Daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic and mental health in Brazilian PHC
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https://doi.org/10.28998/rpss.e02409013esp-2Abstract
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the daily life of the Brazilian population in many ways, such as social relationships, routines, and cultural aspects. Objectives: To investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Primary Health Care (PHC) users in Brazil. Material and methods: This article is part of a multicenter study in which 820 interviews were conducted with PHC users in different regions of the country. The interviews were conducted by different researchers, recorded, transcribed, and categorized using the thematic content analysis method, according to the conclusions drawn from the interviews. The categorization was first carried out using MaxQDA Analytics® software and, in a second step, in parallel by an independent group of researchers, with the two formats subsequently discussed and standardized. Results: The results showed that social distancing imposed by the pandemic was one of the changes that most affected participants' daily lives. They reported feelings of "loneliness" and "anxiety", as well as the reduction of cultural habits and reverence for lost loved ones. Furthermore, to describe the state of their mental health, participants also used restricted language with terms such as "emotional" and "psychological". Conclusion: It is clear from the participants' reports not only that daily life has changed significantly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also that the language used has often failed to capture the complexity of the emotions experienced. Due to the obvious importance of narratives in understanding suffering, a more comprehensive and sensitive approach to the expression of suffering is required. With this in mind, it is crucial to rethink the language used to address human suffering, avoiding simplifications and associated stigma. This will help to develop effective care strategies and more appropriate public policies in the field of mental health. This text is the result of the Professional Master's Degree in Family Health (PROFSAÚDE) stricto sensu postgraduate program.
Keywords: Mental Health; COVID-19; Pandemic; Primary Health Care; Multicentric Study.
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