Scientific Program

Abstract:

I will discuss the existing research about obesity in relation to COVID-19.  The academic community would be well served by knowing about existing gaps regarding the lived experiences of the obese people during the once in a century novel coronavirus SARS-COVs infections (COVID-19) pandemic (Silbaugh, 2007). Furthering of the knowledge by the academic community of the obese individuals is necessary to fashion interventions and lend to the body of research surrounding the topic so that attention to their psychological and physical care needs is advanced and adequately addressed (Lindström et al., 2020).

I will discuss the stress and burnout amongst health care workers is nothing new. The COVID-19 added to the stress and burnout amongst the workers (Afulani et al., 2021). A study explained that most health care workers were not prepared to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic (Afulani et al., 2021). The study found that family support and appreciation from the manager helped with the preparedness and decreased the stress (Afulani et al., 2021). Workers expressed that they were scared to get infected with COVID-19(Afulani et al., 2021). Falvo et al., 2021 found that public health measures used to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic were put in place for good to help people. Falvo et al 2021found that unintended, detrimental results occurred.

I will discuss the current statistics.  Data shows that obesity is a  major risk factor for the development of major complications such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS, cytokine storm and coagulopathy in COVID-19 patients (De Demeulemeester et al., 2021).  Frühbeck et al., (2020) suggested that maintaining psychological well-being is essential for all especially healthcare workers to maintain.  Frühbeck (2020) advocated that stigmatizing healthcare experiences may be a root cause for the obese person to delay or avoid contacting healthcare providers.

Biography:

Councilwoman Danyelle Blackwell is currently earning her Doctorate in Health care Administration. She earned her MBA from the University of Phoenix and BBA in International Business from Temple University. She serves as co-chair of the Public Safety and Event Planning Committees. She is also a member of the Leisure Service Committee, Law and Government & Rules and Procedures Committee. She is a licensed Accident and Health, Life and Fixed Annuities Pennsylvania agent. She currently works for United Health care and runs a small business. She has been a housing and job advocate for decades. She serves on the Philadelphia Unemployment Project (PUP) as a Board member in the role of Secretary. She has been a homeowner in Upper Darby 4th District since 2005. She was born and raised in Washington, DC.  She speaks conversational French.  Her proudest accomplished is being a mother to her son, Yannick, who is a current college student.