关键词： Parkinson's disease   COVID-19   COVID-19 susceptibility   Motor symptoms   Mendelian randomization  

摘要： To investigate the association between COVID-19 and Parkinson's disease (PD) via a single-center study and a Mendelian randomization (MR) study. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among PD patients at a single center from December 7, 2022, to March 10, 2023. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the infection-related risk factors. Subsequently, bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization was employed to explore the association between COVID-19 and PD. In the cross-sectional analysis, it was found that the prevalence of COVID-19 infection in PD patients was 65.7%. Forty-eight (35.3%) PD patients experienced exacerbation of motor symptoms following COVID-19 infection. Long PD disease duration (>= 10 years) (OR: 3.327, P = 0.045) and long time since last vaccination (> 12 m) (OR: 4.916, P = 0.035) were identified as significant risk factors related to infection. The MR analysis results supported that PD increases the COVID-19 susceptibility (beta = 0.081, OR = 1.084, P = 0.006). However, the MR analysis showed that PD did not increases the COVID-19 severity and hospitalization, and no significant association of COVID-19 on PD was observed. The findings from this cross-sectional study suggest that individuals with PD may experience worsened motor symptoms following COVID-19 infection. Long disease duration (>= 10 years) and long time since last vaccination (> 12 m) are identified as important risk factors for infection in these patients. Furthermore, our MR study provides evidence supporting an association between PD and COVID-19 susceptibility.

关键词： COVID-19  

摘要： Since the outbreak of the COVID-19, there have been many scientificpublications studying the COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to identifythe research trend, collaboration pattern, most influential elements, etc. fromscientific publications related to COVID-19 in 2020, by using bibliographicanalysis and network analysis. In Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, motivation behindthis paper is introduced. Some previous similar studies are *** are made in different aspects, such as data collection methods,data analysis tools and methods, etc. Their advantages and limitations comparedto this paper are also addressed. In Chapter 3, important concepts used in thispaper related to bibliographic analysis such as h-index and g-index, andnetwork analysis such as centrality measures and assortativity are *** with small-world property and scale-free property will also bestudied. In Chapter 4 and Chapter 5, the way the data are obtained for theanalysis of this paper is introduced step by step. Full result is shown. InChapter 6, conclusions are arrived. A general growing trend of the number ofthe publications is observed, due to the efforts made by scientificresearchers. Meanwhile, measures should also be taken to encourage future studyin this field. © 2024, CC BY.

摘要： Women are unexplainedly more affected than men by post-COVID-19 persistent symptoms. Depressive symptoms may partially explain these sex differences. In the French population-based CONSTANCES cohort, depressive symptoms were measured with the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire between April 6 and May 4, 2020. Between December 2020 and January 2021, among 2,093 infected participants (mean (s.d.) age, 43.0 years (11.9); 55.3% women), 453 (21.6%) reported ≥1 new persistent symptom that emerged from March 2020. Accounting for several confounders, women were more likely than men to have ≥1 symptom (odds ratio (95% confidence interval), 1.45 (1.17–1.80)). Further adjusting for the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire, participants in the highest (versus lowest) quartile were more likely to have ≥1 symptom (2.97 (2.09–4.23)), while the association with female sex substantially dropped (1.28 (1.02–1.60)). Depressive symptoms mediated 41.5–45.4% of this association. A biopsychosocial model, integrating gender and mental health, is warranted to understand long COVID and inform preventive and therapeutic strategies.

关键词： Covid-19 survivors   Lifestyle   Nigeria   Perception   Prevalence   Pre-morbidity   OUTCOMES   DISEASE  

