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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
5,000
No intervention, this is an observational study that uses validated questionnaires and qualitative interviews.
VITAM-Research Center in Sustainable Health
Québec, Canada
RECRUITINGDepression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21)
The DASS-21 is a measure of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms. The score on each subscale varies from 0 to 21. A higher score means a higher level of symptoms.
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21)
The DASS-21 is a measure of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms. The score on each subscale varies from 0 to 21. A higher score means a higher level of symptoms.
Time frame: 3 months
Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21)
The DASS-21 is a measure of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms. The score on each subscale varies from 0 to 21. A higher score means a higher level of symptoms.
Time frame: 7 months
Insomnia Severity Index
Scores vary between 0 and 28. A higher score means greater insomnia severity.
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
Insomnia Severity Index
Scores vary between 0 and 28. A higher score means greater insomnia severity.
Time frame: 3 months
Insomnia Severity Index
Scores vary between 0 and 28. A higher score means greater insomnia severity.
Time frame: 7 months
Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale
Scores range from 7 to 35 and higher scores indicate higher positive well-being.
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale
Scores range from 7 to 35 and higher scores indicate higher positive well-being.
Time frame: 3 months
Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale
Scores range from 7 to 35 and higher scores indicate higher positive well-being.
Time frame: 7 months
Hostility subscale- Symptoms Checklist-90-Revised
Only the Hostility subscale that measures thoughts, feelings and actions characteristic of anger is used. Scores range from 6 to 24 and higher scores indicate higher level of hostility
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
Hostility subscale- Symptoms Checklist-90-Revised
Only the Hostility subscale that measures thoughts, feelings and actions characteristic of anger is used. Scores range from 6 to 24 and higher scores indicate higher level of hostility
Time frame: 3 months
Hostility subscale- Symptoms Checklist-90-Revised
Only the Hostility subscale that measures thoughts, feelings and actions characteristic of anger is used. Scores range from 6 to 24 and higher scores indicate higher level of hostility
Time frame: 7 months
Substance use
These are self-report questions that measure the change in consumption level of different substances such as alcool, prescriptions medications and illicit drugs prior and after the lockdown.
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
Substance use
These are self-report questions that measure the change in consumption level of different substances such as alcool, prescriptions medications and illicit drugs prior and after the lockdown.
Time frame: 3 months
Substance use
These are self-report questions that measure the change in consumption level of different substances such as alcool, prescriptions medications and illicit drugs prior and after the lockdown.
Time frame: 7 months
Brief COPE
We use a subset of questions taken from the Brief Cope which measures coping strategies.
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
Dyadic Adjustment Scale
We use a subset of questions taken from the Dyadic Adjustment Scale which measures couple satisfaction.
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
Parental Stress Index
We only use the Interaction subscale which measures the extent to which the parent believes the child is not meeting expectations and finds interactions with the child are not reinforcing his parenting role.
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
Child Conflict Tactic Scale
We use a subset of questions that measures the presence of minor physical abuse as well as psychological abuse.
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
We use a subset of questions that aim to measure different child behaviors and personality caracteristics.
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
Healthcare workers adaptation
We use a series of questions that assess different changes that may have occured in their work, as well as a series of beliefs they may hold concerning their work and their patients/clients.
Time frame: Baseline (measured during lockdown in March 2020)
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