Psychological aspects in health and diseases
Mahfar Sekhavatmanesh; Mehrdad Hajihasani; Mohammad Rabiei
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Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on various aspects of life; however, understanding its specific effects on university faculty members has remained limited. The present study aims to explore the psychological, professional, and social consequences of the pandemic on the faculty ...
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Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on various aspects of life; however, understanding its specific effects on university faculty members has remained limited. The present study aims to explore the psychological, professional, and social consequences of the pandemic on the faculty of Shahrekord University.Method: A phenomenological approach was adopted, involving semi-structured interviews with 12 purposefully selected faculty members from Shahrekord University. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using Marshall and Rossman’s reductionist and interpretive methods. Results: Data analysis revealed two main categories of challenges faced by faculty members: professional and psychological. Professionally, they experienced disruptions in their research, difficulties with online teaching, burnout, and limited opportunities for academic growth and development. Psychologically, they reported heightened anxiety, fear of illness, and feelings of isolation. To cope, participants employed various strategies, including social interaction, religious practices, diverse teaching methods, limited in-person contact, physical exercise, and cognitive techniques.Conclusions: The findings underscore the importance of providing culturally sensitive mental health support, faculty training in coping strategies, and institutional flexibility to enhance resilience and maintain educational quality during crises.
Mahnaz Aliakbari dehkordi; fatemeh eisazadeh; susan aghajanbigloo
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Abstract Objective: Infected persons to Coronavirus experience mental and social consequences because of disease. So the goal of this research is to investigate the mental and social consequences of infected persons. Method: The population in this study was people with new coronavirus (Covid 19) in Bushehr ...
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Abstract Objective: Infected persons to Coronavirus experience mental and social consequences because of disease. So the goal of this research is to investigate the mental and social consequences of infected persons. Method: The population in this study was people with new coronavirus (Covid 19) in Bushehr province. The sampling method in this study was purposive and the sample size was 8 persons (6 males and 2 females). Due to the qualitative nature of the study, information was obtained through interviews and the interview process continued until data saturation. The duration of each interview was 30 to 40 minutes. The interview was semi-structured and contained open-ended questions. After completing the interview process, the responses were interpreted and coded using the content analysis method. Results: Based on the results of the present study, the psychological consequences of this disease include negative emotions such as fear of death, depression and anxiety, reduced social activities, feelings of rejection by the community, decreased effective communication with family and society, and stigma experienced by the patient and her/his family. Conclusion: People with Covid-19 disease experience many psychosocial consequences, and this will reduce their quality of life; therefore, use of psychologists and counselors in the therapeutic setting can be effective in reducing these consequences.
