Meanings and metaphors of covid-19 in the experience of adult men who have had the disease / Significados e metáforas da covid-19 na experiência de homens adultos que tiveram a doença / Significados y metáforas del covid-19 en la experiencia de los hombres adultos que han tenido la enfermedad

Objetivo: compreender os significados e metáforas da Covid-19 na experiência de homens que tiveram a doença. Método: estudo qualitativo, realizado em ambiente virtual envolvendo 75 homens adultos, residentes no Brasil, sobreviventes da Covid-19, recrutados nas redes sociais Facebook® e Instagram®. Os dados foram coletados em resposta a um instrumento disponibilizado no Google Forms®. Os dados foram submetidos à análise lexical e à análise temática, e interpretados à luz da socioantropologia da doença. Resultados: do conteúdo temático emergiram três categorias: Percepção de vulnerabilidade à morte; As dores dos sintomas da doença e do isolamento; e Significados atribuídos à doença e ao adoecer. Conclusão: os homens elaboram metáforas da Covid 19 como um mal que os surpreende, desestrutura suas vidas e os isola. Posicionam-na como um sujeito perigoso de tal forma que a discriminação provoca mais sofrimento do que as manifestações clínicas.

Objetivo: Comprender los significados y las metáforas de Covid-19 en la experiencia de los hombres que han tenido la enfermedad. Método: Estudio cualitativo, realizado en un ambiente virtual con 75 hombres adultos, residentes en Brasil, supervivientes de la Covid-19, reclutados en las redes sociales Facebook® e Instagram®. Los datos se recogieron en respuesta a un instrumento disponible en Google Forms®. Los datos se sometieron a un análisis léxico y a un análisis temático y se interpretaron a la luz de la socioantropología de la enfermedad. Resultados: del contenido temático surgieron tres categorías: Percepción de vulnerabilidad ante la muerte; Los dolores de los síntomas de la enfermedad y el aislamiento; y Significados atribuidos a la enfermedad y al proceso enfermar. Conclusión: Los hombres elaboran metáforas de la Covid-19 como un mal que les sorprende, les desestructura la vida y les aísla. Ella es posicionada como un sujeto peligroso, de tal manera que la discriminación provoca más sufrimiento que las manifestaciones clínicas.

Objective: To understand the meanings and metaphors of Covid-19 in the experience of men who have had the disease. Method: Qualitative study, conducted in a virtual environment involving 75 adult men, living in Brazil, Covid-19 survivors, recruited in the social networks Facebook® and Instagram®. Data were collected by responding to an instrument made available on Google Forms®. The data were subjected to lexical and thematic analysis and interpreted in the light of the Socio Anthropology of illness. Results: three categories emerged from the thematic content: Perception of vulnerability to death; The pains of the symptoms of illness and isolation; and Meanings attributed to the illness and getting sick. Conclusion: Men elaborate metaphors of Covid-19 as an evil that surprises them, disrupts their lives, and isolates and positions them. They put it as a dangerous subject in the way that discrimination causes more suffering than clinical manifestations.

First Year of COVID-19. The Impact of Pandemic Waves on Public Transport Usage in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

The global pandemic of COVID-19 has had a significant influence on public transportation usage and service provision. As many countries begin to return to normality, new public transportation planning standards are being developed. Considering these new standards, there is a critical shortage of understanding the possible impact of the pandemic on public transportation systems and models that can help service planning face these challenges. This paper analyzes data collected in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), from late-February 2020 to late-March 2021. As local authorities began to remove restrictions aimed at limiting the propagation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the study investigates the travel changes in various modes of transportation, travel plans, and user categories. Results confirm that low-income groups depend on public transit the most;consequently, they had considerably lower declines in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study also identifies various daily average patterns of demand for public transportation in Cluj-Napoca throughout each stage of the pandemic. All of these data contribute to extending the global understanding about COVID-19's influence on transport usage by comparing these outcomes with the ones from other cities. They offer pertinent information for transportation authorities to develop adaptation policies to a major event like this pandemic. Although there is still apprehension about using public transportation, the collected data show that the regular public transport users from before the pandemic have been gradually returning to their transport of choice once the restrictions have been relaxed (March-May 2020).

