Resilience, Psychological Stress, Physical Activity, and BMI among United States Air National Guardsmen: The COVID-19 Pandemic

Ligeza, Nicole; Larson, Abigail; DeBeliso, Mark

doi:10.15280/jlm.2022.12.1.26

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“…In addition, the overall mean score found in this research is consistent with that of a study conducted in the Irish military, in which the short form of the CD-RISC was also used (mean score 29.68 points) [ 24 ]. However, it is relatively lower than in a study of U.S. Air Force personnel during the pandemic, in which the mean resilience score was found to be higher than the 75th percentile [ 20 ]. It is also lower than that reported in a pre-pandemic study of U.S. veterans, in which 75% of military personnel were found to have a high level of resilience using the 5-item CD-RISC [ 22 ].…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Individual resilience profiles can help in the prevention of mental disorders. However, the development of resilience in military personnel has been shown to be based on mindfulness and purpose in life [ 13 , 20 ], suggesting that they rely on a period of reflection rather than immediate response.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Similar positive attitudes towards the pandemic have been reported in several studies among university students in Jordania [ 16 ], China [ 17 ], Pakistan [ 18 ], and South Africa [ 19 ]. Considering military personnel, a national study of U.S. military veterans found that two-thirds of military personnel exposed to pandemic stressors exhibited a pattern of resilience [ 13 ], while a study of U.S. Air Force personnel found a high mean resilience score [ 20 ]. Some pre-pandemic studies in this population were also reported.…”

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Time in Service and Resilience in Active Military Personnel during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Peru

Valladares-Garrido

Huamani-Colquichagua

Anchay-Zuloeta

et al. 2022

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Greater occupational exposure may have a positive effect on the development of resilience. We aimed to determine the association between working time and resilience in Peruvian military personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. A secondary data analysis was performed including 586 records of military personnel who supported the health emergency during the second epidemic wave in Lambayeque, Peru. Resilience was measured with the short form of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Working time and other relevant covariates were collected by self-report. Generalized linear models were used. The mean resilience score was 22.18 and 43.2% scored high for resilience. Participants reported that they are strong individuals when facing difficulties (42.3%), are able to handle unpleasant feelings (40.3%), and achieve their goals despite obstacles (40.4%). Working more than 18 months was associated with a 35% higher prevalence of high resilience (PR: 1.35; 95% CI: 1.05–1.75). In conclusion, a notable number of military personnel experienced high levels of resilience during the pandemic. Working time may have played an important role in the development of this ability. Our findings could help guide the deployment and organization of the military in health emergency support missions.

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Time in Service and Resilience in Active Military Personnel during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Peru

Valladares-Garrido

Huamani-Colquichagua

Anchay-Zuloeta

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“…При цьому слід враховувати особистість, реакції індивідів у різних ситуаціях [24]. Стійкість організму залежить від оціненого і усвідомленого стресу та може впливати на поведінку, а також стати захисним фактором від психологічного стресу [25].…”

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Features of Heart Failure in Patients Who Have Contracted a Coronavirus Infection

Samokhina¹,

Rudyk²

2022

Fiziol Zh

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An analysis of primary and secondary myocardial lesions under the conditions of transmission of the COVID-19 infection, causative factors and consequences of the progression of the pathological condition was carried out. Some possibilities of protection against infection and its consequences are noted. Among the first problems with the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in patients with heart failure is the need to distinguish viral lung disease from acute edema. Particular attention is paid to disorders of immune regulation and inflammation, which can exacerbate the imbalance between oxygen supply and myocardial energy needs. At the same time, the importance of troponin I, natriuretic peptide type B and C-reactive protein and creatinine, hypokalemia are highlighted. The central role is played by angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, the suppression of which enhances the local inflammatory response and fibrosis. Progression of infection is associated with stress cardiomyopathy and acute decompensation of chronic heart failure. They note the possibility of reducing infection, protecting the heart from systolic dysfunction, and correcting stress-induced biological reactions of the body, in particular, by the action of low temperatures.

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“…With the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country, the vast majority of China has begun to implement this quarantine policy. Although this isolation strategy reduces the chance of human-to-human transmission of COVID-19, it increases physical inactivity and sedentary behavior ( 9 – 12 ), and increases the occurrence of adverse psychological conditions, such as insecurity and fear can cause anxiety and stress ( 13 , 14 ), thoughts of death, feelings of helplessness and abandonment ( 12 ). People spend more screen time during isolation ( 4 ), and sleep problems and circadian rhythm disturbances increase ( 4 , 15 ).…”

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Influencing Factors of Students Aged 10–20 Non-participating in Home Physical Exercise During the COVID-19 Isolation Policy Period: A Cross-Sectional Study From China

Luo

Zeng

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Front. Public Health

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BackgroundA number of public health measures are required during the COVID-19 pandemic. To stop the spread of COVID-19, the Chinese government has adopted isolation policies, including closing non-essential businesses, public transportation and schools, moving students' face-to-face learning to online, and recommending the cancellation of all non-essential activities and outdoor activities. However, while this isolation strategy has reduced human-to-human transmission of COVID-19, it has led to dramatic changes in students' daily lives and learning styles, including reduced physical activity and increased sedentary time. Considering the potentially harmful effects of physical inactivity, this study hoped to explore the incidence and influencing factors of non-participation in home physical exercise among Chinese students aged 10–20 during the implementation of the COVID-19 isolation policy.MethodsThrough an online questionnaire platform, this study created an open-ended questionnaire (from March 1, 2020 to March 10, 2020) and distributed it to students in areas where isolation policies were enforced. The questionnaire was initially distributed by 10 recruited volunteers, and then the questionnaire was voluntarily forwarded and shared by the subjects or others, in a “snowball” way, to expand distribution. Finally, the survey data of 4,532 Chinese students aged 10–20 were collected. The incidence of respondents non-participating in home physical activity was determined using univariate analysis. Using odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of a multivariate binary logistic regression model, factors influencing non-participation in home physical exercise were estimated.ResultsAmong the sample students, the incidence rate of non-participating in home physical exercise was 25.86% (24.06–27.15%). Exercise intentions, exercise habits, self-assessed health, beliefs in physical health, family exercise, family exercise recommendations, home exercise conditions, school exercise guidance, and health education programs had a negative impact on students non-participating in home physical exercise. Academic performance and electronic product use had a positive effect on non-participating in home physical exercise.ConclusionsA variety of forward leaning factors, enabling factors and demand factors have affected the occurrence of students” non-participating in home physical exercise. Future health isolation policies should take into account these influencing factors to reduce the occurrence of students” non-participating in home physical exercise and to promote students' independent participation in physical exercise.

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Resilience, Psychological Stress, Physical Activity, and BMI among United States Air National Guardsmen: The COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 5 publications

References 36 publications

Time in Service and Resilience in Active Military Personnel during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Peru

Time in Service and Resilience in Active Military Personnel during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Peru

Features of Heart Failure in Patients Who Have Contracted a Coronavirus Infection

Influencing Factors of Students Aged 10–20 Non-participating in Home Physical Exercise During the COVID-19 Isolation Policy Period: A Cross-Sectional Study From China

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