Era Of COVID-19 Pandemic Research Articles

The Development, Functions, and Challenges of Internet Centres Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic Era: A Case Study on the Northwest Coast of Sabah

The Development, Functions, and Challenges of Internet Centres Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic Era: A Case Study on the Northwest Coast of Sabah

Infection prevention and control compliance during COVID-19 pandemic era: assessment of 26 regional referral hospitals in Tanzania

BackgroundInfection prevention and control (IPC) implementation at referral hospitals (RHs) in Tanzania is still inadequate, regardless of ongoing IPC capacity-building initiatives. This continues to challenge the quality of healthcare service provision as poor IPC implementation fuels healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) problems. The study aimed to describe the implementation of IPC practices in 26 Regional RHs’ functional units in 2021.MethodsThe study involved secondary data from an assessment conducted using the National IPC Standard checklist for hospitals to all functional units at 26 regional RHs in 2021. Data were analysed in STATA version 15.0 to compute the weighted median with interquartile range (IQR) for each functional unit score.ResultsThe overall weighted median IPC compliance with 26 regional RHs in 2021 was 50 (41–60), whereby the lowest and highest scores were 24 and 72%, respectively. The highest-performing unit was the intensive care unit (ICU) for adults 71.4% (46.4–78.6), and lowest performing functional units were the mortuary, Central Sterilization and Supply Department, and blood transfusion [47.4% (36.8–57.9), 47.4% (40–50), and 47.6% (38.1–61.9)], respectively.ConclusionImplementation of IPC practices in 26 RHs in Tanzania is inadequate. We recommend that RHs need to strengthen IPC practices implementation in each functional unit in order to reach the required target of at least 80% score. This will enhance the reduction of the burden of HAIs and AMR, and increase the energy and morale of healthcare workers in preparedness and response to emerging and remerging diseases.

Rotavirus trends and distribution of genotypes before and during COVID-19 pandemic era: Bangladesh, 2017-2021.

Rotavirus gastroenteritis is accountable for an estimated 128 500 deaths among children younger than 5 years worldwide, and the majority occur in low-income countries. Although the clinical trials of rotavirus vaccines in Bangladesh revealed a significant reduction of severe rotavirus disease by around 50%, the vaccines are not yet included in the routine immunization program. The present study was designed to provide data on rotavirus diarrhea with clinical profiles and genotypes before (2017-2019) and during the COVID-19 pandemic period (2020-2021). Fecal samples were collected from 2% of the diarrheal patients at icddr,b Dhaka hospital of all ages between January 2017 and December 2021 and were tested for VP6 rotavirus antigen using ELISA. The clinical manifestations such as fever, duration of diarrhea and hospitalization, number of stools, and dehydration and so on were collected from the surveillance database (n = 3127). Of the positive samples, 10% were randomly selected for genotyping using Sanger sequencing method. A total of 12 705 fecal samples were screened for rotavirus A antigen by enzyme immunoassay. Overall, 3369 (27%) were rotavirus antigen-positive, of whom children <2 years had the highest prevalence (88.6%). The risk of rotavirus A infection was 4.2 times higher in winter than in summer. Overall, G3P[8] was the most prominent genotype (45.3%), followed by G1P[8] (32.1%), G9P[8] (6.8%), and G2P[4] (6.1%). The other unusual combinations, such as G1P[4], G1P[6], G2P[6], G3P[4], G3P[6], and G9P[6], were also present. Genetic analysis on Bangladeshi strains revealed that the selection pressure (dN/dS) was estimated as <1. The number of hospital visits showed a 37% drop during the COVID-19 pandemic relative to the years before the pandemic. Conversely, there was a notable increase in the rate of rotavirus positivity during the pandemic (34%, p < 0.00) compared to the period before COVID-19 (23%). Among the various clinical symptoms, only the occurrence of watery stool significantly increased during the pandemic. The G2P[4] strain showed a sudden rise (19%) in 2020, which then declined in 2021. In the same year, G1P[8] was more prevalent than G3P[8] (40% vs. 38%, respectively). The remaining genotypes were negligible and did not exhibit much fluctuation. This study reveals that the rotavirus burden remained high during the COVID-19 prepandemic and pandemic in Bangladesh. Considering the lack of antigenic variations between the circulating and vaccine-targeted strains, integrating the vaccine into the national immunization program could reduce the prevalence of the disease, the number of hospitalizations, and the severity of cases.

