CONCLUSIONS: Although transmission between municipalities was observed, local transmission was dominant. We highlight the positive association between the mobility data and the infection spread over time. Our study provides insight to assist health
CONCLUSION: Recovering from COVID-19 is associated with varied biopsychosocial-environmental needs which can adversely affect the quality-of-life experience. The review findings represent an inventory of needs that can guide the development of multi
Introduction The unpredictable course and sheer magnitude of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have sparked a search for novel and repurposed pharmacological interventions. Non-pharmacological interventions may also play a role in the management of
CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed that the mortality rate increased among the population between 2012and 2021, suggesting a possible influence of COVID-19 infection on the incidence and mortality of UGIB.
BACKGROUND: Like its predecessors in the XBB family, XBB.1.5 is highly immune evasive from therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and neutralizing antibodies generated by vaccination and/or infection. However, there is a lack of in vivo data on XBB.1.5 in
We provide evidence that material inducements for Covid-19 vaccination may backfire. Results from a hypothetical survey experiment in China (N = 1365) show incentives of 8-125 USD reduce vaccine uptake intentions compared to simply offering
CONCLUSION: Even in populations with high vaccine uptake, it is still essential to address vaccine hesitancy and provide ongoing education about the importance of vaccination, particularly as new variants of COVID-19 continue to emerge and the need
Technology is instrumental in delivering health services, especially telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article aimed to explore the role of telehealth as a public health approach to support responses to address the COVID-19 pandemic in
INTRODUCTION: During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, maternity care has been substantially altered to reduce transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Many antenatal services are now restricted or delivered online, and visiting has been restricted during labour