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Eurasian Journal of Educational Research ; 2022(101):190-203, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | Scopus | ID: covidwho-20237212

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Purpose: This research aimed to map the implementation of the assessment of Islamic Religious Education (commonly known as PAI) learning outcomes in the psychomotor domain during the COVID-19 period in Indonesia. Method: This is a qualitative research conducted through case studies with three data collection methods: observation, interviews, and documentation. Findings: The results of the study showed that the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning during the COVID-19 period can be seen in three phases: in the first phase, the implementation and assessment of learning related to the psychomotor domain cannot be accommodated by Indonesian schools;the second phase was indicated by the implementation and assessment of online learning fully;and the third phase focused on the online-offline combination mode when online platforms such as Zoom, and WhatsApp were used and assessment of learning outcomes was dominated by performance tests and portfolios through video, audio, and other student products;while the off-line assessment mode focused on hands-on practice. Implications for Research and Practice: despite its limitations, this research provides lessons and insights especially for policymakers to anticipate similar events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, with learning programs and assessments that are more effective, adaptive, and easy to implement by teachers, especially in the psychomotor domain. Planned and measurable policies will reduce negative impacts on students, such as learning loss, which is happening at this time. © 2022 Ani Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Indian J Community Med ; 48(2): 230-237, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2314771

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Background: The novel Coronavirus is belonging to the family of SARS & MERS-CoV, the impact of the earlier is more dreadful as demonstrated by the steady increase in morbid cases. The average incubation period of COVID-19 is 1-14 days with a mean of 6 days. Aim - To evaluate predictors of mortality among COVID-19 patients. Objectives - 1. To assess risk predictors associated with mortality among COVID-19 patients 2. To a suggest prediction model for preventing mortality in future outbreaks. Materials and Methods: Study design - A case-control study. Study place -Tertiary care center, Nanded, Maharashtra. The present study included 400 cases that died off due to Covid-19 and 400 controls survived COVID-19 disease in a 1:1 proportion. Results: On admission, a significant difference was observed among cases and controls with reference to the percentage of SpO2 (p < 0.05). The proportion of associated co-morbidities among cases was very high i.e., 75.75% as compared to controls with a proportion of 29.25% co-morbidities. The median days of hospital stay were significantly lower in cases compared to controls (3 days vs 12 days, P < 0.001). Conclusion: Length of hospital stay (in days) was showing a significant difference among cases and control (3 days Vs 12 days); hospital stay was less (median 3 days) for cases, as they reported late and thus died earlier; hence concluded that early hospital admission will decrease chances of death due to COVID-19.

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Handbook of Research on Dissecting and Dismantling Occupational Stress in Modern Organizations ; : 55-69, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | Scopus | ID: covidwho-2297248

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The COVID-19 pandemic is an entity moving in momentum with various eruptions of human senses to directly or indirectly impact mental health. This chapter discusses the model of health beliefs, resilience in facing the challenges, stress, and depression, psychosocial support initiatives through therapy digitization. Detail the relevance of this issue to a health belief model that cannot be seen from the aspect of physical illness alone. Online therapy is mental health digitization that works to help communities experiencing stress. Through online therapy, efforts to help reduce and restore mental health problems caused by the pandemic are being made jointly between government agencies and NGOs. In addition, the ability to cope with new living norms will enable society to live life in a more balanced and prosperous emotional, mental, and physical state. In line with the current COVID-19 pandemic scenario, it is an emotional challenge to strengthen mental health therapy as one of the progressive and pragmatic alternatives in helping community members adapt to new norms of living better. © 2023, IGI Global.

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International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research ; 34(1):1-15, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | Scopus | ID: covidwho-2260499

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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), being a significant role player the actualization of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision of 2030, would need to improve and upgrade its performance level and its competitive advantage during this Covid-19 pandemic period. Therefore, this study examined the effects of technology management, innovation and training on organization performance in ADNOC United Arab Emirates (UAE). It also examined the moderating effect of work environment on the relationships between technology management and organizational performance, between innovation and organizational performance, and between training and organizational performance. This study has followed the quantitative method to collect the data and smart-PLS has been used to examine the nexus among the understudy variables. The overall findings signified a positive effect of technology management, innovation, and training on organization performance in ADNOC UAE. The result also indicates the moderating effect of working environment on the relationship between technology management and organizational performance. The overall findings imply that technology management, training and innovation are crucial drivers of enhanced performance, but conducive environment should be ensured to stimulate endured performance. © 2023 Iran University of Science and Technology. All rights reserved.

