Publications by authors named "Man-In Ho"
World J Psychiatry
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Macao's first COVID-19 case was reported in January 2020, leading to a recruitment effort for healthcare workers (HCWs) in private sectors by August 2021 due to escalating community transmission and concerns for personal and public health.
- The study aimed to investigate the impact of the pandemic on sleep quality and psychological well-being of HCWs in Macao, using various assessment tools from December 2020 to January 2022.
- Results showed that around 32% experienced sleep disorders and over 50% faced depression, with no significant change between two surveys, indicating a consistent negative impact of COVID-19 on HCWs' mental health and sleep quality.
Article Synopsis
- COVID-19 has created significant health and financial challenges globally, prompting the recommendation of Chinese medicines like Lianhua Qingwen (LHQW) and Huoxiang Zhengqi (HXZQ) for non-high-risk patients in China, particularly in the context of a study conducted with quarantined patients in Macao during mid-2022.
- The study included 976 patients and focused on collecting demographic data, vaccination history, and medication usage, and utilized various statistical methods to analyze potential correlations between these factors and the severity of COVID-19 symptoms.
- Results indicated that specific demographics, including gender, employment in the service industry, physical activity levels, and dietary preferences, were associated with the prevalence of COVID-19 symptoms among
