Understanding the mental health impacts of biological disasters: Lessons from Taiwan's experience with COVID-19

Chang, Chih-Chieh; Hsieh, Kuan-Ying; Hsu, Su-Ting; Wang, Yu-Yuan; Chou, Frank Huang-Chih; Huang, Joh-Jong

doi:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.03.015

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association

2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2024.03.015

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Understanding the mental health impacts of biological disasters: Lessons from Taiwan's experience with COVID-19

Chih-Chieh Chang,

Kuan-Ying Hsieh,

Su-Ting Hsu

et al.

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The impact of mobile-assisted swimming applications on intrinsic motivation and fear reduction in aquatic environments among students in the swimming course

Alkasasbeh,

Alawamleh,

Aloran

et al. 2024

Front. Sports Act. Living

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IntroductionThis study investigates the impact of mobile-assisted swimming applications on intrinsic motivation and fear reduction in aquatic environments among students enrolled in a swimming course. While technological tools are increasingly integrated into physical education settings, their effects on motivation and psychological barriers such as fear of water remain underexplored.MethodsA total of 69 male and female students enrolled in the “Swimming Education and Training” course participated in the study. The Intrinsic Motivation Scale (IMS) and the Water Fear Assessment Questionnaire (WFAQ) were used to measure intrinsic motivation and water-related fear, respectively, before and after using a mobile-assisted swimming application. Data were analyzed to assess changes in motivation and fear, and potential relationships with demographic variables (gender, academic year, parental swimming experience, and university GPA) were explored.ResultsThe study found no statistically significant differences in intrinsic motivation levels before and after the use of the mobile-assisted swimming application. However, a statistically significant reduction in water fear was observed following the intervention. No significant relationships were found between demographic factors and either motivation or fear reduction.DiscussionThe results suggest that while the mobile-assisted swimming application did not significantly impact intrinsic motivation, it was effective in reducing fear of water among students. This highlights the potential of mobile applications in addressing psychological barriers in aquatic environments, supporting skill acquisition, and enhancing the overall learning experience in swimming courses. The absence of demographic influences suggests that the application's benefits may be broadly applicable across different student groups.

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The impact of mobile-assisted swimming applications on intrinsic motivation and fear reduction in aquatic environments among students in the swimming course

Alkasasbeh,

Alawamleh,

Aloran

et al. 2024

Front. Sports Act. Living

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Temporal Variations in Convergence Insufficiency Symptomatic Status among University Students before and after COVID-19: A Longitudinal Analysis from 2018 to 2023

Pena-Verdeal,

Noya-Padin,

Garcia-Queiruga

et al. 2024

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The present study aimed to assess the symptomatic status of Convergence Insufficiency (CI) in university students from 2018 to 2023 considering the educational environment pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic confinements. A Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Survey (CISS) was conducted annually from 2018 to 2023, excluding 2020, in an initial group of 217 third-year Optics and Optometry degree university student participants. In the final group (178 participants), the statistical differences in CISS scores between years were analysed, both overall and by questionnaire subgroup, along with associations between CISS diagnostic categories before and after 2020. Significant differences were found between years in the subscale and total score analyses (Kruskal–Wallis, both p ≤ 0.049). Pairwise comparisons showed significant differences for the performance subgroup in 2021 vs. 2019 and 2018 (Mann–Whitney, both p ≤ 0.004), while in terms of the total score, there was a statistical difference in 2021 vs. 2018 (Mann–Whitney, p < 0.001). The distribution analysis indicated a significant difference between groups (Chi, p = 0.004), with participants from 2021 or later more likely to exhibit higher CISS scores (OR = 3.47, 95%CI 1.04–8.58). The present study shows significant temporal increments in symptomatic status related to CI among university students from 2018 to 2023, indicating a potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic educational landscape on these outcomes.

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Understanding the mental health impacts of biological disasters: Lessons from Taiwan's experience with COVID-19

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The impact of mobile-assisted swimming applications on intrinsic motivation and fear reduction in aquatic environments among students in the swimming course

The impact of mobile-assisted swimming applications on intrinsic motivation and fear reduction in aquatic environments among students in the swimming course

Temporal Variations in Convergence Insufficiency Symptomatic Status among University Students before and after COVID-19: A Longitudinal Analysis from 2018 to 2023

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