Perspectives on the use of digital health technologies among Turkish cardiologists: Results from a survey

Background and Aim: Digital health technologies (DHTs) have the potential of facilitating both physicians' and patients' lives with regards to the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cardiovascular disease. A huge acceleration in relevant research has been noted particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this study was to determine the reasons for using DHTs in cardiology, as well as the perceived barriers to its use, among Turkish cardiologists. Method(s): An electronic survey with 43 question multiple- choice questionnaire was conducted between January 10-March 3, 2022. Turkish Society of Cardiology member cardiology fellows in training and specialists were contacted via e-mail (n=2789). Result(s): 308/2789 (11.04%) subjects responded to the survey (72.40% males, 62.01% aged 30-44 years). 42.53% and 44.81% were affiliated with university hospitals and state hospitals, respectively. 88/297 (29.63%) stated having at least good understanding of DHTs in cardiology. 44.16% utilized smart devices to track their own health status. 117/290 (40.34%) and 193/299 (64.55%) used social media platforms to share medical information with their patients and other physicians, respectively. WhatsApp and Instagram were the most popular platforms for sharing with patients (92/117, 78.63% and 48/117, 41.03%), while WhatsApp and Twitter were the most popular platforms for sharing with other physicians (151/193, 78.24% and 91/193, 47.15%). Considerations and recommendation/utilization patterns of DHTs by physicians are summarized in Table 1. Perceived barriers to the use of DHTs in cardiology is shown on Figure 1 (A: physician-related, B: patient-related, C: technical). Conclusion(s): Findings suggest that nearly half of the physicians use DHTs to collect their own health data and use social media to disseminate health information. The majority of physicians believe that DHT is beneficial to both themselves and their patients, and that DHT use in cardiology has increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To overcome the challenges to the use of DHTs in cardiol ogy, a multilayered collaborative effort involving patient and professional organizations, as well as technical stakeholders and lawmakers, is required. (Figure Presented).

Lived Experiences of Nursing Professionals Providing Care to COVID-19 Patients / Experiencias y vivencias de profesionales de enfermería en el cuidado a pacientes con covid-19 / Experiências e vivências de profissionais de enfermagem no cuidado a pacientes com covid-19

Abstract Objective: To analyze nursing professionals' reports on their lived experience in the care provided to hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Materials and Methods: This is an exploratory study using a qualitative analysis, which included twelve nurses and eight nursing technicians from a public hospital in Brazil, conducted between December 2020 and February 2021. The inclusion criteria were professionals who provided care to COVID-19 patients in emergency, intensive care, and inpatient units and who had at least one year of experience in the institution. The interviews were analyzed through content and similarity analysis that generated a similarity tree; the Reinert method was used for thematic categories. Results: Most participants were female, with a mean age of 34.15 years and 4.85 years of experience. From the analysis, the words 'patient,' 'to stay,' and 'to find' were the most frequent, and for the categories, they were "nursing professionals' feelings regarding the pandemic," "the nurses' role and work with the multi-professional team in the care provided to patients with COVID-19," "precautions with the care provided to patients with COVID-19," and "nursing professionals' concern that their family members may become ill during the pandemic." Conclusions: The nursing staff is predominantly composed of females and, in their reports on the lived experience of providing care to patients with COVID-19, they pointed out that concern and fear were prevalent, with the family being one of the protective factors to withstand the risks of working against something novel that may result in death.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar los relatos de profesionales de enfermería sobre la experiencia y vivencia en la asistencia brindada a los pacientes hospitalizados con covid-19. Materiales y método: estudio exploratorio, con análisis cualitativo, en el que participaron 12 enfermeros y ocho técnicos de enfermería de un hospital público en Brasil, realizado entre diciembre de 2020 y febrero de 2021. Como criterio de inclusión estaban profesionales que brindaban asistencia a pacientes con covid-19, en unidades de emergencia, de terapia intensiva y de hospitalización y al menos un año de experiencia en la institución. El análisis de las entrevistas por el análisis de contenido y por el análisis de similitud que generó un árbol de similitud y se utilizó el método Reinert para las categorías temáticas. Resultados: la mayoría de los participantes fue mujer, con promedio de 34,15 años y experiencia de 4,85 años. De los análisis, las palabras "paciente", "ficar" ("quedar") y "achar" ("crer") fueron las más frecuentes y las categorías "sentimientos de los profesionales de enfermería ante la pandemia"; "rol del enfermero y trabajo con el equipo multiprofesional en los cuidados al paciente con covid-19"; "cuidados en la atención al paciente con covid-19" y "preocupación de los profesionales de enfermería de que sus familiares se enfermaran durante la pandemia". Conclusiones: la enfermería es predominantemente constituida por mujeres y, en sus relatos sobre la experiencia y vivencia de cuidar a paciente con covid-19, señalaron que la preocupación y el miedo fueron predominantes, siendo la familia un de los factores protectores para soportar los riesgos de trabajar en contra algo nuevo y que puede culminar con la muerte.

