Objective: The objective of this paper is to analyze and evaluate public policies in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the world through publications and recommendations issued by countries and international organizations. Method: We have suggested a research methodology based on expert opinion on the critical factors that determine the outcomes of national pandemic policies. Based on comprehensive literature review, three independent variables were calculated: The reach of public policy pandemic interventions, the timing of public policy interventions, and the success of public policy in motivating compliance with pandemic measures (e.g. Communication, safety and security coordination). The variables that ultimately condition the current mortality and morbidity rates of COVID-19 worldwide. We have collected information from various national and international health care guidelines and publications. Results: Given the variability in growth rates of COVID-19 cases in different regions and countries, a number of criteria are proposed for the evaluation of quality improvement plans for COVID control: Potential for rapid implementation and completion; minimization of administrative and manpower burden required from stressed HCWs and healthcare institutions; effectiveness of and potential for revealing occupational risks; ability to identify inefficiencies in the management of known risks; and to monitor risks associated with transmission routes. Conclusion: The COVID pandemic experience has taught us that the expansion of health systems requires the development of health practices based on an interdisciplinary vision, with outcomes oriented towards the dynamics of actions and the management of health problems. The central role of leadership and a strong organization are paramount in managing such crises.
{"title":"Strategy Management of COVID-19 Pandemic: An Integrative Review","authors":"B. Zaadoud, EL Rhazi Karima","doi":"10.36959/569/469","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/569/469","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The objective of this paper is to analyze and evaluate public policies in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the world through publications and recommendations issued by countries and international organizations. Method: We have suggested a research methodology based on expert opinion on the critical factors that determine the outcomes of national pandemic policies. Based on comprehensive literature review, three independent variables were calculated: The reach of public policy pandemic interventions, the timing of public policy interventions, and the success of public policy in motivating compliance with pandemic measures (e.g. Communication, safety and security coordination). The variables that ultimately condition the current mortality and morbidity rates of COVID-19 worldwide. We have collected information from various national and international health care guidelines and publications. Results: Given the variability in growth rates of COVID-19 cases in different regions and countries, a number of criteria are proposed for the evaluation of quality improvement plans for COVID control: Potential for rapid implementation and completion; minimization of administrative and manpower burden required from stressed HCWs and healthcare institutions; effectiveness of and potential for revealing occupational risks; ability to identify inefficiencies in the management of known risks; and to monitor risks associated with transmission routes. Conclusion: The COVID pandemic experience has taught us that the expansion of health systems requires the development of health practices based on an interdisciplinary vision, with outcomes oriented towards the dynamics of actions and the management of health problems. The central role of leadership and a strong organization are paramount in managing such crises.","PeriodicalId":51633,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare Management","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80925086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The size will be approximately 5100 ± 130 cases. The discrepancy of actual and forecasted number of cases is within 3%. However, actual and predicted daily new cases are scattered and vary between 26% to 600%. Prediction is cumulative 3993 cases and 29 daily cases. The errors are 7.413% and 48.276% for cumulative and daily cases, respectively.
{"title":"Logistic Growth Model and Modeling of Factors for Community Transmission of COVID-19 in Senegal","authors":"Diouf Massamba, Ndiaye Babacar Mbaye, Dieng Amadou","doi":"10.36959/569/468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/569/468","url":null,"abstract":"The size will be approximately 5100 ± 130 cases. The discrepancy of actual and forecasted number of cases is within 3%. However, actual and predicted daily new cases are scattered and vary between 26% to 600%. Prediction is cumulative 3993 cases and 29 daily cases. The errors are 7.413% and 48.276% for cumulative and daily cases, respectively.","PeriodicalId":51633,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare Management","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89038330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Over this last decade, the South African government has implemented major health service reforms to move towards a universal system. With many questions surrounding the future of the healthcare system, it is important to understand the impact of health insurance on the demand for specialized health services. This paper investigates the impact of hospitalization and dental insurances on health care utilization.
{"title":"Impact of Hospitalization and Dental Insurances on the Health Care Utilization in South Africa","authors":"O. Ernest, Dembélé Alou, Bationo Justin Lwungili","doi":"10.36959/569/467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/569/467","url":null,"abstract":"Over this last decade, the South African government has implemented major health service reforms to move towards a universal system. With many questions surrounding the future of the healthcare system, it is important to understand the impact of health insurance on the demand for specialized health services. This paper investigates the impact of hospitalization and dental insurances on health care utilization.","PeriodicalId":51633,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare Management","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83483442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The HIV infection and the use of antiretroviral drugs is associated with side effects which may lead to mental health disorders. Mental health challenges may cause exaggerated health outcomes and negatively affect patients' self-care, leading to poor adherence to treatment.