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Annales d'Endocrinologie ; 84(1):194, 2023.
Artigo em Francês | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2279913

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Declaration de liens d'interets: Les auteurs n'ont pas precise leurs eventuels liens d'interets.Copyright © 2022

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Annales d'Endocrinologie ; 84(1):194.0, 2023.
Artigo em Francês | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2244935

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Déclaration de liens d'intérêts: Les auteurs n'ont pas précisé leurs éventuels liens d'intérêts.

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Malaysian Applied Biology Journal ; 50(2):71-79, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | CAB Abstracts | ID: covidwho-2207180

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Post COVID-19 pandemic, tourists remain eager to sample local food when visiting new destinations. However, being in a strange island environment and eating unfamiliar food, may enhance the feeling of uncertainty, thus increase Western tourists' perceived risk particularly with unfamiliar food and culture. International tourists may perceive unfamiliar foods as strange or even dangerous, which could affect the overall tourism experience. Western tourists' risk perception towards local island food in Malaysia remains unexplored despite the popularity of island destinations. The present study aims to explore Western tourists' perceived risk factors regarding local island food and their impact on willingness-to-try. Adopting a qualitative stance, semi-structured interviews were conducted between July and August 2020 involving nine Western tourists (two male, seven female) at various food outlets in Perhentian and Redang Island. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis and aided with Atlas.ti software. Results indicated the presence of perceived health risk, environmental and safety risk. Hedonism and the emotional connection remain a key attraction to the island-style dining experience.

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S Afr Med J ; 112(9): 747-752, 2022 08 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2067142

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BACKGROUND: Previous studies have reported comorbid disease, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic cardiac and renal disease, malignancy, HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and obesity, to be associated with COVID­19 mortality. National demographic surveys have reported a high proportion of undiagnosed and untreated comorbid disease in South Africa (SA). OBJECTIVES: To determine the number of individuals with previously undiagnosed HIV, TB and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among patients hospitalised with COVID­19, and the level of medical control of these chronic diseases. METHODS: We conducted a sentinel surveillance study to collect enhanced data on HIV, TB and NCDs among individuals with COVID­19 admitted to 16 secondary-level public hospitals in six of the nine provinces of SA. Trained surveillance officers approached all patients who met the surveillance case definition for inclusion in the study, and consenting patients were enrolled. The data collection instrument included questions on past medical history to determine the self-reported presence of comorbidities. The results of clinical and laboratory testing introduced as part of routine clinical care for hospitalised COVID­19 patients were collected for the study, to objectively determine the presence of hypertension, diabetes, HIV and TB and the levels of control of diabetes and HIV. RESULTS: On self-reported history, the most prevalent comorbidities were hypertension (n=1 658; 51.5%), diabetes (n=855; 26.6%) and HIV (n=603; 18.7%). The prevalence of self-reported active TB was 3.1%, and that of previous TB 5.5%. There were 1 254 patients admitted with COVID­19 (39.0%) who met the body mass index criteria for obesity. On clinical and laboratory testing, 87 patients were newly diagnosed with HIV, 29 with TB, 215 with diabetes and 40 with hypertension during their COVID­19 admission. There were 151/521 patients living with HIV (29.0%) with a viral load >1 000 copies/mL and 309/570 (54.2%) with a CD4 count <200 cells/µL. Among 901 patients classified as having diabetes, 777 (86.2%) had a glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) level ≥6.5%. CONCLUSION: The study revealed a high prevalence of comorbid conditions among individuals with COVID­19 admitted to public hospitals in SA. In addition, a significant number of patients had previously undiagnosed hypertension, diabetes, HIV and active TB, and many and poorly controlled chronic disease, as evidenced by high HbA1c levels in patients with diabetes, and high viral loads and low CD4 levels in patients with HIV. The findings highlight the importance of strengthening health systems and care cascades for chronic disease management, which include prevention, screening for and effectively treating comorbidities, and ensuring secure and innovative supplies of medicines in primary healthcare during the COVID­19 pandemic.


