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A Portrait Of Latino Children: The Gap With Non-Latinos In Massachusetts, Phillip Granberry, Alejandro Alvarez, Vishakha Agarwal, Fabián Torres-Ardila, Gaston Institute, University Of Massachusetts Boston

Gastón Institute Publications

Latino children are one of Massachusetts' fastest-growing segments of the population. However, evidence suggests that the social and economic context in which Latino children live does not adequately support their development and overall wellbeing. Nearly a third of Latino children in the United States live in very low-opportunity neighborhoods as defined by a scale of educational, health, environmental, and socioeconomic outcomes. Compared to non-Latino children, Latinos are more likely to grow up in households below the federal poverty threshold and less likely to have a mother with at least a Bachelor's degree. The research included in this report aims to …

Shea Pediatric Leadership Council Commentary: Supporting Well Child Care During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Pandemic With Personal Protective Equipment In The Ambulatory Setting, Joshua K Schaffzin, Allison H. Bartlett, Latania K. Logan, Judith A Guzman-Cottrill, Carolyn Caughell, Karen A. Ravin, Lorry G. Rubin, Larry K. Kociolek, Martha L. Muller, Jason Lake, Lynn Ramirez-Avila, Shea Pediatric Leadership Council

Pediatrics Research and Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Use Of Convalescent Plasma In Covid-19 Patients With Immunosuppression, Jonathon W Senefeld, Jeffrey P Henderson, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

In the absence of effective countermeasures, human convalescent plasma has been widely used to treat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, the causative agent of novel coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), including among patients with innate or acquired immunosuppression. However, the association between COVID-19-associated mortality in patients with immunosuppression and therapeutic use of convalescent plasma is unknown. We review 75 reports, including one large matched-control registry study of 143 COVID-19 patients with hematological malignancies, and 51 case reports and 23 case series representing 238 COVID-19 patients with immunosuppression. We review clinical features and treatment protocols of COVID-19 patients with immunosuppression after …

Working Memory As A Predictor Of Social Distancing And Face Mask Compliance During Covid-19 Pandemic, Cassandra Jean Kemmel

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes in daily lives around the world. In the United States, face masks and social distancing rules have been suggested and even enforced in areas throughout the country. Compliance with these regulations will in turn, hopefully, reduce transmission and therefore the threat of the COVID-19 virus. Working memory (WM) has been found to be an integral part of the decision-making process, by assessing costs and benefits, both individually and for others. In May 2019, Xie, Campbell, and Zhang (2020) found that WM capabilities were predictive of social distancing compliance. The purpose of this …

Strengthening The Strategic And Operational Response For Reducing Covid-19 Transmission In Indonesia, Sumengen Sutomo, Salord Sagala, Bebi Sutomo, William Liem, Hamzah Al Hamid

Kesmas

Indonesia reported the first two cases of COVID-19 from Depok City, West Java, on March 2, 2020. This study aimed to evaluate the strategic response for reducing the COVID-19 transmission which mainly comprised case management, large-scale social restrictions, including micro-scale social restrictions, and the development of drugs and vaccines. The data were collected from the Indonesian Government’s official websites and the latest information from March 2020 to May 2021. A logical framework approach and a theory of change were used to describe, evaluate, and strengthen the strategic response. The current strategic response has not reduce the COVID-19 transmission. As of …

Epidemiological Patterns And Spatial Distribution Of Covid-19 Cases In Dki Jakarta (March–December 2020) (March–December 2020), Rajesh Kumar Das, Mondastri Korib Sudaryo

Kesmas

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) is the causative agent of COVID-19 that began in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. In Indonesia, the first two cases were reported on March 2, 2020; the first major response to block transmission of the virus was the declaration of large-scale social restrictions (LSSR) or Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar (PSBB). This study aimed to identify the epidemiology patterns and spatial distribution of the COVID-19 pandemic in five municipalities of DKI Jakarta. The research design comprised an ecological and case-series study uncovering the epidemiological trends and distribution of COVID-19 in DKI Jakarta based on secondary …

Spatial-Temporal Analysis Of Solar Irradiation And Covid-19 Cases In Jakarta 2020, Yoerdy Agusmal Saputra, Dewi Susanna