{"title":"Attitudes and Perceptions of Health Care Practitioners Towards the Implementation of Integrating Mental Care into HIV Services At Primary Health Care Settings","authors":"Cele Winnie Baphumelele, Mhlongo Euphemia Mbali","doi":"10.36959/569/466","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/569/466","url":null,"abstract":"The HIV infection and the use of antiretroviral drugs is associated with side effects which may lead to mental health disorders. Mental health challenges may cause exaggerated health outcomes and negatively affect patients' self-care, leading to poor adherence to treatment.","PeriodicalId":51633,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare Management","volume":"893 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72619265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Various studies have drawn similarities between respiratory conditions such as pneumonia and COVID-19. Respiratory disease (e.g., viral pneumonia J12.8) or signs or symptoms of respiratory disease (e.g., shortness of breath R06.0, cough R05) a respiratory disease (e.g., viral pneumonia J12.8) are the most notable symptoms that are associated with COVID-19. Pneumonia is also among the top five most prevalent reasons for admissions in medical schemes and is one of the expensive conditions to treat. This further accounts for a significant portion of hospitalisation expenditure.
{"title":"Descriptive Analysis of Factors Associated with COVID-19 (U07.1, U07.2), Viral Pneumonia (J12.8 and J12.9) and other Types of Admission Diagnosis","authors":"Willie Michael Mncedisi","doi":"10.36959/569/465","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/569/465","url":null,"abstract":"Various studies have drawn similarities between respiratory conditions such as pneumonia and COVID-19. Respiratory disease (e.g., viral pneumonia J12.8) or signs or symptoms of respiratory disease (e.g., shortness of breath R06.0, cough R05) a respiratory disease (e.g., viral pneumonia J12.8) are the most notable symptoms that are associated with COVID-19. Pneumonia is also among the top five most prevalent reasons for admissions in medical schemes and is one of the expensive conditions to treat. This further accounts for a significant portion of hospitalisation expenditure.","PeriodicalId":51633,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare Management","volume":"223 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79992109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aims: This study aimed to explore factors associated with decision-making among college students on taking the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine using the Health Belief Model. Materials and methods: This study used a web-based questionnaire to assess college students’ intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine and their beliefs about COVID-19 and the vaccine. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the sample. Independent group t-tests and one-way analysis of variance were used to assess the differences in intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine based on demographics. Pearson correlation was used to assess the associations among continuous variables. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify the factors associated with college students’ intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Results: The score for intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine was 3.76 ± 1.12. Scores for perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers were associated with the intention to take the vaccine. Conclusion: Important predictors of college students’ intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine included perceived high susceptibility to inflection, perceived high benefits, and perceived low barriers to receiving the vaccine. Interventions targeting these factors may be useful in facilitating acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine.
{"title":"Intention to Take COVID-19 Vaccine and the Associations among College Students","authors":"Dengxin He, Xiaolan Yuan, Minghao Pan, Liang Zhi, Lihong Niu, Mao Qiyue","doi":"10.36959/569/463","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/569/463","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: This study aimed to explore factors associated with decision-making among college students on taking the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine using the Health Belief Model. Materials and methods: This study used a web-based questionnaire to assess college students’ intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine and their beliefs about COVID-19 and the vaccine. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the sample. Independent group t-tests and one-way analysis of variance were used to assess the differences in intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine based on demographics. Pearson correlation was used to assess the associations among continuous variables. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify the factors associated with college students’ intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Results: The score for intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine was 3.76 ± 1.12. Scores for perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers were associated with the intention to take the vaccine. Conclusion: Important predictors of college students’ intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine included perceived high susceptibility to inflection, perceived high benefits, and perceived low barriers to receiving the vaccine. Interventions targeting these factors may be useful in facilitating acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine.","PeriodicalId":51633,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare Management","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90490767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rachdi Imène, Daoud Fatma, Somai Mehdi, Zoubeidi Hana, Dhaou Besma Ben, A. Zohra, B. Fatma
The aim of this work was to specify the frequency and the peculiarities of facial paralysis (FP) during in Tunisian patients. It's a retrospective and descriptive study during a period of 14 years concerning patients affected by sarcoidosis and having a facial nerve involvement. Among 160 patients affected by systemic sarcoidosis, we counted sevencases of FP (3,1%) mainly women with a meanage at the diagnosis offacial nerve involvement of 52,2 years. FP revealed the disease in six cases.
