ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to identify the impact of both traditional mass media and social digital media on the population to prevent the Corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19). Three hundred twenty participants were included. A questionnaire was prepared consisting of socio-demographic characteristics and the effect of traditional mass media and mobile digital media on the population. The sources used for information included TV (72.8 %), Facebook (71.2 %), health professionals (64.4 %), Instagram (28.1 %), Twitter (16.8 %), Radio (14.4 %) and mobile Apps (Viber and WhatsApp being 30.9 %). Social Media could be blamed for aiding the spread of stress and hysteria among people.Copyright © 2021 Health Biotechnology And Biopharma. All Rights Reserved.
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Coronavirus disease-19 (CoVID-19) on body and daily activity in Kurdistan Region, Iraq. This study was conducted among 320 participants using an online application. The questionnaire included items related to negative impact of CoVID-19 on daily life. The weight gaining included little (46 %) and severe (25 %). Sleep disturbance was less affected (24 % little and 8 % severe). The impact on daily living routines included 38 % little and 50 % severe (p= 0.04). Notably, 47 % (p = 0.001) of participants had severe deacrease in daily output (p=0.041). The quarantine and disturbed lifestyle during COVID-19 caused significant changes in body and daily activity or output in Northern Iraq. Copyright © 2021, Health Biotechnology and Biopharma. All rights reserved.