The prevalence and distribution of malaria in Mpumalanga Province before and during COVID-19 (2017 - 2022) by I Kleinhans, S Mahanjana, F Els, M Mabona, L A Pitso, G Malatje, G Kok, J Raman

“…To describe the trends and distribution of malaria before and during the pandemic and its associated lockdown strategies in one of the country’s malaria-endemic provinces, Mpumalanga Province. …”
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Lifestyle risk behaviours among adolescents: a two-year longitudinal study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by Nicola Clare Newton, Maree Teesson, Jennifer Debenham, Cath Chapman, Bridie Osman, Lauren Anne Gardner, Fiona Elizabeth Wylie, Katrina Elizabeth Champion

“…The prevalence of high sugar-sweetened beverage (PR=0.61, 95% CI=0.64 to 0.83) and discretionary food consumption (PR=0.73, 95% CI=0.64 to 0.83) reduced among those subjected to stay-at-home orders, compared with those not in lockdown.Conclusion Lifestyle risk behaviours, particularly excessive recreational screen time, poor diet, physical inactivity and poor sleep, are prevalent among adolescents. …”
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Experience of patients and their caregivers with telepsychiatry consultations: An exploratory study by Sandeep Grover, Chandrima Naskar, Aseem Mehra, Swapnajeet Sahoo

“…Background: While telepsychiatry became a prominent and widely used service in the COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdown, data regarding the patient’s experience of telepsychiatry consultations is lacking. …”
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The role playing by social media in COVID-19 to exacerbate anxiety and depression among Pakistani community by Sadia Yasir Khan, Farah Rashid, Sadaf Konain Ansari, Sadaf Khalid, Ahmed Abdullah, Shehla Farhin

“… Introduction: The purpose of the worldwide lockdown was to impede the spread of this virus via social distancing. …”
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Correlates of and changes in aerobic physical activity and strength training before and after the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: findings from the HEBECO study by Lion Shahab, Abigail Fisher, Phillippa Lally, Aleksandra Herbeć, Dimitra Kale, Verena Schneider

“…The odds for decreasing MSA were higher for having overweight (aOR=1.88, 95% CI 1.39 to 2.55), obesity (aOR=23.38, 95% CI 2.23 to 5.14) and being employed (aOR=1.81, 95% CI 1.34 to 2.46).Conclusion Aerobic and strength training were differently impacted during the first UK lockdown, with poorer outcomes associated with older age, lower education and higher body mass index. …”
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Changes in Alcohol Consumption During and After the Covid-19 Pandemic From 2020 to 2023 in a Prospective Cohort of Italian Adults by Sonia Cerrai, Giulia Carreras, Filippo Monti, Chiara Stival, Alessandra Lugo, Cristina Bosetti, Silvia Biagioni, Tiziana Fanucchi, Giuseppe Gorini, Andrea Amerio, Luisa Mastrobattista, Claudia Mortali, Anna Odone, Sabrina Molinaro, Luc Smits, Silvano Gallus, the “Lost in Italy” and “Lost in Toscana” Study Investigators

“…Background: The lockdowns imposed by the government during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have had a significant impact on the Italian population habits. …”
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Essential Attributes of Clear Aligner Therapy in terms of Appliance Configuration, Hygiene, and Pain Levels during the Pandemic: A Brief Review by Anand Marya, Adith Venugopal, Nikhilesh Vaid, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

“…Fixed orthodontic treatment has been compromised at many levels during the pandemic period, as clinics underwent a prolonged lockdown and patients could not be treated regularly. …”
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Rynek mięsa w Polsce w dobie koronawirusa SARS-Cov-2 by Robert Mroczek

“…Oznaką wprowadzonych obostrzeń w życiu społecznym i gospodarczym był krótkotrwały zmasowany wykup żywności o przedłużonym terminie przydatności do spożycia. Lockdown zmienił nieco nawyki żywieniowe oraz zakupowe Polaków. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on trends in the European banking sector by Miković Nina

“…In light of the financial crisis' uncertainty and the widespread use of "lockdown" measures, banks in Europe launched a race to digitalize business activities. …”
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Live Interpreting during the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Medium, the Mode and the Model by Muhammad Gamal

“…The paper examines the experience of a Sydney interpreter during the Covid-19 pandemic which witnessed a severe lockdown (June 2021) with members of the Australian army patrolling certain suburbs. …”
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Toward a Methodology of Spatial Neighborhood Evaluation to Uncover the “Invisible Spaces” in Neighborhoods Built Through State Initiatives Between 1945 and 1980 by Hadas Shadar, Dalit Shach-Pinsly

“…These spaces provided opportunities for well-being, relaxation, and community building during times of lockdown and restricted human movement in the built environment. …”
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COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF MODELS OF STATE SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL ECONOMIES OF THE WORLD IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC by O. A. Lomovtseva, S. Yu. Soboleva, A. V. Sobolev

“…The authors describe the consequences of lockdown for the economies of various countries. The study conducts a screen analysis of health systems and their mobilization response to the spread of coronavirus infection. …”
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Christianity, ‘supernatural’ beliefs and COVID-19 by E. Shoko

“…Issues around social distancing and lockdown directly impacted articulation and religious expression, while understanding of the pandemic and the virus were mediated through constructions of religio-spiritual beliefs. …”
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COVID-19 pandemic and its psychological impact among healthy Portuguese and Spanish nursing students by Carlos Laranjeira, Ana Querido, Goreti Marques, Mafalda Silva, Daniela Simões, Luísa Gonçalves, Rita Figueiredo

“…Few studies have explored the impacts of COVID-19 and lockdown on the mental health of undergraduate nursing students. …”
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Finnish parents’ perception of the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of autistic adolescents by Kwok Ng, Sanni Hiltunen, Marleena Pekonen, Eija Kärnä

“…These were important learnings for designing personalised education for autistic adolescents, such as hybrid schooling and flexible supportive environments in a post-COVID-19 lockdown world.…”
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN CALABAR METROPOLIS by INNOCENT OBETEN OKOI, CHARLES EFFIONG, COMFORT INNOCENT OKOI, EFFIONG ASUQUO OKON

“…From the study, it was revealed that there was a significant impact between lockdown and performance of SMEs in Calabar metropolis. …”
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Digital Games as Safe Places: The Case of Animal Crossing by Ferreira Cátia, Ganito Carla, Gonçalves Soraia

“…Digital games have become a popular cultural pastime and a profitable media industry, with an average player age of 32. During the lockdown years, the many facets of digital games came to light, particularly their capacity to encourage the development of safe spaces for interaction and communities. …”
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Risk Identification and Responses of Tunnel Construction Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Zhimin Wang, Zixiao Liu, Junyan Liu

“…Among these risk factors, worker availability, site accessibility, shortage of construction materials, and inadequate epidemic prevention materials caused by the lockdown policy are the most fundamental challenges encountered by the projects. …”
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Covid-19, Congregational Worship, and Contestation over ‘Correct’ Islam in South Africa by Goolam Vahed

“… In response to the global Coronavirus pandemic, South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national lockdown on March 26, 2020, which suspended, among other things, congregational worship. …”
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Instructional television and Nigerian students’ learning experiences: case for LASUBEB English language TV programmes by Bolajoko Margeret Tunde-Awe, Isaac Friday Emmanuel

“…With the outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent global lockdown, television as an educational medium became amplified for obvious reason – literacy development among children in Nigeria. …”
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