Fear of death and the pandemic

Introduction: Looking at the vast majority of mental disorders in the last year, we noticed that most of them were closely related to this feeling of fear but also to the restrictive measures that appeared with the pandemic. Exposure for a period of more than a year to this mental stress has led to the appearance of a large number of psychiatric patients, especially those who have undergone SARSCoV- 2 infection or who have had close people infected, some of whom have even died. Objective(s): In this paper I will highlight the post traumatic consequences in patients who have gone through the disease. Method(s): To complete this work I used medical articles, studies, and specialized information on the subject. Result(s): Patients who have gone through the disease developed sleeping problems, phobias, various anxiety and delusional disorders. Conclusion(s): These conditions create the need for a multidisciplinary approach among this particular category of patients.

Personal believes - Barriers to vaccination against Covid-19

Introduction: The ongoing global pandemic of Covid-19 had a huge pressure to accelerate the development process of Covid-19 vaccine. This acceleration of the vaccine appearance raised many concerns regarding the effectiveness and the adequate safety of the vaccine among general population. Objective(s): The aim of the study is to determine the reasons behind vaccine refusal among general population. Method(s): Online questionnaire with the subjects' agreement;The study included 61 participants aged between 18 and 40 years old. The study was effectuated in October 2021. Result(s): Most of the participants (n=60, 98.36%) declared that they knew some persons who have refused the Covid-19 vaccine. Moreover, a number of 29 participants (48.33%) declared that vaccine refusal among the people who refused the vaccine was due to personal believes. Conclusion(s): The success of the vaccination programs mainly depends on the proportion of the population that receive the vaccine. It is crucial to implement new strategies to increase the acceptability of Covid-19 vaccine.

Vaccine hesitancy among hospital workers

Introduction: Vaccine hesitancy is a serious issue and it affects the scientific achievements of health. This phenomenon has begun to be studied more often in health care workers, to find its determining factors. Objective(s): The aim was to determine the percentage of hospital workers who got vaccinated against the infection with SARS-CoV-2. Method(s): Beginning with October 2021, we conducted an online questionnaire in which 57 hospital workers participated. Preliminary results allowed us to assess the rate of vaccine hesitancy among this group. Result(s): Out of the 57 hospital workers, the majority were vaccinated (n=45, 78.94%) in comparison to less than a quarter (n=12, 21.05%) that refused vaccination. The group of hospital workers included mostly nurses ( n=21, 36.84%). Also, 12 psychologists (21.05%), 11 doctors (19.29%), and 10 students (17.54%) were included. Among the cases that did not accept getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the highest percentage was occupied by nurses (n=9, 15.78%). Moreover, there were only one doctor and one psychologist who did not get vaccinated. Conclusion(s): In the current pandemic times, the hesitancy and refusal of vaccination prove to be very challenging. It is important to explore their reasons and to promote health education programs.

The consequences of the pandemic among patients with psychiatric history

Introduction Throughout this period we were confronted with news and information about the Corona virus and its consequences. Which led to the development of a huge sense of fear among people. Although fear has helped to maintain restrictions, it has also had a significant impact on mental health, especially among patients with a psychiatric history. Objectives In this paper I will highlight the consequences of the nocebo effect of the pandemic among people with a psychiatric history. Methods To complete this work I used medical articles, studies, and specialized information on the subject. Results The pandemic’s restrictions have made it difficult for psychiatric patients to be compliant treatment by avoiding regular psychiatric exams.Isolation and fear of infection has led to new decompensations in existing psychiatric pathologies. Conclusions The exacerbations of psychiatric pathology increased both in number and in their intensity, ultimately determined by the increase in the number of hospitalizations in psychiatric emergencies. Disclosure No significant relationships.