To identify potential protective mechanisms that might buffer the effects of the COVID-19
pandemic on well-being, the current set of studies (N Study 1= 1172, N Study 2= 451) …

Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there was a
decrease in the maternal mortality rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by 38%. This …

Consequences of COVID-19 pandemic responses have included exacerbated poverty, food
insecurity and state and domestic violence. Such effects may be particularly pronounced …

The evolving COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global public health crisis that
continues to have a major impact on the African continent. Most countries within Africa are …

Background Over the last 30 years, South Africa has experienced four 'colliding epidemics'
of HIV and tuberculosis, chronic illness and mental health, injury and violence, and …

Objective: This prospective longitudinal study examined whether coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) has led to changes in psychological and spiritual outcomes among adults with …

Abstract Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been a source of fear around the world. We
asked whether the measurement of this fear is trustworthy and comparable across countries …

Declaration of cCompeting iInterestNone. Abstract Objectives We examined the associations
of lockdown stringency and duration with Google searches for four mental health concepts …

Recent developments in positive psychology and wellbeing research highlight the
tremendous capacity for individual wellbeing within the context of a cross-cultural …

Suffering is an experiential state that every person encounters at one time or another, yet
little is known about suffering and its consequences for the health and well-being of …