Resumo Objetivo: analisar os relatos de profissionais de enfermagem sobre a experiência e vivência na assistência prestada aos pacientes hospitalizados com covid-19. Materiais e método: estudo exploratório, com análise qualitativa, do qual participaram 12 enfermeiros e oito técnicos de enfermagem de um hospital público no Brasil, realizado entre dezembro de 2020 e fevereiro de 2021. Como critério de inclusão estavam profissionais que prestavam assistência a pacientes com covid-19, em unidades de emergência, de terapia intensiva e de internação e pelo menos um ano de experiência na instituição. A análise das entrevistas pela análise de conteúdo e pela análise de similitude que gerou uma árvore de similitude e foi utilizado o método Reinert para as categorias temáticas. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes foi mulher, com média de 34,15 anos e experiência de 4,85 anos. Das análises, as palavras "paciente", "ficar" e "achar" foram as mais frequentes e as categorias "sentimentos dos profissionais de enfermagem ante a pandemia"; "papel do enfermeiro e trabalho com a equipe multiprofissional nos cuidados ao paciente com covid-19"; "cuidados no atendimento ao paciente com covid-19" e "preocupação dos profissionais de enfermagem de seus familiares adoecerem durante a pandemia". Conclusões: a enfermagem é predominantemente constituída por mulheres e, nos seus relatos sobre a experiência e a vivência de cuidar de paciente com covid-19, apontaram que a preocupação e o medo foram predominantes, sendo a família um dos fatores protetores para suportar os riscos de trabalhar contra algo novo e que pode culminar com a morte.

Comparative Evaluation of Knowledge and Awareness about Mucormycosis in Dental and Medical Practitioners in Western Maharashtra

Introduction: The estimated mucormycosis mortality rate in India ranges from 28-52%. High morbidity and mortality have been linked to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Medical and dental practitioners play a crucial role in identifying the disease and formulating a treatment plan. Hence it is important for medical and dental practitioners have adequate knowledge about mucormycosis. Objective(s): To evaluate and compare knowledge and awareness about mucormycosis amongst dental and medical practitioners. Method(s): This cross-sectional survey was conducted among Medical and Dental practitioners in Western Maharashtra. A specially designed prevalidated questionnaire was developed, consisting of 15 questions. It was distributed through electronic mode utilizing google form during July 1st, 2022 to August 31st, 2022. SPSS Version 21 software was used for statistical analysis. The data obtained was statistically analysed using paired T-test. Result(s): A total of 604 responses were obtained among which 266 (44.04%) were medical practitioners and 338 (54.96%) were dental practitioners. Variations in responses indicated that practitioners from both the groups were nescient regarding causative organisms, predisposing factors, and guidelines for drugs used in treatment of mucormycosis. There was no significant difference observed in the level of knowledge and awareness among both the groups. Conclusion(s): Majority of the dental and medical practitioners lacked adequate knowledge and awareness about causative agents, predisposing factors, clinical symptoms, and drug regimens used to treat mucormycosis. Periodic continuing professional education programs are required to impart updated knowledge about mucormycosis among these practitioners. Copyright © 2022 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. All rights reserved.

All that was missing from the students of the University of Patras and the return to a new daily life after quarantine

Introduction: The pandemic that broke out by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the imposition of restrictive measures to reduce the dispersion, affects both the physical and mental health of all population groups. Objective(s): The main objective of the study was to investigate how these measures have impacted the students during the first quarantine period (Spring 2020). Also we wanted to know what they lacked most after the six-weeks-lockdown. Method(s): More than 2,000 students from all Schools of the University of Patras participated in the research, completing an online questionnaire. Emphasis was placed on the question "What is the FIRST thing you will do immediately after lifting the measures". The open last option 'Other' was qualitative investigated with thematic analysis by gender. Result(s): The answer options of the evaluated question were to 'Go out for coffee/food/drink/fun with friends' (58%) or 'with family' (5%), to 'Visit beauty and hair salons' (16%), to 'Travel' (6%), or to 'Go shopping' (2%). The option 'Other' was answered by 246 (13%) students. The thematic analysis revealed 13 categories, with first place 'Restoring immediately social life without restrictions', followed by 'Seeing and being together with boyfriend/girlfriend', but at the same time 'Continue to be careful and take self-restraining measures after the end of the quarantine'. Conclusion(s): Students of both genders lacked mainly social life and companionship. The need to return to a new daily routine with protection measures that limit both exposure to the new virus and the spontaneity, is obvious.

