Awareness of COVID-19 influences on the wellness of Thai health professional students: An ambulatory assessment during the early “new normal” informing policy

Tiaprapong, Krueakaew; Sirikul, Achiraporn; Krajangmek, Chamawee; Duangthongkul, Namfon; Pandam, Nichaya; Piya-amornphan, Nitita

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“…The current findings revealed that participants generally had positive attitudes regarding “new normal” guidelines, similar to previous reports ( 28 , 41 ). We found that 82.6% of participants agreed that “It's important to maintain a distance of at least 2 meters to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” which is similar to the findings of a previous study in Bangladesh ( 48 ).…”

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“…The findings revealed that many participants frequently engaged in practices regarding the “new normal” guidelines, which was similar to previous findings ( 28 , 36 , 41 ). In addition, 95.5% of participants always wore masks when they went to public places.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…QOL regarding “new normal” guidelines was assessed using the Thai version of the WHOQOL-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF-THAI) ( 32 ). Previous studies in Thailand used this form to evaluate QOL among health professional students and elderly people ( 28 , 33 ). The questions included three negative questions and 23 positive questions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several previous studies reported significant correlations between KAP and QOL ( 25 – 27 ). A study of QOL using the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) scale among Thai students during the COVID-19 outbreak revealed that moderate QOL was reported for most people ( 28 ). Another study revealed that there was a lower mean QOL using the EQ-5D-5L among older adults with diabetes during COVID-19 outbreaks ( 29 ) and attitudes were positively associated with QOL ( 25 ).…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding “New Normal” Guidelines and Quality of Life Among Thai People During the COVID-19 Outbreak: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

Waewwab

Pan‐Ngum

Siri

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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In Thailand, strict prevention and control strategies have been implemented to mitigate the rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “New normal” guidelines and a series of mobile health applications have been introduced by the healthcare sector and implemented to aid the disease control monitoring and prevention of widespread outbreaks. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding “new normal” guidelines and quality of life (QOL) among Thai people during the COVID-19 outbreak, and to determine the association between KA, QOL, and practices. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted from 7 June to 12 September 2021 among Thai people in Public Health Region 6 aged ≥ 18 years old. Of the 506 survey participants, 80.3% were female, and 65.0% were 25–59 years old. The survey revealed that 52.2% of participants were classified as having more accurate knowledge, 58.9% were classified as having more positive attitudes, and 80.8% were classified as having more frequent practices regarding “new normal” guidelines, and 54.7% had high QOL. Of the participants, 93.7% agreed that “people who have been fully vaccinated should wear a mask while outside,” and 95.5% wore a face mask outdoors in crowded places. However, 60.9% of participants misunderstood some details regarding online applications for contact tracing and vaccination services, 44.2% felt that these applications were difficult to use, and 33.4% rarely or never downloaded or used these applications. In logistic regression analyses, accurate knowledge of COVID-19 was associated with higher education, being a government employee, monthly family income > 30,000 Thai Baht, and regular use of social media. More positive attitudes regarding “new normal” guidelines and high QOL were associated with positive practices. High QOL was associated with older age, and higher education. Enhancement of attitudes and QOL is also important for improving practices in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant factors identified in KAP will be crucial for developing effective prevention and control programs to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. To implement mobile health applications effectively, more work is required to improve the ease of use and promotion strategies.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding “New Normal” Guidelines and Quality of Life Among Thai People During the COVID-19 Outbreak: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

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“…One study that was done among Thai health professional students found that COVID-19 awareness was negatively associated with anxiety symptoms. However, a positive association was found between COVID-19 awareness and mood, social well-being, and quality of life (Tiaprapong et al 2021 ). Another study that was done across 8079 Chinese junior and senior high school students showed significance between level of awareness and depressive symptoms.…”

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Awareness regarding COVID-19 and its effects on mental health among pre-professional health sciences students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for health sciences in Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Alghamdy

Alshahrani

Memon

et al. 2022

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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In light of the outbreak caused by the COVID-19 and its impact on the physical and mental wellbeing, we explored the consequences of this pandemic on the mental health among pre-professional health sciences students and their awareness regarding the virus. A descriptive observational cross-sectional study was conducted at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) in Jeddah and Riyadh campuses. Data was collected from 770 participants using an online questionnaire, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. The majority of the participants (87.5%) considered governmental authorities as their main source of information, and therefore, they were up to date on the general information regarding COVID-19. For findings on mental health, it was found that 61.9% were exhibiting variant degrees of depression, as well as 50% expressing signs of extremely severe anxiety. However, 50.9% of the participants expressed no signs of stress during this pandemic. An association was found between gender and mental health showing females to have higher tendencies to express signs of extremely severe depression, anxiety, and stress. An association was also found between parents’ marital status and anxiety. Analysis revealed that participants with separated parents were the least among the participants to show no signs of anxiety, as well as reporting the highest numbers in the “extremely severe” anxiety category. With the increased awareness and higher than normal levels of the investigated mental illnesses, we advise that proper action should be considered to address this issue. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11356-022-20934-3.

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Measuring the impact of a positive psychology course at a Thai university: Addressing student well‐being in challenging times

McDonald

Nanni

2023

Psychology in the Schools

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Even before the onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic, researchers had raised concerns about the mental health of youth worldwide. One response has been the development of positive psychology interventions (PPIs) designed to enhance well‐being. This study, conducted at a Thai university, investigated the impact of an online positive psychology course containing several PPIs on student well‐being as measured by the EPOCH Measure of Adolescent Well‐Being, the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), and Subjective Happiness Scale. The scores of the students in the positive psychology course (n = 84) increased in all areas measured, with statistically significant increases in the Perseverance, Optimism, and Happiness subscales of the EPOCH. Meanwhile, the scores of the control group (n = 105) decreased in all but two areas, with statistically significant decreases in the SWLS and Optimism. These findings suggest that teaching PPIs online can positively impact students' well‐being.

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Awareness of COVID-19 influences on the wellness of Thai health professional students: An ambulatory assessment during the early “new normal” informing policy

Cited by 9 publications

References 31 publications

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding “New Normal” Guidelines and Quality of Life Among Thai People During the COVID-19 Outbreak: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding “New Normal” Guidelines and Quality of Life Among Thai People During the COVID-19 Outbreak: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

Awareness regarding COVID-19 and its effects on mental health among pre-professional health sciences students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for health sciences in Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Measuring the impact of a positive psychology course at a Thai university: Addressing student well‐being in challenging times

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