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The Benefits and Challenges of Staying Physically Active during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Get PDFEngagement in physical activity improves one’s physical and mental health. Moreover, regular physical activity can also boost immune function, which has become of great importance during COVID-19. Yet, physical activity levels have decreased globally during the COVID-19 pandemic while sedentary behaviour has increased. Despite the challenges of remaining physically active during the pandemic, the changes to our daily routines have led to more online physical activity resources becoming available. The increase in online fitness resources seems promising for continued engagement post COVID-19. Here, we outline the importance of regular movement, in any form, during COVID-19 and make recommendations for how to achieve this through digital fitness initiatives
Infectious Disease Surveillance: A Science to Buisness perspective (Q&A with Yasmeen Al-Fahoum)
No full textHindsight is 2020: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic on Death, Dying, and Grief
Get PDFThe severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has led to significant changes not only in the way we live, but also in the way we die. Visitor restrictions mean that patients are dying alone, and that families and loved ones are often unable to say goodbye or visit in the days and hours preceding death. Further, limitations on various cultural norms and rituals following death, such as the ability to hold funerals or wakes, are also influencing the experience of death and dying. The impact of these changes on bereavement and grief remains unknown, but it has been speculated that such changes may lead to adverse bereavement and grief experiences. There is an urgent need to establish a national grief strategy to ensure sufficient resources and supports for people experiencing the loss of a loved one, be it from coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) or another cause, during and beyond the pandemic
Isolation and Mental Health: A Brief Discussion of Resilience as a Potential Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Stressors
Get PDFThe isolation and quarantine policies implemented to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic are a new and challenging experience for many people and may negatively impact mental health. By promoting resilience in the population, some of the impact of these vital public policies may be mitigated. The purpose of this article is to discuss the role of isolation measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic as stressors, which mediate impacts on the mental health of the general population and how strategies to increase resilience may serve to mitigate these effects
STI-gma: Stigma and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Get PDFDespite the sizeable prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the stigma experienced by individuals with STIs is enormous. These individuals can face both societal and self-stigma that are often not based on any scientific or evidence-based research, but rather cultural and social customs. This stigma has a considerable effect not only the mental and physical health of affected individuals but also creates barriers in communicating to partners and loved ones, getting tested, and receiving adequate treatment. In addition to increasing efforts in researching ways to eliminate this stigma and its associated burdens, structured psychoeducation and anti-stigma frameworks must be implemented to educate individuals on safe sexual practices and the ongoing and seriously taxing impact of stigma
