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Satisfaction with the CALMA Online Psychological First Aid Program in Peru

  • Karen Pérez-Maraví
  • , Giovanna Osorio
  • , Iván Montes-Iturrizaga
  • Universidad Continental

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Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Universidad Continental (Peru) initiated an online Psychological First Aid program (CALMA). This free and inclusive program was designed with the World Health Organization's Psychological First Aid Technical Guide (2012) in mind. This study offers a quantitative, observational (non-experimental) approach and, through the survey technique, to the knowledge of the satisfaction of 1078 beneficiaries (out of 10096) who received care between March 2020 and April 2024. Therefore, we found a response rate of 10.7% to this form (Google Forms) anonymous and provided under informed consent. The results indicate that 96.6% of the subjects considered that their reason for consultation was attended to. Regarding the level of satisfaction with the care provided, 81.6% thought they were delighted. The main advantages perceived by the participants concerning the service were free, immediate, online, inclusive, and respectful of human diversity 40.9%. The results also suggest differences in satisfaction and timing of care (pandemic, transition, and post-pandemic).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)101-105
Number of pages5
JournalAnnual Review of CyberTherapy and Telemedicine
Volume22
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2024
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • Psychological first aid
  • accessibility
  • quality
  • satisfaction
  • telepsychology

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