Kesmas

To date, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still a threat to public health systems around the world. As of July 25, 2021, the numbers were still increasing in most countries, and the total confirmed cases reached 194,582,750 with 4,171,672 deaths (CFR 2.1%). In Indonesia, 3,166,505 cases were reported with 83,279 deaths (CFR 2.7%) in all provinces and dominated by cases from Jakarta. Therefore, this study aimed to find a correlation and the duration of solar radiation exposure spatially on the pattern of COVID-19 cases. An ecological design was used based on time and place with the integration of geographic information …

Burundi’S ‘Worst Enemy’: The Country’S Fight Against Covid-19, Emery Manirambona, Henna Reddy, Emmanuel Uwiringiyimana, Theogene Uwizeyimana, Archith Kamath, Sai Arathi Parepalli, Salvador Sun Ruzats, Blaise Ntacyabukura, Sheikh M. S. Islam, Attaullah Ahmadi, Don E. Lucero-Prisno Iii

Kesmas

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has proved to be a severe global public health threat, causing high infection rates and mortality worldwide. Burundiwas not spared the adverse health outcomes of COVID-19. Although Burundi’s initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic was criticized, hope arose in June2020 when the new government instituted a plan to slow virus transmission that included public health campaigns, international travel restrictions, and masstesting, all of which proved effective. Burundi has faced many challenges in containing the virus, the first of which was the lack of initial preparedness and appropriate response to COVID-19. This was exacerbated by factors including …

The Psychological And Sleep-Related Impact Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19): A Systematic Review, Tetti Solehati, Cecep Eli Kosasih, Yanti Hermayanti, Henny Suzana Mediani

Kesmas

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a global impact on mental health and sleeps quality that is unprecedented in the 21st century.This systematic review aimed to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 and its effect on people’s sleep. Systematic searches were conducted viaPubMed, ScienceDirect, and ProQuest from 2019 to August 2020, following PRISMA guidelines. Articles were selected based on eligibility criteria such as having a cross-sectional study design, assessing the general public’s mental health status or sleep problems, medical workers and non-medical workers duringthe COVID-19 pandemic, and using standardized and validated scales for measurement. The keywords: COVID-19 OR …

Covid-19 And The City: A Healthy City Strategy For Pandemic Challenges, From Planning To Action, Hamzah Hasyim, Patricia Dale

Kesmas

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a new coronavirus discovered in 2019. WHO declared COVID-19 is a respiratory disease causedby SARS-CoV-2 as a pandemic that the detection level of cases changed daily, and it can track almost in real-time. This paper used a narrative literaturereview to address issues of urban quality and lack of exercise. The specific aim was to discuss the concept of a healthy city, indicate a new urban model, andadvocate for the increased use of bicycles, outdoor gym/outdoor exercise, walking to reducing pollution, and improving physical, psychological, and social fitness. A healthy city can improve …

Analisis Penerimaan Sistem Informasi Pencatatan Dan Pelaporan Kasus Covid-19 (Aplikasi Silacak Versi 1.2.5) Menggunakan Technology Acceptance Model (Tam) Di Upt Puskesmas Cipadung Kota Bandung, Nurfatia Negari, Tris Eryando

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Salah satu upaya untuk mengendalikan laju COVID-19 ialah dengan memperkuat sistem surveilans di fasilitas kesehatan tingkat dasar. Salah satu poin yang menjadi peran kunci dalam pemutusan rantai penularan COVID-19 adalah kegiatan pelacakan kontak. Kegiatan ini mengharuskan pelacak kontak untuk terus mencatat dan melaporkan kasus. Untuk itu, penggunaan sistem pencatatan dan pelaporan pelacakan kontak (Silacak) menjadi penting dalam menentukan kebijakan yang akan dibuat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menelaah penggunaan sistem pencatatan dan pelaporan COVID-19 dengan aplikasi Silacak serta penerimaan pengguna terhadap sistem informasi Silacak di UPT Puskesmas Cipadung Kota Bandung. Penelitian ini merupakan studi kualitatif dengan menggunakan desain studi kasus. Aplikasi …

Student Engagement In Higher Music Education With Online Learning Components: A Mixed Methods Case Study, Xinwei Liu

Glenn Korff School of Music: Dissertations, Theses, Student Creative Work, and Performances