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COVID-19 , Diabetes Mellitus , Infecções por HIV , Hipertensão , Doenças não Transmissíveis , Tuberculose , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Diabetes Mellitus/diagnóstico , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiologia , Hemoglobinas Glicadas , Infecções por HIV/diagnóstico , Infecções por HIV/epidemiologia , Hospitais Públicos , Humanos , Hipertensão/epidemiologia , Doenças não Transmissíveis/epidemiologia , Obesidade/epidemiologia , Pandemias , Prevalência , África do Sul/epidemiologia , Tuberculose/diagnóstico , Tuberculose/epidemiologia , Tuberculose/prevenção & controle
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Decision Science Letters ; 11(4):485-496, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | Scopus | ID: covidwho-2056008

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The property is a unique product that cannot be contrasted with other commercial products due to pricing conditions. Property price determination is one of the crucial aspects of property development activities because of the profit margin made by the developer and the purchasing preferences. This study attempts to extend the literature that has largely focused on factors of housing prices in developed markets and provided recent evidence of housing price determinants in two countries (i.e., Indonesia and Malaysia). Thus, this study examines the factors affecting housing prices in Jakarta Metropolitan Region and Greater Kuala Lumpur. A quantitative approach was used involving two countries, namely Indonesia and Malaysia. The data was collected using a survey questionnaire through purposive sampling. A total of 100 respondents (Indonesia) and 134 respondents (Malaysia) participated in this study. The data was analyzed using descriptive (frequency) and inferential statistics (chi-square test and multinomial regression). The results indicated that housing location, property funding, and health have a significant effect on residential property prices in Indonesia. Besides that, the results displayed that housing physical design, home design and construction, developer and real estate products, development concepts, housing location, property funding, social status, health, law provisions, and external factors do not affect residential property price in Malaysia. Despite being neighbors, Indonesia and Malaysia have distinct economic and landscape characteristics. Furthermore, considering Indonesia has a higher number of Covid-19 cases than Malaysia, significant information on how the pandemic has affected the demand, cost, and pricing of residential housing in Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur will be provided. The findings of this study will provide recommendations to investors, buyers, and policy about the residential housing industry's prospects for growth in emerging nations following the pandemic. © 2022 by the authors;licensee Growing Science, Canada.

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7th International Conference on Distance Education and Learning, ICDEL 2022 ; : 164-169, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | Scopus | ID: covidwho-2020437

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During the pandemic of covid-19, the government of Malaysia come up with a new alternative to ensure the young generations still can learn from home and no one is left behind by using E-learning. This study attempts to determine the critical factors that influence the satisfaction of E-learning in laboratory subjects, to identify the satisfaction of university students with the E-learning process of laboratory subjects, and to examine the relationship between the critical factors and the satisfaction of university students with E-learning. In this study, third-year undergraduate students from the Faculty of Technology Management and Business (FPTP), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) were selected as the participants. The questionnaire was employed to collect data for this study. The data collected were analyzed quantitatively using SPSS software. The results showed that the system quality was the most critical factor that influence the satisfaction of E-learning of the students during the laboratory activities. Furthermore, the UTHM students were satisfied with learning laboratory subjects via E-learning. There was a positive relationship between the critical factors and the satisfaction of UTHM students. This study has been conducted to help the lecturer, university, and the developer of the E-learning application analyzes the critical factors that the student faced during E-learning and give some suggestions to improve students' satisfaction with E-learning. © 2022 ACM.

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Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies ; 21(62):84-99, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | Scopus | ID: covidwho-1989796

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The COVID-19 Pandemic has spread rapidly throughout the world, causing widespread fear, anxiety, and concern among people worldwide. The study applied a content analysis methodology on the recitation of the Quran and friendship online to deal with mental diseases, as well as the distribution of a questionnaire to students and citizens. Online Quran reading in the congregation is of the best alternative treatments in Islam for healing mental health concerns caused by the pandemic. The recitation of the Quran also indirectly involves ‘taharah’ and ‘silaturrahim’ online. The results of studies conducted in several regions of Malaysia on approaches to dealing with mental problems found that 96.8% of the 256 respondents who read the Quran had harmony of mind and a calm heart. While 96 percent of the 256 respondents agreed that taharah as a demand before reading the Quran creates a sense of serenity and tranquillity, as well as a calm soul. 96.2 percent of the 256 respondents thought that getting closer to God and silaturrahim with family or friends were among the most effective strategies for reducing mental pressure and managing a peaceful soul. © SACRI.

