Perinatal mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Health Inequalities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pandemics are associated with significant and destructive national and global impacts on health, economy, society, and security. COVID-19 pandemic has imposed adverse economic consequences on the whole population. This is while the elderly and those with comorbidities, the economically disadvantaged and ethnic minorities were at increased risk of viral infection. Moreover, the mortality rate an...

Peruvian Guideline to Care the Mental Health of Health Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mental Health Status of Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Background and Aim: Due to the widespread psychological effects of Covid-19 pandemic in the societies, there are strong evidences that the mental health status of nurses is akin to psychological disorders. The aim of this study is to investigate the mental health status and psychological interventions of nurses.   Methods: This study is a systematic review based on the previous studies. ...

Mental Health and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 first broke out on December 17, 2019, in Wuhan, China, and was declared a worldwide pandemic on March 11, 2020, according to the World Health Organization. Studies have shown that the incidence and mortality rate of COVID-19 is affected by age and specific diseases. Breast cancer patients may be more vulnerable to COVID-19 because of having a weakened immune system. In addition, COVI...

Mental Health Status of Medical Staff Working in Ardabil Prehospital Emergency During COVID-19 Pandemic

Objective: Prehospital emergency staff usually encounter patients in situations that can affect the mental health of the medical staff and cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. This study aimed to determine depression, anxiety, and stress in prehospital emergency personnel during the COVID-19 epidemic in Ardabil City, Iran, 2020. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was co...