Article
Immunology
Leisha D. Nolen, Sara Seeman, Dana Bruden, Joe Klejka, Chris Desnoyers, James Tiesinga, Rosalyn Singleton
Summary: Implementing social distancing and travel restrictions in a high-risk population in rural Alaska led to a significant decrease in hospitalizations due to non-COVID-19 respiratory illnesses, showing the potential secondary benefits of such measures on respiratory diseases.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emma Zang, Jessica West, Nathan Kim, Christina Pao
Summary: Health varies by region in the U.S., with differences in physical distancing behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Black individuals disproportionately lived in urban areas with higher stay-at-home rates. There were variations in physical distancing behaviors by race and SES within regions, providing insights for COVID-19 mitigation plans.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kristina Gligoric, Arnaud Chiolero, Emre Kiciman, Ryen W. White, Robert West
Summary: The SARS-CoV-2 virus has caused significant changes in dietary interests around the world in 2020. During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an overall increase in food interest, particularly in consuming food at home. These shifts in dietary interests have the potential to impact global food consumption and health outcomes.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Hannah Hook, Jonas De Vos, Veronique Van Acker, Frank Witlox
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that undirected travel (UT) can partially compensate for the reduction in destination-based trips caused by government regulations. UT, especially during the pandemic, is important for subjective well-being. This research investigates the persistence of UT characteristics and satisfaction after one year into the pandemic, as well as the different profiles of UT behavior. The findings provide insights on the effects of long-term governmental regulations on travel behavior and the potential of UT to challenge and reimagine traditional mobility systems post-pandemic.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gillian A. M. Tarr, Keeley J. Morris, Alyson B. Harding, Samuel Jacobs, M. Kumi Smith, Timothy R. Church, Jesse D. Berman, Austin Rau, Sato Ashida, Marizen R. Ramirez
Summary: The study aimed to identify cognitive factors and resilience constructs that could improve adherence to physical distancing even when full compliance is not possible. The findings suggest that perceived severity, benefits, self-efficacy, and barriers are associated with adherence to physical distancing, but the effects vary depending on the population.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rakhmat Ari Wibowo, Romi Bhakti Hartarto, Arnab Bhattacharjee, Dyah Titis Kusuma Wardani, Novat Pugo Sambodo, Prattama Santoso Utomo, Luthvia Annisa, Mohamad Saifudin Hakim, Meida Sofyana, Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi
Summary: This study explores the barriers and facilitators for preventive behaviors, such as intercity mobility restriction, physical distancing, and mask-wearing, during Ramadan in Indonesia, considering the strong cultural and religious traditions. The results show that belief about the consequence of preventive behaviors is a major facilitator among compliers, while optimism is a common barrier among non-compliers. Public health interventions should involve religious and local leaders and consider the economic context to effectively address these factors.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Di Zhu, Xinyue Ye, Steven Manson
Summary: We describe the use of network modeling to capture the shifting spatiotemporal nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study utilizes network optimization to analyze the spatial shifting pattern of pandemic centers over time in the mainland United States.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Mathematics
Veronika Harantova, Jaroslav Mazanec, Vladimira Stefancova, Jaroslav Masek, Hana Bruhova Foltynova
Summary: In this paper, the specific behavior of passengers in personal transport commuting during the COVID-19 pandemic was analyzed based on a sample of respondents from two countries. The commuters were classified into groups showing the same characteristics using a two-step cluster analysis. Significant differences were observed in gender, status, and car ownership when using different modes of transportation for commuting to work and school. The importance of factors such as ownership of a prepaid card for public transport and social status were identified for planning transport policy.
