Correlation of Risk Perception with the COVID-19 Related Knowledge and Preventive Measures: A Study on Indian Pharmacy Students

Purohit, Deepika; Pandey, Parijat; Makhij, Manish; Manchanda, Deeksha; Rathi, Jyoti; Kumar, Deepak Kakara Gift; Verma, Ravinder; Jalwal, Pawan; Mittal, Vineet; Kaushik, Deepak

doi:10.31782/ijcrr.2021.13304

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“…Moreover, ω-3 and ω-6 PUFAs mostly modulate inflammatory effects, being a starting material for leukotrienes or prostaglandins and resolvins or protectins (both are derivatives of omega-3 FA that helps inflamed tissues to return to normal once the inflammatory response is over) respectively. Protectin D is an omega-3 serving as a newly discovered antiviral drug that shows a promising role in interventions of the novel virus COVID-19 (Purohit et al 2020a ). Recently, 160 mg and 90 mg daily consumption of omega-3 fats (EPA and DHA) was recommended for males and females, respectively, as the Nutrient Reference Values for Australians, with an upper consumption range of 610 mg for control and 430 mg for prevention of lingering chronic ailments (National Health and Medical Research Council 2006 ).…”

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“…Currently, there is no permanent or proven pill, vaccine or treatment, food, or herb for confirmed prevention of COVID-19 infection based on the information from WHO (WHO 2020a ). Poor nutritional status can increase a patient’s susceptibility to contracting lethal COVID-19 (Purohit et al 2020a ). Many nutrients play a vital role in the immune system’s functioning, and an adequately managed balanced diet will enhance the effectiveness of the immune system.…”

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Deciphering the immunoboosting potential of macro and micronutrients in COVID support therapy

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The immune system protects human health from the effects of pathogenic organisms; however, its activity is affected when individuals become infected. These activities require a series of molecules, substrates, and energy sources that are derived from diets. The consumed nutrients from diets help to enhance the immunity of infected individuals as it relates to COVID-19 patients. This study aims to review and highlight requirement and role of macro- and micronutrients of COVID-19 patients in enhancing their immune systems. Series of studies were found to have demonstrated the enhancing potentials of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins, copper, zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, and selenium) in supporting the immune system’s fight against respiratory infections. Each of these nutrients performs a vital role as an antiviral defense in COVID-19 patients. Appropriate consumption or intake of dietary sources that yield these nutrients will help provide the daily requirement to support the immune system in its fight against pathogenic viruses such as COVID-19.

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Deciphering the immunoboosting potential of macro and micronutrients in COVID support therapy

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Al-Gareeb

Qusti

et al. 2022

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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“…Extant researchers have found moderate to high-risk perception of COVID-19 among students in Asia [8,9] and Europe [10,11]. In Asia, students in China, for instance, had a highrisk perception of COVID-19 [8], while those in Iran [12], Saudi Arabia, and India [13,14] had a moderate-risk perception [9,15]. Similar findings were reported in Europe, such as in Italy [16] and France [17], in the United States [18], and in Sub-Saharan Africa, like Libya [19], Egypt [20], Ethiopia [21], and other countries [22].…”

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Analysis of COVID-19 Risk Perception and Its Correlates among University Students in Ghana

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Monitoring students’ risk perception forms part of emergency management during public health emergencies. Thus, public risk perception generally triggers attitudes, emotional responses, and prevention behaviors, which affect the evolution of emergencies and disease control strategies. However, research has paid less attention to the COVID-19 risk perception of students in Ghana. This study assessed the prevalence of COVID-19 risk perception and further identified its correlates among university students. In this study, 882 students from two public universities in Ghana were conveniently recruited. The data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, and ordered logistic regression. The study revealed the prevalence of a high degree of COVID-19 risk perception among almost half (47.4%) of the sampled students. Results from ordered logistic regression analysis showed that age, sex, religion, use of professional and social media platforms, level (years) of study, and COVID-19 knowledge were significant correlates of COVID-19 risk perception. The dissemination of appropriate COVID-19 information and behavior-change communication to such relatively high-risk behavior sub-groups could help counter the debilitative effects of non-altruistic attitudes because of COVID-19 risk perception.

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Correlation of Risk Perception with the COVID-19 Related Knowledge and Preventive Measures: A Study on Indian Pharmacy Students

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Deciphering the immunoboosting potential of macro and micronutrients in COVID support therapy

Deciphering the immunoboosting potential of macro and micronutrients in COVID support therapy

Analysis of COVID-19 Risk Perception and Its Correlates among University Students in Ghana

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