Background Gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in the gut-brain axis and can influence
neurodevelopment and mental health outcomes. This review summarizes the current …

Background Few data about women's sexuality practices post-acute COVID-19 syndrome
are available. Many women who have had the disease experience sexual dysfunction; …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying societal measures have impacted
children and their families all over the world. Little is known about the factors associated with …

Background Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness affecting approximately 1% of the
population worldwide. While its exact causes remain unknown, emerging evidence suggests …

Background Increasing evidence indicated a clear association between COVID-19
pandemic and mental health. This study aimed to assess the dynamic change of mental …

Diverse psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have been reported for 6
months after infection. We conducted a prospective study to evaluate the psychological …

Background Social distancing and hand hygiene were highly recommended by WHO as an
effective preventive strategy for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, people differ in their …

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated school closures and movement restrictions that
disrupted holistic development and adaptive coping in learners worldwide. Adaptive coping …

Objective The present study attempted to explore any potential association between test
anxiety and mental well-being among high school students preparing for the university …

The conducted study indicates a change in the behavioral patterns of children and
adolescents regarding the decrease in physical activity level, especially in the moderate-to …