Background And Aims: The influence of temperature on various aspects of daily life is often underestimated, and its effects on mental health are not widely recognized. Understanding and addressing the relationship between temperature and mental well-being is crucial in the context of climate change and rising global temperatures. This perspective aimed to investigate the effects of high temperatures on mental health and identify proactive strategies to mitigate these effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Monkeypox (Mpox) is an infectious illness that can spread to humans through infected humans, animals, or contaminated objects. In 2022, the monkeypox virus spread to over 60 countries, raising significant public health concerns. Nurses play a vital role in patient care and have critical responsibilities in managing infected patients and being aware of the potential impact on the general population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a critical worldwide health crisis. It poses major challenges for healthcare systems across the globe, demanding immediate attention and action. Low and middle-income countries (LMICs), in particular, encounter unique obstacles in addressing AMR due to various factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: This study aimed to explore the coping strategies adopted by frontline nurses in dealing with COVID-19 patients during the pandemic in Bangladesh.
Design: A qualitative descriptive study.
Methods: Purposive sampling was used to recruit seventeen frontline nurses from three COVID-19-specific hospitals in Dhaka City.
Background: The world faced a great health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the health care providers struggled and faced tremendous difficulties in treating high-load critical patients. This was particularly true in low- and middle-income countries where the work and patient loads are always higher and nurses at the forefront must deal with emergencies while being at high risk of exposure.
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