Articles: pandemics.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Fear, anxiety, and knowledge levels of women who underwent gynecologic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the fear, anxiety, and knowledge level in women who underwent gynecological surgical procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ This study demonstrated that women were afraid of COVID-19 infection during gynecological operation and due to hospitalization, sociodemographic characteristics affected the knowledge levels about COVID-19 infection, and the anxiety levels of the women. Planning appropriate interventions to decrease the fear and anxiety of women who undergo gynecological surgery during the pandemic is important to ensure that women adhere to their treatment and follow-up in the postoperative period.
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The discovery of the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 receptor and carrier protein in the testicles, along with the mandatory preventive social isolation during 2020 and subsequent immunization, prompted us to evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on seminal variables in males seeking consultation at the laboratory. ⋯ The study revealed reversible changes in testicular function reflected by a decrease in sperm count in the total ejaculate of patients who had experienced COVID-19. These changes appear to be related to fever and inflammation rather than the virus infection itself.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on society, particularly on children and adolescents, who have faced serious social, educational, and health consequences due to the loss of their primary caregivers. ⋯ The findings underscore the need for specific policies and programs to address the comprehensive needs of children and adolescents affected by orphanhood during the pandemic. Potential long-term impacts on the physical, mental, educational, and socioeconomic health of these children and adolescents are highlighted.