Evaluation of psychological support programs againstinfectiousdiseases - the emerging coronavirus as a model - in light of the spread of rumors and fake news - public hospital institution of Ouargla (Algeria)-

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the psychological support programs approved by the public hospital institution in Ouargla againstinfectiousdiseases - the emergingCoronavirus - as a model in light of the spread of rumors and false news explaining this virus from the point of view of a sample of workers in the Covid-19 Authority. At the public hospital institution of Ouargla-Algeria. With a study of the differences in the evaluation of these programs according to gender, professional experience and specialization. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire consisting of four dimensions was completed (crisis cell for psychological support and accompaniment, telephone line for psychological care, training of health professionals. brochures for psychological support). The study sample consisted of 42 recruited workers in the interest of Covid-19, the descriptive approach that suits such studies was chosen.

The study found: What is witnessing the rapid spread of this virus among all members of society, conflicting information about its danger, and the fake news that has been sweeping social media since the beginning of the spread of the virus. Negativelyaffectedpsychological support programs. The rating was average. There are no differences in the evaluation of these programs other than gender, professional experience and specialization.