Pandémie COVID-19 : impact psychosocial sur le personnel de santé en Tunisie

Aoun, M.H.; Soussia, R. Ben; Brahim, S.; Betbout, Imen; Bouali, W.; Mohamed, A.; Younes, S.; Zarrouk, L.

doi:10.1016/j.encep.2021.08.012

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“…Healthcare workers (HCWs) played a main role in saving human lives threatened by COVID-19. Therefore, they carried a higher risk of COVID-19 and psychological distress compared to the general population [15][16][17][18][19]. During the early stage of the pandemic statistics showed that 3.9% HCWs were affected by SARS-CoV-2 worldwide [20].…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of COVID-19 among Moroccan physicians: A cross-sectional study

Baldi

Laghrissi²,

Marso³

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged and spread rapidly worldwide and established a global public health crisis in early 2020. The first Moroccan case was reported on March 2, 2020. Since then, healthcare workers (HCWs) played a major role in saving human lives threatened by COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 infection among Moroccan physicians and to report associated risk factors prior vaccination campaign. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out in the Fez-Meknes region of Morocco, 545 physicians’ data was collected using a self-reported online questionnaire. The data collection was done between December 1, 2020, and February 1, 2021. Results The prevalence of COVID-19 among physicians was 27.3%. The mean age of the confirmed COVID-19 group was 38.4±12.9 years old. There was no association between COVID-19 infection and preventive measures compliance by physicians and healthcare authorities in the workplace. However, multivariate analysis strengthened the following factors such as increased risk of COVID-19 infection within men ☯aOR:1.896; 95% IC 1.272–2.828; p = 0.002]; the presence of at least one comorbidity ☯aOR:2.268; 95%IC 1.414–3.637; p = 0.001]; and working at a university or military hospitals ☯aOR:2.578; 95%IC 1.667–3.989; p = 0.001]. Conclusion This study allows comparing COVID-19 prevalence among healthcare workers before and after vaccination programs. This should support better preparation strategy for any future pandemics with appropriate and increased awareness for men, carrying comorbidity, and working environment with high COVID-19 disease management.

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Prevalence and associated factors of COVID-19 among Moroccan physicians: A cross-sectional study

Baldi

Laghrissi²,

Marso³

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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COVID-19 psychological impact in general practitioners: A longitudinal study

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Depression during the COVID pandemic in La Manouba Governorate, Tunisia: A community survey

Carta,

Kovess,

Aissa

et al. 2024

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: It is difficult to quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health as many community surveys have limited quality, rely on screening tests to measure mental health conditions and distress, and often use convenience samples. Moreover, robust surveys come mainly from high-income countries. Aim: To measure the prevalence of depressive disorders with onset during the pandemic in a community of a Lower-Middle-income country (LMIC)-Tunisia. Methods: Clinical semi-structured face-to-face interviews were carried out during the pandemic (September–December 2021) by medical doctors among a representative sample of the general population in the governorate of La Manouba, Tunisia. Psychiatric diagnoses were established according to DSM-IV. Results: The prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) started or recurred after the pandemic was 5.66%. The factors associated with MDD were loss of job and considerably diminished income due to the pandemic (OR = 2.1, 95% CI [1.5, 2.9]) and the perception of having the family’s financial situation below the Tunisian average (OR = 2.3, 95% CI [1.7, 3.2]). Female sex, marital status as separated/divorced, and having a COVID-19 infection were associated with MDD only in the overall sample and urban areas, but not in rural areas. Age and having loved ones who passed away due to COVID-19 were not associated with MDD. Conclusion: In Tunisia, the pandemic seems to have increased the risk of depression in people experiencing a precarious financial situation, also due to the pre-existing economic crisis. Specific local level factors, such as not establishing a rigid lockdown for an extended period, may have protected young people and allowed for better mourning in families suffering the loss of a loved one.

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Pandémie COVID-19 : impact psychosocial sur le personnel de santé en Tunisie

Cited by 5 publications

References 25 publications

Prevalence and associated factors of COVID-19 among Moroccan physicians: A cross-sectional study

Prevalence and associated factors of COVID-19 among Moroccan physicians: A cross-sectional study

COVID-19 psychological impact in general practitioners: A longitudinal study

Depression during the COVID pandemic in La Manouba Governorate, Tunisia: A community survey

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