Category: COVID-19
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Psychological Effects COVID-19 Pandemic Leading to Hospital Nursing Shortage
The current project will incorporate the Grounded Theory (GT) framework as the theoretical basis for conducting guided nursing research. GT is a prominent model used in the nursing sphere, especially in domains where significant knowledge gaps are present. Initially introduced by Glaser and Strauss, GT focuses on the systematic collection and interpretation of data in…
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Pfizer Company and Its Impact on COVID-19
Pfizer stands to be one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. It is an American-based multinational company founded in 1849 by Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart. It based its foundations on the need to produce chemical compounds. For example, Pfizer engaged in the production of serotonin, an anti-parasitic and citric acid, which set…
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Biochemical and Technological Basis Behind Four COVID Vaccines
Summary The Emergence of a New Threat Few clinical problems could become so urgent and relevant to the global agenda that their emergence led to radical changes in all spheres of human life. One of the main threats to the international health system remains the problem of a new coronavirus infection COVID-19 caused by the…
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Nursing Staff Risks and Insufficient Funding of Hospitals During the COVID-19 Period
Table of Contents Introduction The Problem Strategies Recommendation Conclusion References Introduction The United States differs from many developed countries in its health care financing system. Suppose in many states there are centralized organizations that provide health insurance for citizens. In that case, the United States is characterized by the absence of a unified, universal health…
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The Story of Sam, OCD, and the COVID Pandemic
Her name is Sam, short for Samantha; you may not tell by looking at her, but she has a mental condition called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD affects more than 2 million Americans; its symptoms include unwanted recurrent thoughts that compel the sufferer to do things repetitively. For example, some patients may feel the need to…
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The COVID-19 Vaccination: Resistance and Protests
Table of Contents Problem Statement Vaccination: Disease Prevention and Management Prevention Strategies: COVID-19 and Reactance Resistance Towards COVID-19 Vaccination The Anti-Vaccination Movement Patient Autonomy Health Belief Systems References Conversations on public health and prevention strategies came to the fore during the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. The pandemic was declared a public health emergency…
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Hand Sanitizers in COVID-19 Pandemic: Pros and Cons
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for hand sanitizers has grown substantially over the past couple of years. Moreover, most places of mass gathering of people have been equipped with these means of protection to create all possible conditions for improving the epidemiological situation. Hand sanitizing is aimed at combating viruses on the hands and…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Studies: Design, Framework, and Paradigm
Khubchandani, J., Sharma, S., Price, J. H., Wiblishauser, M. J., Sharma, M., & Webb, F. J. (2021). COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy in the United States: a rapid national assessment. Journal of Community Health, 46(2), 270-277. The study aimed to investigate the likelihood of getting a COVID-19 vaccine on an American adulthood population. It was evident from…
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The COVID-19 Section on the Federal Emergency Management Agency Website for Nurses
FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and it was implemented in its current form in 1979. The official website of the organization provides a considerable amount of knowledge that might be useful for public health nurses. It includes data about emergency management, assistance during disasters, and even educational programs. However, in the present circumstances,…
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Healthcare Policy Influences: COVID-19 Pandemic
It is important to note that healthcare policies play a key role in determining the effectiveness of the healthcare system in general. Developing and adjusting such policies is a crucial task, which is affected by a wide range of factors. These influences can be categorized into three major groups, which are economic, social, and political…