Factors correlating to decisions for prescribing pharmacological treatment and referrals in suspected peripheral neuropathy cases in chat consultation-based application

IntroductionSince the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increasing use ofchat-based telemedicine, including for patients with neuropathy complaints. It is imperative to learn how to effectively use telemedicine. This study describes the characteristics of patients with neuropathy complaints in chat-based telemedicine services in Indonesia and their influence on treatment decisions and referrals. MethodsThis is a retrospective cross-sectional study during the COVID-19 pandemic era (March 2020 to December 2021) using anonymous secondary data from patient chat databases on Indonesian application-based telemedicine services (Halodoc, Alodokter, Good Doctor, and Milvik). We applied bivariate and multivariate analysis. ResultsWe obtained 1051 patients with suspected peripheral nerve complaints (4 per 10,000) from a total of 2,199,527 user consultations, with the majority being 40–64 years old females and diabetes mellitus was the leading comorbid (90.7%). Most patients received treatment (90.7%) and only 11.4% patients were referred. Multivariate analysis showed that treatment was more likely to be given by a neurologist (p < 0.01). Chronic symptoms (p < 0.01) and previous laboratory/other tests (p = 0.01) decreased the likelihood of medication prescription. Referrals were more likely to be given to chronic onset (p = 0.02), hypertension and heart disease (p < 0.01), and previous laboratory/other tests (p = 0.02). The opposite was true for age≥65 years, female (p = 0.04), and neurologists or other specialists as responders (p < 0.01). ConclusionWe identified several factors that influence the treatment decision such as female patients and onset. Meanwhile, age, sex, chronic symptoms, history of hypertension and heart disease, and previous laboratory/other tests may influence the referral decisions. General practitioners were more likely to refer the patients whereas neurologists or other specialists were more likely to give treatment. Chat-based telemedicine services can still be developed in the future to be better.

Differential responses to academic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, transition, and the new normal period

This study aimed to investigate decreasing student academic stress in distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, transition period, and new normal era by giving a self-help module to students. This research employed an experimental approach with a group pre-test post-test design with quantitative analytics. The perceived academic stress scale (PASS) and module evaluation scale were utilized to assess students' academic stress levels and their understanding of the module. The subjects consisted of one male student and thirty-seven female students, as the school was dominated by female students. This study indicated that students' academic stress levels during the pandemic and the new normal were in the medium range (18.82 - 19.97). The results showed that there was no significant difference in academic stress between the pandemic and the transition period (t = 1.322, p 0.05) and the data between the pandemic and the new normal (t = -1.426, p 0.05), while between the transition period and the new normal, it showed a significant difference (t = -4.189, p 0.05). The study recommends that schools develop future guidance and counseling programs to help students cope with stress and build resilience. This study's findings can inform policy decisions and academic interventions to support students' mental health and academic success during challenging times.

The elderly, COVID-19, and violence: A qualitative content analysis.

Violence against the elderly is one of the types of domestic violence that is one of the major social health problems in modern societies and whose incidence has increased sharply in the last two decades, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study aims at explaining the concept of violence against the elderly during lockdown and the epidemic of COVID-19. This qualitative study was conducted with a conventional content analysis approach in Izeh (a city in Khuzestan Province) in 2021. The data were collected through conducting unstructured interviews as well as taking field notes with as many as 13 elderly family members. After obtaining informed consent, the collected data were written word for word, and the content analysis method was applied to name the data, create analytical codes, and determine subgroups and categories. The data were analyzed using MAXQDA-10. The results of this study indicated that the elderly who have been subjected to violence have many ambiguities in the process of identifying and dealing with the violence inflicted on them; the fear of being rejected by family members and their escalated violence make the violence remain hidden. Given their failure to seek help and the lack of support provided by the related organizations, the elderly did not report violence inflicted on them, which in turn led to the spread of violence against them. Thus, it is recommended that nurses and health policymakers provide the required planning to address the problems of violence against the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic era.

