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<ArticleTitle>The psychological impact post-health crises on healthcare professionals: what follow-up?</ArticleTitle>
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<FirstName>Hicham</FirstName>
<LastName>Essaffani</LastName>
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<FirstName>Mostafa</FirstName>
<LastName>Bouaoudate</LastName>
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<FirstName>Mohammed</FirstName>
<LastName>Elaatmani</LastName>
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<FirstName>Youssef El</FirstName>
<LastName>Ghzizel</LastName>
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<FirstName>Jaouad El</FirstName>
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<FirstName>Jihane</FirstName>
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<Abstract>Background: Health crises such as H1N1, SARS-CoV-1 and COVID-19 have caused significant psychological effects on healthcare professionals, including stress, anxiety and burnout, which persisted after these crises. The assessment of the impact of pandemics on these professionals and the implementation of prevention and psychological support methods are essential to create a safe work environment and promote social communication. Methods: We conducted a literature review of international studies on H1N1, SARS-CoV-1, and COVID-19, utilizing databases like Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct. Twenty-five studies were considered with a significant concentration in Asia. Discussion: The studies highlighted the significant psychological and behavioral effects of infectious disease outbreaks on healthcare workers during pandemics. Common psychological reported disorders were anxiety, depression, burnout and addiction. Major risk factors influencing included young age, gender, pre-existence of psychological disorders, working in frontline zones and limited access to support strategies. Resilience emerges as a critical protective factor, enhanced by supportive environments. Conclusions: Health crises require a rapid response to manage immediate impacts and provide personalized follow-up for the psychological aftermath among healthcare professionals. Regular psychological support, cognitive-behavioral therapies, identification of the most vulnerable health workers and early intervention are the most effective approaches.</Abstract>
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<Keywords>Anxiety,Assistance,Burnout,Depression,Health crisis,Healthcare professional,Impact. Post-trauma,Psychology,Stress,Support</Keywords>
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