The effects of contactless Dohsa-hou on outpatients with schizophrenia during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Dohsa-hou therapists assist clients through physical contact, however, this is not advisable during the coronavirus pandemic;instead, contactless Dohsa-hou is safer and more secure. In this study, we examined the possibilities of applying contactless Dohsa-hou for outpatients with schizophrenia as a self-care method and its effects on them. We administered the program 7 times for 8 outpatients with schizophrenia in a psychiatric rehabilitation center. Thereafter, they underwent a voluntary implementation period for two to three weeks at home. The results suggest ed that the contactless Dohsa-hou improved self-existence of mind and body (d = 0.83) notably, and slightly improved sense of independence (d = 0.49), balance of mind and body (d = 0.21), irritability and anger (d = 0.23), well-being (d = 0.39), and third-party evaluation (d = 0.29). Therefore, the study showed that contactless Doh sa-hou can stabilize the physical and mental state, even when conducted under the self-restraint period during the pandemic. This study may provide helpful information in implementing contactless Dohsa-hou for outpatients with schizophrenia amid the coronavirus pandemic. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

A SOCIOLOGICAL AND ETHICAL ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL RELIGION, WORSHIP AND PIETY IN CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY IN NIGERIA

Religion has found its way to the digital space. Digital religion, worship and piety are becoming more conspicuous than ever in Christianity in Nigeria. This reality has raised a great deal of questions concerning the compatibility of religion and the cyberspace. The moral and community aspects of religion have also been somewhat thwarted and the academic study of religion became even more complex. This study interrogates the digital religion, worship and piety phenomenon in the light of Emile Durkheim's functional theory of religion and Jeremy Bentham's ethical theory, utilitarianism. This descriptive study garners data from focus group discussions, participant observation, interviews, and published literature, and adopts the inductive approach to research and analyzes data thematically. Findings show that the 2020 COVID-19 restrictions on physical contact heightened digital religion in Nigeria. A sociological and ethical analysis of the phenomenon of digital religion is instructive and reveals that digital religion is laced with a great deal of social and moral gains, as well as pitfalls. Digital religion also complicates the academic study of religion in contemporary times. To counter all these, this paper recommends, among other things, that caution should be taken in order not to make a total transition to digital religion, but rather use a hybridized form. Again, the paper recommends the deployment of rule utilitarianism in order to clearly define acceptable rules for digital religion, worship and piety, and scholars of religion should use the already available knowledge of digital methodologies to be able to better analyze the evolution of religion in contemporary times.

"Washing hands, reaching out"-Popular music, digital leisure and touch during the COVID-19 pandemic

