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Article ; Online: In case of death.

Brown, Brandon / Nguyen, Annie Lu

2021 Volume 372, Issue 6548, Page(s) 1358

Language	English
Publishing date	2021-06-17
Publishing country	United States
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ZDB-ID	128410-1
ISSN	1095-9203 ; 0036-8075
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DOI	10.1126/science.372.6548.1358
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Book ; Online: The Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Stress, Health, Relationships, and Medications for Older Adults Living with HIV in Palm Springs

Nguyen, Annie Lu

2020

Abstract: Cross-sectional, internet-based surveys were conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily stress for older adults living with HIV in Palm Springs, CA (N=100). Participants’ mean age was 64.2, most were non-Hispanic white (88.0%), men ( ...

Abstract	Cross-sectional, internet-based surveys were conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily stress for older adults living with HIV in Palm Springs, CA (N=100). Participants’ mean age was 64.2, most were non-Hispanic white (88.0%), men (96.0%) and identified as gay or lesbian (93.0%). Respondents reported high compliance with physical distancing (96.0%) and mask wearing (98.0%). One-third of respondents experienced financial challenges. A quarter (24.0%) skipped a dose of their HIV medication during COVID-19 and many experienced disruptions to their healthcare (46.0%). Decreases in the quality of relationships with friends was reported by 40.7% of respondents. DSM criteria for PTSD was met by 22.0%. Younger (ages 51-63) respondents were significantly more likely to report financial challenges, miss HIV medication doses, and have higher PTSD severity scores. In an adjusted logistic regression, higher PTSD severity scores and disruption to healthcare were associated with missing doses (p’s <.05).
Keywords	covid19
Publisher	Center for Open Science
Publishing country	us
Document type	Book ; Online
DOI	10.31219/osf.io/g43vn
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Article ; Online: Socio-economic factors associated with post-traumatic stress symptoms among adolescents and young people during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Folayan, Morenike Oluwatoyin / Zuñiga, Roberto Ariel Abeldaño / Ellakany, Passent / Yousaf, Muhammad Abrar / Osamika, Bamidele Emmanuel / Virtanen, Jorma I / Gaffar, Balgis / Lawal, Folake Barakat / Khalid, Zumama / Aly, Nourhan M / Lusher, Joanne / Nguyen, Annie Lu

Scientific reports

2024 Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 2276

Abstract: This study assessed the association between sociodemographic factors and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) among 18-24-year-olds during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a secondary analysis of data from 4508 individuals collected ... ...

Abstract	This study assessed the association between sociodemographic factors and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) among 18-24-year-olds during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a secondary analysis of data from 4508 individuals collected through an online survey conducted between June and January 2021. PTSS was measured as a dependent variable using the checklist for post-traumatic stress disorder in civilians. Age, birth sex, sexual, level of education, access to emotional and social support, and emotional distress were the independent variables. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the associations between the dependent and independent variables while controlling for the country related confounding variables. Females (AOR:2.023), sexual minority individuals (AOR:1.868), those who did not disclose their sexual identify (AOR:1.476), those with poor access to emotional and social support (AOR:4.699) and individuals with no formal education (AOR:13.908), and only primary level education (AOR:4.521) had higher odds of PTSS. The study highlights the multifaceted nature of PTSS during the pandemic and suggests the importance of promoting access of young people, especially females, sexual minority individuals and those with low educational status, to emotional/social support to mitigate the probability of PTSS, especially among sexual minority individuals.
MeSH term(s)	Female ; Humans ; Adolescent ; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/epidemiology ; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/etiology ; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/diagnosis ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Pandemics ; Social Support ; Economic Factors
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-01-27
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2615211-3
ISSN	2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
ISSN (online)	2045-2322
ISSN	2045-2322
DOI	10.1038/s41598-023-50333-8
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Article ; Online: Validation of a COVID-19 mental health and wellness survey questionnaire.

El Tantawi, Maha / Folayan, Morenike Oluwatoyin / Nguyen, Annie Lu / Aly, Nourhan M / Ezechi, Oliver / Uzochukwu, Benjamin S C / Alaba, Oluwatoyin Adedoyin / Brown, Brandon

BMC public health

2022 Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 1509

Abstract: Background and aim: COVID-19 affected mental health and wellbeing. Research is needed to assess its impact using validated tools. The study assessed the content validity, reliability and dimensionality of a multidimensional tool for assessing the mental ...

