scholarly journals Hygiene Behaviors and SARS-CoV-2-Preventive Behaviors in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Self-Reported Compliance and Associations with Fear, SARS-CoV-2 Risk, and Mental Health in a General Population vs. a Psychosomatic Patients Sample in Germany

Hygiene ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-43
Author(s):  
Sonia Lippke ◽  
Franziska M. Keller ◽  
Christina Derksen ◽  
Lukas Kötting ◽  
Alina Dahmen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Mass Gatherings ◽  
Hygiene Behavior ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
The Face ◽  
Study Participants

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, hygiene behaviors such as keeping distance, avoiding masses, wearing face masks, and complying with hand hygiene recommendations became imperative. The current study aims to determine factors interrelating with hygiene behaviors. Methods: A total of 4049 individuals (1305 male, 2709 female, aged 18–80 years) were recruited from rehabilitation clinics or freely on the internet. They were surveyed via online questionnaires between May 2020 and August 2021. Sociodemographics, hygiene behaviors, and fear of COVID-19 infection were assessed. Results: Overall prevalence for hygiene behaviors was: keeping a distance—88.1%; avoiding mass gatherings—88.0%; wearing face masks—96.9%; and hand hygiene—81.6%, with 70% of the study participants complying with all four researched behaviors. Hygiene behaviors were significantly related to fear in a linear and quadratic fashion. Conclusion: Patients are more compliant according to their self-reported responses than the general population. To improve hygiene behavior, hand hygiene in particular provides options for improvements. A medium level of fear seems to be more functional than too-elevated fear. Behavioral interventions and targeted communication aiming at improving different behaviors in orchestration can help individuals to protect their health and to remain healthy. Accordingly, communication is required to ensure high hygiene standards and patient safety, and to prevent adverse effects.

scholarly journals Hygiene Behavior in Face of the Corona Pandemic: Compliance Rates and Associations With Fear, SARS-COV-2 risk, Mental Health and Disability

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Lippke ◽  
Franziska M. Keller ◽  
Christina Derksen ◽  
Lukas Kötting ◽  
Alina Dahmen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Mass Gatherings ◽  
Hygiene Behavior ◽  
High Life Satisfaction ◽  
Medium Level

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, hygiene behaviors such as keeping distance, avoid-ing masses, wearing face masks and adhering to hand hygiene recommendations became impera-tive. The current study aims to determine factors interrelating with hygiene behaviors. Methods: 4,049 individuals (1,305 male, 2,709 female, aged 18-80 years) were recruited from rehabilitation clinics or freely on the internet and surveyed via online questionnaire between May 2020 and August 2021. Socio-demographics, hygiene behaviors, emotions (fear), life-satisfaction, risk factors and disability as well as communication were assessed. Results: Prevalence for hygiene behaviors was: keeping the distance 84.9%, avoiding mass gatherings 84.6%, wearing face masks 96.5% and hand hygiene 80.7%. Hygiene behaviors were significantly related to fear with linear and quad-ratic associations. Conclusion: Individuals with disabilities, risk factors and psychological symp-toms are more compliant. Especially hand hygiene should be targeted to achieve higher compli-ance rates. A medium level of fear is more functional than too elevated fear. Behavioral interven-tions and targeted communication aiming at improving different behaviors in orchestration can help individuals to remain healthy and maintain a high life-satisfaction. Thereby, communication in the healthcare setting is imperative and all involved individuals should become more aware of this to ensure high hygiene standards and patient safety.

A STUDY ON “ IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID CRISIS”

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
Radhika Gupta ◽  
Deepshikha Deepshikha ◽  
Anjali Chauhan ◽  
Priyanka Priyanka ◽  
Manisha Bhatia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
General Population ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Individual Life ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Impact

The pandemic spread by the novel corona virus identied in Wuhan China in the year 2019 has massive hit on every aspect of individual life. Like many other countries India had imposed nationwide complete lockdown on March 2020. Since India was facing Lockdown for the rst time in its history and the stringent measures taken to implement lockdown had effects on all aspect of society including physical as well as mental health of general population. The present study was conducted using online method to know the impact on mental health during COVID 19 pandemic. The prevalence of the anxiety disorder as per GAD 7 was 33.4% among the study participants and 19-30 yrs of age group of participants and females are more affected. People have tried different method to cope with the stress during this period.

scholarly journals Influence of workload, mental health and professional quality of life on healthcare workers’ hand hygiene behavior in medical aid during COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Zhou ◽  
Xinping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Professional Quality Of Life ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Professional Quality ◽  
Hygiene Behavior

