Association between well-being and compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures by healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional study

Shah, Shimoni; Chua, Chun En; Kew, Guan Sen; Demutska, Alla; Quek, Sabrina Xin Zi; Wong, Scott W.; Lau, Hui Xing; Low, En Xian Sarah; Loh, Tze Liang; Lung, Ooi Shien; Hung, Emily C.W.; Rahman, Mohammed M.; Ghoshal, Uday C; Wong, Sunny H.; Cheung, CL; Syam, Ari Fahrial; Tan, Niandi; Xiao, Yinglian; Liu, Jin Song; Lu, Fangfang; Chen, Chien‐Lin; Lee, Yeong Yeh; Maralit, Ruter M; Kim, Yong Sung; Oshima, Tadayuki; Miwa, Hiroto; Siah, Kewin Tien Ho; Pang, Junxiong

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0252835

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“…In the presence of an infected passenger, physical distancing can help minimize the number of people infected but not prevent infection altogether when passengers do not wear masks. On the other hand, the latest epidemiological research shows that masks are effective in preventing or at least significantly reducing covid-19 virus spread Leung, et al [14,12,15]. There are public transportation systems currently running large occupancies with passenger spacing below the two-meter physical distance rule and no covid-19 outbreaks attributed to public transportation when everyone wears masks, as recently reported for Japan.…”

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"Level of Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures: Case Study of FUTA Shuttle Bus"

Akinsehinwa¹

2022

BJSTR

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Since the beginning of the 20 th century, the world has witnessed several crises which are epidemic and endemic. In the year 1918-1920, the Spanish Flu is popularly known as Influenza occurred and affected about one-third of the world population. In the 21st century, there were disruptive events such as the 9/11 terrorist attack that occurred at Pentagon, the SARS outbreak that occurred in the year 2003, the global economic and financial crisis that occurred between 2008-2009, the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak that occurred in the year 2015, and the latest Covid-19 are known to have negatively affected the world economy. The recent novel (2019-2020) Coronavirus (Covid-19) endemic was originated from Wuhan, China in December 2019. It is an acute respiratory infectious disease. Qiu et al. (2017) noted that it was confirmed an endemic by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2019) because of its rising human-to-human infection resulting in more than 200,000 deaths within three months ever since the beginning of the outbreak WHO [1]. As of 2nd September 2020, it has been reported in 213 countries and has resulted in approximately 862,234 deaths Worldometers 2020. Liu, et al. [2] noted that surprisingly, the Covid-19 infection and deaths recorded the highest rate when numerically compared to other coronavirus outbreaks like SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and Influenza.

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"Level of Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures: Case Study of FUTA Shuttle Bus"

Akinsehinwa¹

2022

BJSTR

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“…Correspondingly, better compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures was associated with better well-being. [ 17 ] A study even noted that practice of more preventive behaviors is associated with decreased depressive symptoms among Chinese university students. [ 14 ] Moreover, students who personally know a COVID-19-positive person may perceive themselves as at higher risk of acquiring the disease and thus may report better preventive practice.…”

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“…[ 6 10 12 13 14 ] Some studies targeted the general population[ 6 9 10 ] and health workers. [ 15 16 17 ] Studies among university and college students in the Philippines[ 11 13 ] and other countries such as Libya,[ 12 ] China,[ 18 ] Indonesia,[ 19 ] Japan,[ 20 ] the United Arab Emirates,[ 21 ] and Portugal[ 22 ] were also conducted. Published researches up to July 30, 2020, have also been reviewed in another study.…”

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More than a year into the pandemic

Rabacal

Lausa

Egcas

et al. 2022

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: The exponential increase of cases and the emergence of the new COVID-19 variants continue to be a challenge. It remains crucial to assess whether or not minimum health standards against COVID-19 are consistently followed. This study determined the higher education students' practice of protective measures against COVID-19 of more than a year into the pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire web survey, cross-sectional study was conducted among higher education students (n = 2309) of a public university in the Philippines. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software. RESULTS: Results indicated that students generally had a high practice of COVID-19 preventive measures. However, only 45.9% always practice physical distancing measures, and only 35.9% always seek information related to COVID-19 after more than a year into the pandemic. Female, married, graduate level, with a monthly family income of PHP 10,000 and above, and personal knowledge of someone who tested for COVID-19 had a significantly higher practice of COVID-19 protective measures. Older age, higher general self-reported health status, and higher intention to comply with recommended protective health behaviors were significantly correlated with higher practice of preventive measures against COVID-19. CONCLUSION: After more than a year of being into the pandemic, students still practice preventive health behaviors, however, this is not done consistently. As the pandemic is still not over in the country and many parts of the world, continuous monitoring and a reminder to practice minimum protective health protocols are needed to mitigate and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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“…Housing area also affects adaptation, with men living in rural areas or small towns showing worse adaptation. Yue et al [37], in a study related to knowledge regarding COVID-19, concludes that women and people living in urban areas show more positive indicators.…”

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“…The level of knowledge and attitudes toward COVID-19 are different among groups with different ages, genders, education levels, marital statuses, and in different regions [37]. In a study by Yue et al [38], it is concluded that higher education level, being female, being married, being a healthcare professional, and living in an urban area had a significant and positive impact on the knowledge about COVID-19.…”

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Ecological Model Explaining the Psychosocial Adaptation to COVID-19

Gaspar

Paiva

Matos

2022

IJERPH

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The main objective of this study is to understand and characterize the adoption of an ecological perspective and the physical, psychological, social, and contextual health factors that may influence the adjustment to and mental health experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study included 5479 participants, of which 3710 were female (67.7%), aged between 18 and 90 years old, with a mean age of 48.57 years (SD = 14.29), were considered three age groups: 21.5% up to 35 years old, 61.8% between 36 and 64 years old, and 16.7% 65 years old or more. The mental health and individual adjustment to the COVID-19 situation are explained by socio-demographic factors, health-related factors, lifestyles, attitudes and behaviors, lockdown experience, and place of residence. A better adaptation and mental health are observed among men, people with a higher educational level, people with lower sadness, nervousness, and burnout, and people whose health situation did not worsen with the pandemic. In terms of lifestyle, a better adaptation is related to a better quality of sleep, fewer nightmares, a higher practice of physical activity, and less consumption of processed foods and sweets. A better adaptation is also associated with lower levels of dependence on alcohol, TV, and SN (social networks) and a more positive experience of the lockdown imposed by the pandemic. Gender and age group differences in the described context were studied. Promoting a better adjustment and improved mental health when dealing with the COVID-19 requires an ecological understanding and multitarget interventions, targeting physical, mental, and social health together with the contextual environment.

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Association between well-being and compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures by healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 13 publications

References 37 publications

"Level of Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures: Case Study of FUTA Shuttle Bus"

"Level of Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures: Case Study of FUTA Shuttle Bus"

More than a year into the pandemic

Ecological Model Explaining the Psychosocial Adaptation to COVID-19

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