covid-19 and children having high awareness about the dangers of covid-19.

UPAYA PENCEHAGAN, PENANGGULANGAN, DAN EDUKASI PERAN MAHASISWA DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI DESA JAYAMEKAR

Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-COV2 coronavirus. With the outbreak of the disease, people's behavioral habits changed greatly from usual, requiring following health protocols. This thematic real work lecture conducts student devotion efforts on matters related to the prevention of covid-19 while still carrying out health protocols. The program is to support the government in breaking the covid-19 chain which is most importantly educating the public about the dangers of covid-19 in the new normal era. Real work lectures are carried out in groups directly in the area of Jayamekar Village, Padalarang District of West Bandung. This research aims to find out the role of students as a form of community service in order to develop competence and interaction in socializing in the community. This real-time lecture uses data collection methods, interviews, and documentation. Student roles such as education on how to wash hands properly and correctly, spraying disinfectant, helping the distribution of direct cash assistance provided from the government to underprivileged citizens, gymnastics sports, distribution of masks and handsanitizers and the installation of Covid-19 prevention education sticker banners. The results of the study showed that real distance lectures can be felt by the community. The program has been implemented and received positive response enthusiasm from residents, village officials and the local community.

UPAYA PENINGKATAN KESADARAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PENCEGAHAN COVID-19 DI WILAYAH KELURAHAN BABAKAN

The Covid-19 pandemic that is endemic in Indonesia has become a national problem for the past two years. The government's efforts to suppress the spread of Covid-19 are not in line with community support. The Real Work Lecture Program (KKN) for Al-Ghifari University Students which was held in Babakan Village, Babakan Ciparay District, Bandung aimed to provide education and socialization regarding raising awareness as an effort to prevent Covid-19. The activity stages include observations made by the author regarding the condition of the community and interviews with local officials. The Work Program was implemented according to procedures and went well, and received a positive response. This is shown by increasing public understanding and awareness about the dangers of Covid-19, by starting to carry out health procedures, washing hands, wearing masks, avoiding crowds, as well as the importance of vaccination with the large number of people who will be vaccinated.

Using telehealth to support community health workers in Uganda during COVID-19: a mixed-method study

BackgroundAt the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a local consortium in Uganda set up a telehealth approach that aimed to educate 3,500 Community Health Workers (CHW) in rural areas about COVID-19, help them identify, refer and care for potential COVID-19 cases, and support them in continuing their regular community health work. The aim of this study was to assess the functioning of the telehealth approach that was set up to support CHWs during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsFor this mixed-method study, we combined analysis of routine consultation data from the call-center, 24 interviews with key-informants and two surveys of 150 CHWs. Data were analyzed using constant comparative method of analysis.ResultsBetween March 2020 and June 2021, a total of 35,553 consultations took place via the call center. While the CHWs made extensive use of the call center, they rarely asked for support for potential Covid-19 cases. According to the CHWs, there were no signs that people in their communities were suffering from severe health problems due to COVID-19. People compared the lack of visible symptoms to diseases such as Ebola and were skeptical about the danger of COVID-19. At the same time, people in rural areas were afraid to report relevant symptoms and get tested for fear of being quarantined and stigmatized. The telehealth approach did prove useful for other purposes, such as supporting CHWs with their regular tasks and coordinating the supply of essential products. The health professionals at the call center supported CHWs in diagnosing, referring and treating patients and adhering to infection prevention and control practices. The CHWs felt more informed and less isolated, saying the support from the call center helped them to provide better care and improved the supply of medicine and other essential health products.ConclusionsThe telehealth approach, launched at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, provided useful support to thousands of CHWs in rural communities in Uganda. The telehealth approach could be quickly set up and scaled up and offers a low cost strategy for providing useful and flexible support to CHWs in rural communities.

Optimization of Islamic Law in its Role to Prevent Covid-19

This article aims to explain the importance of maintaining religious moderation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach used is socio-religious by looking at news facts that happen to residents. result of sharing understanding that moderate priority on religion during the covid 19 pandemic is a must. For this reason, the public is trying to understand more about maintaining their own safety and participating in protecting and assisting the government in dealing with the Covid-19 virus. The main focus of the war that occurred during the Covid-19 Pandemic for Muslims was the maintenance of religion, meaning that worship activities under any circumstances must be carried out. So Islamic law is always present in every situation, so that Muslims remain calm in carrying out their religious activities. with various kinds of health references about the dangers of Covid-19 and maintaining the security and stability of the country.

