Psychological crisis intervention response to the COVID 19 pandemic: A Tunisian centralised Protocol

Zgueb, Yosra; Bourgou, Soumaya; Neffeti, Aida; Amamou, Badii; Masmoudi, J.; Chebbi, Henda; Somrani, Naoufel; Bouasker, A.

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113042

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“…Several community care initiatives have been described, which have been managed by mental health professionals who act as counsellors and by volunteer staff. Phone calls and Apps provide support, advice, and training to address the psycho-emotional impact of the pandemic [65,66].…”

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Psycho-Emotional Approach to the Psychological Distress Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

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Anxiety, depression, and stress are common and expected reactions to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The objective of this study is to analyze psychological distress in a sample of Spanish population, identifying the predictive nature of the information received, the preventive measures taken, level of concern, beliefs, and knowledge about the infection. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on a sample of 4615 participants. Data were collected through a self-prepared questionnaire and the general health questionnaire (GHQ-12). Bivariate analyses and logistic regressions were performed. Of the total participants, 71.98% presented psychological distress. The study population actively sought information about coronavirus, expressed a high level of concern and knowledge, and the most frequent preventive behavior was hand washing. As predictive factors, the degree of concern for COVID-19 was identified (odds ratio (OR) = 1.244, 95% confidence interval (CI) = [1.179, 1.312]), the number of hours spent consulting information on COVID-19 (OR = 1.038, 95% CI = [1.009, 1.068]), or the need for psychological support (OR = 1.135, 95% CI = [1.094, 1.177]), among others. These results could help design more effective strategies towards a psycho-emotional approach for the population when in similar health crisis situations. There is a need for interventions aimed at the psychological well-being of the population that meet the needs of their reality.

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Psycho-Emotional Approach to the Psychological Distress Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

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“…This model incorporated medical students’ social workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists. This model seems to possess a number of strengths, like- the inclusion of all age groups, a wide range of services (from psychoeducation to specialized care for suicide and addiction), and offline access to the helpline ( Zgueb et al, 2020 ). Other developing countries may also learn from this initiative and adapt it to suit their individual peculiarities.…”

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Mental health research in the lower-middle-income countries of Africa and Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review

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Neurology, Psychiatry and Brain Research

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“…These contacts included the following: the toll-free numbers provided by the Ministry of Women, Family and Childhood, the contact information of associations specialized in providing care to victims of violence, the numbers of the police brigade specialized in violence against women, as well as the numbers of the emergency police and emergency medical assistance services. The toll-free numbers of the Tunisian psychological support unit (Zgueb et al 2020 ) managed by volunteer psychiatrists and psychologists have also been made available for psychological first aid interventions.…”

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Women’s mental health: acute impact of COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence

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Ouanes

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created a situation of general distress. Although the focus has been initially more on the physical health during the pandemic, mental health concerns linked to the lockdown have quickly risen. This study aims to assess the effect of the COVID-19-related lockdown on Tunisian women's mental health and gender-based violence. An online survey was conducted, using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21) and the Facebook Bergen Addiction Scale (FBAS). We chose a female-exclusive social group on Facebook and used the snowball sampling method. A total of 751 participants originating from all the Tunisian regions completed the questionnaire. More than half of the participants (57.3%) reported extremely severe distress symptoms, as per the DASS-21. Those who had a history of mental illness and who were allegedly abused during lockdown were found to have more severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Around 40% of women reported problematic social media use. Violence against women also reportedly increased significantly during the lockdown (from 4.4 to 14.8%; p < 0.001). Psychological abuse was the most frequent type of violence (96%). Women who had experienced abuse before the lockdown were at an increased risk of violence during lockdown (p < 0.001; OR = 19.34 [8.71-43.00]). To our knowledge, this is the first study that evaluates the acute impact of COVID-19 on mental health and violence against women in Tunisia, Africa, and the Arab world. It may be a sound basis for developing a more effective psychological intervention aimed at women in these regions.

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Psychological crisis intervention response to the COVID 19 pandemic: A Tunisian centralised Protocol

Cited by 36 publications

References 9 publications

Psycho-Emotional Approach to the Psychological Distress Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Psycho-Emotional Approach to the Psychological Distress Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Mental health research in the lower-middle-income countries of Africa and Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review

Women’s mental health: acute impact of COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence

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