Article
Psychology, Applied
Mariko Shimizu, Takayoshi Yoshimura, Eiji Hato
Summary: This study examined the relationship between individual susceptibility to probability neglect bias and the level of social distancing practice during the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak in Japan. The results showed that people had a strong fear of infection during this period, and approximately 60% of participants were influenced by probability neglect bias. After the state of emergency was lifted, individuals susceptible to probability neglect bias engaged in social distancing more intensely.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2022)
Article
Economics
Xin Meng, Mingxue Guo, Ziyou Gao, Liujiang Kang
Summary: In this study, the interaction between travel restriction policies and the spread of COVID-19 was investigated. Data on human mobility trends, population density, GDP per capita, daily new confirmed cases (or deaths), total confirmed cases (or deaths), and governmental travel restriction policies were collected from 33 countries. The findings showed that travel restriction policies played an important role in slowing the spread of COVID-19 until May 2021. International travel controls and school closures had an impact on reducing the spread of the pandemic beyond the impact of travel restrictions. May 2021 marked a turning point in the spread of COVID-19 as it became more infectious, but the mortality rate gradually decreased. The impact of travel restriction policies on human mobility and the pandemic diminished over time, and overall, the cancellation of public events and restrictions on public gatherings were more effective than other travel restriction policies.
Article
Psychiatry
Tatsuhiko Anzai, Kohtaro Kikuchi, Keisuke Fukui, Yuri Ito, Kunihiko Takahashi
Summary: Various measures have been implemented in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent the spread of infection, including restrictions on human mobility. A study found that there was a fluctuation in the number of suicides during this period, and it was related to changes in human mobility. The suicide rate was lower in months with decreased mobility and higher in months with increased mobility. It may be important to focus on people's mental health and stress levels after pandemic restrictions are lifted.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Enjeline Hanafi, Kristiana Siste, Albert Prabowo Limawan, Lee Thung Sen, Hans Christian, Belinda Julivia Murtani, Adrian, Levina Putri Siswidiani, Christiany Suwartono
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, alcohol and cigarette consumption did not significantly increase, showing similar trends to studies in other countries. Substance use mainly remained stable, with a small proportion of individuals amplifying their usage. These changes were correlated with policies but not with the practice of physical distancing.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Ahmad Mohammadi, Md Tanvir Uddin Chowdhury, Seungho Yang, Peter Y. Park
Summary: This study focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the physical distancing requirements for pedestrians in urban sidewalks, proposing a quantitative evaluation of different levels of physical distancing to select and implement appropriate mobility interventions.
Article
Psychiatry
Agnus M. Kim
Summary: This study examines the factors associated with the change in the number of suicides during the COVID-19 pandemic. The employment rate was positively correlated with male suicides, while the consumer price index was negatively correlated with female suicides. Although inverse social distancing measures were positively correlated with suicides, no significant association was observed in the regression analysis.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Civil
Kwang-Sub Lee, Jin Ki Eom
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the existing research on the impact of COVID-19 on human mobility and found that the pandemic has led to decreased overall mobility, reduced transit ridership, changes in travel behavior, and improved traffic safety. Governments implemented various non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as city lockdowns, travel restrictions, and social distancing, with most studies showing their effectiveness, although some reported inconsistent outcomes. This review provides valuable insights for urban and transport planners in preparing for future health emergencies that may affect transportation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarchil Hama Qader, Chigozie Edson Utazi, Rhorom Priyatikanto, Peshawa Najmaddin, Emad Omer Hama-Ali, Nabaz R. Khwarahm, Andrew J. Tatem, Jadu Dash
Summary: This study demonstrates the value of using Sentinel-2 satellite sensor-derived data and environmental covariates for accurately modeling and predicting wheat crop yield in arid and semi-arid regions. The method can potentially increase the availability of agricultural statistics in conflict zones.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Demography
Lina Maria Sanchez-Cespedes, Douglas Ryan Leasure, Natalia Tejedor-Garavito, Glenn Harry Amaya Cruz, Gustavo Adolfo Garcia Velez, Andryu Enrique Mendoza, Yenny Andrea Marin Salazar, Thomas Esch, Andrew J. Tatem, Mariana Ospina Bohorquez
Summary: Effective government services rely on accurate population numbers, yet census enumeration can be challenging in remote and conflict-affected regions. In Colombia, community representatives estimated dwelling and population numbers through social cartography workshops. By combining this data with remote sensing and geospatial information, we developed hierarchical Bayesian models to estimate building and population sizes. Our results showed that incorporating both community knowledge and remotely sensed building data in the Combination model yielded the highest overall accuracy for population estimation.