Factors Influencing Consumer Intentions to Purchase Groceries Over the Internet: an Exploratory Study During the Pandemic

Purpose: As a result, the current study focused on e-commerce in the retail sector to examine the factors influencing consumer purchasing of online groceries throughout Covid-19 in Bangkok, Thailand. Theoretical framework: Using Technology acceptance model (TAM) as the underpinning theoretical framework, which was presented by Davis and his colleagues it in 1989, to accomplish this, this study identified five independent variables that can influence online grocery purchase intent. These are perceived utility, perceived ease of use, and other additional variables such as online accessibility, security perception, and shipment services. Design/methodology/approach: The convenience sampling approach, which is considered a nonprobability sampling method, was used to collect the data from 384 respondents via an online survey from the population in this study. Internet users between the ages of 19 and 65 years or older who live in Bangkok and buy groceries for themselves and/or family members from Thai physical and/or online retailers were the target demographic. Multiple regression analysis is used to test the significance of the research model. Findings: The findings reveal that pandemic has a considerable influence on Bangkok customers' online purchase intent. The result of linear regression analysis shows the three variables: perceived ease of use, shipment services and online accessibility significantly affected the online grocery shopping intent of consumers in Bangkok. While security perception and perceived utility had no significant effect on the online grocery shopping intent of consumers in Bangkok. Research, Practical & Social implications: The implication drawn from this study helps the researchers and firms to rapidly adapt and adjust their marketing strategy, with a focus on digitization, as consumers want to prevent the infection and the danger of Covid-19, but stores are having difficulty reaching clients. Originality/value: The findings reveal that Covid-19 has a considerable influence on customers' online purchase intent residing in Bangkok and this research adds another perspective from Thailand Context.

A study of the covid-19 infographic design issued by Indonesian Ministries in online media

The Indonesian Government Ministry has carried out a health campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19. One of his campaign strategies is to publish infographics in online media. This study describes the existence of infographics produced by the Ministry of Government of the Republic of Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research design is qualitative descriptive research with a case study approach. Data were obtained by random sampling through digital data browsing on the internet, recording, in-depth observation, and content analysis. The data obtained were analyzed using interactive analysis. The results of this study reveal that the infographics produced by the Ministry of the Government of Indonesia consist of various types and forms. Each type and form has a constituent structure, Vitruvius principles, and aspects, which are almost the same pattern. Furthermore, the research team found that the infographic aims to convey persuasive appeals, news, statistical data, and messages regarding preventing the spread of COVID-19. The various infographics also play a role in increasing public awareness about the dangers of COVID-19, being disciplined in implementing health protocols and playing a role in suppressing the spike in the spread of COVID-19 in all regions in Indonesia

Prehospital as Responsibility for Life: The Duties that Humans Who Survive from the Danger of COVID-19 as a Humanitarian Disaster.

Prehospital as Responsibility for Life: The Duties that Humans Who Survive from the Danger of COVID-19 as a Humanitarian Disaster.

Implementation of OHS during the Covid 19 pandemic in the Semarang Ocean Pier project

The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly affected the conditions of various sectors of life, one of which is the construction sector. The wharf construction project which must continue requires the addition of health protocols to the application of OHS to prevent the spread of Covid-19 as well as monitoring and controlling the implementation of OHS in the project area. This study aims to find out how the effect of the implementation of OHS as well as the monitoring and control of the implementation of OHS on the project. From the results of processing the questionnaire data sourced from construction workers in the Design and Build project of Strengthening and Elevating the Ocean Pier of Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang, it can be seen that there are 22 (twenty two) items of OHS implementation that have been implemented with the implementation of OHS that The most influential was the making of a circular about the dangers of Covid-19 and the precautions for Covid-19. From the research results it is also known that there are 8 (eight) monitoring and control measures on the implementation of OHS with the most influential action being the application of moderate sanctions for violations of prokes in the project area.

COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS OF HEALTH PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION OF COVID-19 PREVENTION IN RESTAURANT SERVICES IN CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGAL PERSPECTIVE (Study Hotel Mataram City)

With the existence of covid 19 the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy responded quickly to this by issuing implementation guidelines in implementing the health protocol called Cleanliness, Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability (CHSE) in the tourism sector, one of which is hotels and restaurants/eateries, As an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-
 19, this is expected to protect business actors, especially consumers from the dangers of Covid-19 because it protects safety, security and comfort. The readiness of tourist attractions in receiving visitors must also receive special attention. Increasing awareness of the importance of implementing the CHSE protocol must be continuously fostered, so as to minimize the occurrence of negligence and can have a positive impact on each participant's environment. Restaurants are places that are prone to the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the level of adherence to the implementation of health protocols and factors that have the potential to spread Covid-19 in restaurant services in the city of Mataram. Data collection techniques used in research are: observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis. The results of this study are that compliance in implementing the Covid-19 prevention health protocol is influenced by 3 things, namely sanctions, establishing good relationships and knowing the purpose and function of these rules. Obstacles in the implementation of the Covid-19 prevention health protocol are, more than consumers themselves, because in changing people's behavior patterns to be able to carry out activities according to applicable regulations it is difficult to do, it requires a strong commitment from both the government in issuing policies, as well as those who apply the rules them (business actors)

