PubMed COVID-19 Clinical Care

Were cancer patients worse off than the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic? A population-based study from Norway, Denmark and Iceland during the pre-vaccination era

Monday, August 07, 2023 - 4:00 AM

BACKGROUND: In a population-based setting, we investigated the risks of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 and developing severe COVID-19 outcomes among cancer patients compared with the general population.

Crisis due to war: anxiety, depression and stress in the population of 13 Latin American countries

Monday, August 07, 2023 - 4:00 AM

Sustainability may be at risk in a population that has altered health, according to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Health and well-being. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine could jeopardize SDG 3, specifically the mental health

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection Symptoms in Pregnancy and Maternal and Neonatal Complications Due to COVID-19: A Systematic Review

Monday, August 07, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSION: Pregnant mothers with COVID-19 infection are at higher risk of being admitted to the ICU and mechanical ventilation and consequently maternal and neonatal death. Comparing the maternal and foetal consequences in different ethnicities

Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination decision-making among African American and Hispanic pregnant and postpartum women in Deep South

Monday, August 07, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that reliable information, social support, and trusted doctors' advice can motivate COVID-19 vaccination. However, barriers such as misinformation, mistrust in the health care system, and fears related to potential side

Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on blood transfusion service: an experience from a regional blood transfusion center

Monday, August 07, 2023 - 4:00 AM

The unforeseen and uncertain life-threatening situation of the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affected all areas of the human daily work schedule. This study was designed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on blood transfusion services and

Factors influencing initial implementation of an online community-based exercise intervention with adults living with HIV: a systems approach

Monday, August 07, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSION: Fifty-five factors spanning multiple layers illustrate the complexities of online CBE with adults living with HIV. Initial implementation required a dedicated, rehabilitation-centred, multi-skilled, multi-stakeholder team to address a

Editorial: Biocentric development: studies on the consequences of COVID-19 towards human growth and sustainability

Monday, August 07, 2023 - 4:00 AM

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School Belongingness as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Self-Reported PTSD and Cyber Victimization: Sex Differences

Monday, August 07, 2023 - 4:00 AM

The incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Traumatized adolescents might cope with maladaptive strategies such as increased Internet usage, which might be a risk for cyber victimization. We

Sickle Cell Virtual Support Group Program for Adults: An Implementation Evaluation

Monday, August 07, 2023 - 4:00 AM

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with medical and psychosocial challenges. SCD in adulthood is characterized by increased morbidity and mortality, vulnerability, inadequate self-management preparation, and limited social support. This study

Community efforts to promote vaccine uptake in a rural setting: a qualitative interview study

Monday, August 07, 2023 - 4:00 AM

Vaccine hesitancy has been identified as one of the top 10 threats to global health. The causes of low vaccine uptake are many and vary at micro and macro levels. However, rural and remote coastal areas in the UK experience unique vaccine