Publications by authors named "A Fabrice"
Objectives: The non-pharmacological measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to considerable psychological distress. The aim of the CoCo-Fakt study was to investigate possible coping strategies and their effects on psychological distress during legally enforced quarantine of infected persons (IPs) and their close contacts (CPs).
Study Design: This was a cross-sectional cohort study.
Background: Regular physical activity is associated with improved symptom control in patients with breast cancer but its association with chemotherapy completion or response is unclear.
Methods: Using a prospective design, 1075 breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy between March 2012 and February 2017 were studied. Physical activity was assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire [GPAQ-16], quantified in standardised MET-h/wk.
Article Synopsis
- The pandemic induced by SARS-CoV-2 has led to strict lockdowns in Germany since March 2020, affecting daily lives and increasing the need for effective quarantine measures to control virus spread and impact public health.
- Extended quarantine periods can result in psychological issues such as anxiety and depression, necessitating an understanding of individuals' mental states and coping mechanisms during this time.
- The CoCo-Fakt-Survey aims to assess the psychological effects and adherence to quarantine among a sample of quarantined individuals in Cologne, including demographic data and factors influencing mental health, with ethical approval obtained for the study.