Abstract	Background and aim: COVID-19 affected mental health and wellbeing. Research is needed to assess its impact using validated tools. The study assessed the content validity, reliability and dimensionality of a multidimensional tool for assessing the mental health and wellbeing of adults. Methods: An online questionnaire collected data in the second half of 2020 from adults in different countries. The questionnaire included nine sections assessing: COVID-19 experience and sociodemographic profile; health and memory; pandemic stress (pandemic stress index, PSI); financial and lifestyle impact; social support; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); coping strategies; self-care and HIV profile over 57 questions. Content validity was assessed (content validity index, CVI) and participants evaluated the test-retest reliability (Kappa statistic and intra-class correlation coefficient, ICC). Internal consistency of scales was assessed (Cronbach α). The dimensionality of the PSI sections and self-care strategies was assessed by multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) using all responses and SPSS. For qualitative validation, we used a semi-structured interview and NVivo was used for coding and thematic analysis. Results: The overall CVI = 0.83 with lower values for the memory items. Cronbach α for the memory items = 0.94 and ICC = 0.71. Cronbach α for PTSD items was 0.93 and ICC = 0.89. Test-retest scores varied by section. The 2-dimensions solution of MCA for the PSI behavior section explained 33.6% (precautionary measures dimension), 11.4% (response to impact dimension) and overall variance = 45%. The 2-dimensions of the PSI psychosocial impact explained 23.5% (psychosocial impact of the pandemic dimension), 8.3% (psychosocial impact of the precautionary measures of the pandemic dimension) and overall variance = 31.8%. The 2-dimensions of self-care explained 32.9% (dimension of self-care strategies by people who prefer to stay at home and avoid others), 9% (dimension of self-care strategies by outward-going people) and overall variance = 41.9%. Qualitative analysis showed that participants agreed that the multidimensional assessment assessed the effect of the pandemic and that it was better suited to the well-educated. Conclusion: The questionnaire has good content validity and can be used to assess the impact of the pandemic in cross-sectional studies especially as individual items. The PSI and self-care strategies need revision to ensure the inclusion of items with strong discrimination.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; Mental Health ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-08-08
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	2041338-5
ISSN	1471-2458 ; 1471-2458
ISSN (online)	1471-2458
ISSN	1471-2458
DOI	10.1186/s12889-022-13825-2
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Article ; Online: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Emotion of People Living with and without HIV

Joanne Lusher / Roberto Ariel Abeldaño Zuñiga / Jorma I. Virtanen / Passent Ellakany / Muhammad Abrar Yousaf / Bamidele Emmanuel Osamika / Balgis Gaffar / Folake Barakat Lawal / Zumama Khalid / Nourhan M. Aly / Annie Lu Nguyen / Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan

Hygiene, Vol 3, Iss 5, Pp 33-

2023 Volume 44

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic is a source of mental stress, particularly for special populations. The present study identified the associations between emotional distress and HIV status among adults in 152 countries during the first wave of the pandemic. This ... ...

Abstract	The COVID-19 pandemic is a source of mental stress, particularly for special populations. The present study identified the associations between emotional distress and HIV status among adults in 152 countries during the first wave of the pandemic. This was a cross-sectional study that gathered data via an online survey carried out between July and December 2020. The dependent variable was emotional distress (frustration/boredom, anxiety, depression, loneliness, anger, or grief/feeling of loss), and the independent variable was HIV status (positive or negative). The confounding factors were sociodemographic variables (age, sex, education level, and employment status). Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the associations between the independent and dependent variables after adjusting for confounders. Of the 16,866 participants, 905 (5.4%) reported living with HIV. Of these, 188 (20.8%) felt frustrated/bored, 238 (26.3%) anxious, 160 (17.7%) depressed, 148 (16.4%) lonely, 84 (9.3%) angry, and 53 (5.9%) grief/a sense of loss. Individuals living with HIV had higher odds of feeling anxious (AOR:1.64), depressed (AOR:1.80), and lonely (AOR:1.35) when compared to people living without HIV. This study reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic can exacerbate emotional stress for those living with HIV, and the system in which COVID-19 impacts emotional health among different sociodemographic groups introduces further complexities regarding this observed effect.
Keywords	COVID-19 pandemic ; HIV ; emotion ; distress ; frustration ; boredom ; Industrial medicine. Industrial hygiene ; RC963-969 ; Industrial hygiene. Industrial welfare ; HD7260-7780.8
Subject code	150
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-02-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	MDPI AG
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Article ; Online: Activation of Adaptive and Innate Immune Cells via Localized IL2 Cytokine Factories Eradicates Mesothelioma Tumors.

