The resurgence of COVID-19 in Pakistan

Mustafa, Biah; Ehsan, Muhammad; Ayyan, Muhammad; Ashraf, Arfa; Athar, Farwa

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104159

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“…In subsequent days, it has taken over as Pakistan's predominant strain, especially in Karachi, where the incidence rate has approached 40% and no Pakistani city has been protected by the latest Omicron ( 2 ). In July 2022, healthcare authorities cautioned that the rise in new ailments may cause the pandemic's sixth wave ( 3 , 4 ).…”

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Uptake of COVID-19 booster shot among healthcare workers: A mediation analysis approach

Rehman

Zhang

2022

Front. Public Health

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Since the thrust of previous research investigations has been on people's willingness to get immunized against the COVID-19 infection, the underpinning principle of compliance has received very little attention. Addressing the possible drivers and mechanisms influencing vaccine acceptance may provide significant insights for limiting the pandemic. In response, we intend to investigate the influence of decision regret and the consequences of post-vaccination adverse effects on the inclination to undertake booster shots. An electronic survey that was self-administered was conducted in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The questionnaire was completed by 1,369 participants, with a response rate of 41%. 1,343 of them (98.10%) had received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination. Besides, the present research has also adopted a mediation model. Our findings demonstrate that unfavorable vaccination responses in healthcare workers significantly affect their likelihood of receiving booster shots. Interestingly, healthcare workers who had adverse experiences after being immunized were more prone to regret their prior immunization decisions, which in response affected their decision to get a booster shot. The motivation to receive the booster dosage and adverse post-vaccination responses were mediated by decision regret. The outcomes suggested indissociable connections between unfavorable vaccination responses, decision regret, and the likelihood of receiving a booster shot. To strengthen immunization acceptance intent and enhance the likelihood of receiving COVID-19 booster shots, it is recommended that awareness of these post-vaccination adverse events be extensively integrated into immunization awareness programs and policy measures supporting booster doses.

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Uptake of COVID-19 booster shot among healthcare workers: A mediation analysis approach

Rehman

Zhang

2022

Front. Public Health

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“…The country also faced numerous challenges in containing the virus, such as inadequate hospital capacity, limited access to healthcare, and inadequate testing facilities (Valdenebro et al, 2021). The lack of adequate resources and facilities resulted in a sharp increase in the mortality rate, with the WHO estimating that the true rate of mortality could be higher than reported (Ahmad et al, 2022).The pandemic led to the disruption] of routine health services, such as immunizations and antenatal care, resulting in a decrease in the number of children receiving routine vaccinations and pregnant women receiving antenatal care (Mustafa et al, 2022). Furthermore, the pandemic also led to an increase in mental health issues, with an estimated 70% of people in Pakistan experiencing anxiety and depression due to the pandemic (World Health Organization [WHO], 2020).The increasing number of cases resulted in a surge in the demand for hospital beds (Waris et al, 2020), with hospitals becoming overcrowded and lacking the necessary resources to provide adequate care to all patients, which resulted in an increase in demand and price of services and related medication and products, poor quality of healthcare services provided (Khan et al, 2020), and a lack of satisfaction among the service providers and service seekers (af Ugglas et al, 2020).…”

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Transforming Adversity Into Opportunity: Assessing User Satisfaction in Hospital Transformation in Lieu of a Pandemic Through the Multi-Corridor Expansion Model for Epidemic Management and Environmental Design Enhancement

Bhatti,

Ghufran,

Shah

2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, demonstrating the critical importance of preparedness and adaptation in the face of pandemics and epidemics. Pandemics and epidemics have been a persistent threat throughout human history, causing significant mortality and morbidity, as well as disrupting economies, societies, and politics. The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, had a profound impact on healthcare systems worldwide, leading to hospitals transforming into pandemic centers. This case study, conducted at Riphah International Hospital (RIH) in Islamabad, Pakistan, explores the transformation of an existing facility into a pandemic center, highlighting the challenges faced in managing the pandemic conditions and ensuring the safety of the public and medical teams. The study was based on an observational study and data collection from end users with respect to transformation satisfaction and issues faced. Spatial segregation, logistics, air flow control, managing infection control, etc were major challenges faced and managed. Stress was high for the end users who facilitated in medical teams. The study emphasizes the critical importance of preparedness and adaptation in the face of pandemics/epidemics, including the need for specialized training of medical personnel, dedicated COVID-19 units in hospitals, and a robust and resilient healthcare system that can manage future epidemics.

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The resurgence of COVID-19 in Pakistan

Cited by 2 publications

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Uptake of COVID-19 booster shot among healthcare workers: A mediation analysis approach

Uptake of COVID-19 booster shot among healthcare workers: A mediation analysis approach

Transforming Adversity Into Opportunity: Assessing User Satisfaction in Hospital Transformation in Lieu of a Pandemic Through the Multi-Corridor Expansion Model for Epidemic Management and Environmental Design Enhancement

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