POPULATION STUDIES-A JOURNAL OF DEMOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Dongni Wu, Hong Zhu, Lun Wan, Juan Zhang, Wen Lin, Lingcong Sun, Huaxun Zhang, Si Liu, Eimear Cleary, Andrew J. Tatem, Jing Xia, Shengjie Lai
Summary: This study investigated the epidemiological changes in P. vivax and P. falciparum malaria in Hubei Province. It found that imported cases of P. falciparum malaria have been increasing, accounting for 78.81% of all cases in 2019.
Letter
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexander Shaw, Catherine Troman, Joyce Odeke J. Akello, Kathleen O'Reilly, Jillian Gauld, Stephanie Grow, Nicholas Grassly, Duncan Steele, David Blazes, Supriya Kumar, Environmental Surveillance Working Group
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yong Ge, Xilin Wu, Wenbin Zhang, Xiaoli Wang, Die Zhang, Jianghao Wang, Haiyan Liu, Zhoupeng Ren, Nick W. Ruktanonchai, Corrine W. Ruktanonchai, Eimear Cleary, Yongcheng Yao, Amy Wesolowski, Derek A. T. Cummings, Zhongjie Li, Andrew J. Tatem, Shengjie Lai
Summary: Targeted public health interventions are crucial in preventing pandemics. China's efforts in implementing strict zero-COVID measures have effectively contained outbreaks caused by different SARS-CoV-2 variants. Social distancing measures, face masks, and contact tracing were found to be the most effective interventions, with their effectiveness varying during different phases of the outbreaks. Our findings provide quantitative evidence on the effects of public-health measures for controlling emerging contagions in different contexts.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Grant Rogers, Patrycja Koper, Cori Ruktanonchai, Nick Ruktanonchai, Edson Utazi, Dorothea Woods, Alexander Cunningham, Andrew J. Tatem, Jessica Steele, Shengjie Lai, Alessandro Sorichetta
Summary: Mobile phone data is widely used to measure population movements, but it is not readily available due to commercial restrictions and privacy concerns. Night-time light imagery can be used as a substitute, but its reliability varies in different areas. In rural areas, there is a strong correlation between night-time light and mobile phone data, while in urban areas, the correlation is weaker.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Haiyan Liu, Jianghao Wang, Jian Liu, Yong Ge, Xiaoli Wang, Chi Zhang, Eimear Cleary, Nick W. Ruktanonchai, Corrine W. Ruktanonchai, Yongcheng Yao, Amy Wesolowski, Xin Lu, Andrew J. Tatem, Xuemei Bai, Shengjie Lai
Summary: This study proposes a framework for data-driven analysis on mobility resilience, revealing the compound effects of COVID-19 and extreme weather events on mobility recovery in cities with different socioeconomic contexts. The study finds that high temperatures and abnormal precipitation levels increase the risk of reduced mobility below the pre-pandemic baseline during outbreaks. These compound impacts are more severe in cities with high population density and low GDP levels.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Shasha Han, Ting Zhang, Yan Lyu, Shengjie Lai, Peixi Dai, Jiandong Zheng, Weizhong Yang, Xiao-Hua Zhou, Luzhao Feng
Summary: Seasonal influenza activity declined globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that mask-wearing, mobility changes, and SARS-CoV-2 interference have effects on influenza activity. These findings have implications for understanding the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions and other respiratory diseases, as well as informing health policy and tailored public health measures.
Article
Remote Sensing
Yanchao Tang, Yongze Song, Yongqiang Wang, Shengjie Lai, Victor A. Alegana, Xiaoguang Liu
Summary: Understanding disease treatment-seeking behaviors is crucial for healthcare management. Geospatial analysis is used to study these behaviors, but there is a lack of long-term data and interdisciplinary knowledge. This study develops a new paradigm to investigate bone disease treatment-seeking behaviors, using patient records and geospatial data.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATION AND GEOINFORMATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Duah Dwomoh, Samuel Iddi, Seth Kwaku Afagbedzi, Natalia Tejedor-Garavito, Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi, Jim Wright, Andrew J. Tatem, Kristine Nilsen
Summary: The study assessed the disparities in maternal, neonatal, and child health service utilization between slum and non-slum districts in Ghana. The findings reveal a significant decline in vaccination coverage and antenatal care attendance in slum districts, while skilled birth delivery and postnatal care were higher in urban slum areas compared to non-urban slum areas.
JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
(2023)