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Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences ; 16(5):416-421, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1897399

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Background/Aim: After the rapid spread of the COVID 19 when it first started in December 2019, the omicron wave of the infection started to rise again in November 2021. During this time Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came up with a comprehensive plan in place which allowed dentists to treat patients safely. Due to the fear of contraction of the virus and its easy transmissibility, it begs to reason that dental practitioners should modify the clinical practice to ensure optimal cross infection control. Methods: Our sample size consisted of 290 respondents from all over Pakistan, all of whom were dental practitioners using a standardized questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS V.23. Frequencies were calculated & the Mann-Whitney u-test of significance was applied to the responses. Results: It was seen that out of the 290 respondents, 79% of the total respondents were anxious about treating patients with suspicious signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and 81% of the respondents were afraid of carrying the infection back to their families. On the other hand, only 49% of the respondents said that they use N95 respirators while treating patients, 28% of the respondents said that they were using rubber dams for aerosol-generating procedures and 49% said that they would perform 4 to 6 handed dentistry. Conclusion: There was a lack of adherence to the CDC proposed guidelines by the majority of the respondents despite having fear regarding the transmissibility of the disease.

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Digestive Endoscopy ; 34(SUPPL 1):122, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1895972

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AIM: Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is well-established mode of intervention for tissue acquisition in solid organs with rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE). In the Covid-19 era implementation of infection control mechanisms has led modified hybrid technique to get high diagnostic yield for tissue sampling. Combination of Covid-19 SOPs and tissue acquisition method outline this hybrid technique to get high diagnostic Yield.We share our initial experience of EUS cases performed with this approach without ROSE. METHODS: All 84 cases who underwent EUS guided biopsy from June 2020 till December 2021 were included. The Procedure was done in a negative pressure room with all SOPs as per institutional guidelines for patient and staff safety with a minimum number of persons during procedure. RESULTS: Among these cases, 55 were male, mean age 56 years (range 22-90), Mean duration of procedure 25 min mean (10-90 min). 63 came for organ targeted for malignant pathology include pancreas 35, liver 02, lymph nodes 17, subepithelial lesions 06, mediastinal lesions 08, common-bile duct/gall bladder 04. 17 cases had a multi-targeted biopsy for the additional staging of disease. The number of 'passes' with the needle was average 02 with single pass 17, two pass 39, three passes 11, multitarget single pass in 17. Needle size (Franseen design) used for procedures was 22G in 78 cases and 25G in 6. Common tissue diagnoses include pancreatic adenocarcinoma 26, neuroendocrine tumours 04, tuberculosis 05, gastrointestinal stromal tumours 02, leiomyoma 03, lymphoma 03, metastatic renal cell carcinoma 04, squamous cell carcinoma 04, cholangiocarcinoma/ gall bladder adenocarcinoma 07, Sarcoma 02 and solid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm of pancreas (SPEN) 01. There were no immediate or early complications in all cases. CONCLUSIONS: Hybrid EUS in Covid 19 Era has emerged as a useful/cost-effective and safe approach to get tissue yield without the need for ROSE.

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Digestive Endoscopy ; 34(SUPPL 1):125, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1895967

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AIM: EUS modality to get tissue diagnosis and with multi-target approach can help stage disease more accurately with histopathological results. METHODS: Total of 15 cases underwent EUS-M from June 2020 till Dec 2021. Informed consent was obtained, with Covid screen test with PCR was performed before procedure. Procedures were done with all SOPs as per institutional guidelines. 22G FNB needle with Franseen design with capillary suction method used to obtain visible core samples for histopathology without ROSE. All cases have confirmed histopathological diagnosis with same pathology from other site of Biopsy. Order of Biopsy was Nodes→Liver metatatic lesion→Primary Tumor. In cases of nodes mediastinal→portahepatis/ pancreatic→Para-aortic RESULTS: Among total 15 cases, Age 55 Mean (22-74) with 08 Males. Duration of procedure 41 min Mean (20-85). Cases with multiple lymphadenopathy from different anatomical regions were 05 while other sites include Liver for metastasis and Primary tumor from pancreas/CBD in 10 cases. Multiple site single pass was performed in 14 cases. Final diagnosis of Disease was pancreatic adenocarcinoma 05, NETs 01, Lymphoma 03, GB Adenocarcinoma/Cholangiocarcinoma 05 and metastatic RCC 01. All procedures were done under Conscious sedation as day care procedure. There were no immediate or early complication in all cases. CONCLUSIONS: EUS-M is safe and accurate modality to stage malignancy with superiority over PET Scan to obtain histological diagnosis.