{"title":"Facial Paralysis during Sarcoidosis: About Seven Cases","authors":"Rachdi Imène, Daoud Fatma, Somai Mehdi, Zoubeidi Hana, Dhaou Besma Ben, A. Zohra, B. Fatma","doi":"10.36959/569/464","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/569/464","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this work was to specify the frequency and the peculiarities of facial paralysis (FP) during in Tunisian patients. It's a retrospective and descriptive study during a period of 14 years concerning patients affected by sarcoidosis and having a facial nerve involvement. Among 160 patients affected by systemic sarcoidosis, we counted sevencases of FP (3,1%) mainly women with a meanage at the diagnosis offacial nerve involvement of 52,2 years. FP revealed the disease in six cases.","PeriodicalId":51633,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare Management","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87110621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Since December 2019, the world has been experiencing the Covid-19 pandemic which has claimed several thousands of lives worldwide. The healthcare workers are among the population at high risk. Evaluating the psychological impact of the Covid-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers in Cameroon is very crucial to maintain their psychological well-being, and ensure good monitoring and follow up of patients. Methods: This study was an online survey in which electronic questionnaires were made available to healthcare workers through email and social media. The survey involved the risk perception towards Covid-19, psychological distressand the motivation of healthcare workers. The level of psychological distress was measured using the 12-item generalised health questionnaire. Data was analysed in SPSS version 25. Results: A majority of the healthcare workers (99.3%) perceived Covid-19 as a major public health problem with 74.9% feeling unsaved working during the pandemic and 21% feeling as abandoning their job. Psychological distress was moderate in 63% and high in 16% of the Healthcare workers and did not vary with sociodemographic characteristics. Healthcare workers directly involved in the Covid-19 unit had a significantly higher psychological distress score compare to those not directly involved (p = 0.009). The motivation to carry out their duty (74.2%), respect of the hypocrate oath (60.9%) and serving the nation (50.2%) were the main reasons motivating the healthcare workers to keep on performing their duty. Conclusion: Our study highlights that healthcare workers in Cameroon are experiencing moderate to high psychological distress as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore there is a need for psychosocial support to mitigate the distress and to ensure their well-being.
{"title":"Psychological Impact of Covid-19 among Healthcare Workers in Cameroon","authors":"N. Tendongfor, Vanessa Amana Bokagne Therese, Destin Kouam Talla Gilchrist, Vanessa Lambou Fopa, Doreen Christie, Alice Ketchanji, Atiepoh Nganyewo Cynthia, Mandaah Forlemu Vanessa","doi":"10.36959/569/462","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/569/462","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Since December 2019, the world has been experiencing the Covid-19 pandemic which has claimed several thousands of lives worldwide. The healthcare workers are among the population at high risk. Evaluating the psychological impact of the Covid-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers in Cameroon is very crucial to maintain their psychological well-being, and ensure good monitoring and follow up of patients. Methods: This study was an online survey in which electronic questionnaires were made available to healthcare workers through email and social media. The survey involved the risk perception towards Covid-19, psychological distressand the motivation of healthcare workers. The level of psychological distress was measured using the 12-item generalised health questionnaire. Data was analysed in SPSS version 25. Results: A majority of the healthcare workers (99.3%) perceived Covid-19 as a major public health problem with 74.9% feeling unsaved working during the pandemic and 21% feeling as abandoning their job. Psychological distress was moderate in 63% and high in 16% of the Healthcare workers and did not vary with sociodemographic characteristics. Healthcare workers directly involved in the Covid-19 unit had a significantly higher psychological distress score compare to those not directly involved (p = 0.009). The motivation to carry out their duty (74.2%), respect of the hypocrate oath (60.9%) and serving the nation (50.2%) were the main reasons motivating the healthcare workers to keep on performing their duty. Conclusion: Our study highlights that healthcare workers in Cameroon are experiencing moderate to high psychological distress as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore there is a need for psychosocial support to mitigate the distress and to ensure their well-being.","PeriodicalId":51633,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare Management","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80055521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rachdi Imène, Daoud Fatma, Jeridi Mayssam, S. Mehdi, Zoubeidi Hana, Dhaou Besma Ben, A. Zohra, H. Mohamed, B. Fatma
Human exposure to mercury is known to lead to major health problems. Mercury toxicity effects multiple organs especially the central nervous system and kidneys. Skin diseases resulting from mercury exposure are various and may reveal intoxications. We report the case of a 60-year-old male who had skin lesions that histologically showed foreign-body reaction with granuloma. The foreign body turned to be mercury. That unveiled paucal symptomatic family intoxication. Blood and urine analysis were run and found heavy metals including mercury surpassing normal range. The source of exposure remained unknown as the patient denied professional exposure or manipulation of inorganic mercury. The family was treated with chelation therapy over seas.
{"title":"Cutaneous Granuloma Revealing Familial Mercury Intoxication","authors":"Rachdi Imène, Daoud Fatma, Jeridi Mayssam, S. Mehdi, Zoubeidi Hana, Dhaou Besma Ben, A. Zohra, H. Mohamed, B. Fatma","doi":"10.36959/569/461","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/569/461","url":null,"abstract":"Human exposure to mercury is known to lead to major health problems. Mercury toxicity effects multiple organs especially the central nervous system and kidneys. Skin diseases resulting from mercury exposure are various and may reveal intoxications. We report the case of a 60-year-old male who had skin lesions that histologically showed foreign-body reaction with granuloma. The foreign body turned to be mercury. That unveiled paucal symptomatic family intoxication. Blood and urine analysis were run and found heavy metals including mercury surpassing normal range. The source of exposure remained unknown as the patient denied professional exposure or manipulation of inorganic mercury. The family was treated with chelation therapy over seas.","PeriodicalId":51633,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare Management","volume":"65 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2020-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83427617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The COVID-19 Pandemic and Face Shields: A Review","authors":"F. HaJennifer","doi":"10.36959/569/459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/569/459","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51633,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Healthcare Management","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2020-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73508231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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