Nash, Amanda M / Aghlara-Fotovat, Samira / Castillio, Bertha / Hernandez, Andrea / Pugazenthi, Aarthi / Lee, Hyun-Sung / Jang, Hee-Jin / Nguyen, Annie / Lu, Alexander / Burt, Bryan M / Ghanta, Ravi K / Veiseh, Omid

Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research

2022 Volume 28, Issue 23, Page(s) 5121–5135

Abstract: Purpose: IL2 immunotherapy has the potential to elicit immune-mediated tumor lysis via activation of effector immune cells, but clinical utility is limited due to pharmacokinetic challenges as well as vascular leak syndrome and other life-threatening ... ...

Abstract	Purpose: IL2 immunotherapy has the potential to elicit immune-mediated tumor lysis via activation of effector immune cells, but clinical utility is limited due to pharmacokinetic challenges as well as vascular leak syndrome and other life-threatening toxicities experienced by patients. We developed a safe and clinically translatable localized IL2 delivery system to boost the potency of therapy while minimizing systemic cytokine exposure. Experimental design: We evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of IL2 cytokine factories in a mouse model of malignant mesothelioma. Changes in immune populations were analyzed using time-of-flight mass cytometry (CyTOF), and the safety and translatability of the platform were evaluated using complete blood counts and serum chemistry analysis. Results: IL2 cytokine factories enabled 150× higher IL2 concentrations in the local compartment with limited leakage into the systemic circulation. AB1 tumor burden was reduced by 80% after 1 week of monotherapy treatment, and 7 of 7 of animals exhibited tumor eradication without recurrence when IL2 cytokine factories were combined with anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (aPD1). Furthermore, CyTOF analysis showed an increase in CD69+CD44+ and CD69-CD44+CD62L- T cells, reduction of CD86-PD-L1- M2-like macrophages, and a corresponding increase in CD86+PD-L1+ M1-like macrophages and MHC-II+ dendritic cells after treatment. Finally, blood chemistry ranges in rodents demonstrated the safety of cytokine factory treatment and reinforced its potential for clinical use. Conclusions: IL2 cytokine factories led to the eradication of aggressive mouse malignant mesothelioma tumors and protection from tumor recurrence, and increased the therapeutic efficacy of aPD1 checkpoint therapy. This study provides support for the clinical evaluation of this IL2-based delivery system. See related commentary by Palanki et al., p. 5010.
MeSH term(s)	Mice ; Animals ; B7-H1 Antigen/immunology ; Interleukin-2/administration & dosage ; Cytokines ; Mesothelioma, Malignant ; Mesothelioma/pathology ; Immunity, Innate
Chemical Substances	B7-H1 Antigen ; Interleukin-2 ; Cytokines
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-08-20
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Editorial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
ZDB-ID	1225457-5
ISSN	1557-3265 ; 1078-0432
ISSN (online)	1557-3265
ISSN	1078-0432
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Article ; Online: Validation of a COVID-19 mental health and wellness survey questionnaire

Maha El Tantawi / Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan / Annie Lu Nguyen / Nourhan M. Aly / Oliver Ezechi / Benjamin S. C. Uzochukwu / Oluwatoyin Adedoyin Alaba / Brandon Brown

BMC Public Health, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-

2022 Volume 18

Abstract: Abstract Background and aim COVID-19 affected mental health and wellbeing. Research is needed to assess its impact using validated tools. The study assessed the content validity, reliability and dimensionality of a multidimensional tool for assessing the ...