Successful Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COPD During COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Case Report

Successful Pulmonary Rehabilitation in COPD During COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Case Report

Hotel Selection Attributes and Booking Intention: Challenges of Hotel Industry in the Post COVID-19 Pandemic Era

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the influence of hotel selection attributes, CHSE (clean, health, safety, and environment) practice, and brand credibility on hotel booking intention. Additionally, this study investigates the role of CHSE practices, together with brand credibility, as moderating factors in the relationship between hotel selection attributes and hotel booking intention among travelers. Design/methodology/approach: With an incidental sampling technique, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, data were collected from 157 travellers over 20 years old who had stayed in a CHSE-certified hotel in Bali, Indonesia. Partial least squares structural equation modelling was utilized to assess the relationship model. Findings: This study reveals that hotel selection attributes, CHSE practice, and brand credibility positively influence on hotel booking intention. CHSE practice weakens the positive influence of hotel selection attributes on booking intention. While brand credibility reinforces the said influence. In the framework of signaling theory, CHSE practice can be seen as an internal signal that can influence hotel booking intention. While brand credibility is an external signal. Research limitations/implications: This finding cannot be generalized to other contexts and countries. Another limitation is that respondents filled out the questionnaire when they were not on the spot of the hotel due to potential disturbing leisure and location permit constraints. Future studies could pay attention to collecting data while the respondent is still at the hotel to obtain more updated questionnaire responses. The outcome of this study has practical implications for hotel management in designing strategic plans to improve hotel booking intentions. Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature on the moderating variable in the positive influence of travellers' hotel selection attributes on booking intention, which has never been explored before. In actuality, the post-COVID-19 pandemic will never be identical to the pandemic period, especially in terms of how travellers make considerations when booking hotels.

The use of Virtual Private Network in the Context of “Bring Your Own Device” in the Post Covid-19 Remote Workplace

Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for remote work provides an added layer of security by encrypting the internet connection. It helps protect sensitive data and prevents unauthorized access. With a VPN, employees can securely access company resources and files from anywhere in the world. This allows for greater flexibility in work arrangements and enables employees to collaborate seamlessly. Implementing a VPN as a remote workplace solution can lead to cost savings for businesses. It eliminates the need for physical office space and reduces expenses associated with commuting and travel. While VPNs offer numerous benefits for remote work, it is crucial for organizations to implement proper security measures and educate employees on best practices to realize this technology's full potential. This article explores the change in the use of VPNs during and after the Covid-19 pandemic era. A short literature review precedes the opinion of the information security community about the usage and role of VPNs in efficiently securing information and information systems.

Investors’ Psych and Stock Return in Nigeria during the Covid-19 Pandemic Era

Investors’ attitudes were severely altered by the Covid-19 crisis, which had an intolerable effect on volatile returns in Nigerian stock market and other stock markets worldwide. Psychological trauma was experienced by stock investors due to the inability to foresee returns following the worldwide shock of Covid-19 and the subsequent drop in stock investments brought on by the unpredictability of macroeconomic behavior. This study analyzed the link effect of investor psyche on stock returns in Nigeria between March 2019 and December 2022. For this research, Sentiment Index (SMI) model was employed for the connection between investors psyche and returns on the Nigerian stock market. It was found that, investors psyche during Covid-19 pandemic negatively affected stock returns, resulting from negative concerns about their survival and financial security than the stock market, thus triggered sharp decline in stock investment. Thus, study concluded that Covid-19 outbreak impacted stock returns negatively. The research recommends that the Nigerian stock exchange commission should increase disclosure of market information, which is related to the magnitude and potentials of stock returns and degree of volatility at all times. The concerned volatility and potentials during the Covid-19 era were also influential to enhance investors’ confidence.

Stalking, harassment, gendered abuse, and violence towards politicians in the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery era.

