Mental health preparedness and response to epidemics focusing on COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in Iran

• Main Authors: Khadijeh Akbari (Author), Armin Zareiyan (Author), Arezoo Yari (Author), Mehdi Najafi (Author), Maryam Azizi (Author), Abbas Ostadtaghizadeh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background During epidemics, the number of individuals whose mental health is affected is greater than those affected by the infection itself. This is because psychological factors have a direct relationship with the primary causes of the disease and mortality worldwide. Therefore, an incre...