Abstract	Abstract Background and aim COVID-19 affected mental health and wellbeing. Research is needed to assess its impact using validated tools. The study assessed the content validity, reliability and dimensionality of a multidimensional tool for assessing the mental health and wellbeing of adults. Methods An online questionnaire collected data in the second half of 2020 from adults in different countries. The questionnaire included nine sections assessing: COVID-19 experience and sociodemographic profile; health and memory; pandemic stress (pandemic stress index, PSI); financial and lifestyle impact; social support; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); coping strategies; self-care and HIV profile over 57 questions. Content validity was assessed (content validity index, CVI) and participants evaluated the test-retest reliability (Kappa statistic and intra-class correlation coefficient, ICC). Internal consistency of scales was assessed (Cronbach α). The dimensionality of the PSI sections and self-care strategies was assessed by multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) using all responses and SPSS. For qualitative validation, we used a semi-structured interview and NVivo was used for coding and thematic analysis. Results The overall CVI = 0.83 with lower values for the memory items. Cronbach α for the memory items = 0.94 and ICC = 0.71. Cronbach α for PTSD items was 0.93 and ICC = 0.89. Test-retest scores varied by section. The 2-dimensions solution of MCA for the PSI behavior section explained 33.6% (precautionary measures dimension), 11.4% (response to impact dimension) and overall variance = 45%. The 2-dimensions of the PSI psychosocial impact explained 23.5% (psychosocial impact of the pandemic dimension), 8.3% (psychosocial impact of the precautionary measures of the pandemic dimension) and overall variance = 31.8%. The 2-dimensions of self-care explained 32.9% (dimension of self-care strategies by people who prefer to stay at home and avoid others), 9% (dimension of self-care strategies by outward-going people) ...
Keywords	Validity ; Reliability ; Questionnaire ; COVID-19 ; Stress ; Multiple correspondence analysis ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
Subject code	150
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-08-01T00:00:00Z
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Article ; Online: Sex differences in the experience of COVID-19 post-traumatic stress symptoms by adults in South Africa.

Nzimande, Ntombifuthi P / El Tantawi, Maha / Zuñiga, Roberto Ariel Abeldaño / Opoku-Sarkodie, Richmond / Brown, Brandon / Ezechi, Oliver C / Uzochukwu, Benjamin S C / Ellakany, Passent / Aly, Nourhan M / Nguyen, Annie Lu / Folayan, Morenike Oluwatoyin

BMC psychiatry

2022 Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 238

Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has created multiple mental health challenges. Many residents in South Africa face pre-existing elevated levels of stress and the pandemic may have had varying impacts on sub-populations. The aims of this study were to ... ...

Abstract	Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has created multiple mental health challenges. Many residents in South Africa face pre-existing elevated levels of stress and the pandemic may have had varying impacts on sub-populations. The aims of this study were to determine: 1) the factors associated with post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and 2) sex differences in the factors associated with PTSS in adults residing in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Study participants aged 18 years and above, were recruited for this cross-sectional study through an online survey implemented from June 29, 2020 to December 31, 2020. The outcome variable was PTSS; explanatory variables were sex at birth, COVID-19 status, social isolation and access to emotional support. Confounders considered were age, education level completed and current work status. Logistic regressions were used to determine the association between the outcome and explanatory variables after adjusting for confounders. Outcomes: There were 489 respondents. Among all respondents, those who were older (AOR: 0.97; 95% CI: 0.95 - 0.99) and had access to emotional support from family and relatives (AOR: 0.27; 95% CI: 0.14 - 0.53) had significantly lower odds of PTSS. Respondents who felt socially isolated had higher odds of PTSS (AOR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.08 - 1.27). Females had higher PTSS scores and higher odds of PTSS compared to males (AOR: 2.18; 95% CI: 1.41-3.39). Females (AOR: 0.27; 95% CI: 0.08 - 0.95) and males (AOR: 0.26; 95% CI: 0.11, 0.59) who had access to emotional support had significantly lower odds of PTSS than those who had no support. Females (AOR: 1.15; 95% CI: 1.04 -1.27) and males (AOR: 1.19; 95% CI: 0.11, 0.59) who felt socially isolated had higher odds of PTSS compared to those who did not feel socially isolated. Interpretation: Compared to males, females had higher scores and higher odds of reporting PTSS during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to emotional support ameliorated the odds of having PTSS for both sexes, while feeling socially isolated worsened the odds for both sexes.
MeSH term(s)	Adolescent ; Adult ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Pandemics ; Risk Factors ; Sex Characteristics ; South Africa/epidemiology ; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/epidemiology
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-04-04
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
ZDB-ID	2050438-X
ISSN	1471-244X ; 1471-244X
ISSN (online)	1471-244X
ISSN	1471-244X
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Article: Social media information and its association with the adoption of COVID-19 preventive measures in four Latin American countries.