摘要： IntroductionThis study investigated the prevalence and perception of premorbid lifestyle-related risk factors among Covid-19 Survivors in Abuja and Lagos, *** cross-sectional descriptive survey design was used to collect data from 522 consenting adult Covid-19 survivors in Abuja (274) and Lagos (248), Nigeria, using a self-developed, close-ended and validated questionnaire called the Lifestyle-related Factors in Covid-19 Questionnaire (LFC-19 Questionnaire) through a multistage sampling technique. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) with P value set at <= 0.05. Ethical approval was obtained for the *** significant number of Covid-19 Survivors were overweight/obese (67.8%) and had a history of physical inactivity (73.8%). A small proportion had premorbid chronic diseases (23.8%) as well as pre-existing lifestyle-related risk factors such as inadequate consumption of fruits (67.2%) and vegetables (60.0%) and physical inactivity (73.8%).ConclusionThis study revealed that most Covid-19 survivors residing in Lagos State and in Abuja capital city of Nigeria were either overweight or obese. This was due to physical inactivity, an unhealthy diet consisting of low fruit and vegetable consumption and poor sleep. Additionally, the study showed that patients' perceptions of their risk factors were often inaccurate as it differed from what was measured. The findings from this study will assist public health professionals and clinicians in designing and implementing more effective Covid-19 management strategies that incorporate healthy lifestyle practices and lifestyle modifications and assist public health promotion and communication specialists in designing appropriate and evidence-based preventive messages.

关键词： Attitudes   Health beliefs   Knowledge   Perception   Vaccination   Vaccine   Rwanda   VACCINE   HEALTH  

摘要： BackgroundMultiple vaccinations have received approval for the prevention of the coronavirus illness. Nevertheless, the sluggish vaccination rate is mostly attributed to the general population's limited understanding and unwillingness to accept the use of vaccinations. Thus, it is important to investigate the Rwandan population's knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions toward COVID-19 *** cross-sectional survey was conducted among 370 participants from 11th to 17th February 2023. Demographic information was gathered, and knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccinations were assessed. A binary logistic regression analysis was undertaken to determine the parameters that determine the perception of COVID-19 *** study included 370 participants. Among them, 85% had good knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines, and 84% had a positive attitude towards them. Additionally, the study had a diverse group, with half of the participants being female and nearly half falling between the ages of 30 and 39. Several key findings emerged through logistic regression analysis. Those aged 30-39 had 1.39 times higher odds of positive perception than 18-28 (OR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.08-3.24). Participants with a university education were twice as likely to have a positive perception compared to those without an education level (OR = 2.43, 95% CI = 1.30-6.20). Additionally, single individuals were three times more likely to have a positive perception than their married counterparts (OR = 3.39, 95% CI = 1.28-9.09). Vaccinated individuals had twice the odds of positive perception than non-vaccinated individuals (OR = 2.89, 95% CI = 1.01-8.89). Those receiving information from government health institutions were three times more likely to have a positive perception than those who received the information from friends (OR = 3.19, 95% CI = 1.02-12.7). Moreover, employed participants were four times more likely to have a positive perception non-employed indivi

关键词： PREGNANCY   QUALITY  

摘要： OBJECTIVES To evaluate the risk of major congenital anomalies according to infection with or vaccination against covid-19 during the first trimester of pregnancy. DESIGN Prospective Nordic registry based study. SETTING Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. PARTICIPANTS 343 066 liveborn singleton infants in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, with an estimated start of pregnancy between 1 March 2020 and 14 February 2022, identified using national health registries. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Major congenital anomalies were categorised using EUROCAT (European Surveillance of Congenital Anomalies) definitions. The risk after covid-19 infection or vaccination during the first trimester was assessed by logistic regression, adjusting for maternal age, parity, education, income, country of origin, smoking, body mass index, chronic conditions, and estimated date of start of pregnancy. RESULTS 17 704 (5.2%) infants had a major congenital anomaly. When evaluating risk associated with covid-19 infection during the first trimester, the adjusted odds ratio ranged from 0.84 (95% confidence interval 0.51 to 1.40) for eye anomalies to 1.12 (0.68 to 1.84) for oro-facial clefts. Similarly, the risk associated with covid-19 vaccination during the first trimester ranged from 0.84 (0.31 to 2.31) for nervous system anomalies to 1.69 (0.76 to 3.78) for abdominal wall defects. Estimates for 10 of 11 subgroups of anomalies were less than 1.04, indicating no notable increased risk. CONCLUSIONS Covid-19 infection and vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy were not associated with risk of congenital anomalies.

