Journal of public health
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Journal of public health · Jun 2021
Longitudinal evidence of the impact of dog ownership and dog walking on mental health.
Emerging evidence supports the physical health and social benefits of dog ownership. This study examined the longitudinal effect of dog ownership and dog walking on mental health. ⋯ There was little evidence of prospective associations between dog ownership or dog walking and mental health. Further research is required to confirm longitudinal relationships between dog ownership and dog walking and mental health and investigate dog-related factors, such as a person's attachment to their dog.
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Journal of public health · Jun 2021
LetterSolidarity as a companion virtue in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This paper establishes that there is a need to turn to virtue ethics in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the virtue of solidarity can be a companion virtue to compassion for medical frontline workers and other individuals involved. Like compassion, the virtue of solidarity is a reminder that everyone is in this crisis together and that each is responsible for all.
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Journal of public health · Jun 2021
CommentVaccine nationalism: a predicament in ending the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a recent correspondence, vaccine hesitancy and its pressing issue in possible delaying of being triumphant in the pandemic was discussed. This paper highlights vaccine nationalism as a predicament that would not just delay but worsen the present situation of the pandemic. This study suggests a global response among countries that people must see the world as a global village and as one community it must save collectively.
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Journal of public health · Jun 2021
Building public trust: a response to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy predicament.
With the rollout of vaccines against COVID-19, an optimistic and a negative attitude among people have arisen. Surprisingly, surveys among people reveal that there is a significant rate of distrust against the vaccines. ⋯ This study suggests however that a more 'localized' public education and role-modelling from public officials and health authorities can help a lot in building public trust. The study aims to contribute to the further development of public health mechanisms in the rolling-out and distribution of vaccines against COVID-19.
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Journal of public health · Jun 2021
Black Lives Matter protests and COVID-19 cases: relationship in two databases.
The coincidence of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests with the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA has raised concerns about the safety of mass gatherings for political causes. This study examines two databases to probe any correlation between protests and increases of COVID-19 case rates afterward. ⋯ Although the increase was statistically significant, it was very small in magnitude and likely due to limitations of significantly different population sizes in comparators.