Psychosocial Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic Clinical Trial
Official title:
The MAVIPAN Protocol: For a Structured Response to the Psychosocial Consequences of the Restrictive Measures Imposed by the Global Health COVID-19 Pandemic
The health crisis imposed by COVID-19 is forcing major worldwide social reorganization that
will have profound consequences on our society. Currently, one-third of the world's
population (~3 billion individuals) is living under some kind of isolation or quarantine
measures, causing an unprecedented and rapidly evolving psychosocial crisis.
The psychosocial consequences of this health crisis will persist long after restriction
measures are lifted and the pandemic is over. This impact will be significant for individuals
facing unique contexts or challenges (e.g., older adults, individuals living with a
disability, underprivileged families) and will most likely exacerbate existing social and
gender inequalities in health and human development.
There is an urgent need for information on the evolution of the psychosocial dimensions of
health and coping strategies used by our population and our health and social services
structures. Thus, this study is designed to accelerate the availability of high-quality,
real-time evidence within health and social services structures to address, support and
minimize psychosocial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through constantly evolving
research questions responsive to the course of the pandemic evolution, the rapid system
transformations and adaptation of services, and knowledge users (KUs) needs, MAVIPAN aims to
address, document, monitor, and evaluate the following:
1. Individuals and families' adjustments and mitigation strategies, especially for those
considered vulnerable and in high-risk contexts.
2. Healthcare and social services workers and managers' adjustments and mitigation
strategies.
3. The organization of service structures.
4. The social and economic response.
To achieve these objectives, we use a mixed methods study design that combines quantitative
questionnaires and qualitative interviews to deepen our understanding of elements such as the
coping strategies used during the pandemic. A first measure was taken during lock-down as
well as a follow-up at 3 months. Another follow-up will be made at 7 months. At least one per
year follow-up will be made over the course of the study (5 years). Additional measures may
be taken depending on the evolution of the pandemic and the sanitary measures put in place by
the authorities.
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