Through the lens of contagion theory, this paper examines the act of sanitizing tactile references in popular music at a time of legislated and extreme isolation. "Sweet Caroline" is an infectious tune that embraces togetherness and intimacy both lyrically and through its live performance. However, on March 22, 2020, Neil Diamond posted on Twitter a clip of himself, alone in front of a fireplace, singing a modified version of his hit song which reworked the lyrics of "touching hands" to "washing hands" and "touching me, touching you" to "don't touch me, I won't touch you." More viral than COVID-19 itself, the revised "Sweet Caroline" has spread to over five million viewers in a couple of short weeks. Touch, during the COVID-19 pandemic, has become devalued at a time when it should be celebrated as a point of comfort in the present and as hope for the future. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Feeling the absence of touch: Distancing, distress, regulation, and relationships in the context of COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing guidelines were implemented to reduce viral spread, altering typical social interactions and reducing the amount of physical contact and affectionate touch many individuals experienced. The pandemic also caused psychological distress, perhaps in part related to reductions in affectionate touch with close others. We theorized that this would be particularly problematic for individuals reliant on affectionate touch to help regulate their emotions. Using online survey data collected nationwide from married or romantically partnered adults (N = 585), we examined how physical distancing (moderated by cohabiting with spouse/partner) and affectionate touch with close others (moderated by individual differences in typical use and efficacy of touch for affect regulation [TAR]) related to individual psychological distress and romantic relationship quality. As hypothesized, more physical distancing was associated with less affectionate touch among non-cohabiters, but surprisingly with more touch among cohabiters. Also as hypothesized, participants higher in TAR and experiencing less affectionate touch reported more psychological distress than those similarly high in TAR and experiencing more affectionate touch, or than those lower in TAR. Unexpectedly, more physical distancing was associated directly with lower psychological distress and better relationship quality. Better relationship quality was linked directly to more affectionate touch and greater endorsement of TAR. Thus, for those cohabiting in satisfying romantic relationships, physical distancing may facilitate relationship-positive behaviors. Further, individual differences in TAR may influence the potency of touch effects on mood and stress. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mobility of older adults: A scoping review.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To identify the most frequent determinants of contact limitation on older adults' mobility addressed by the recommendations to mitigate mobility limitation during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify the recommendations characteristics and means of dissemination that might guide coping actions. BACKGROUND: Measures for physical contact restriction were implemented to prevent COVID-19 spread. These measures directly impacted older people, reducing their mobility, especially outside home environment. Health systems worldwide need to be prepared to implement strategies to mitigate negative effects of reduced mobility in this population. DESIGN: Scoping review using Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework. METHOD: Therefore, a scoping review was conducted in LILACS, CINAHL, MEDLINE, WEB OF SCIENCE and SCOPUS databases. Documents and reports with recommendations from government agencies were also consulted. Results were presented in a narrative synthesis based on a conceptual model of mobility proposed by Webber (The Gerontologist, 2010, 50, 443) regarding the most frequently addressed determinants, characteristics of the proposed interventions, and means of dissemination for the older person population. FINDINGS: Twenty-eight studies were selected for the final sample. According to Webber's model, most articles (n = 14) presented the impacts on mobility from the perspective of physical determinants, relating this aspect to biological losses in the musculoskeletal system, and a minority assessed mobility in vital spaces, encompassing environmental (n = 3) and financial (n = 1) determinants. Also, the most frequent recommendation was that physical activity promotes maintenance of mobility and prevents the occurrence of adverse results, such as falls, fractures and functional decline. As to dissemination, digital technologies were recognised as a strategy to motivate, instruct and monitor exercise practice to increase mobility in older adults. CONCLUSION: The main conditions related to the decline in mobility of older adults during COVID-19 pandemic were physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyle. The practice of physical activity is widespread and needs to be adapted according to individual needs. Finally, digital technologies are essential tools in this period, but other alternatives should also be considered for low-income seniors. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: It is hoped that the gaps identified through this scoping review can help enhance the discussion on the broader assessment of mobility in older adults and the design of interventions when contact restriction is a reality.

The Dark Side of Interpersonal Touch: Physical Contact Leads to More Non-compliance With Preventive Measures to COVID-19.

Following preventive measures is crucial for slowing the rate of COVID-19 spread. To date, most research has focused on the role of individual differences and personality in compliance with preventive measures to COVID-19. Building on findings that interpersonal touch instills a feeling of security, we propose that interpersonal touching behavior, an underexplored factor tied to social interaction, leads to more breaches of coronavirus restrictions by inducing security feelings. In a lab experiment (Experiment 1) and a field study (Experiment 2), we demonstrated that a female experimenter's fleeting and comforting pat on the shoulder made people less willing to abide by preventive measures in their self-report and actual behavior. Further, we excluded a potential alternative explanation that touch intervention by the experimenter presents the defiance of COVID-19 rules because the effect cannot be observed when the touch consists of a handshake rather than a comforting pat on the shoulder (Experiment 3). Finally, consistent with our theoretical perspective, the results revealed that sense of security mediated the effect of interpersonal touch on violation of instructions to follow coronavirus precautions. Taken together, interpersonal touch not only enhances trust and security, but also can push people away from health guidelines.

Social distancing behaviour: avoidance of physical contact and related determinants among South Africans: twelve days into the COVID-19 lockdown.