Prevalence of Depression in an Urban, Predominantly Black ESKD Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications in terms of physical and mental health ramifications, and minority communities have been disproportionately impacted;particularly, prevalence of depression increased. Throughout the pandemic, ESKD patients have continued thrice-weekly in-center hemodialysis sessions or home therapies. We explored whether there was an increase in depression prevalence after the start of the pandemic in our urban predominantly Black ESKD population. Method(s): We used data from social worker-administered PHQ-2 questionnaire depression screenings (required by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in eligible patients treated at four Emory University affiliated in-center dialysis units and three home dialysis units from 2018-2019 (pre-pandemic) to 2020-2021 (pandemic). Excluded from this study were patients with no assessments or incomplete assessments. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests comparing the prevalence of depression in pre-pandemic versus pandemic period. Result(s): In 2021, 91.5% of our patients were Black. There were 2433 in-center patient depression scores and 586 home dialysis patient depression scores. Excluded from the study were 1045 patients in the in-center and 214 patients in the home population. Of the 2433 patient scores analyzed in the in-center group, 1289 were pre-pandemic and 1144 were in the pandemic period. 155 (12%) in-center patient scores in the prepandemic period were classified as depressed while 128 (11.2%) in-center patient scores during the pandemic were classified as depressed (two-sided p-value 0.5272). Of the 586 home dialysis patient scores, 325 were pre-pandemic and 261 in the pandemic period. 71 (21.8%) patient scores in the pre-pandemic period had a positive depression screening while 29 (11.1%) patient scores during the pandemic period had depression (two-sided p-value 0.0006). Conclusion(s): We did not observe an increase in depression prevalence during the COVID-19 pandemic in in-center dialysis patients, and surprisingly observed a statistically significant decrease in depression among our home dialysis patients. The decrease in depression in our home dialysis patients during the pandemic may reflect being at home is a protective mechanism, and this observation should be further investigated.

Evaluation of the Happy Child Program: a randomized study in 30 Brazilian municipalities

The Happy Child Program (Programa Crianca Feliz-PCF, in Portuguese) reaches 1.4 million Brazilian children under three years of age with home visits aimed at promoting neuro-psychomotor development. Based on a conceptu-al model, PCF implementation and impact were evaluated in a randomized study in 30 munici-palities. A total of 3,242 children were allocated to the intervention (IG) or control (CG) group, 80.0% of whom were prospectively followed up from late 2018 to late 2021. Development was assessed by the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ3). During the three-year study period, visits were replaced by virtual contacts for an average of 12 months due to COVID-19. At the endline sur-vey, intent-to-treat analyses showed mean scores of 203.3 in the IG and 201.3 in the CG. Addi-tional analyses using instrumental variables and propensity scores matching also showed no effect, since the number of contacts with the program was not associated with ASQ3 scores. No impact was observed on stimulation, responsive interac-tions or psychological attributes of children. The implementation study revealed low coverage in the IG, contamination of the CG, deficiencies in management and low quality of visits in many municipalities. The study did not demonstrate an impact of PCF implemented under routine condi-tions, but provides elements for its improvement. Copyright © 2022, Associacao Brasileira de Pos - Graduacao em Saude Coletiva. All rights reserved.

Poor increase on HAV vaccination coverage among people living with HIV after an immunization-based intervention