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Asian Journal of University Education ; 18(1):15-33, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | Scopus | ID: covidwho-1732601

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The study of the competency of lecturers in Indonesia cannot be separated from the study of state intervention in education. State hegemony occurs in the form of formalization of regulations governing the improvement of capabilities and competences of lecturers. Research shows that the presence of Law No. 14 of 2005 and Government Regulation No. 37 of 2009 has been used as an implementation juridical foothold to encourage the increase of qualifications and competences of lecturers at State Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKIN) in Indonesia in general, and in UIN Ar-Raniry and UIN Bandung specifically. A qualitative-quantitative combination research design was applied in this research with data set approaches through documentation studies, observations, in-depth interviews, and questionnaires. This research establishes that the development of lecturer competence in PTKIN is in line with and not contradictory to the national education system and strengthens the content of Law No. 14 of 2005 and Government Regulation No. 37 of 2009. The qualifications and competences of lecturers at PTKIN have improved, but there is still a treat of implementation of regulations that have not been maximally felt by the lecturers. Upgrading the qualifications and competences of lecturers well and maximally, substantially affects PTKIN lecturers in improving the performance, professionalism and quality of academic benefits for students. These logical consequences have a positive impact on the transformation of education in the PTKIN environment after COVID-19, where learning processes and academic services can run online based on information technology. © 2022. All Rights Reserved.

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Pediatric Diabetes ; 22(SUPPL 30):114, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1571030

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Introduction: Fasting in Ramadan poses a risk for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who insist on fasting. This project was caried out during Ramadan 2021 for older children and adolescents with T1D to ensure safe fasting during the COVID -19 pandemic Objectives: Using the social media platform to ensure safe fasting during Ramadan among children and adolescents with T1D. Methods: A total of23 older children and adolescents (mean age was14.4 ± 2.95) who chose to fast during Ramadan2021 were successfully close-monitored. Among 11(52.17%) of them, insulin was administered by MDI and12(47.8%)were on IPT. Prior to starting this project, a pre-Ramadan education webinar was conducted to educate children and their family members on how to fast safely in Ramadan. The webinar was focused on the following: fasting eligibility, dose adjustment, carbohydrate counting, hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia management and glucose monitoring timing. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the progress of the participants was tracked via a welldeveloped daily online questionnaire shared via WhatsApp to adjust the insulin doses when required. All these instructions were given to the patients in the presence of their guardians. Results: Of the total fasting days (30 days), the children were able to fast 14.57± 5.59 days, whereas 15.43±5.72 of these days were not fasted. The most common cause of breaking the fast was mild hypoglycemia events (9.2%, of all cases), followed by hyperglycemia (23.08% before Iftar) for both groups. No events of severe hypoglycemia, DKA, or hospitalization occurred. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in the average of blood glucose levels between two groups (Table 1). Conclusions: Despite the COVID-19 situation, the pediatric team managed to use the social media to deliver pre-education webinar and provided daily supervision to participants who fasted Ramadan, with the main aim of preventing severe hypoglycemia and hospitalization. (Table Presented).