Social distancing behaviour is a primary preventive measure for reducing COVID-19 transmission. Improved understanding of factors associated with adherence to social distancing is vital for mitigating the impact of COVID-19 in South Africa. The study assessed adherence to social distancing and its associated factors during the state-implemented lockdown in South Africa. Data was analysed from a large-scale public survey conducted in South Africa from 8 to 29 April 2020, which was administered online and telephonically. Invitations to participate were distributed widely on local websites and social media networks, including on a data-free platform. Adherence to social distancing was measured by self-report of having engaged in close physical contact with someone outside the home. Simple and multiple logistic regression models examined the association between social distancing and potential explanatory variables. Of the 17,586 participants, 9.2% came into close physical contact with a person outside their home by hugging, kissing, or shaking hands during the past 7 days. The odds of coming into close physical contact with other people were significantly higher for males, students, and those with incorrect knowledge on physical distancing, angry attitudes about the lockdown, lack of confidence in the government response, high-risk perception, movement out of the local area, travelling to shops using public transport, households with communal water facilities and higher household size. The 25-59-year olds compared to 18-24-year olds, and the White and Indian/Asian compared to the African population groups had significantly lower odds of close physical contact with others outside the home. The study identifies subgroups of individuals for whom public health interventions to improve adherence to social distancing should be prioritised and tailored. Interventions and policies should take cognisance of the social determinants of health as well as culturally accepted greeting practices like hand shaking.

Anthropology from Home: Advice on Digital Ethnography for the Pandemic Times

The coronavirus pandemic has made ethnographic fieldwork, as traditionally conceived in anthropology, temporarily impossible to conduct. Facing long-term limitations to mobility and physical contact, which will challenge our research practices for the foreseeable future, social anthropology has to adjust to these new circumstances. This article discusses and reflects on what digital ethnography can offer to researchers across the world, providing critical insight into the method and offering advice to beginners in the field. Last, but not least, the article introduces the phrase ‘anthropology from home’ to talk about research in the pandemic times – that is, geographically restricted but digitally enabled.

Impact of Physical Contact on Preterm Infants' Vital Sign Response to Live Music Therapy.

Evidence that music therapy stabilises vital parameters in preterm infants is growing, but the optimal setting for therapy is still under investigation. Our study aimed to quantify the effect of physical contact during live music therapy in preterm infants born < 32 weeks' gestational age (GA) on post-therapy vital sign values. Live music therapy was delivered twice-weekly until discharge from hospital to 40 stable infants < 32 weeks' GA. Baseline and post-therapy heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and physical contact during each session were recorded. 159 sessions were performed with, and 444 sessions without, physical contact. Descriptive and multivariable regression analyses based on directed acyclic graphs were performed. The mean GA was 28.6 ± 2.6 weeks, and 26 (65%) infants were male. Mean absolute values for heart and respiratory rates lowered during music therapy regardless of physical contact. The mean post-therapy SaO2 was higher compared to baseline values regardless of physical contact (mean differences -8.6 beats/min; -13.3 breaths/min and +2.0%). There were no clinically relevant changes in vital sign responses between therapy sessions, with or without physical contact, or adjusted post-therapy values for any of the studied vital signs. Physical contact caused better baseline and post-therapy vital sign values but did not enhance the vital sign response to music therapy. Thus, the effect of music therapy on preterm infants' vital signs is independent of physical contact and parents' presence during music therapy in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Love in the time of COVID-19: What we can learn about non-verbal behaviour from living with a pandemic

This chapter uses observations in changes to non-verbal communication during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when people could not engage in many of the behaviours in the ways they were accustomed to. It brings in ideas about the nature of-and the relational meanings expressed through-non-verbal communication, using the concept of social/physical distancing to speak to how people more typically enact relationships non-verbally. It also offers new perspectives on understanding the non-verbal communication system that this unique time period offers us. In particular, it discusses the deep importance of touch to well-being, the adaptability of the non-verbal communication system and the code in which it exists, and the import of non-verbal messages related to empathy and compassion as ways to show love and connection to others. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