Zuñiga, Roberto Ariel Abeldaño / Melendez, Christian Arturo Cruz / Folayan, Morenike Oluwatoyin / Brown, Brandon / El Tantawi, Maha / Aly, Nourhan M / Abeldaño, Giuliana Florencia / Miranda, Kessketlen Alves / Ara, Eshrat / Ellakany, Passent / Al-Khanati, Nuraldeen Maher / Khan, Abeedha Tu-Allah / Lawal, Folake Barakat / Lusher, Joanne / Nzimande, Ntombifuthi P / Popoola, Bamidele Olubukola / Virtanen, Jorma / Ndembi, Nicaise / Nguyen, Annie Lu

The review of communication

2023 Volume 23, Issue 3, Page(s) 247–262

Abstract: Objective: The study aimed to assess the association between adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures and access to media information related to COVID-19.: Methods: A multi-country, cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted from ... ...

Abstract	Objective: The study aimed to assess the association between adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures and access to media information related to COVID-19. Methods: A multi-country, cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted from June to December 2020. The sample included 1,457 participants from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. The outcome variable was self-reported adherence to preventive measures (handwashing, social distancing, self-isolation, use of face masks, and working from home). The explanatory variable was self-report of following media information related to COVID-19 (watching or reading the news, following social media coverage). Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine the associations. Results: Following information on social media was positively associated with higher odds of practicing social distancing (AOR=5.39; 95%CI: 3.93-7.30), self-isolation (AOR=1.44; 95%CI: 1.08-1.92), use of face masks (AOR=16.84; 95%CI: 10.03-28.27), handwashing (AOR=6.95; CI 95%: 4.98-9.71), and working from home (AOR=1.85; 95% CI: 1.43-2.41). Differences in the use of social media for COVID-19 information were observed among the four countries. Conclusion: Following social media was positively associated with adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures in Latin America. Social media may be effectively used for COVID-19 behaviour modification in Latin America.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-06-25
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	1535-8593
ISSN	1535-8593
DOI	10.1080/15358593.2023.2174382
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Article ; Online: Associations between depression, fear of COVID-19 infection and students’ self-care measures used during the first wave of the pandemic

Passent Ellakany / Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan / Maha El Tantawi / Roberto Ariel Abeldaño Zuñiga / Nourhan M. Aly / Eshrat Ara / Balgis Gaffar / Anthonia Omotola Ishabiyi / Mir Faeq Ali Quadri / Abeedah Tu-Allah Khan / Zumama Khalid / Folake Barakat Lawal / Bamidele Olubukola Popoola / Joanne Lusher / Muhammad Abrar Yousaf / Jorma I. Virtanen / Annie Lu Nguyen / Mental Health and Wellness study group

BMC Public Health, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-

2023 Volume 8

Abstract: Abstract Background COVID-19 lockdown resulted in the closure of schools with associated problems. The aim of this study was to determine the associations between depression, fear of contracting COVID-19 infection and the use of self-care measures by ... ...

Abstract	Abstract Background COVID-19 lockdown resulted in the closure of schools with associated problems. The aim of this study was to determine the associations between depression, fear of contracting COVID-19 infection and the use of self-care measures by college students during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This was a cross-sectional study that collected data from undergraduate and postgraduate college students 18 years and older from 152 countries between June and December 2020. Study participants were recruited through crowdsourcing using various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, WhatsApp groups and emails to participants in the collaborators’ networks. The dependent variables were fear of contracting COVID-19 and depression while the independent variable was students’ self-care measures. Multivariable logistic regression models were conducted to assess the associations between the dependent and independent variables. Results Of the 2840 respondents, 1305 (46.0%) had fears of contracting COVID-19 and 599 (21.1%) reported depression. The most common self-care measures were phone calls with friends/family (60.1%) and video chat (52.8%). Learning a new skill was significantly associated with higher odds of fear of contracting COVID-19 (AOR = 1.669) and lower odds of having depression (AOR = 0.684). Talking to friends/family through video chat (AOR = 0.809) was significantly associated with lower odds of feeling depressed while spending time with pets (AOR = 1.470) and taking breaks from the news/social media (AOR = 1.242) were significantly associated with higher odds of feeling depressed. Students from lower middle-income countries (AOR = 0.330) had significantly lower odds of feeling depressed than students from low-income countries. Conclusion Self-care strategies involving social interactions were associated with less depression. Coping strategies with more cognitive demands may significantly reduce the risk of fear of COVID-19. Special attention needs to be ...
Keywords	COVID-19 ; Students ; Self-care ; Depression ; Fear of COVID-19 ; Coping ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
Subject code	150
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-06-01T00:00:00Z
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