Perspective on Two Major Pandemics: Syphilis and COVID-19, a Scoping Review

The syphilis and COVID-19 pandemics have marked a turning point in the history of mankind. The aim of this review is to analyze what two pandemics caused by different diseases have in common. It is a scoping review made up of papers covering everything related to syphilis and COVID-19. The dialectical structural model of care (DSMC) is applied, focusing on three thematic plots that explain the historical and current context of the topic addressed. To this end, we compiled information from books, journals, and databases such as Cochrane, National Library of Spain, PubMed/Medline, Scielo, and Google Scholar. Syphilis is a bacterial disease transmitted sexually. COVID-19 is a viral infection transmitted by droplets. Despite their similarities and differences, both have triggered pandemics that have claimed the lives of thousands of people. Both still exist as active diseases. The origin of both remains a scientific enigma;many human and material resources have been devoted to tackling these two infections, and a wide range of drugs have been developed to combat them. © 2023 by the authors.

Perceived Coronavirus Threat: Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Perceived Coronavirus Threat Questionnaire to Brazil

The COVID-19 pandemic has had major impacts on the mental health of the general population. Negative consequences related to fear, anxiety, stress and insecurity are associated with a higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders. The present study aims to describe the process of translation and cultural adaptation of the Perceived Coronavirus Threat Questionnaire (PCTQ) to the Brazilian context. This investigation is characterized as transversal and with a quantitative approach. For the process of translating and culturally adapting the Perceived Coronavirus Threat Questionnaire (PCTQ) to the Brazilian context, the steps recommended by Beaton were followed. The Coronavirus Perceived Threat Questionnaire was adapted by a committee of experts and that has shown good applicability. We will continue with the other steps of the validation process so that we can make it available for use in Brazil in the future. It is also concluded that the participation of experts was effective for the validation of the instrument and proof of the representation of the proposed model. In addition, the instrument presents itself as an important tool in aging, since the assessment of the perceived threat of covid enables interventions that reduce stress, insecurity and fear, preventing the decline of mental health and the development of anxiety and depression. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

Presenteeism in healthcare workers on a pandemic context by COVID-19 disease: A scoping review

Background: Presenteeism is becoming increasingly prevalent among healthcare workers due to their dedication to patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Countless professionals have carried on working while going through physical, psychological, and emotional changes. Objective: To map the factors inducing presenteeism in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Review method: Scoping review according to the JBI methodology. A search was carried out on databases to find studies published since 2019 in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Two authors independently selected the studies and extracted the data. Presentation and interpretation of results: Twelve factors were identified associated in inducing presenteeism in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: Healthcare managers should develop strategies for preventing presenteeism and raising the professionals’ awareness. More primary studies are needed on this concept of interest. © 2022, Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra. All rights reserved.