Psychosocial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazilian Post-Peak Period: Differences Between Individuals with and Without Pre-Existing Psychiatric Conditions DOI Open Access
Rodrigo Sanches Peres, Pedro Afonso Cortêz

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(1), P. 27 - 27

Published: Dec. 29, 2024

(1) Background: Validated instruments to measure mental health variables related sanitary crises can provide data for prevention or intervention plans. The objectives of this study were: evidence the psychometric factorial internal structure Battery Assessing Mental Health–Pandemic Version (BASM-P) in sample; (2) investigate psychosocial impact COVID-19 pandemic Brazilian post-peak period among individuals with and without pre-existing psychiatric conditions using BASM-P; (3) analyze relationships between measured by BASM-P both groups. Methods: This is an internet-based quantitative, cross-sectional a non-probabilistic convenience sample. participants (n = 209) were divided into non-psychiatric group 168) 41). sociodemographic questionnaire. Data collected throughout second semester 2022 analyzed JASP software. Results: demonstrated robust structure. Significant differences observed two groups across all variables. In group, obsessive thoughts presented strong connections fear, distress, grief from job loss. (4) Conclusions: highlights central role shaping period.

Language: Английский

Capitalism and Health Inequities in the Global South: The Impact of Neoliberal Policies on Healthcare Access and Equity DOI Creative Commons

Nenmini Dileep Vivek

IntechOpen eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 3, 2025

This essay examines the impacts of capitalism on health inequities across Global South, particularly India, South Africa, and Brazil, where historical systemic inequalities are deepened by neoliberal economic policies. Capitalism, driven profit maximization privatization, has exacerbated disparities in healthcare access, leaving marginalized populations low- middle-income countries vulnerable. In many nations, including dual systems have emerged, private serves wealthy, underfunded public fail to meet needs majority. Case studies reveal disproportionate burden infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, TB, COVID-19 these communities, demonstrating how capitalist interests—such those pharmaceutical companies—often conflict with goals. It further looks at rise disease non-communicable diabetes, stroke, cancer, becoming epidemics itself. Most recently, global race for vaccines highlighted inequitable distribution, wealthy nations monopolized resources, delayed access. analysis underscores urgent need policies centered equity, inclusivity, fair rather than profit.

Language: Английский

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Science’s big problem is a loss of influence, not a loss of trust DOI
Heidi J. Larson,

David M. Bersoff

Nature, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 640(8058), P. 314 - 317

Published: April 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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Supporting a rapid primary care response to emergent communicable disease threats with PACK (Practical Approach to Care Kit) in Florianópolis, Brazil DOI Creative Commons
Ronaldo Zonta, Mariela Zaros Galana, Jorge Zepeda

et al.

BMJ Global Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(Suppl 3), P. e013815 - e013815

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Emerging infectious diseases present a significant challenge to healthcare systems with their need for rapid response and reallocation of resources. This paper explores the implementation Practical Approach Care Kit (PACK) programme in Florianópolis, Brazil as strategic tool reinforcing primary (PHC) responses emergent communicable diseases. With its focus on enhancing PHC delivery resource-limited settings, PACK provides flexible, evidence-based framework that integrates into local health systems. The describes experiences adapting provide outbreaks Zika, leishmaniasis, COVID-19, Mpox dengue care between 2014 2023. Key features PACK, including flexibility incorporate new clinical content, responsive strategy system strengthening approach, are highlighted. emphasises how supported specific disease helped maintain mainstream delivery, preventing from becoming condition-centric during crises. We describe limitations approach an outbreak scenario, challenges experienced efforts tackle these. lessons learnt Florianópolis underscore adaptability relevance comprehensive approaches like supporting professionals navigate emerging challenges.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 pandemic and competitive authoritarian regimes: Human rights and democracy in the Philippines and Nicaragua DOI Creative Commons
Salvador Santino F. Regilme, Kévin Parthenay

Political Geography, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 115, P. 103212 - 103212

Published: Oct. 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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Why did COVID-19 affect some cities more than others? Insights from Brazil before vaccination DOI Creative Commons
Juan Pablo Chauvin

Regional Science Policy & Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(12), P. 100138 - 100138

Published: Oct. 11, 2024

Language: Английский

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Medical Misinformation and Unproven COVID-19 Treatments in Brazil: Analyzing the Impact of Misguided Health Policies DOI Open Access
Heslley Machado Silva

Pharmacologia, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 11 - 14

Published: Sept. 5, 2024

Language: Английский

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COVID‐19 Pandemic in a Brazilian Afro‐Derived Community (Quilombo) DOI Open Access
Joenilton Oliveira Bonfim, Carlos Darwin Gomes da Silveira, Bárbara Vidigal Braga

et al.

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 17, 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives The COVID‐19 pandemic has highlighted the significance of comprehending social vulnerability as a pivotal element in public health. This study investigated perceptions and practices Brazilian Afro‐derived community ( quilombo ), descendants enslaved Africans, regarding COVID‐19. Methods cross‐sectional was conducted July 2021 by administering survey to an adult representative from each household quilombola community. Results Among 188 interviewed individuals, 45.2% reported that they did not feel adequately informed healthcare professionals. found high adherence preventive measures (wearing masks, using alcohol‐based gel sanitiser, leaving home only when necessary vaccination). Only 6.9% member contracting COVID‐19, with one case requiring hospitalisation no deaths. Higher education associated increased diagnosis their (OR: 37.058, 95% CI: 4.053–338.837, p = 0.001), while feeling well or very television/radio reduced 0.223, 0.057–0.878, 0.032). Being married all prevention 4.598, 1.481–14.27, 0.008), whereas internet use source information independently chance 0.240; 0.080–0.722, 0.011). Conclusion Despite many individuals reporting lack professionals about pandemic, substantial protective observed. Our findings highlight critical importance during especially for vulnerable populations limited access services, underscore need effective communication strategies combat misinformation, particularly on media platforms.

Language: Английский

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A post-pandemic snapshot of the magnitude of COVID-19 in Brazil: A countrywide study DOI Creative Commons
Eduardo Ribes Kohn, Maristela Böhlke, Antônia Larangeira de Almeida

et al.

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(1), P. 104496 - 104496

Published: Dec. 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazilian Post-Peak Period: Differences Between Individuals with and Without Pre-Existing Psychiatric Conditions DOI Open Access
Rodrigo Sanches Peres, Pedro Afonso Cortêz

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(1), P. 27 - 27

Published: Dec. 29, 2024

(1) Background: Validated instruments to measure mental health variables related sanitary crises can provide data for prevention or intervention plans. The objectives of this study were: evidence the psychometric factorial internal structure Battery Assessing Mental Health–Pandemic Version (BASM-P) in sample; (2) investigate psychosocial impact COVID-19 pandemic Brazilian post-peak period among individuals with and without pre-existing psychiatric conditions using BASM-P; (3) analyze relationships between measured by BASM-P both groups. Methods: This is an internet-based quantitative, cross-sectional a non-probabilistic convenience sample. participants (n = 209) were divided into non-psychiatric group 168) 41). sociodemographic questionnaire. Data collected throughout second semester 2022 analyzed JASP software. Results: demonstrated robust structure. Significant differences observed two groups across all variables. In group, obsessive thoughts presented strong connections fear, distress, grief from job loss. (4) Conclusions: highlights central role shaping period.

Language: Английский

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