Teaching in times of pandemic: a study on the experiences of brazilian teachers during the isolation period

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2022v12i74p10027-10039

Keywords:

Covid-19 pandemic, Professor, Psychological Adaptation

Abstract

Aim: Understand the experiences of Brazilian teachers during the quarantine period and social isolation resulting from the Covid 19 pandemic. Method: Research of a qualitative nature. Data collection was performed in a virtual manner, with national coverage, through an electronic form link in May 2020. The answers were analyzed using the method of thematic analysis proposed by Minayo. Results: One hundred and ninety teachers participated in the research, most of them married, with complete graduate studies and from the northeast region. Participants reported fear, insecurity, sadness and anguish in the face of uncertainties in the pandemic context. The organization of schedules, time for leisure, taking care of physical and mental health, support from family and friends and the presence of spirituality were important elements in dealing with the adversities present in this context. Conclusion: The use of different adaptation strategies helped teachers’ well-being and quality of life during the pandemic.

Author Biographies

Maria Alice Luna Sampaio

Psychologist. Master's student in Education for Teaching in the Health Area at Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde.

 

Juliana Monteiro Costa

Psychologist. PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Catholic University of Pernambuco, UNICAP). Professor of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses at Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde (FPS).

Leopoldo Nelson Fernandes Barbosa

Psychologist. PhD in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE). Post-doctorate in Health Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Professor of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses at Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde (FPS).

Mônica Cristina Batista de Melo

Psychologist. PhD in Maternal and Child Health by the Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira (IMIP). Post-doctorate in Health Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Professor of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses at Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde (FPS).

Carmina Silva dos Santos

Nurse. PhD in nutrition from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE). Professor of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses at Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde (FPS).

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Published

2022-03-22

How to Cite

Luna Sampaio, M. A. ., Monteiro Costa, J. ., Fernandes Barbosa, L. N., Batista de Melo, M. C. ., & Silva dos Santos, C. . (2022). Teaching in times of pandemic: a study on the experiences of brazilian teachers during the isolation period. Saúde Coletiva (Barueri), 12(74), 10027–10039. https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2022v12i74p10027-10039

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Artigos Cientí­ficos