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Economics
Lidon Mars, Rosa Arroyo, Tomas Ruiz
Summary: This paper examines the impact of mobility on wellbeing during the lockdown. The study finds that there was a significant reduction in mobility, especially among the younger population, with walking being the main mode of travel. Younger participants and females reported lower levels of psychological wellbeing during the lockdown, and both very low and very high levels of mobility were associated with discomfort.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Elina Hakonen, Tero Varimo, Anna-Kaisa Tuomaala, Paivi J. Miettinen, Mari-Anne Pulkkinen
Summary: The glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes did not worsen during the lockdown period in Finland, and those using insulin pumps even showed improvement in their control. This suggests that social distancing measures may have positively impacted insulin pump usage.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zhongrong He, Yanyun Lv, Suijin Zheng, Yudong Pu, Qingmei Lin, He Zhou, Moran Dong, Jiaqi Wang, Jingjie Fan, Yufeng Ye, Hanwei Chen, Rui Qian, Juan Jin, Yumeng Chen, Guimin Chen, Guanhao He, Shouzhen Cheng, Jianxiong Hu, Jianpeng Xiao, Wenjun Ma, Xi Su, Tao Liu
Summary: This study aims to investigate the association between COVID-19 lockdown measures and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The results showed a positive association between lockdown exposure and GDM risk, with the first four months of pregnancy being a sensitive exposure window.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Virginia Bellido, Antonio Perez
Summary: Diabetes mellitus is a common comorbid condition in COVID-19 patients, posing a risk for poor prognosis. Poor glycemic control and lack of experience in diabetes management among healthcare professionals may contribute to the severity of COVID-19 in diabetic patients. Comprehensive clinical care should include disease screening, education, monitoring, and consider various factors such as physical exercise, diet, blood glucose monitoring, and pharmacological treatment.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joana Ripoll, Sara Contreras-Martos, Magdalena Esteva, Aina Soler, Maria Jesus Serrano-Ripoll
Summary: The study found that during the lockdown period, levels of anxiety, depression, and consultations to improve mood decreased, while life satisfaction, perceived good health, and intake of psychotropic drugs increased. Women, individuals worried about their jobs, and those afraid of infection were more susceptible to the negative effects on mental health during lockdown.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Linda Ronnie, Marieta du Plessis, Cyrill Walters
Summary: This study examines the psychological contract between academics and their institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings reveal that the environmental changes brought about by the pandemic have led to shifts in the academic-institution relationship, particularly in terms of workload and pressure, provision of resources, top-down communication, as well as trust and support. The study suggests that the incongruence of expectations between academics and institutions during this crisis has resulted in a violation of the psychological contract.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ameer Kakaje, Ammar Fadel, Leen Makki, Ayham Ghareeb, Ragheed Al Zohbi
Summary: This study found that during the full lockdown in Syria, COVID-19 caused significant distress among people, with the main concerns being a reduced ability to earn and provide food. Participants with high K10 and PTSD scores experienced deteriorating relationships and increased use of hypnotics. Social support played a role in reducing stress, but lower support was observed when relationships were affected.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Junjie Huang, Sze Chai Chan, Samantha Ko, Ellen Tong, Clement S. K. Cheung, Wing Nam Wong, Ngai Tseung Cheung, Martin C. S. Wong
Summary: The eHealth App was launched in Hong Kong to support the eHRSS, with a Health Management Module introducing new functions for recording health data. This study compared the level of glycaemic control between users and non-users, finding that users of the eHealth Management Module had better blood sugar control, especially among younger females.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Claudia Eberle, Stefanie Stichling
Summary: During the COVID-19 lockdown, glycemic control significantly improved in patients with type 1 diabetes, potentially due to positive changes in self-care and digital management. However, patients with type 2 diabetes experienced a short-term worsening in glycemic parameters. Further research is needed to understand the causes and effective management of type 2 diabetes during lockdown.
DIABETOLOGY & METABOLIC SYNDROME
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Julie A. Niziurski, Marie Luisa Schaper
Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic has had negative psychological consequences as people face restrictions and daily life stressors. This study investigated the relationship between remembering pandemic events and thinking about the future, and how it relates to psychological wellbeing. Participants showed a stronger sense of reliving for past events, but were more prepared for the future events. The emotional impact of positive and negative events differed for the past and the future.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Shi Xu, George Murrell, Sarah E. Golding, Beth F. T. Brockett, Birgitta Gatersleben, Caroline Scarles, Emma V. White, Cheryl Willis, Kayleigh J. Wyles
Summary: This study analyzed comments on nature videos posted on Facebook during the first UK COVID-19 lockdown, revealing that social media nature engagement can evoke emotional and cognitive reactions, and act as a coping mechanism during the pandemic. These findings shed light on the role of nature-related social media content in supporting wellbeing and its continued importance during challenging times.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emilia Biamonte, Francesco Pegoraro, Flaminia Carrone, Isabella Facchi, Giuseppe Favacchio, Andrea Gerardo Lania, Gherardo Mazziotti, Marco Mirani
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy on anthropometric parameters and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. For patients with T2DM, there was a significant increase in body weight, BMI, waist circumference, FPG, and HbA1c during the lockdown period. Weight gain was directly associated with HbA1c increase, and insulin therapy was found to be a significant predictor of HbA1c worsening.
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Clinical Neurology
Maria Di Blasi, Salvatore Gullo, Elisa Mancinelli, Maria Francesca Freda, Giovanna Esposito, Omar Carlo Gioacchino Gelo, Gloria Lagetto, Cecilia Giordano, Claudia Mazzeschi, Chiara Pazzagli, Silvia Salcuni, Gianluca Lo Coco
Summary: This study found through network analysis that depression, stress, anxiety, and fear of COVID-19 formed a spatially contiguous pattern. After the lockdown, fear of COVID-19 weakened in the network, while intolerant of uncertainty and emotion suppression were associated with depression. Emotion regulation was connected to depression, but not stress and anxiety. Perceived emotional support had few connections to the other nodes in the network.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Piia Lavikainen, Marja-Leena Lamidi, Teppo Repo, Laura Inglin, Janne Martikainen, Tiina Laatikainen
Summary: This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on the monitoring and treatment balance of Finnish coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients. The findings showed a decrease in monitoring frequency during the lockdown, with a consistent improvement in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) levels among CHD patients and a temporary worsening of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels among T2D patients. The lockdown may have introduced selection in patients whose treatment outcomes were monitored.
CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Abrar M. Al-Mutairi, Mohammad A. Alshabeeb, Salah Abohelaika, Fadhel A. Alomar, Keshore R. Bidasee
Summary: This study investigated the impact of telemedicine on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 lockdown in Saudi Arabia. The results showed that 63.1% of patients maintained good glycemic control and some patients showed improvement through telemedicine. Male patients had better glycemic control compared to female patients.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
