International and life course aspects of COVID-19 /

Describes the nuances and international variations of COVID-19 in different populations and age groups. This volume details those differences in chapters examining the effects of the virus at different life stages, including newborns, children, adolescents, and older populations. Consideration of th...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Rajendram, Rajkumar (Editor), Preedy, Victor R. (Editor), Patel, Vinood B. (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London, United Kingdom : Cambridge, MA : Academic Press, [2024]
Subjects:	COVID-19 (Disease) > Age factors. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Intro
International and Life Course Aspects of COVID-19
Copyright
Contents
Contributors
Preface
Section A: Introductory chapters and setting the scene
Chapter 1: COVID-19 and mortality in children
Introduction
Policies and procedures
COVID-19 infection vs MIS-C
Policies
Applications to other areas
Impact of COVID-19 vaccination on child mortality
Preventive strategy
Summary points
Mini-dictionary of terms
References
Chapter 2: Congenital and perinatal COVID-19: Diagnostic challenges, current management, and outcomes
Introduction
Mother to neonate SARS-CoV-2 transmission
Epidemiological data
Mode of transmission
Diagnostic challenges
Outcomes of neonates born to SARS-CoV-2-positive pregnant women
The clinical spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 infection in neonates
Early- and late-onset SARS-CoV-2 infection
Neonatal multisystem inflammatory syndrome
Management
Management of neonates born to pregnant women with suspected/confirmed COVID-19
Management of neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection
Management of neonatal MIS
Summary points
References
Chapter 3: COVID-19 vaccine strategies
Introduction
Vaccine strategies
Whole virus vaccines
mRNA vaccines
Other COVID-19 potential vaccines
Strategies for optimizing vaccine efficacy through lifestyle changes
Limitations of COVID-19 vaccine development and administration
Potential side effects: Myth or reality?
Policies and procedures
Applications to other areas
Conclusion
Summary points
Mini-dictionary of terms
References
Chapter 4: Social and community responses to public health and social measures for COVID-19: Community engagement for ris ...
Introduction
Unknown threats
Uncertain science
Unprepared society
Barriers to public compliance with PHSMs.
Misinformation and disinformation under the infodemic
Political leadership and orientation
Stigma and fear
Availability and allocation of tangible resources
Disproportionate impact on the disadvantaged populations
Confrontations of traditional norms and values
Resistance under stringent PHSMs
Community engagement in relation to PHSMs
Preparedness and response to public health threats and risks via community engagement
Capacity building
Efficient mobilization of community resources
Effective risk communication
Co-creation for mitigating inequities
Locally relevant needs and risk assessment
Policies and procedures
Community health workforce
Representativeness and bilateral feedback mechanism
Trust and social cohesion
Social determinants of health and the welfare system
Monitoring and evaluating community resilience
Applications to other areas
Mini-dictionary of terms
Summary points
References
Section B: International aspects
Chapter 5: The COVID-19 pandemic in Italy: Ecological background and epidemiological dynamics
Introduction: Disease ecology
Emerging diseases and zoonoses
Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Italy: The very beginning
Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Italy: The subsequent development
Epidemiological models of COVID-19 in Italy
The spatial dynamics of COVID-19
The effect of containment measures
The vaccination campaign
COVID-19 epidemiological open data in Italy
Mini-dictionary of terms
Summary points
References
Chapter 6: COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria
Introduction
Full lockdown
Education
Livelihoods
Household food security
Mental health
Changes in cases and variants after the relaxation of the lockdown
Hospital protocols
Infection and hospitalization rates of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
Poor emergency healthcare response
States dense populations and demographics
Limited healthcare resources
Accessibility of vaccines
Borders and control
Cleaning of public transportation
Closures and reopening of the nonessential indoor congregation
First responder protocols
Non-COVID-19 health impacts
Mask-wearing mandates
Commonly used masks in Nigeria
Screening and quarantine
Public engagement
Economic support
Mini-dictionary of terms
Summary points
References
Chapter 7: A birds eye view of the COVID-19 pandemic in India: The past, present, and future
Introduction to COVID-19, global trends, Indian context
Indias initial response to the pandemic
Trends of disease progression-different waves and their impacts
Experiences and effects in urban v/s rural areas
COVID-19 and comorbidities
Impact on physicians and healthcare workers
Exploring the ethics of clinical research with respect to vaccine trials
Role of alternative systems of medicine
The role played by India in vaccine diplomacy
Postlockdown challenges for the healthcare sector
Future implications and conclusion: Lessons learned from the pandemic and its management
References
Chapter 8: COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
Introduction
Number of opinions on the pandemic throughout the subsequent waves
Health-related, economic, and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in European countries
Health-related consequences
Feared consequences
Experienced consequences
Economic consequences
Feared consequences
Experienced consequences
Social consequences
Feared consequences
Experienced consequences
Policies and procedures
Mini-dictionary of terms
Summary points
References
Chapter 9: COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
Introduction.
