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Revista de investigación e innovación en ciencias de la salud
On-line version ISSN 2665-2056
Abstract
MUITANA, Gérson and AMATO, Cibelle. Topics, Concerns, and Feelings Commented on Facebook after the First Death by COVID-19 in Mozambique. Rev. Investig. Innov. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2023, vol.5, n.1, pp.144-159. Epub July 18, 2023. ISSN 2665-2056. https://doi.org/10.46634/riics.165.
In Mozambique, as in other parts of the world, COVID-19 has had consequences in many areas, especially in the health sector. This study aims to analyze the comments made and discussed on Facebook after the first death from the disease, verifying the main topics, concerns, and feelings that users most expressed on that social network. Using the content analysis method, IRaMuTeQ® generated a dendrogram focused on death, diagnostic circumstances, disease prevention, and restrictive government measures. Users also raised concerns about health care professionals, family and community, and feelings of sadness. Although the feelings presented reflect the language used in comments on a social network, and it is impossible to diagnose from them, this study creates paths for further research in the area. Therefore, for the first time, it demonstrates results from a mental health study with data analyzed from a social network in Mozambique. These results can guide and alert local health entities about health communications, strategies, and attention that should be given to the mental health of individuals during this pandemic and in the long term.
Keywords : Mental health; COVID-19; social media; Mozambique; expression of concern; feelings; social impact; Africa; death, pandemic; facebook government publication.