High levels of harassment and threats against parliamentarians are being reported internationally, especially in the social media space. This is occurring alongside changes in our social landscape, with increasing political polarisation and the ongoing ramifications from the COVID-19 pandemic. Harassment of politicians has been shown to have implications for psychological wellbeing and physical safety. To investigate harassment and violence towards parliamentarians in the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery era, including whether there had been a change in its nature and quantity, and to explore the contribution of social media. A survey of all New Zealand's parliamentarians was fielded in 2022, focusing on their experiences of harassment analysed quantitatively and with manifest and latent content analysis of free text responses. Data were disaggregated and compared by gender. Secondary analyses were conducted on similar data collected from parliamentarians in 2014 to compare trends over time. We obtained a cleaned achieved survey sample of 54 Members of Parliament (MPs). Harassment was reported by 98% of respondents, ranging from disturbing communication to actual physical violence. The vast majority of MPs endorsed multiple modalities of harassment occurring on multiple occasions. Ninety-six percent of MPs had been harassed over social media, with over half being threatened, including threats of physical violence (40%), sexual violence (14%), threats made towards MP's family members (19%), threats towards staff (12%), and death threats (27%). Almost all forms of harassment had increased significantly since 2014. Most MPs reported experiencing abuse related to the Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g. lockdowns and vaccine mandates). Many MPs commented that the frequency and intensity of abuse increased markedly during the COVID pandemic and had not subsequently abated. Women were at significantly higher risk of certain types of social media harassment including gendered abuse, sexualised comments, threat of sexual violence, and threats toward their family. Harassment of parliamentarians is an escalating issue. Online threats and misogyny are increasingly apparent. This harassment has significant psychosocial costs for victims, their family and staff, and for democratic processes.

Identify the Factors that Influence Workforce Agility in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic Era : A Systematic Literature Review

Currently, organizations face a dynamic situation due to the VUCA era (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity). This has resulted in a lot of research trying to introduce the concept of agility in responding to environmental changes that are required quickly in an organization. During the past Covid-19 period it had many very serious impacts on fundamental elements in people's lives in general, starting from the economic sector to the overall environment. One of the key skills for being an effective manager is having agility. Required agility is a skill that helps manage change and uncertainty. The role of agility itself cannot be separated from Workforce Agility because this is considered to be a character and skill that is felt to have very important things that must be possessed by employees who work in an ever-changing environment. This research is research based on a systematic literature review. The results of a systematic literature review in this research found many factors that influence workforce agility, namely drivers, practices, strategies towards results (workforce agility), managerial curiosity about the problems faced by subordinates so that superiors can be active listeners; tolerance for ambiguity; learn from past problems; planning each job carried out including suitability of the type of work with the employee's abilities; readiness to anticipate problems that may arise during the work implementation process; courage in taking risks for progress; trust between members of the organization and between superiors and subordinates as well as work quality factors, organizational learning and psychological empowerment; entrepreneurial leadership and organizational learning; social capital, proactive e- business and collaborative knowledge creation; responsiveness, speed, resilience, learning, adaptability and collaboration which impact an employee's agility.

Sentiment Analysis of Filipinos About Online Classes in the Post-Pandemic Era using Machine Learning and Code Switching

Understanding the issue faced during and after the pandemic is a concern of the educational system in the country, particularly the feelings of teachers and students regarding the matter. In this post-pandemic era of the years 2021-present, online learning continues to be a norm and its implementation still causes issues for some students and teachers alike. Student satisfaction and Instructor preparedness are both key factors to effective delivery of education through online learning. This study aimed to develop a model that analyzes the Filipino public sentiment on the implementation of online classes using Machine Learning. Result revealed that the Filipinos sentiment towards online classes are predominantly positive. The output of the study will be used for better and improved delivery of online classes in the Philippines in the post covid-19 pandemic era.

Epidemiological Assessment and Risk Factors for Mortality of Bloodstream Infections by Candida sp. and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Era.

