Topics, Concerns, and Feelings Commented on Facebook after the First Death by COVID-19 in Mozambique Temas, preocupaciones y sentimientos comentados en Facebook tras la primera muerte por COVID-19 en Mozambique
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2023
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Revista de Investigacion e Innovacion en Ciencias de la Salud
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Muitana G.
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© 2023. Fundación Universitaria María Cano. The Revista de Investigación e Innovación.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.