PARANORMAL BELIEFS OF MOROCCAN DOCTORS AND THEIR LINK WITH DEPRESSION (ID 1795)

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AS71 Religion, spirituality and psychiatry
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  • LINDA RACHIDI (Morocco)
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Abstract

Objectives

This study aims to write paranormal beliefs, the frequency of depression of Moroccan doctors, as well as to study the link between beliefs and depression. On the other hand, the evolution before and during the Covid 19 pandemic.

Methods

This is a descriptive and analytical longitudinal study, involving 262 Moroccan doctors. We carried out a psychometric tests which consisted in passing the following scales : A belief scale “Revised paranormal brief scale”, and a depression scale “Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) "

Results

The prevalence of paranormal beliefs among doctors is significant. Depression is more common among surgeons than other doctors. A correlation has been developed between some dimensions of belief in paranormal phenomena and depression. On the other hand, the pandemic has not had an impact on the beliefs of doctors.

Conclusions

This study highlights a strong link between beliefs and depression. Therefore, it would be wise to study the link of beliefs with other psychiatric parameters.

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