Ensure Your Safety with Automatic Thermo-Checker

In the late December 2019, a new virus named corona virus which bewildered the world for a year. This novel coronavirus created a huge pandemic outbreak and expanded globally. The infectious virus spread from person to person through the respiratory routes of an infected person. As we all know that prevention is better than cure, we must identify the infected person first so that we can reduce the spread. It is advised to sanitize our hands often and keep our surroundings hygienic. In this pandemic situation, we prefer health and hygiene as the first and foremost way to save ourselves from this virus. And the world requires everything to be automated, so as a result our project provides automatic safety one step above in public places. Since this COVID-19 threat continues to the second wave we have to be more cautious and we cannot also give excuses to our work. In this inexorable situation, the only challenge is to continue our duties and work with more safety precautions and most importantly 'No Physical Contact!' must be ensured wherever we go. We all know that prevention is better than cure! Since mankind survived through various challenges from the early stages, the current pandemic situation is more threatening. We all are cautious about our health and personal hygiene. The aim of our project is based on attaining safety one step above in public places. It is necessary to be aware of sanitizing hands often. Since this covid19 threat continues for nearly a year, we could not keep calm and give excuses to our work. In this inevitable situation, the real challenge is how much we are conscious of our safety precautions about the diseases. We know that 'No physical contact' is the perfect slogan for this situation. The main objective is to ensure personal health wherever we go. © 2022 IEEE.

Behind screens-An end to dreaming? How the switch to video consulting in the wake of COVID-19 contributed to a patient's breakdown

In Germany in March 2020, a sudden change from the classical analytical setting to a video setting (for only four sessions) in response to the threat of the Covid-19 virus led to a breakdown of the patient. Based on her dream after the first video encounter, ensuing associations, the dreamlike elements in the reverie that accompanied the narration of the dream, and the countertransference of the analyst, an attempt is made to work out in what way the conditions of the video setting contributed to the breakdown. Both clinically and based on the model of the alpha-function, the author shows deficiencies of somatic countertransference and unconscious rapport in the virtual setting. Since the video encounter allows only a restricted qualification of beta-elements via the alpha-function, pre-conceptions remain insufficiently articulated and therefore cannot be intuited and realised by the analyst, which means that their psychic transformation fails. For the patient, who was very dependent on being held and contained by the analyst especially in terms of the transformation of proto-emotional states into psychic experience, the analyst's inability to work in this setting like before felt like a rupture, like being dropped<<. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (German) Ein im Marz 2020 wegen der Infektionsgefahr durch das Covid-19-Virus abrupt erfolgter zwischenzeitlicher Wechsel vom klassisch-analytischen Setting in insgesamt vier Stunden einer Videosprechstunde fuhrte zu einem psychischen Absturz der Patientin. Anhand ihres Nachttraums nach der ersten Videobegegnung, den Assoziationen dazu, der die Traumerzahlung begleitenden traumerischen Elemente in der Reverie und der Gegenubertragung der Analytikerin wird der Versuch unternommen, herauszuarbeiten, in welchem Zusammenhang die Umstande des Videosettings mit dem Absturz der Patientin stehen. Klinisch und am Modell der Alpha-Funktion stellt die Autorin Einschrankungen der korperlichen Gegenubertragung und der Kommunikation von Unbewusst zu Unbewusst in dem virtuellen Setting dar. Die in der Videobegegnung nur eingeschrankte Qualifizierung von beta-Elementen durch die Alpha-Funktion geht mit einer ungenugenden Ausbildung von Pra-Konzeptionen einher, die dadurch von der Analytikerin nicht intuierbar sind und keine Realisierung erfahren, sodass ihre psychische Transformation ausbleibt. Die Patientin, die sehr darauf angewiesen war, dass die Analytikerin sie hielt, insbesondere indem sie die protoemotionalen Verfassungen der Patientin in sich aufnahm und darum bemuht war, sie in psychisches Erleben zu ubersetzen, erlebte die Unfahigkeit der Analytikerin, in diesem Setting wie zuvor zu arbeiten, als ein Fallen-gelassen-Werden. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

The Impact of Physical Distancing in the Pandemic Situation: Considering the Role of Loneliness and Social Brain.

The new normal has made social distancing a new way of experiencing sociality. Social neuroscience has for a long time been concerned with studying the beneficial effects of social relationships, of physical contact. It is known that physical contact activates neurophysiological processes that reduce the perception of discomfort and even physical pain. So in the absence of physical contact, our social brain may be modulated differently when we are with others. But what could be the long-term effects of this normality? This mini-review focuses on highlighting with the support of social neuroscience evidence such as isolation, distancing can affect people's health.

