13Apr 2021

COPING STRATEGIES FOR COVID-19 IN THE MOROCCAN POPULATION

  • University Psychiatric Hospital Ar-Razi in Sale, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University of Rabat- Morocco.
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Background: The coronavirus infection is pandemic emerging infectious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. This pandemic has had serious social and economic consequences due to the confinment and curfew applied in various countries around the world. The psychosocial responses to this pandemic are variable and depend on the coping strategies of each individual which can mitigate and moderate the impact of these psychosocial responses.

Objective: To identify the different coping strategies implemented by the Moroccan population.

Methods: We conducted an online survey from April 23 to May 23, 2020, through a questionnaire published on social networks using Google Forms. The assessment of coping strategies was carried out through the Brief Cope scale.

Results: 404 individuals participated in the study. The mean age was 36.86 years, 65.6% were female, 14.1% had a psychiatric history, 28% had a medical-surgical history and 30.2% had a substance use disorder. Study participants showed a maximum level acceptance as a strategy of adaptation (6.22 ± 1.69) followed by positive reframing (5.72 ± 1.71) then religion (5.45 ± 1.8). The least used strategies were substance use (2.29 ± 0.91) and denial (3.05 ± 1.42). Problem-focused coping was more used in our sample (4.34 +/- 1.22) compared to emotion-focused coping (4.21 +/- 0.64).

Conclusions: The pandemic of Covid-19 had a significant negative impact on the mental health of populations including the Moroccan. The most frequently adopted coping strategies are acceptance, positive reframing, and religion. Psychological support remains necessary in order to safeguard mental health in the face of stressful situations.


[S. Benzahra, S. Belbachir and A. Ouanass (2021); COPING STRATEGIES FOR COVID-19 IN THE MOROCCAN POPULATION Int. J. of Adv. Res. 9 (Apr). 166-173] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com


Siham BENZAHRA, Siham Belbachir and Abderrazzak Ouanass
University Psychiatric Hospital Arrazi in Sale, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University of Rabat- Morocco
Morocco

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/12668      
DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/12668