Candidemia is one of the healthcare-associated infections that has high mortality. The risk factors that predispose a patient to develop this infection are mostly found in patients of greater severity and COVID-19 contributes to the risk of death. The aim of this study is to evaluate epidemiological characteristics and risk factors for mortality in patients with candidemia before and during the COVID-19 pandemic era. This is a retrospective study conducted at Instituto Central from 2016 to 2020 of patients with candidemia that were evaluated for demographic data, medical history, risk factors, microbiological data, therapeutic measures, complementary exams, device management, and outcome defined by 30-day mortality. A total of 170 episodes were included (58.2% males; mean age of 56 years). The overall incidence density of candidemia per 1000 admissions and per 1000 patient-days was 1.17 and 0.17, respectively, with an increase of 38% in the year 2020. The use of a central venous catheter was the most prevalent (93.5%) condition, followed by the previous use of antibiotics (91.1%). Corticosteroid use ranked seventh (56.4%). C. albicans was responsible for 71 (41.7%) of the isolates, followed by C. tropicalis and C. glabrata, with 34 (20%) isolates each. Echinocandin was prescribed in 60.1% of cases and fluconazole in 37%. Echocardiography resulted in six (5.08%) cases of endocarditis and fundoscopy resulting in two (2.4%) endophthalmitis. The 30-day mortality was 93/170 (54.7%). The risk factors associated with mortality were age (OR 1.03, CI 95% 1.01-1.06), heart disease (OR 7.51, CI 95% 1.48-37.9), hemodialysis (OR 3.68, CI 95% 1.28-10.57), and use of corticosteroids (OR 2.83, CI 95% 1.01-7.92). The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the increase incidence of candidemia. The persistently high mortality highlights the need for better management strategies, control of risk factors, and guarantee of adequate treatment.

The Analysis of Teachers' Digital Habitus during Distance Learning Implementation in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

The incredible changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have affected various aspects, including education, which has transitioned learning activities in schools from face-to-face to distance learning. Teachers, as the frontline implementers of learning in schools, have been adapting to the new situation prompted by the pandemic while facing demands for the continuous provision of education. The objectives of this study are: 1) to analyze how teachers engage in digital habitus during the implementation of distance learning amidst the pandemic and 2) to identify the types of digital habitus formed during this period. Bourdieu's habitus concept is utilized as an analytical tool in this study. Employing a qualitative approach, the research optimizes data exploration through in-depth interviews and observations conducted in urban public high schools in Indonesia. The findings reveal that teachers' digital habitus is shaped through an interplay process between pre-pandemic digital experiences, practices during the pandemic, the interconnected structure, teacher agency, and the reflexivity of agents in distance learning practices. The formed digital habitus of teachers includes adaptability to change, openness to the use of learning technology, a willingness to adopt new habits, and a cooperative attitude.

DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES IN PLANNING GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has necessitated the adaptation of daily life, including education, to coexist with the virus, commonly termed the "new normal." This study investigates the implementation of needs assessment activities for counseling programs in Palangka Raya City Public High School during the Covid-19 pandemic era. Interviews with key personnel reveal that while there is recognition of the importance of needs assessment, practical challenges hinder its effective execution. Guidance counselors often resort to using previous years' programs due to difficulties in data collection and analysis, resulting in counseling services that may not align with student needs. To address this, operational guidelines are proposed, emphasizing the utilization of technology for needs analysis activities. Expert and practitioner feedback underscores the importance of adapting assessment models to counselor capabilities and school contexts. Enhancing student-centered needs assessment practices is crucial for improving counseling program efficacy and supporting holistic student development.

Global Health Commodities Supply Chain in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Impacts, and Prospects: A Systematic Review.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the most substantial health crisis in the 21st Century. This pandemic interrupted the supply of essential commodities for human beings. Among the essential commodities for human survival, disruption of the supply of essential health commodities has become a global concern. The study aimed to systematically analyze published articles on the challenges, impacts, and prospects of the global health commodities' supply chain in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. A standard searching strategy was conducted in seven research databases to retrieve pertinent articles. Finally, 459 articles were retrieved for further screening, and only 13 articles were selected for final synthesis. Almost 38.5% of the studies targeted the supply chain of health commodities used to treat HIV, TB, and malaria. Lockdown policies, travel restrictions, lack of transportation, low manufacturing capacity, and rising costs were the significant challenges indicated for the supply interruption of essential health commodities and COVID-19 vaccines. Findings indicated that the supply interruption of essential health commodities leads to a devastating impact on global health. Global medicine shortages due to the pandemic crisis can have a devastatingly harmful impact on patient outcomes and might result in a devastatingly long-lasting effect on the health of the world community. Supply-related challenges of the COVID-19 vaccine affect countries' ambitions for achieving herd immunity quickly. Monitoring the pandemic's effect on the health commodities' supply system and designing a short-term and long-term resilient health supply chain system that can cope with current and future health catastrophes is pivotal.