Compliance with the Use of Mask in Young Adult Community Group in Kupang City

Background: COVID-19 is a deadly disease transmitted by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that spreads quickly and widely through droplets and the air. Prevention behavior through the 3M, namely maintaining distance, washing hands with soap, maintaining distance, and always using a mask when doing activities outside the home, is important for every individual. Community compliance with Government appeals is very important in controlling the increasing number of cases. Aim: This study aims to analyze the simultaneous influence of knowledge, attitudes, social support, income, education, employment, and history of the COVID-19 vaccine to obtain a model of factors that influence adherence to the use of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in adolescent in Kupang City. Method: This study is an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. The research sample was young adults with an age range of 20-40 years as many as 395 people. Data were collected using a list of questions and observations. Data analysis using multiple logistic regression. Findings: The results of statistical analysis show that there is a significant effect between attitudes, social support, employment, and history of administering the COVID-19 vaccine with adherence to the use of masks. With the regression equation model g(x)=2.582+-2.521 (social support) +-3.222 (occupation) +-6.136 (vaccine history) with adherence to the use of masks. Occupation is the dominant variable, with a magnitude of 25,082 times its effect on compliance with the use of masks. Immediate actions taken by the government and relevant stakeholders are firstly increasing public knowledge through continuous health promotion about the dangers of COVID-19 and secondly increasing vaccination, and tightening community mobilization’s supervision.

Analysis of the Budget and Realization of Regional Expenditure of the Health Department of the Province of North Sumatra During the Covid-19 Pandemic

This research is entitled "Budget Analysis and Realization of Regional Expenditures for the Health Office of North Sumatra Province during the Covid-19 Pandemic". This study aims to analyze budget control and regional expenditure realization at the North Sumatra Provincial Health Office and prove whether regional budget funds have been realized efficiently. This research was conducted using descriptive research methods. The data collection technique in this study is in the form of documentation, and the data used is secondary data. The results of the research that has been done show that controlling or refocusing regional budget funds at the North Sumatra Provincial Health Office for the 2020 and 2021 Fiscal Years is less effective in increasing the efficiency of budget realization by looking at the ≥ 90% efficiency level of budget realization. This is because the government focuses on controlling and handling Covid-19 through programs to fulfill individual health efforts and public health efforts, programs to increase the capacity of human resources for health, and programs to support provincial government affairs with activities such as conducting outreach to the public about the dangers of Covid-19, by implementing health and vaccination protocols and increasing medical personnel for the prevention and treatment of Covid-19.

Do religious people in Western Balkans have faith in COVID-19 vaccines?

Abstract Background Recently, it was established that more religious people tend to have less favorable views of vaccination. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the religiousness and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination and disease, in five Western Balkans countries. Methods Using online questionnaire and convenience sampling procedure, data were obtained from 1605 respondents aged 18-75 years. Perceived COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy, and observed danger and susceptibility to disease were assessed by short five-point Likert scales. Religiousness was estimated using single item scale. Multivariate regression analysis was employed. Results In Serbia, respondents who assessed themselves as more religious considered vaccine against COVID-19 as less safe (β=-.10, p<.01) and effective (β=-.12, p<.01), were more prone to the attitude that dangers of COVID-19 are not that serious (β=-.09, p<.01), and believed to a greater extent that they are less susceptible to the virus (β=-.07, p<.01). Similarly, in Bosnia and Herzegovina more religious individuals were less convinced that vaccine is effective (β=-.07, p<.05), less inclined to believe that danger of the virus is serious (β=-.07, p<.05), and assessed their susceptibility as lower (β=-.06, p<.05). More religious people in Montenegro (β=-.06, p<.05) regarded the vaccine as less safe, while in North Macedonia (β=.06, p<.05) and Albania (β=.08, p<.01) stronger religiosity was associated with more favorable attitudes towards vaccine safety. Conclusions The relationship between religiosity and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination and disease is culturally conditioned. While in some Western Balkans societies religious beliefs render individual with a sense of lack of control triggering worry and anxiety, in some others they work as psychological shield against existential threats. Key messages • Religiosity should be considered as a relevant factor in vaccination campaigns implementation. • In the societies where negative attitudes towards vaccination prevail among the believers, religious leaders should be peculiarly educated and encouraged to participate in vaccination campaigns.