Portuguese adults' concerns on the return to indoor sports practice after confinement due to COVID-19 pandemic-Mitigation strategies proposals

Objective: This study aimed to get an insight of Portuguese adult people concerns about returning to physical activity and sports practice at indoor sports facilities, after confinement due to COVID-19' pandemic. Subsequently, an additional approach to the traditional mitigation strategies was to be proposed. Methods: A total of 173 Portuguese practitioners on indoor physical activity or sports before pandemic participated in this study. A questionnaire asking how much concerned (1-nothing, to 5-completely) would they be on different contexts and aspects related to this return was applied. Results: respondents were considerably concerned about this theme, especially with touching on common surfaces and proximity to others. Although considerable concerned if having to travel by public transport to the training facility, using locker rooms and with features of the sports' practice itself, the former received the highest concerns. Additionally, we have suggested modifying some objects (or creating others) that may allow their use with body parts other than hands-an important contagion source-and exploiting the possibility of using intermediate instruments on objects and sports equipment manipulation, preventing users from touching their surfaces directly. Conclusion: touching on common surfaces and proximity to others revealed high degrees of concern on the return to indoor sports practice after confinement due to COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the rules of personal distancing, respiratory etiquette and surfaces hygiene, it is suggested that sports practitioners, whenever possible, use alternative body parts and intermediate instruments that avoid direct contact of hands with surfaces and sport objects. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Portuguese) Objetivo: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo obtener una vision de las preocupaciones de adultos portugueses en lo que refiere al regreso a la actividad deportiva en instalaciones deportivas cubiertas, tras el confinamiento al que obligo la pandemia COVID-19. Posteriormente, se planteo un enfoque adicional a las estrategias tradicionales de mitigacion. Metodos: han participado un total de 173 personas que solian practicar actividad deportiva en instalaciones deportivas cubiertas antes de la pandemia. Se aplico un cuestionario en el que pregunto lo preocupados (1-nada, a 5- completamente) que estarian en diferentes aspectos relacionados con este regreso. Resultados: Los encuestados estaban extremadamente preocupados, especialmente por tocar superficies de uso comun y por la proximidad con otros usuarios. Todos los contextos (desplazamiento en transporte publico al lugar de entrenamiento, vestuarios y caracteristicas de la practica de la actividad propiamente dicha) fueron senaladas como grandes fuentes de preocupacion, sobretodo en cuanto a la primera citada. Se propuso modificar algunos objetos (o crear otros) que permitan un uso con partes del cuerpo distintas de las manos y utilizar instrumentos intermediarios en la manipulacion de objetos deportivos. Conclusion: tocar superficies de uso comun y la proximidad de otros usuarios revelo altos grados de preocupacion al regresar a la practica deportiva despues del confinamiento. Ademas del respeto de las reglas de distanciamiento personal, etiqueta respiratoria e higiene de superficies, se sugiere que los practicantes utilicen, en la medida de lo posible, partes corporales alternativas e instrumentos intermedios que eviten el contacto directo con superficies y objetos. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Spanish) Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo obter uma visao das preocupacoes de adultos portugueses sobre o regresso a atividade fisica e a pratica desportiva em instalacoes desportivas cobertas, apos o confinamento devido a pandemia COVID-19. Subsequentemente, ir-se-ia propor uma abordagem adicional as estrategias tradicionais de mitigacao. Metodos: Um total de 173 portugueses praticantes de atividade fisica ou desportiva em instalacoes desportivas cobertas antes da pandemia participaram no estudo. Todos preencheram um questionario informando o quao preocupados (1-nada, para 5-completamente) estariam em diferentes contextos e aspetos relacionados com este regresso. Resultados: os entrevistados estao consideravelmente preocupados com tocar em superficies comuns e com a proximidade a outros utentes. Todos os contextos (uso de transporte publico para o local de treino, balnearios e carateristicas da pratica desportiva propriamente dita) receberam manifestacoes de preocupacao consideravel, com o primeiro a obter as maiores preocupacoes. Sugeriu-se modificar alguns objetos (ou criar outros) que possam permitir o seu uso com partes do corpo que nao as maos e explorar a possibilidade de usar instrumentos intermediarios na manipulacao de objetos e equipamentos desportivos, evitando, assim, tocar nas suas superficies diretamente. Conclusao: tocar em superficies comuns e proximidade de outros utentes induzem altos graus de preocupacao no regresso a pratica desportiva apos as restricoes provocadas pela COVID-19. Alem das regras de distanciamento pessoal, etiqueta respiratoria e higiene das superficies, sugere-se que os praticantes, sempre que possivel, utilizem partes alternativas do corpo e instrumentos intermediarios que evitem o contacto direto das maos com superficies e objetos desportivos. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