Higher education underwent an unprecedented transformation from conventional face-to-face education to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the 2020-2021 academic year, most universities throughout the U.S. had moved educational programs online, so professors and instructors, with and without previous remote learning experience, were suddenly expected to shift to synchronous or asynchronous classroom settings. Facilitated through Learning Management Systems (LMS), many teaching and learning practices took place in web-based environments. Some schools allowed a combination of in-person or hybrid classes by complying with evolving COVID-19 protocols (e.g., use of hand sanitizer, social distancing, facial coverings). These novel implementations raised …

Determinants In Investment Behaviour During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Angelin S. Kiruba, Vasantha Vasantha

The Indonesian Capital Market Review

This study investigated the psychological behaviour of investors in the stock market during the period of COVID-19. The survey was conducted between April and June 2020, following the lockdown announcement of the Indian Government on 25th March. There were 400 respondents. This paper has attempted to identify the impact on psychological behaviour during the initial stage of COVID-19 in India. The collected data has been used to determine the psychological factors which may have influenced investment decisions. The statistical tools of Cronbach Alpha, factor analysis, descriptive analysis, and multiple regression techniques were applied using the SPSS 21 package. The study …

Covid-19: Engaging The Most Vulnerable, Hurriyet Babacan, Narayan Gopalkrishnan

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

The COVID-19 pandemic has had large-scale global effects across all segments of society, affecting large and diverse population cohorts in many ways. COVID-19 is not just a global health emergency but also a health-driven socioeconomic disaster. The prevalence of socioeconomic stressors that existed prior to the pandemic is exacerbated by the effects of the pandemic. The effects of COVID-19 vary across communities and are disproportionate on vulnerable groups. People with the least resources are most affected and are least able to recover. Contemporary thinking on development focuses on “bottom-up” approaches and “top-down” critique development. A key dimension of inclusiveness is …

An Interactive Memorial For Healthcare Workers Who Lost Their Lives During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Tianjin Zhang

Theses

COVID -19 started spreading in the U.S. at the beginning of 2020. During 18 months of trauma, more than 3,600 U.S. health care workers perished on the frontline in the first year of the pandemic. We are losing our guardians who fight against the disasters and save human beings' lives. With deeply in pain the lost, survived people desire to remember and perpetuate the history. However, there is less data support to track health worker deaths in the nation, limited places to gather for the vigil, extend heartfelt condolences and remember the deceased. We want to know what health care …

The George-Anne Daily Summer Report, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Emergence Of Covid-19 And Patterns Of Early Transmission In An Appalachian Sub-Region, Abbey K. Mann, Timothy A. Joyner, Ingrid E. Luffman, Megan Quinn, William Tollefson, Ashley Frazier

Journal of Appalachian Health

Background: In mid-March 2020, very few cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed in the Central Blue Ridge Region, an area in Appalachia that includes 47 jurisdictions across northeast Tennessee, western North Carolina, and southwest Virginia. Authors described the emergence of cases and outbreaks in the region between March 18 and June 11, 2020.

Methods: Data were collected from the health department websites of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia beginning in mid-March for an ongoing set of COVID-19 monitoring projects, including a newsletter for local healthcare providers and a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) dashboard. In Fall 2020, using these databases, authors …

“Ecclesia” In An Age Of Pandemics, Geevarghese Coorilos Nalunnakkal

Consensus

No abstract provided.

Covid-19: The Laurier Library On Demand, Gohar Ashoughian

Consensus

No abstract provided.

The Need To Matter And Belong: Leadership Lessons From The Post-Secondary Student Pandemic Experience, Ivan Joseph

Consensus

No abstract provided.

The World At A Distance: Corona And The Year Of Silence; A Myriad Of Opportunities, Eric Byler

Consensus

No abstract provided.