COVID-19 cases in LAC
Mortality in LAC due to COVID-19
Aspects related to COVID-19 lethality in LAC
Residential segregation
Work environments
Comorbidities
Poverty in LAC and its implications during the COVID-19 pandemic
Education disparities
Access to healthcare services in response to COVID-19
Vaccination in LAC
Vaccine development
Accessibility
Vaccines provided
Boosters
Drug development
Long-COVID-19 implications in LAC
Policies and procedures
Applications to other areas
Mini-dictionary
Summary points
References
Chapter 10: COVID-19 in Sudan: A multiperspective review
Introduction
Accessibility of vaccines
Borders and their control
Closures and reopening of nonessential indoor congregations and cleaning of public transportation
First responder protocols
Hospital protocols and hospitalization rates
Infection rates and protective measures
Non-COVID-19 health impact
Policies and procedures
Applications to other areas
Psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare professionals
COVID-19 and malaria
COVID-19 and cognitive impairment
COVID-19 and its severity determinant in Sudan
Summary points
References
Chapter 11: Asymptomatic infection by SARS-CoV-2 at the beginning of the epidemic in Cuba: Evidence from case series
Introduction
Development
The COVID-19 epidemic in Cuba
Organization of the Cuban strategy to confront COVID-19
Scientific evidence of the prevalence of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection and its role in the transmission and spread of C ...
Case series studies
Role of asymptomatic cases in the spread of the epidemic
Limitations of the studies presented
Conclusions
Politics and procedures
Applications to other areas
Mini-dictionary of terms
Summary points
References.
Chapter 12: Stress and anxiety due to COVID-19 in India
Introduction
COVID-19: An unprecedented stressor
Psychological distress in the general population vs healthcare professionals
Special populations
Substance use in relation to COVID-19
Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with mental illnesses
Role of the media in causing psychological distress during the pandemic
The way forward
Summary
References
Chapter 13: COVID-19 pandemic in Korea: A focus on medical management
Introduction
The importance of the Korean case
Narrative framework
Policies and procedures: The back and forth medical management in Korea
Government leadership
Medical response
Business strategies
Voluntary activities
Local community efforts
International cooperation
Applications to other areas: Forward medical management
Government leadership
Medical response
Business strategies
Voluntary activities
Local community efforts
International cooperation
Mini-dictionary of terms
Summary points
References
Chapter 14: Stigma experienced by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: Global and Egyptian perspectives
Introduction
Definition and conceptual framework of COVID-19 stigma in HCWs
Manifestations of COVID-19 Stigma in HCWs
Egyptian perspectives
Magnitude of COVID-19 Stigma in HCWs
Egyptian perspectives
Risk factors and social disparities associated with COVID-19 stigma in HCWs
Time
Place
Person
Egyptian perspectives
Policies to face COVID-19-related stigma in HCWs worldwide and in Egypt
Antistigma campaigns or programs
Efforts to mitigate COVID-19 stigma at the level of HCWs
Efforts to mitigate COVID-19 stigma at the socioecological level
Scales for measuring COVID-19 stigma
Mini-dictionary of terms
Summary points.