SMJ articles in the category "COVID-19 pandemic"

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Access and Use of Green and Blue Spaces for Memory and Physical Health

Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic exacerbated mental and physical health issues in the United States. Due to various lockdown procedures to curb the spread of the virus, indoor gatherings were severely restricted, intensifying stress and anxiety. Methods: We used nationally representative data from the 2021 Crime, Health, and Politics…

Posted in: COVID-19 pandemic 8 physical health 4

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Understanding Trends in Pediatric Drowning Injuries in North Carolina

Objective: Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in the pediatric and adolescent population. This epidemiologic study describes the trends in emergency department (ED) visits for pediatric drowning injury in North Carolina and the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on incidence rate. Methods: Data were obtained…

Posted in: COVID-19 pandemic 8

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Secondary Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnancy Intention

Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had many downstream effects, including, for some women, altering the wish to become pregnant. This study examines the effects on pregnancy intention and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score at the initiation of prenatal care in a low-income population during the COVID-19 pandemic….

Posted in: COVID-19 pandemic 8 Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale 2

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Analysis of the Types of Retracted COVID-19 Articles Published in PubMed-Listed Journals

Objectives: Periodically, medical publications are retracted. The reasons vary from minor situations, such as author attributions, which do not undermine the validity of the data or the analysis in the article, to serious reasons, such as fraud. Understanding the reasons for retraction can provide important information for clinicians, educators, researchers,…

Posted in: COVID-19 pandemic 8

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Qualitative Study of Food Insecurity in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objectives: Food insecurity (FI) is defined as limited or uncertain access to sufficient food for a healthy and active lifestyle. Our objective was to explore how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected the FI status of pediatric patients and their families through interviewing caregivers who screen positive for FI….

Posted in: COVID-19 pandemic 8 food insecurity 4 mental health 22

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Exercise, Sleep Quality, and Physical Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objectives: Sufficient exercise and high-quality sleep are important for good health, and they may be particularly crucial during the coronavirus pandemic. Sleeping difficulties and insufficient exercise are prevalent in the United States, however, and data indicate little to no change—or even worsening—of these health behaviors before the pandemic. This study…

Posted in: COVID-19 pandemic 8 exercise 11 physical activity 19 physical health 4 sleep 6

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Impact of COVID-19 Policies on Hospitalists’ Psychological Safety

Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic brought about many changes in work environment and interpersonal interactions to prevent the spread of infection. Policies such as ubiquitous masking, virtual meetings, physician distancing, and decreased communal eating changed the inpatient work environment. This study aims to look at the impact of these…

Posted in: COVID-19 pandemic 8 hospitalists 3 infection control 4 social distancing 2

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A Virtual Wellness and Learning Communities Program for Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objectives: Numerous studies have demonstrated the high risk for burnout and mental illness in medical students. Because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, our medical school transitioned to an all-virtual learning environment from March to June 2020, which raised concerns among student leaders and administrators, as reduced interpersonal attachments…

Posted in: COVID-19 pandemic 8 medical education 74 mental health 22 wellness 7
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