Objectives To assess HAV serologic and vaccination status among people who live with HIV (PLWH), and to evaluate the impact of a vaccination-based strategy on HAV-negative patients in Seville, Spain. Methods Study with two time-overlapping phases: (i) cross-sectional study of HAV immunity prevalence among PLWH followed at a Spanish hospital between August 2019 and March 2020. (ii) Patients seronegative for HAV, reliably unvaccinated were included in a before-and-after quasi-experimental study, with an intervention focused on HAV vaccination according to national recommendations in force. Results Six hundred and fifty-six patients were included, of which 111 [17%, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 14–20%] were seronegative for HAV. Of these, 48 [43% (95% CI, 34–53%)] individuals were MSM. The absence of HAV immunity was attributed in 69 [62% (95% CI, 52–71%)] patients to non-referral to vaccination, followed by lack of achievement of a correct vaccination scheme [n=26;23% (95% CI, 16–32%)]. After the program implementation, 96 [15% (95% CI, 12–18%)] individuals were seronegative (17% vs. 15%, p=0.256), of whom 42 [41% (95% CI, 32–51%)] were MSM. The absence of immunity after the intervention was mainly attributed to: adherence failure in 23 [24.0% (95% CI, 15.8–33.7%)] patients, on-course immunization scheme in 34 [33% (95% CI, 24–43%)] individuals and pending appointment at the vaccine delivery unit in 20 [20.8% (95% CI, 13.2–30.3%)] patients. Conclusions A sizeable proportion of PLWH remains susceptible for HAV infection in future outbreaks. A program based on referral to the vaccine delivery unit yields poor results, largely due to program adherence failures. New strategies are needed to increase HAV vaccination coverage. Resumen Objetivos Evaluar la prevalencia de inmunidad frente al VHA en personas que viven con VIH así como el impacto de una intervención basada en la vacunación de pacientes seronegativos frente al VHA. Métodos Estudio con dos fases solapadas en el tiempo: 1) transversal de prevalencia de inmunidad frente al VHA en personas que viven con VIH seguidas en un hospital de tercer nivel, entre agosto de 2019 y el inicio de las medidas nacionales de contención de la epidemia por SARS-CoV-2, marzo de 2020. 2) Cuasiexperimental, con una intervención centrada en la vacunación frente a VHA de pacientes seronegativos, en la unidad responsable de esta. Resultados Ciento once (17%, [95% IC, 14-20%]) de los 656 pacientes incluidos eran seronegativos frente al VHA. Las principales causas de la ausencia de inmunidad fueron: 69 (62% [95% IC, 52-71%]) individuos no derivados a la unidad responsable de la vacunación;26 pacientes (23% [95% CI, 16-32%]) no completaron el esquema vacunal. Tras la intervención, 96 (15% [95% IC, 12-18%]) pacientes continuaron siendo seronegativos frente al VHA (comparada con la prevalencia basal, p=0,256), 42 (18% [95% IC, 13-23%]) eran HSH. Las principales causas de la ausencia de inmunidad fueron: 26 (23% [95% IC, 15-32%]) individuos presentaron fallos de adherencia al circuito vacunal;34 (33% [95% IC, 24-43%]) pacientes habían recibido una sola dosis;22 (22% [95% IC, 14-31%]) seguían sin una primera valoración por parte de la unidad responsable de la vacunación. Conclusiones Una proporción considerable de personas que viven con VIH, particularmente HSH, sigue siendo susceptible a la infección por VHA. La derivación sistemática a la unidad responsable de la vacunación se traduce en modestos incrementos de la prevalencia de inmunidad. Son necesarias nuevas estrategias para aumentar la cobertura vacunal.

Essential anxiety: COVID-19 in analytic practice.

This paper explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on my relationship with analysands and my inner world. I reflect on the role of the archetypal Self during times of existential anxiety that may lead to an experience of 'essential anxiety'. This term refers to a meeting by a fearful ego with an inward recognition of the Self, when faced with threat. The efforts to curb the spread of the pandemic changed our ways of life, while the virus itself threatened our existence in debilitating or outright destructive ways. But what also came into view, in sessions of analysis and supervision, was the creative instinct, and a celebration of life. The soul-to-soul relationship, and the connection with images of the archetypal Self, made the experience of existential anxiety at times an essential experience that facilitated psychological growth. I discuss some advantages of on-line Jungian analysis where, despite distance and partial view, the body still serves as container to hold important psychological material, conferring a sense of wholeness for analyst and analysand. The COVID-19 crisis is terrible and terrifying but it also provides an opportunity for self-regulation and individuation.