Abstract BackgroundAppropriate hand hygiene behavior is much crucial during COVID-19 pandemic, which is influenced by workload, mental health and professional quality of life. The increasing workload, worse mental health and negative professional quality of life are severe challenges for healthcare workers, whereas the evidence of mechanism between them and hand hygiene behavior are limited. This study aimed to understand and model how HCWs’ hand hygiene behaviors were influenced by workload, mental health and professional quality of life.MethodsA total of 1,734 healthcare workers were investigated, covering self-reported hand hygiene behavior, mental health, workload, professional quality of life and socio-demographic characteristics. Structural equation modelling was conducted to confirm interrelationships and parameters among the variables.Findings The final model had a good fit (CFI=0.980; TLI=0.941; RMSEA=0.055). Higher workload was linked to worse mental health (β = 0.165, p < 0.001) and higher burnout (β = 0.183, p < 0.001). Worse mental health was linked to higher burnout (β = 0.339, p < 0.001). The higher burnout was associated with worse self-reported hand hygiene behavior (β = -0.302, p < 0.001).ConclusionWorkload is positively associated with mental health and burnout; mental health is positively related to burnout; burnout is negatively associated with hand hygiene behavior. Thus, hand hygiene behavior can be promoted by the strategy to decrease the workload, burnout and enhance mental health.

scholarly journals “Mental health status of the general population, healthcare professionals, and university students during 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak in Jordan: a cross-sectional study”

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdallah Y Naser ◽  
Eman Zmaily Dahmash ◽  
Rabaa Al-Rousan ◽  
Hassan Alwafi ◽  
Hamzeh Mohammad Alrawashdeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
University Students ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Study Participants

ABSTRACTBackgroundThe emergence of COVID-19 global pandemic coupled with high transmission rate and mortality has created an unprecedented state of emergency worldwide. This global situation may have a negative impact on the psychological well-being of individuals which in turn impacts individuals’ performance.MethodsA cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted in Jordan between 22nd and 28th of March 2020 to explore the mental health status (depression and anxiety) of the general population, healthcare professionals, and university students during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were used to assess depression and anxiety among the study participants. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of depression and anxiety.ResultsThe prevalence of depression and anxiety among the entire study participants was 23.8% and 13.1%, respectively. Anxiety was most prevalent across university students 21.5%, followed by healthcare professionals 11.3%, and general population 8.8%. Females among healthcare professionals and university students, divorced healthcare professionals, pulmonologists, and university students with history of chronic disease were at higher risk of developing depression. Females, divorced participants among the general population, and university students with history of chronic disease and those with high income (≥1500 JD) were at higher risk of developing anxiety.ConclusionsDuring outbreaks, individuals are put under extreme stressful condition resulting in higher risk of developing anxiety and depression particularly for students and healthcare professionals. Policymakers and mental healthcare providers are advised to provide further mental support to these vulnerable groups during this pandemic.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health: Digital Trainings to Support Psychosomatic Rehabilitation Patients (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franziska Maria Keller ◽  
Alina Dahmen ◽  
Christina Derksen ◽  
Lukas Kötting ◽  
Sonia Lippke
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Rehabilitation Treatment ◽  
Psychosomatic Rehabilitation ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has largely affected mental health status and psychological well-being. Especially individuals with a pre-existing mental health disorder seem more impaired by lockdown measures posing as major stress factors. Medical rehabilitation treatment can help to cope with these stressors. The internet and digital applications provide a platform to add to regular treatment and to conduct research on this topic. OBJECTIVE Making use of internet-based assessments, this study investigated individuals from the general population and individuals from medical, psychosomatic rehabilitation clinics. Levels of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and perceived stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, common COVID-19 related worries, and the intention to use common digital applications were compared. Furthermore, we investigated whether partaking in internet-delivered digital trainings prior to and during the rehabilitation stay, as well as the perceived usefulness of digital trainings are associated with improved mental health after rehabilitation. METHODS A large-scale online cross-section study was conducted among the general population (n=1812) in Germany from May 2020 to April 2021. In addition, a longitudinal study was conducted making use of the internet among psychosomatic rehabilitation patients at two measurement timepoints, before (n=1719) and after (n=738) medical rehabilitation, between July 2020 and April 2021. Validated questionnaires and adapted items were used to assess mental health and corona-related worries. Digital trainings were evaluated. Propensity score matching, multivariate analyses of covariances, exploratory factor analysis, and hierarchical regression analyses were performed. RESULTS Patients from the psychosomatic rehabilitation clinics reported increased symptoms with regard to depression, anxiety, loneliness, and stress (F(4,2028)=183.74, P<.001, ηp2=.27) compared to the general population. Rehabilitation patients perceived greater satisfaction in communication with healthcare professionals (F(1,837)=31.67, P<.001, ηp2=.04), had lower financial worries (F(1,837)=38.96, P<.001, ηp2=.04), but higher household-related worries (F(1,837)=5.34, P=.02, ηp2=.01) compared to the general population. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and perceived stress were lower post rehabilitation (F(1,712)=23.21, P<.001, ηp2=.04) than prior to the rehabilitation. Psychosomatic patients reported a greater intention to use common apps and digital trainings (F(3,2021)=51.41, P<.001, ηp2=.07) than the general population. With regard to digital trainings offered prior and during the rehabilitation stay, the perceived usefulness of digital rehabilitation goal trainings was associated with decreased symptoms of depression (ß=-.14, P<.001), anxiety (ß=-.12, P<.001), loneliness (ß=-.18, P<.001) and stress post rehabilitation (ß=-.19, P<.001). Participation in digital group therapy for depression was associated with an overall change in depression (F(1,725)=4.82, P=.03, ηp2=.01) and anxiety (F(1,725)=6.22, P=.01, ηp2=.01) from pre to post-rehabilitation. CONCLUSIONS This study validated the increased mental health constraints of psychosomatic rehabilitation patients in comparison to the general population and the potentials of rehabilitation treatment. Digital rehabilitation components are promising tools that can prepare patients for their rehabilitation stay, integrated well with face-to-face therapy during rehabilitation and support care after rehabilitation.