L'effet COVID sur les cryptomarchés L'impact de la pandémie sur le niveau de succès des transactions de drogues

Dans les mois qui ont suivi le début de la pandémie de COVID-19, l'European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) a observé une utilisation accrue des cryptomarchés, ce qui amène les chercheurs à se demander si les cryptomarchés constituent un canal plus pratique pour la distribution des drogues illicites puisqu'il évite le contact physique. Cependant, les mesures pour contrer la propagation du virus ont mené à la fermeture des frontières et il est possible que les cryptomarchés aient été affectés négativement par ce changement. Cette étude vise à mesurer et à comprendre le taux de réussite des transactions sur les cryptomarchés pendant la pandémie de COVID-19, en recourant à des données autorapportées qui documentent le résultat des transactions sur les cryptomarchés. Pour collecter ces données, nous avons lancé une plateforme où les participants peuvent saisir des informations sur leurs activités antérieures sur les cryptomarchés. L'échantillon se compose de 591 entrées valides reçues entre le 1er janvier et le 21 août 2020. Des régressions logistiques sur les données des cryptomarchés avant et après l'arrivée de la pandémie ont permis d'observer les changements. Le nombre de transactions infructueuses a augmenté parallèlement à la propagation mondiale de la pandémie. La nature internationale et intercontinentale des transactions est associée à un échec de livraison. Les cryptomarchés de drogues ont probablement été perturbés en raison de la pandémie.Alternate :In the months following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (2020) observed an increased use of cryptomarkets, leading researchers to question whether cryptomarkets constitute a more practical channel for the distribution of illicit drugs since they make it possible to avoid physical contact. However, measures to counter the spread of the virus also led to border closures and it is possible that cryptomarkets were negatively affected by this change. This study measures and evaluates the success rate of cryptomarket transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic, using self-reported data on the outcome of cryptomarket transactions. To collect self-reported data on cryptomarket transactions, we launched a platform that allowed participants to provide information about past cryptomarket activities. The sample consists of 591 valid self-reports received between January 1, 2020, and August 21, 2020. Logistic regressions on cryptomarket data before and after the onset of the pandemic allowed us to observe any changes. We found that the increase in the number of failed transactions parallelled the global spread of the pandemic, while the international and intercontinental nature of the transactions was associated with delivery failure. It is probable that cryptomarkets for drugs have been disrupted due to the pandemic.Alternate :En los meses posteriores al inicio de la pandemia de COVID-19, el European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (2020) observó un aumento en el uso de criptomercados, lo que llevó a los investigadores a cuestionar si los criptomercados constituyen un canal más práctico para la distribución de drogas ilícitas ya que se evita el contacto físico. Sin embargo, las medidas para contrarrestar la propagación del virus llevaron al cierre de fronteras y es posible que los criptomercados se hayan visto afectados negativamente por este cambio. Este estudio tiene como objetivo medir y comprender la tasa de éxito de las transacciones de los criptomercados durante la pandemia de COVID-19, utilizando datos autoinformados que documentan sus resultados. Para recopilar los datos autoinformados sobre las transacciones de los criptomercados, hemos lanzado una plataforma donde los participantes pueden ingresar información sobre sus actividades pasadas en los criptomercados. La muestra consta de 591 autoinformes válidos recibidos entre el 1 de enero de 2020 y el 21 de agosto de 2020. Las regresiones logísticas sobre los datos de los criptomercados antes y después del inicio de la pandemia nos permitieron observar los cambios. El número de transacciones fallidas ha aumentado en consonancia con la propagación mundial de la pandemia. La naturaleza internacional e intercontinental de las transacciones está asociada con fallas en la entrega. Es probable que los criptomercados de drogas se hayan interrumpido debido a la pandemia.