Cet article explore l'impact de la pandémie de COVID-19 sur ma relation avec mes analysants et avec mon monde intérieur. Je réfléchis au rôle du Soi archétypal durant les périodes d'angoisse existentielle pouvant mener à une expérience 'd'angoisse essentielle'. Ce terme fait référence à la rencontre entre un moi craintif et l'acceptation intérieure du Soi, lors d'une confrontation avec une menace. Les efforts pour atténuer la diffusion de la pandémie ont changé nos manières de vivre, pendant que le virus lui-même menaçait notre existence de manière écrasante ou carrément destructive. Mais ce qui s'est également profilé, dans les séances d'analyse et de supervision, fut l'instinct créatif, et une célébration de la vie. La relation d'âme à âme et le lien avec des images du Soi archétypal ont parfois fait de l'expérience d'angoisse existentielle une expérience essentielle qui a facilité la croissance psychologique. J'aborde certains bénéfices de l'analyse Jungienne en ligne quand, malgré l'éloignement et la vision rétrécie à l'écran, le corps sert encore en tant que contenant pour détenir du matériel psychologique important, ce qui confère à l'analyste et à l'analysant un sentiment de complétude. La COVID-19 est terrible et terrifiante mais elle offre aussi une opportunité pour l'autorégulation et l'individuation.

El presente trabajo explora el impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19 en mi relación con mis analizandos y con mi mundo interno. Reflexiono sobre el rol del Sí Mismo arquetípico durante estos tiempos de ansiedad existencial que pueden conducir a una experiencia de 'ansiedad esencial'. Este término hace referencia al encuentro de un ego atemorizado con un reconocimiento interno del Sí Mismo, cuando es confrontado con una amenaza. Los esfuerzos por reducir la propagación de la pandemia cambiaron nuestro modo de vida, mientras el virus mismo amenazaba nuestra existencia ya sea debilitándola, o en formas directamente destructivas. Pero lo que también se hizo visible, en sesiones de análisis y supervisión, fue el instinto creativo y la celebración de la vida. La relación de alma-a-alma, y la conexión con imágenes del Sí Mismo arquetípico, hizo de a momentos la experiencia de ansiedad existencial, una experiencia esencial que facilitó el crecimiento psicológico. Analizo algunas ventajas del análisis Junguiano online, donde, aún la distancia y cierta parcialidad en el campo visual, el cuerpo sirve todavía de contenedor para alojar importante material psicológico, brindando un sentido de totalidad al analista y al analizando. La crisis por el COVID-19 es terrible y aterradora, pero al mismo tiempo provee una oportunidad para la autorregulación y la individuación.

Working in "smart" mode during the Covid-19 pandemic. Validation of a questionnaire in the healthcare sector.

CONCLUSIONS: The present tool is adequate to investigate attitudes towards Smart Working among healthcare workers. BACKGROUND: During the most difficult phases of the Covid-19 he-alth emergency, when access to the usual work location was not allowed due to the constraints related to the pandemic, Smart Working enabled business continuity in the face of the ongoing health emergency. Mo-dern technology serves a new way of working, allowing workers to effectively manage their professional and personal spheres in a world that increasingly requires them to optimize their time. The main objective of this research is to validate a Smart Working questionnaire administered to healthcare workers. METHODS: The questionnaire, reported in Annex I, consisting of 30 questions and submitted electronically through Google Forms, was administered in Italian to healthcare personnel of the Teaching hospi-tal Umberto I and Sapienza University of Rome between September and October 2020. The questionnaire analyzed the characteristics of the sample and investigated the perception and attitude of healthcare personnel towards seven different aspects of Smart Working. A descriptive analysis of the sample examined and an internal consistency analysis was performed through the use of the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) program version 25.0. Cronbach's alpha statistical indicator, which measures reprodu-cibility over time, reliability, and homogeneity of questions, was used for the analysis. RESULTS: A total number of 53 health care providers answered the online questionnaire. The majority of the respondents were female (60.4%); 73.6% of respondents reported having a college degree or a higher educational level. The analysis showed an overall standardized Cronbach's Alpha of 0.709, which corresponds to a good reliability. In the items analysis, the alpha value ranged from a minimum of 0.652 to a maximum of 0.756.

Storytelling on instagram as a light technology in heavy pandemic times

This article aims to analyze the contributions of the storytelling to mental health in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is an intervention-research that places this story device as light health technology. It is committed to reduce distances, create bridges between people through investment in bonding and welcoming. Storytelling articulates literature and psychology, and is part of the toolbox that is necessary for the activation of expressive psychic forces of affections in the current scenario. The research database can be designated as a bank of stories that undergo a curatorial process, which is a fundamental methodology for linking topics covered in the stories and posting them on the project's Instagram. The videotaped stories were analyzed from mutual-care practices and the context-affection-text semantic nuclei, with emphasis on the contents of memory and death. The reactions of Instagram followers express affectionate messages to the storytellers. © 2020.