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2. Changes to physical activity behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic and their associated factors: a cross sectional survey of Mexican women

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Stratton C., Fourtassi M., Ramia I., Pandiyan U., Cooper R., Hajjioui A., Krassioukov A., Peterson M. D., Balikuddembe J. K., Palomba A., Hong B. -Y., Tripathi D. R., Tuakli-Wosornu Y. A., Munoz Velasco L. P., Stratton, C., Fourtassi, M., Ramia, I., Pandiyan, U., Cooper, R., Hajjioui, A., Krassioukov, A., Peterson, M. D., Balikuddembe, J. K., Palomba, A., Hong, B. -Y., Tripathi, D. R., Tuakli-Wosornu, Y. A., and Munoz Velasco, L. P.

Subjects
Reproductive Medicine, Physical activity, COVID-19, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women, Perceived functioning level, General Medicine, Mexico
Abstract

Background On March 24, 2020, the Mexican Government established social distancing measures to address the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resulting home confinement affected daily lifestyle habits such as eating, sleeping, and physical activity (PA). The objectives of this study were to determine changes in PA behaviors among Mexican women due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to assess potential factors associated with these changes. Methods This was a cross-sectional study based on an anonymous online questionnaire developed by the Task Force on Physical Activity for Persons with Disabilities (PAPD) within the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM). Descriptive, quantitative statistics were used for data analysis. A Chi-squared (χ²) test was used to explore associations between dependent and independent variables. Results A total of 1882 surveys were completed. Among the respondents, 53.3% declared that their PA was reduced during the pandemic, 26.6% reported similar PA behavior, and 20.1% declared that their PA had increased during the pandemic. Lower PA behavior during the pandemic was associated with lower education levels, stricter pandemic constraints, obesity, and lower self-perceived functioning levels. A statistically significant association between poorer self-perceived mental health and decreased PA behaviors was also found. Respondents who were younger, self-perceived as unimpaired, not overweight, and whose income was not impacted by COVID-19 were associated with higher levels of reported physical and mental health. Conclusions The study results identify disparities experienced in PA behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic among Mexican women and highlights the need for social support for PA participation.

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2023
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44. Rehabilitation capacity-building in developing countries

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Khan, F, Amatya, B, de Groote, W, Owolabi, M, Ilyas, SM, Hajjoui, A, Babur, MN, Sayed, TM, Frizzell, Y, Naicker, AS, Fourtassi, M, Elmalik, Galea, MP, Khan, F, Amatya, B, de Groote, W, Owolabi, M, Ilyas, SM, Hajjoui, A, Babur, MN, Sayed, TM, Frizzell, Y, Naicker, AS, Fourtassi, M, Elmalik, and Galea, MP

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Introduction/Background: Despite the prevalence of disability in low-and-middle income countries (LMICs), the clinical skills of rehabilitation workforce are not well described. We report health professionals’ perspectives on clinical skills in austere settings and identify context-specific gaps for workforce capacity. Material and method: An exploratory-descriptive, cross-sectional, pilot survey of healthcare professionals working in rehabilitation in hospital and community settings conducted in Pakistan, Morocco, Nigeria and Malaysia. A situational-analysis survey-tool captured cross-sectional assessment of clinical skills required in various rehabilitation settings. Participant responses were coded in a line-by-line process, and clustered into common terms based on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework to classify skill-categories in target domains. Results: Survey respondents (n = 532) from Pakistan 248, Nigeria 159, Morocco 93 and Malaysia 32 completed the survey. The participants were: physiotherapists (52.8%), nurses (8.8%), speech and occupational therapists (8.5%, 5.3%), other medical doctors (5.5%), rehabilitation physicians (3.8%), and prosthetist/orthotists (1.5%). The 10 most commonly used clinical skills reported were prescription of physical activity and medications, transfer-techniques, daily-living activities, allied health interventions, patient/carer education, comprehensive patient-care, diagnosis/screening, behaviour/cognitive interventions, referrals, assessments and collaboration. Most responses linked with ICF categories in activities/participation, and personal factors. Conclusion: The survey tool identified task shifting amongst healthcare professionals. The core skills and gaps reflected general rehabilitation practice, rather than discipline-specific skills.

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2018

45. Capacity-building in clinical skills of rehabilitation workforce in low- and middle-income countries

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Khan, F, Amatya, B, De Groote, W, Owolabi, M, Syed, IM, Hamoui, A, Babur, MN, Sayed, TM, Frizzell, Y, Naicker, AS, Fourtassi, M, Elmalik, A, Galea, MP, Khan, F, Amatya, B, De Groote, W, Owolabi, M, Syed, IM, Hamoui, A, Babur, MN, Sayed, TM, Frizzell, Y, Naicker, AS, Fourtassi, M, Elmalik, A, and Galea, MP

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Objective: Despite the prevalence of disability in low-and middle-income countries, the clinical skills of the rehabilitation workforce are not well described. We report health professionals’ perspectives on clinical skills in austere settings and identify context- specific gaps in workforce capacity. Methods: A cross-sectional pilot survey (Pakistan, Morocco, Nigeria, Malaysia) of health professionals working in rehabilitation in hospital and community settings. A situational-analysis survey captured assessment of clinical skills required in various rehabilitation settings. Responses were coded in a line-byline process, and linked to categories in domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Results: Respondents (n = 532) from Pakistan 248, Nigeria 159, Morocco 93 and Malaysia 32 included the following: physiotherapists (52.8%), nurses (8.8%), speech (5.3%) and occupational therapists (8.5%), rehabilitation physicians (3.8%), other doctors (5.5%) and prosthetist/orthotists (1.5%). The 10 commonly used clinical skills reported were prescription of: physical activity, medications, transfer- techniques, daily-living activities, patient/carer education, diagnosis/screening, behaviour/cognitive interventions, comprehensive patient-care, referrals, assessments and collaboration. There was significant overlap in skills listed irrespective of profession. Most responses linked with ICF categories in activities/participation and personal factors. Conclusion: The core skills identified reflect general rehabilitation practice and a task-shifting approach, to address shortages of health workers in low-and middle-income countries. Key words: disability; rehabilitation

Published
2018

47. Association between social media use and internet addiction among nursing and health technology students: Case study at the Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Technology of Oujda (ISPITSO)

Author

Essadki Samia, Lamsyah Rajae, and Fourtassi Maryam

Subjects
cyberaddiction- internet -nurse, online games, social networks, Environmental sciences, GE1-350
Abstract

Nowadays, the use of the Internet and social networks has become a widespread practice, seen as a means of meeting various needs necessary for adolescent development. However, excessive use can lead to serious problems such as Problematic Internet Use (PIU), which can adversely affect academic performance. To determine the association between the level of PIU among students at the Higher Institutes of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Oujda (HINPHTO) in Morocco and the average duration of internet use, number of social networks, and use of online games, a cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted among 558 students enrolled in the Bachelor’s degree course at the same institution. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of two parts: the first part focused on data regarding social media use, and the second included Young’s (1998) cyber addiction test. The average duration of Internet use was 5 hours and 21 minutes per day (SD=3 hours and 25 minutes). The level of internet addiction is significantly associated with the number of hours spent on the Internet, as well as the number of social networks and online games among nursing and health technology students. These results can serve as a basis for implementing preventive measures to protect nursing students from the potentially harmful effects of excessive Internet use, social networking, and online gaming.

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2024
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