The Effect of Suicide-Related Internet Use on Users’ Mental Health

Crisis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 348-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajime Sueki
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Suicide Methods ◽  
Internet Users

Background: Previous studies have shown that suicide-related Internet use can have both negative and positive psychological effects. Aims: This study examined the effect of suicide-related Internet use on users’ suicidal ideation, depression/anxiety tendency, and loneliness. Method: A two-wave panel study of 850 Internet users was conducted via the Internet. Results: Suicide-related Internet use (e.g., browsing websites about suicide methods) had negative effects on suicidal ideation and depression/anxiety tendency. No forms of suicide-related Internet use, even those that would generally be considered positive, were found to decrease users’ suicidal ideation. In addition, our results suggest that the greater the suicidal ideation and feelings of depression and loneliness of Internet users, the more they used the Internet. Conclusion: Since suicide-related Internet use can adversely influence the mental health of young adults, it is necessary to take measures to reduce their exposure to such information.

scholarly journals Tangibly understanding intangible complexities: Designing for distributed autonomous organizations

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bettina Nissen ◽  
Ella Tallyn ◽  
Kate Symons
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Systems ◽  
Interaction Design ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Interactive Systems ◽  
Collaborative Practice ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Face ◽  
Future Technologies ◽  
The Internet Of Things

Abstract New digital technologies such as Blockchain and smart contracting are rapidly changing the face of value exchange, and present new opportunities and challenges for designers. Designers and data specialists are at the forefront of exploring new ways of exchanging value, using Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, smart contracting and the direct exchanges between things made possible by the Internet of Things (Tallyn et al. 2018; Pschetz et al. 2019). For researchers and designers in areas of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Interaction Design to better understand and explore the implications of these emerging and future technologies as Distributed Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) we delivered a workshop at the ACM conference Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) in Edinburgh in 2017 (Nissen et al. 2017). The workshop aimed to use the lens of DAOs to introduce the principle that products and services may soon be owned and managed collectively and not by one person or authority, thus challenging traditional concepts of ownership and power. This workshop builds on established HCI research exploring the role of technology in financial interactions and designing for the rapidly changing world of technology and value exchange (Kaye et al. 2014; Malmborg et al. 2015; Millen et al. 2015; Vines et al. 2014). Beyond this, the HCI community has started to explore these technologies beyond issues of finance, money and collaborative practice, focusing on the implications of these emerging but rapidly ascending distributed systems in more applied contexts (Elsden et al. 2018a). By bringing together designers and researchers with different experiences and knowledge of distributed systems, the aim of this workshop was two-fold. First, to further understand, develop and critique these new forms of distributed power and ownership and second, to practically explore how to design interactive products and services that enable, challenge or disrupt existing and emerging models.

scholarly journals An Investigation of the General Population’s Self-Reported Hand Hygiene Behaviour and Compliance in a Cross-European Setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2402
Author(s):  
Aaron Lawson ◽  
Marie Vaganay-Miller ◽  
Robert Cameron
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Hygiene Behaviour ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Travel Abroad ◽  
And Control

Every year, thousands of people from the UK travel to other countries for work and leisure. Europe, and particularly Spain, is one of the most popular travel destinations for people from the UK. However, it is known that travel to other countries can enhance the risk of communicable disease transmission from person to person, especially when a new one emerges. Adequate hand hygiene behaviour and compliance is widely accepted as being a simple, effective method in preventing the spread of communicable diseases that may be contracted during travel abroad. There is a well-established body of work investigating hand hygiene practice and compliance in community settings, but no recent studies have examined the hand hygiene practice and compliance of the general population when travelling abroad or in a cross-European context. The findings of this study indicated that most UK members of the general population when travelling abroad have a good level of understanding of the importance of adequate hand hygiene practice and compliance and its role regarding communicable disease prevention and control. As such, self-reported levels of compliance were high. Similar findings were made for Spanish members of the general population. However, while self-reported perceptions of adequacy of hand hygiene performance were relatively high, particularly among UK respondents, this was not supported by responses specifically focused on hand hygiene behaviour. However, differences in self-reported adequacy regarding the importance of handwashing versus hand drying, the number of steps that should be followed and the length of time that should be spent washing and drying hands were found for each group. This suggests that self-reported compliance may reflect intention to practice hand hygiene rather than true compliance. It also suggests that there are gaps in knowledge regarding the adequate method of hand hygiene among the cohort as a whole, and indeed these differences may account be a factor in for the high transmission rates of communicable disease when travelling abroad.

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