Changing trends in Japanese spotted fever epidemiology in Shimane, Japan: A two-decade retrospective study with emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic era

IntroductionThe objective of this study is to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of Japanese Spotted Fever (JSF) cases reported through the National Epidemiological Surveillance of Infectious Disease (NESID) system in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, from 2000 to 2022, encompassing the periods before and during the COVID-19 pandemic period. MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on JSF cases reported to the NESID system in Shimane Prefecture between 2000 and 2022. Population data were obtained from the Statistical Information of Shimane. Poisson regression analysis was employed to examine the relationship between the annual prevalence rate of JSF and the COVID-19 pandemic. ResultsA total of 301 JSF cases were analyzed during the study period. Even the pre-COVID-19 pandemic period, a gradual and significant increase in the prevalence rate was observed (prevalence rate = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.01–1.05; p = 0.01), and a rapid increase was noted since 2020 (prevalence rate = 1.57, 95% CI: 1.39–1.78; p < 0.01). The slope during the pre-COVID-19 pandemic period was estimated to have significantly increased (p < 0.01). ConclusionsOur findings suggest that while the prevalence rate of JSF had exhibited a slight increase in the years preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, it demonstrated a more significant increase following the pandemic in Shimane Prefecture. JSF has increased since 2020 and may be linked to COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on global health, underscoring the importance of investigating the prevalence of specific infectious diseases and other health-related indicators to accurately assess the pandemic's impact.

Suicide mortality rates in Japan before and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic era.

Statistical analyses from Japan reported increasing suicides in 2020, first in the world, proving the severity of the public health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, so far, international suicides have not been shown to be objectively increasing at population level. Followed studies reported the existence of a substantial heterogeneity of suicides among subgroups and time-lag impacts. Against public health crisis in Japan, policymakers, psychiatrists and public health personnel should prioritize improving suicide prevention programs following evidence-based policymaking. Understanding how/what factors relate to the COVID-19 pandemic and what other factors have shaped the increasing suicide numbers since 2020 through objectively well-controlled/fine-grained analyses of high-quality longitudinal/cross-sectional data at the individual, regional, and national levels is important for identifying the reasons for the recent trend. For this purpose, this study examined suicide statistics, statistical analysis methods, and their interpretations. Recent analyses suggest an increased suicide risk among females <50 years and males <30 years in 2020-2022. Notably, time-series analyses revealed that adolescent suicides began increasing before the pandemic, while working-age female suicides sharply increased synchronously with the pandemic outbreak. Causality analyses suggest that social issues facing Japan and recent global psychosocial and socioeconomic transformations are risk factors for suicide in high-risk groups. Finally, this report demonstrates the importance of providing appropriate support based on an objective understanding of individuals who are at risk for suicide, without being bound by traditional established knowledges.

The Effect of Contributed Capital Mix on Dividend Policy: Testing Life Cycle Theory in The Covid-19 Pandemic Era

Objective: This study aims to test whether life cycle theory is relevant in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. Specifically, whether the contributed capital mix has a significant effect on dividend policy. Theoretical framework: In this study, we tested the life cycle theory and whether it is relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The dividend policy of a corporation should be determined by where it is in its life cycle. Mature, well-established businesses usually give dividends. Method: We studied 66 companies in the non-cyclical consumer sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the pandemic period from 2020 to 2022. The dependent variables used in this study are in the category of dividend payers and non-dividend payers. As for the independent variables, we use the variables return on assets, sales growth, rete, MarCap, Papen, teta, and cash holding. We use the logistic regression method with the data panel. Results and conclusion: It is statistically found that life cycle theory is relevant to some contributed capital mixes such as rete, MarCap, Papen, and cash holding. Meanwhile, ROA, SGR, and teta have no significant effect on dividend policy paying dividends or not but still have a positive relationship direction. Implications of the research: The life cycle hypothesis is being tested in the context of the pandemic era in this investigation. A better knowledge of how company financial decisions are impacted by economic crises may result from the results, regardless of whether they confirm or refute the life cycle theory. In terms of strategic financial planning, the research may provide financial managers with useful advice. It will assist them in understanding how to modify capital structure and dividend policies in response to economic shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Originality/value: Studying Life Cycle Theory in the context of a pandemic enhances the research's theoretical components. It exhibits the willingness to adapt well-established ideas to unusual and intricate circumstances, which may result in a more thorough comprehension of the dynamics underlying corporate financial decisions.