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Pediatric Diabetes ; 22(SUPPL 30):111-112, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1571011

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Introduction: Kids In Control Of Food (KICk OFF) has been conducted in Kuwait since 2015. The Kuwait team adapted and modified the course to a 3-day format instead of a 5- day, due to the attendees preferences. Objectives: To pilot a modified educational program KICk-OFF for children and adolescents (11-16 years old) with T1D and to evaluate the HbA1C and weight change, when compared with usual care Methods: The team successfully conducted 4 modified courses from July- September 2019 at Damsan diabetes institute (DDI). Prior to the trial courses that were conducted;the team responded to the requests of the previous graduates by piloting a shorter format (3-day). Also, the following modifications were made: 1)Ongoing follow up individual sessions, 2) Group booster sessions 4 weeks post course,3) Sending biweekly text messages, 4) Fasting Ramadan sessions and 5) Flash glucose monitoring devices were distributed throughout the courses instead of the classical SMBG. Glycaemic control measured by HbA1c and body weight calculated by body mass index (BMI) were taken at baseline, 6, and 12 months for intervention groups and compared with controls. Results: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the trail outcomes were tracked up to 6months instead of 12months. For the intervention group, there was a significant reduction in mean HbA1c (n =22, pre: 9.6 ± 2.0%vs. post 8.6 ± 0.9%;P = 0.01), whereas, there was no significant BMI differences (n=22, pre 23.52±4.6 vs. post-I 23.74±4.2;P =0.8). Moreover, no episodes of severe hypoglycemia, DKA, or hospitalization occurred after 6 months for all graduates. In addition, three graduates started insulin pump therapy. Finally, there were no changes in HbA1c (n=21, pre: 9.6 ±1.9% vs. post 9.2 ±1.2%;P= 0.19) and BMI (n=21 pre22.7 ±5.6 vs. post23.1 ±5.9, P=0.37) in the control group. Conclusions: Joining a 3-day KICk-OFF Kuwait format was associated with significantly improved in Glycaemic control at 6 months compared with control group. These outcomes need to be confirmed in a study with a longer duration.

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European Psychiatry ; 64(S1):S292-S293, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-1357231

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IntroductionOn March, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. Social isolation, unemployment and financial difficulties can have an impact on mental health and trigger the use of alcohol as a form of coping. Since the beginning of this pandemic, the WHO had warned the general public of the potential risks of increased alcohol consumption, which might result in a higher incidence of alcohol use disorders (AUD) in future.ObjectivesThe aim is to do a review of the literature of alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsNon-systematic review of the literature with selection of scientific articles published in the last 7 months;by searching the Pubmed databases, the following MeSH terms were used: COVID-19;alcohol consumption.ResultsA recent article in The Lancet suggested that mental health and alcohol use during the pandemic, a major public health concern, are worthy of attention. Market research showed that alcohol sales increased in several countries compared to the same time last year. However, with the closure of several drinking places, sales are not in themselves reliable enough estimates of alcohol consumption. On the other hand, economic crises can lead to a reduction in alcohol consumption, due to financial problems or the risk of unemployment.ConclusionsThe present global circumstance is unique, and there is a need for further research on the relationship between alcohol consumption and COVID-19 to understand its long-term effects and develop specific prevention programs for this population.

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Ieee Access ; 9:97079-97099, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1327482

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The rapid development of tools for communication such as social networks, tweeting and Whatsapp has generated a large mass of important textual data. Also, the COVID-19 pandemic has inflamed social networks, hence the automatic analysis of opinions has become paramount. The purpose of this paper is to analyze Arabic tweets in terms of positivity, negativity, or neutrality.In analyzing the opinions of the Arabic language, a real challenge is encountered, which lies in the use of different dialects (Egyptian, Saudian, Maghrebian, Gulfian, Levantine, Syrian $\ldots $ ). In this paper, we introduce two major components: The first employs six machine learning (ML) methods, including Decision Trees (DT), Logistic Regression (LR), k Nearest Neighbors (K-NN), Random Forests (RF), Support Vector Machines (SVM), and Nave Bayes (NB), with the TF-IDF method acting as the feature extraction.While, the second part consists of testing three variants of Deep Learning (DL) based on multiplicative Long Short Term Memory (mLSTM), Long Short Term Memory (LSTM), and Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) by applying word embedding as the input vector. The experimental study was validated using three Arabic language corpora (TEAD, ATSAD, and ASTD) and two learning modes (Hold out and 10-folds cross validation). The obtained results in terms of Accuracy (ACC), Precesion (PREC), Recall (REC), and F1-score (F1) show a clear performance for DL techniques based on a 10-folds strategy compared to the state-of-the-art. The experiments shown in the paper reveal that the proposed DL models accomplished the best results.

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