Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Pandemic

  1. South Africa’s maternal mortality improvement stalled during the pandemic
    South Africa's pandemic-era maternal mortality surged 42%, reversing prior gains and threatening SDG 3.1 targets. Provincial disparities remain severe.
  2. U.S. smoking declined from 2019 to 2023
    Analysis of smoking prevalence by employment status among U.S. adults from 2019-2023 reveals disparities, with vulnerable populations unable to work showing limited progress.
  3. Sleep health improved unevenly after the pandemic
    Post-pandemic sleep health improved unevenly, with behavioral measures recovering faster than subjective satisfaction. Material deprivation strongly predicted slower improvement trajectories.
  4. WHO press conferences drew longer viewing and more comments
    Analysis of 142 WHO YouTube press conferences reveals audiences facing crisis uncertainty generate more engagement and negative sentiment when information gaps exist.
  5. Community support helped families manage online learning challenges
    Study of how socioeconomically disadvantaged families adapted to online learning during COVID-19 and the critical role community organizations played in providing support.
  6. Online health education improved COVID-19 knowledge and reduced anxiety
    Online health education delivered during prenatal care significantly improves COVID-19 knowledge and reduces pregnancy anxiety in first-time pregnant women during the post-pandemic period.
  7. Pandemic shifts reshaped urban housing preferences in China
    Study tracking how pandemic reshaped residential location preferences among Chinese urban residents, revealing divergent priorities for convenience versus flexibility across income and household.
  8. COVID-19 changed emergency department care patterns in Germany
    Mixed methods study examining pandemic-driven changes in emergency department operations, staff experiences, and identified preparedness requirements for future health crises in German hospitals.
  9. Rohingya refugees showed strong natural immunity and fading vaccine immunity
    Study of antibody durability following SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, with implications for vaccination strategy in humanitarian settings.
  10. PET-Health participants reported better collaboration and communication
    Brazilian PET-Health program improves interprofessional collaboration among healthcare professionals through structured teamwork, reducing stereotypes and enhancing communication across disciplines.
  11. A three-layer model is proposed for post-COVID suicide-risk detection
    Structured model for hospital suicide-risk detection integrating EHR screening, clinical follow-up, and staff training to address pandemic-era mental health vulnerabilities.
  12. Book review examines institutions and epidemic control across centuries
    Historical analysis of institutional responses to epidemics from the Black Death to COVID-19, examining coordination mechanisms and organizational learning across seven centuries.
  13. AQHI tracked health risks better than AQI in central Taiwan
    PM2.5 chemical analysis and multi-pollutant health risks in Central Taiwan 2020-2022. AQHI assessment shows improved sensitivity over conventional AQI for predicting respiratory and cardiovascular.
  14. Long-term physical health was similar after COVID-19 and other infections
    Study comparing long-term health effects of COVID-19 versus other upper respiratory infections found similar outcomes in physical health and work capacity two years post-infection.
  15. The implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for clinical mental health care
    Commission-led examination of COVID-19 pandemic effects on clinical mental health service delivery, evidence gaps, and vulnerable population impacts, with research priorities.