关键词： Ansiedad   Anxiety   COVID-19   Depresión   Depression   Emergency Medical Service   Enfermeras y Enfermeros   Estrés Laboral   Nurse   Occupational stress   Sistema Médico de Emergencia  

摘要： OBJECTIVE:To analyse the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of nurses in Spanish out-of-hospital Emergency Services, identifying predictor factors of greater severity. METHOD:A multicentre cross-sectional descriptive study was designed, including all nurses working in any Spanish out-of-hospital Emergency Services between 01/02/2021 and 30/04/2021. The main outcomes were the level of depression, anxiety and stress assessed through the DASS-21 scale. Sociodemographic, clinical, and occupational information was also collected. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to determine possible associations between variables. RESULTS:The sample included 474 nurses. 32.91%, 32.70% and 26.33% of the participants had severe or extremely severe levels of depression, anxiety and stress, respectively. Professionals with fewer competencies to handle stressful situations, those who had used psychotropic drugs and/or psychotherapy on some occasion before the pandemic onset, or those who had changed their working conditions presented more likelihood of developing more severe levels of depression, anxiety and/or stress. CONCLUSION:Nurses in Spanish out-of-hospital Emergency Services have presented medium levels of depression, anxiety and stress during the pandemic. Clinical and occupational factors have been associated with a higher degree of psychological distress. It is necessary to adopt strategies that promote professionals' self-efficacy and mitigate the triggers of negative emotional states.

关键词： COVID-19   academic performance   mental health   university   students   PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT  

摘要： Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to the education system, leading to changes in student academic performance and mental health. The aim of this study was to evaluate variables relating to changes in academic performance and mental health during the *** We carried out a cross-sectional study from 28 February 2022 to 13 April 2022, during the free SARS-CoV-2 screening campaign offered by Sapienza University of Rome. A structured questionnaire was constructed to explore the decline in academic performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), a validated self-reporting mental health screener of dysfunctional anxiety associated with the coronavirus crisis, was *** A sample of 1,134 students was enrolled. A total of 25.4% of the participants reported a decline in academic performance. In addition, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale scores revealed that 133 (11.5%) students had a dysfunctional anxiety problem due to COVID-19. A multivariable logistic regression model showed that being a senior student (aOR: 0.70 95% CI: 0.52-0.96) and having good financial status (aOR: 0.64, 95% CI: 0.47-0.88) decrease the likelihood of a decline in academic performance, while not being Italian (aOR: 2.12, 95% CI: 1.29-3.48), having felt the need for psychological support (aOR: 2.58, 95% CI: 1.87-3.55) and being enrolled in a science/technology faculty (aOR: 1.81, 95% CI: 1.27-2.57) were more likely to result in a decline in academic *** Our results show that the pandemic has affected academic performance. The COVID-19 emergency highlighted the importance of considering mental health and economic status in policymaking to effectively support students.

关键词： fatigue   COVID-19   long COVID   PASC   post-COVID conditions   ME/CFS   public health   public safety   POST-ACUTE SEQUELAE   HEALTH   RISK   ASSOCIATION   IMPAIRMENTS   PHENOTYPES   STRESS   BURDEN   LIFE  

摘要： In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions worldwide are still struggling with persistent or recurring symptoms known as long COVID. Fatigue is one of the most prevalent symptoms associated with long COVID, and for many it can be debilitating. Understanding the potential pathological processes that link fatigue to long COVID is critical to better guide treatment. Challenges with diagnosis and treatment are reviewed, recognizing that post-COVID fatigue does not always present with corroborating clinical evidence, a situation that is frustrating for both patients and healthcare providers. Firefighters are a group of public safety workers who are particularly impacted by long COVID-related fatigue. Firefighters must be able to engage in strenuous physical activity and deal with demanding psychological situations, both of which may be difficult for those suffering from fatigue. Disruption in public safety worker health can potentially impact community welfare. This review creates a framework to explain the clinical-pathological features of fatigue resulting from long COVID, addresses diagnosis and treatment challenges, and explores the unique impact fatigue may pose for public safety workers and their organizations.