COVID-19, children and non-communicable diseases: translating evidence into action

Bhutta, Zulfiqar A; Hauerslev, Marie; Farmer, Mychelle; Lewis-Watts, Laura

doi:10.1136/archdischild-2020-319923

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“…5,6 In addition, obese people with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 kg/m 2 and people with chronic diseases, particularly non-communicable diseases (NCDs), are also especially vulnerable to the disease. [7][8][9] NCDs are the most important public health problems and the leading cause of death, rehospitalization, and care expenditure. 10,11 The number of deaths from NCDs worldwide increased from 38 million in 2012 to 41 million in 2016 (71% of the total deaths worldwide), with cardiovascular disease (17.9 million, 44%), cancer (9.0 million, 22%), chronic respiratory diseases (3.8 million, 9%), and diabetes (1.6 million, 4%) causing the most deaths.…”

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Assessment of the Health-Promoting Behaviors of Hospitalized Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases During the Second Wave of COVID-19

Posai¹,

Suksatan²,

Choompunuch³

et al. 2021

JMDH

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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the health-related behaviors of patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Thus, the factors predicting the health-promoting behaviors (HPBs) of hospitalized patients with NCDs during the second wave of COVID-19 should be examined. Objective The aims of this study were to determine the relationships among the patients’ characteristics, perceived self-efficacy, social support, perception of the benefits of and barriers, and HPBs, and to determine the predictive factors of HPBs among hospitalized patients with NCDs during the second wave of COVID-19. Patients and Methods The study had a cross-sectional predictive correlational design and included 250 patients with NCDs 18 years of age or older hospitalized in a tertiary hospital in Thailand. Descriptive statistics, the chi-square test, the Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple linear regression were used for data analysis. Results Most of the participants had a cardiovascular disease (34.0%). Followed by diabetes (28.8%), cancer (11.2%), hypertension (10.0%), heart disease (9.6%), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (6.4%) and had a moderate level of overall HPBs (M = 106.09; SD = 4.66). Among the six components of the HPBs, the participants achieved the moderate levels in nutrition, interpersonal relations, spiritual growth, and stress management, and low levels in physical-activity and health responsibility. The patients’ perception of the benefits and barriers to the adoption of HPBs and perceived self-efficacy and social support were able to predict their HPBs, accounting for approximately 38.0% of the variance of such behaviors. Conclusion On the basis of our study’s results, we suggest that researchers, multidisciplinary teams, the government, and policymakers establish effective interventions, guidelines, and policies for the development of HPBs to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 particularly among patients with NCDs, and to improve their capacity for high-quality and continuing self-care.

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Assessment of the Health-Promoting Behaviors of Hospitalized Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases During the Second Wave of COVID-19

Posai¹,

Suksatan²,

Choompunuch³

et al. 2021

JMDH

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“…Preexisting suffering from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), as diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, or neurodevelopmental issues proved to be an additional worsening condition ( 46 , 47 ). NCDs are a massive contributor to COVID-19 mortality and severe illness across all age groups.…”

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“…NCDs are a massive contributor to COVID-19 mortality and severe illness across all age groups. The response to coronavirus has constrained children and adolescents with NCDs and severely disrupted their access to essential services, furthermore they are more likely to live in more financially stressed families and may have been more vulnerable to additional financial stress as a result of the pandemic ( 47 ).…”

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“…Moreover, schools and universities can offer additional opportunities to modify NCD risk factors, favoring primary prevention across the life-course and improving knowledge of NCDs impact, promoting healthy behaviors and policies related to correct nutrition and physical activity, with the aim of thwarting obesity and diabetes, and control tobacco and alcohol use ( 57 ). Therefore, school closure and rigid social distancing measures for a long time should be avoided ( 1 – 3 , 6 , 45 – 47 , 53 ).…”

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“…working together with politicians, pediatricians – should campaign to policy makers to create a tailored and integrated net between health and social services, according to resources and prevalence of mental health problems in each European country ( 11 , 42 , 45 – 47 , 53 , 59 ) – should promote investment policies for enhancing well-being ( 11 , 42 , 45 – 47 , 53 , 59 , 62 ), improved integration of social and health services in families, in schools or at the community level, especially for high-risk populations (low-income families, comorbidities, previous mental health diseases) ( 11 , 53 , 57 – 59 ) – must inform politicians about the available strategies and treatments needed to help children and adolescents to thwart the pandemic adverse effects ( 53 , 59 ) – must require a specific multiprofessional and integrated medical education on mental health problems management, as well as adequate allocation of funds targeted for this purpose ( 11 , 42 , 53 , 56 , 59 ). …”

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Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on child and adolescent mental health: A matter of concern—A joint statement from EAP and ECPCP

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COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent rigid social distancing measures implemented, including school closures, have heavily impacted children's and adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing, and their mental health problems significantly increased. However, child and adolescent mental health were already a serious problem before the Pandemic all over the world. COVID-19 is not just a pandemic, it is a syndemic and mentally or socially disadvantaged children and adolescents are the most affected. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and previous mental health issues are an additional worsening condition. Even though many countries have responded with decisive efforts to scale-up mental health services, a more integrated and community-based approach to mental health is required. EAP and ECPCP makes recommendations to all the stakeholders to take action to promote, protect and care for the mental health of a generation.

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Old Tricks, New Opportunities: How Companies Violate the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes and Undermine Maternal and Child Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Zambrano²,

Nguyen³

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Breastfeeding is critical to maternal and child health and survival, and the benefits persist until later in life. Inappropriate marketing of breastmilk substitutes (BMS), feeding bottles, and teats threatens the enabling environment of breastfeeding, and exacerbates child mortality, morbidity, and malnutrition, especially in the context of COVID-19. These tactics also violate the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes. This study identified marketing tactics of BMS companies since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic by reviewing promotional materials and activities from 9 companies in 14 countries, and the official Code reporting data from the Philippines. Eight qualitative themes emerged that indicate companies are capitalizing on fear related to COVID-19 by using health claims and misinformation about breastfeeding. Other promotional tactics such as donations and services were used to harness the public sentiment of hope and solidarity. Past studies show that these tactics are not new, but the pandemic has provided a new entry point, helped along by the unprecedented boom in digital marketing. There was a sharp increase of reported violations in the Philippines since the pandemic: 291 during the first months of the outbreak compared with 70 in all of 2019, corroborating the thematic findings. A lack of public awareness about the harm of donations and inadequate Code implementation and enforcement have exacerbated these problems. Proposed immediate action includes using monitoring findings to inform World Health Assembly (WHA) actions, targeted enforcement, and addressing misinformation about breastfeeding in the context of COVID-19. Longer-term action includes holding social media platforms accountable, raising public awareness on the Code, and mobilizing community monitoring.

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COVID-19, children and non-communicable diseases: translating evidence into action

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References 18 publications

Assessment of the Health-Promoting Behaviors of Hospitalized Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases During the Second Wave of COVID-19

Assessment of the Health-Promoting Behaviors of Hospitalized Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases During the Second Wave of COVID-19

Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on child and adolescent mental health: A matter of concern—A joint statement from EAP and ECPCP

Old Tricks, New Opportunities: How Companies Violate the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes and Undermine Maternal and Child Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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