Increasing immunity to fight against novel COVID-19: Noninvasive public health approach

Dagli, Rushabh Jayeshbhai

doi:10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_137_20

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“…COVID-19, are considered to be highly mutated, and vaccines or treatment are not much efficient and available. 10 The transmission of COVID-19 poses a risk for people who come in close contact with an infected individual, and the risk is greater among those who are in close proximity to or work close to the patient, i.e. our healthcare personnel.…”

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Psychological implications of COVID-19 pandemic among health care professionals of Madhya Pradesh India

Lohiya

Saxena²,

Bhambhani

et al. 2021

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has loaded remarkable psychological stress on people around the world, predominantly the Health Care Professionals (HCPs). The present study aimed to assess anxiety and fear of getting infected among HCPs working during the current viral outbreak. Also, doctors' knowledge about various practice modifications to combat the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has been evaluated.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on Health care professionals (HCPs) of Madhya Pradesh India using an online survey. A pretested and pre-validated questionnaire was designed on Google forms and link generated was shared through social media. A total of 320 doctors from different cities of Madhya Pradesh have participated in the study. A Chi-Square and Spearman Correlation test was applied using SPSS version 25.Results: Present Study reveals that more than two-thirds of HCPs (80%) were anxious and worried about the overwhelming effect of COVID-19. Among HCPs, dental professionals (61%) unfolded greater fear and anxiety level than the medical professionals. The majority of participants (92%) were updated with good knowledge and awareness of recent changes in the treatment protocols regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the implementation of modifying treatment protocol was recorded as 71%.Conclusions: High psychosomatic implications of COVID -19 outbursts were seen in HCPs while working in their respective fields. So providing psychological first aid is a significant care component for populations that have been victims of emergencies and disasters.

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Psychological implications of COVID-19 pandemic among health care professionals of Madhya Pradesh India

Lohiya

Saxena²,

Bhambhani

et al. 2021

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…IRJAY IS OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF BALA G PUBLICATION circulating lymphocyte subsets and neuroendocrine axis. Use of a silent mantra has been reported to have association with increased connectivity between posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) and right insula; and help in reducing stress and anxiety along with enhancing immunity [43] . All these effects helps in reducing the impact of situation like COVID19 by reducing anxiety, fear, stress and increasing or maintaining the immunity.…”

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Covid19, Mucociliary Clearance And Mechanisms of Beneficial Effects of Various Yoga Practices

Patel¹,

Mandlik²,

Mandlik³

2021

IRJAY

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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) outbreak is one of the biggest pandemics reported in the history. Widespread prevalence of COVID19 have not only caused the respiratory consequences, but also psychological effects because of its fear. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus responsible for COVID19 and have been reported to cause impairment in mucociliary clearance (MCC) as a result of damage to the ciliary layer of respiratory epithelium. Because MCC is one of the important defense process of respiratory system, impairment of MCC could be one of the important mechanisms of progression of COVID19. Yoga is a multidimensional system of practices for physical, mental, and spiritual health popularly practiced all over the world for physical and mental well-being. This article summarizes various components of COVID19, effect on mucociliary clearance, role of nitric oxide and various mechanisms of beneficial effects of yoga asana, pranayama, mantra chanting and meditation for prevention and treatment of COVID19.

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“…Anxiety and fear associated with social distancing measures implemented during the COVID-19 outbreak may lead to excessive mental overload, which is often harmful to individuals' psychological health [2][3][4] . The adoption of these measures has resulted in the loss of daily routines, leading to sleep dysregulation and worsening insomnia symptoms in most of the population 5 .…”

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Association of sociodemographic characteristics, mental health, and sleep quality with COVID-19 fear in an elderly Brazilian population

Carletti

Meira²,

Gama³

et al. 2023

Braz. J. Oral Sci.

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Aim: This study determined whether COVID-19 fear is correlated with sociodemographic characteristics, general health, mental health, and sleep quality in an elderly Brazilians. Methods: Elderly people aged ≥ 60 years replied to an online survey containing questions about their sociodemographic characteristics; general health; levels of stress, anxiety, and depression; sleep quality; and COVID fear. Results: Data were statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics (α = 5%). In total, 705 elderly people with mean age of 66 ± 5 years, and most (82.7%) respondents were women, graduated and from southeastern Brazil. COVID-19 fear correlated positively and moderately with sleep quality and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (all p < 0.001). It was associated with females. Elderly people from northern and northeastern Brazil and diabetics had increased COVID-19 fear (all p < 0.05). Conclusion: The fear of COVID-19 exists among Brazilian female old people, diabetics, increases anxiety and stress symptoms, and worsen sleep quality in elderly people.

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Increasing immunity to fight against novel COVID-19: Noninvasive public health approach

Cited by 3 publications

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Psychological implications of COVID-19 pandemic among health care professionals of Madhya Pradesh India

Psychological implications of COVID-19 pandemic among health care professionals of Madhya Pradesh India

Covid19, Mucociliary Clearance And Mechanisms of Beneficial Effects of Various Yoga Practices

Association of sociodemographic characteristics, mental health, and sleep quality with COVID-19 fear in an elderly Brazilian population

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