Remote Working During The Pandemic: Mapw Graduates In The Workforce, Jordan Dollar

Master of Arts in Professional Writing Capstones

From early 2020 to 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of employers across the globe to abruptly shift to virtual workspaces to both facilitate safe work environments and offset operational costs in a time of economic uncertainty. This sudden change accelerated the already growing trend of remote working in a rapid fashion and, for many, signaled the start of a new era of professional operations. As one could imagine, this also created a myriad of anxiety and stress for those workers unprepared for the change. Existing research suggests that this change was especially impactful for Generation Z and Generation Y …

Trio Represents Georgia Southern At Sun Belt Media Day, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

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What Are People Searching During The Pandemic? Exploring The Determinants Of Public Interest Through Google Searches, Justin Weng

LSU Master's Theses

In 2020, COVID-19 became a serious health concern to people worldwide, regardless of their socioeconomic status, cultural characteristics, or political freedom. Even though this unprecedented crisis was the most impactful and dominant issue in 2020, COVID-19 was not the only issue that people were interested in. This study explored if and how national characteristics influenced global public interests during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Using popular online searches in 23 nations, this study categorized global public interests into two ways: COVID-19 related and non-COVID-19 related issues, with four and 13 sub-categories, respectively. Results showed that people in higher political freedom …

"Divide, Divert, & Conquer” Deconstructing The Presidential Framing Of White Supremacy In The Covid-19 Era, Vivian Louie, Anahi Viladrich

Publications and Research

Based on the analysis of President Donald J. Trump’s social media, along with excerpts from his speeches and press releases, this study sheds light on the framing of white supremacy during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Our findings reveal that the triad of divide, divert, and conquer was crucial to Trump’s communications strategy. We argue that racist nativism—or racialized national threats to American security—is key to comprehending the external divisiveness in this strategy. When Trump bitterly cast China as the cause of America’s pandemic fallout and Mexico as the source of other key American …

Levels Of Trust In Information Sources As A Predictor Of Protective Health Behaviors During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Uae Cross-Sectional Study, Maria J. Figueiras, Jihane Ghorayeb, Mariana V. C. Coutinho, João Marôco, Justin Thomas

All Works

Health information sources and the level of trust in a particular source may influence the subsequent adoption of advocated health behaviors. Information source preference and levels of trust are also likely to be influenced by sociodemographic (culture, age, gender) variables. Understanding these source-trust-behavior relationships across various national and cultural contexts is integral to improved health messaging. The present study identified the sources most frequently consulted to obtain information about COVID-19 during the pandemic's early stages in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study quantified levels of trust across an array of information sources, factoring in sociodemographic variables. Finally, the study …

Perioperative Anesthetics And Adjuvant Anxiolytics For Cataract Surgery Patients, Levi Franz, Jeremy J. Kudrna, Peter Hoesing, Mark Garry

Aesculapius Journal (Health Sciences & Medicine)

Cataract Surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed worldwide. It has high rates of success, and minimal adverse outcomes. In spite of the surgery’s effectiveness, patients frequently report perioperative anxiety. This anxiety is often treated with pharmacologic sedation; however, evidence suggests that this is unnecessary, and can lead to poorer patient outcomes. There is evidence that other adjuvant therapies exist which can decrease the need for higher levels of pharmacologic sedation; this paper explores some of these adjuvant therapies.

Pandemic Transformation Of Teaching And Learning: Designing Pedagogy Using The Contents Of Instructors’ “Pedagogical Pantry,” Rather Than “Established Recipes.”, Sara Schley, Carol E. Marchetti

Articles

How can faculty successfully shift from a physical classroom environment to creating meaningful online learning experiences in the midst of a pandemic? Using a “kitchen pantry” metaphor, this essay suggests faculty use a “what’s in my pantry?” approach, rather than trying to replicate the in-class experience and following a previously identified “recipe.” Some faculty embrace new technology options with great gusto. Others are resistant; and still others wait until they’ve seen others use it first to consider incorporating it. This model allows for different entry points of interaction, and for different levels of experimentation, reflecting individual faculty’s strengths and capabilities. …

Central Bank Of The Future Summary And Recommendations For Further Inquiry, Michael S. Barr, Adrienne A. Harris, Megan Kelly, Emma Macfarlane, Bryan Ricketts

Other Publications

Over the past two years, the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and its Center on Finance, Law & Policy, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has embarked on an exploration of the Central Bank of the Future. The project convened current and former central bank governors, policymakers, regulators, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, consumer and community organizations, non-profit think tanks, and others for two large, public conferences, three private roundtables, and dozens of small group and one-on-one discussions and interviews. The project also produced an introductory paper, seven working papers, a comprehensive data set …

The George-Anne Daily Summer Report, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

No abstract provided.