The present paper examines longitudinally how subjective perceptions about COVID-19, one’s community, and the government predict adherence to public health measures to reduce the spread of the virus. Using an international survey (N = 3040), we test how infection risk perception, trust in the governmental response and communications about COVID-19, conspiracy beliefs, social norms on distancing, tightness of culture, and community punishment predict various containment-related attitudes and behavior. Autoregressive analyses indicate that, at the personal level, personal hygiene behavior was predicted by personal infection risk perception. At social level, social distancing behaviors such as abstaining from face-to-face contact were predicted by perceived social norms. Support for behavioral mandates was predicted by confidence in the government and cultural tightness, whereas support for anti-lockdown protests was predicted by (lower) perceived clarity of communication about the virus. Results are discussed in light of policy implications and creating effective interventions. © 2022, The Author(s). / New York University Abu Dhabi

Marketing Live es el ciclo de conferencias que organiza la Carrera de Comunicación y Marketing. En esta oportunidad, los expositores Mauricio Saravia (Peruano) Gerente General de Intarget Perú y Luis Lodeiros (España) Director Sinergy Consulting nos comparten El Golpe del Martillo: Tendencias de consumo a partir de la Pandemia.

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Dr. Rodrigo Rondón, director de la carrera de veterinaria UPC. / ¿Qué cuidados de prevención Covid -19 debo tener al llevar a mis mascota a la veterinaria? por el Dr. Rodrigo Rondón

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / During the last two years, women of reproductive age (WRA) have experienced uncertainty about the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly as it relates to reproductive health (e.g., fertility) due to the COVID-19 infodemic. Because WRA are a pivotal population in pandemic control, it is important to understand how WRA manage vaccine-related uncertainty. Uncertainty management theory (UMT) considers the complexities of uncertainty, acknowledging that individual appraisals of, and responses to, uncertainty may vary from person to person and evolve over time. This study examined factors contributing to WRA’s hesitancy to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, including uncertainty about potential side effects, concern about safety and efficacy, and conflicting information. WRA most frequently felt neutral towards their uncertainty; however, negative emotional responses to uncertainty played an influential role in many WRA’s responses to uncertainty (e.g., avoiding information, seeking information, receiving the COVID-19 vaccine). The findings of this study provided insight on how WRA have experienced uncertainty about the COVID-19 vaccine, including their emotional responses to and subsequent appraisals of their uncertainty which ultimately influenced their responses.

Introducción: La pandemia COVID-19 ha tenido un gran impacto en todo el mundo y al ser la obesidad es un factor de riesgo importante para la forma grave de la enfermedad por SARS-CoV-2 la cirugía bariátrica tendría gran impacto clínico. La realización de esta cirugía en personas con obesidad, implica una pérdida de peso, la cual tiene múltiples efectos beneficiosos como reducir la respuesta inflamatoria, incrementar la inmunidad y mejorar la función cardiopulmonar y renal. Esta revisión tiene el propósito de proveer información actualizada sobre la cirugía bariátrica en la morbimortalidad de la infección por SARS-CoV-2. Se espera que brinde apoyo al lector a fin de entender los mecanismos fisiopatológicos implicados en el mejor pronóstico y menor probabilidad de hospitalización y mortalidad por COVID-19, en comparación de los pacientes obesos que no han sido sometidos a cirugía bariátrica.

Jornadas Académicas de Salud 2021. Ponente: Dra. Herrera, Rosemary / Las Jornadas Académicas en Salud 2021 tienen como propósito promover la actualización de los profesionales de la salud de diversas especialidades, enfatizando la atención interprofesional centrada en el paciente.

Jornadas Académicas de Salud 2021. Ponente: Psi. Llerena, Carlos / Las Jornadas Académicas en Salud 2021 tienen como propósito promover la actualización de los profesionales de la salud de diversas especialidades, enfatizando la atención interprofesional centrada en el paciente.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was difficult for mothers in Ontario to obtain the breastfeeding support they required due to pressure on the healthcare system, social restrictions, and redeployment of healthcare professionals from perinatal services to the pandemic response (Canadian Institute for Health Information [CIHI], 2022; Jack et al., 2021; Rudrum, 2021). The purpose of this interpretive description study was to better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon first-time mothers' experiences and perceptions of breastfeeding support in Ontario, Canada. Eligible participants were recruited using purposeful and snowball sampling. Thirteen one-on-one, semi-structured interviews were conducted using a video-conferencing software. One over-arching theme, on their own, and three major themes were identified by the researchers. The first theme, lack of support, is broken down into subthemes lack of practical support, lack of informational support, lack of social support and lack of emotional and esteem-building support. The second theme, figuring it out, is further categorized into the subthemes understanding, taking risks, and motivation and resourcefulness. The third theme, emotional hardships, is broken down into two sub-themes, isolation and it was difficult. The findings from this study have implications for nursing practice, policy, and research, that support the need for more effective pandemic preparedness from the province, including, consistent access to formal and informal breastfeeding support services.

Background COVID-19 brought about unprecedented changes to health care systems, putting a strain on nurses, including those in rural hospitals. The accounts of nurses who worked during COVID-19 can help to increase understanding of this strain and how nurses can be supported during such crises. The aim of this study was to increase the understanding of rural acute care nurses’ experiences during COVID-19 and identify what challenged and supported them. Methods This study was completed using a qualitative description design, supported by the Society-to-Cells Resilience Theory. Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants with a target sample size of 10-30 nurses. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between March and May of 2023 via Zoom software; lasting from 60 to 90 minutes each. Content analysis was conducted by the primary researcher, with checks by a secondary researcher on two interviews for coding accuracy. Results Six Ontario rural acute care nurses participated in the study. Three related categories of factors emerged from the analysis; individual, workplace, and community factors. At the individual level, nurses faced social isolation, but were supported by their family and their own optimism. A key workplace factor that contributed to their distress was poor working conditions, including ineffectual management. However, they were supported emotionally by their coworkers. Lastly, the community could have a positive or negative effect depending on how supportive they were of nurses during COVID-19. Conclusion Strong support systems, resource availability in the workplace, and active and supportive management increased nurses’ well-being and resilience in the rural workplace. These findings can be used to inform future policy and management decisions in rural workplaces, especially during times of crisis, to prevent turnover and worsened mental health in rural nurses. / Thesis / Master of Science (MSc) / COVID-19 brought about unexpected changes to healthcare systems, putting a strain on nurses, including those in rural hospitals. This study aimed to learn more about the experiences that rural acute care nurses had during COVID-19, to see what was stressful for them and what helped them to deal with their stress. This study used a qualitative descriptive design to gather this information. Rural nurses were interviewed about their experiences during COVID-19, and this information was summarized. It was found that they experienced stressors, such as poor working conditions and loneliness, in the home, workplace, and in the community. However, people in these places could also offer support. Rural nurses appreciated when their workplace had adequate staff and equipment present for them to complete their work. This study showed how important it is for management to understand the needs of nurses particularly during times of crisis.