Publications by authors named "Vivian Oros"
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a nearly 50% decrease in emergency department (ED) visits among children in Switzerland, particularly affecting those aged 0-4 years, as analyzed over a four-year period.
- The study utilized data from three pediatric EDs to assess how non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) impacted ED utilization, with a notable drop in both urgent and non-urgent cases, although hospitalization rates remained stable in one center.
- Regional differences were evident in the decline of specific conditions, such as a decrease in respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases and an increase in trauma cases, indicating that healthcare policies should consider these variations moving forward.
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Children (Basel)
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates how COVID-19 restrictions impact mental health aspects of new parents, focusing on parenting self-efficacy, depressive symptoms, couple satisfaction, and overall quality of life.
- - Data was collected through four validated questionnaires from 53 parents during strict lockdown measures and compared to responses from before or after these measures, revealing lower self-efficacy during the lockdown.
- - A notable finding is the positive correlation between parenting self-efficacy and quality of life, highlighting the importance of addressing psychological effects for parents during lockdowns.
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