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Attitudes and Intentions Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine Among Healthcare Professionals in French Guiana
Introduction - Against the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the concerning spread of the more transmissible 20J/501Y.V3 (P1) variant, an mRNA vaccine became available in...
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COVID-19: The third leading cause of death in France in 2020, while other major causes are on the decline
Introduction - The year 2020 was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had direct and potentially indirect effects on mortality. This study describes the main indicators of mortality by...
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Traffic-related injuries during the first lockdown period due to the COVID-19 pandemic - Rhône Registry
Introduction - The COVID-19 pandemic forced France into a strict lockdown from March 17 to May 10, 2020. While traffic accidents and traffic fatalities dropped sharply during this...
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of SOS Médecins services for mental health issues in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Introduction - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictive measures were implemented to control the outbreak and limit its impact on the healthcare system. While these measures...
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Summary of Surveillance of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika in Metropolitan France in 2023
As of January 1, 2023, the Aedes albopictus mosquito—a vector for dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses—was established in 71 departments in mainland France (including Corsica), exposing...
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Impact of Public Policies and the COVID-19 Pandemic on Hepatitis C Screening and Treatment in Metropolitan France, 2014–2021
Introduction – Given the global goal of eliminating hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030, the objective was to assess the impact of public policies and the COVID-19 pandemic on HCV screening...
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Initial performance indicators for the colorectal cancer screening program (participation, non-analysable tests, positive tests). Trends since 2010 and a focus on the COVID-19 years 2020–2021 in France
The organized colorectal cancer screening program (DOCCR) was rolled out nationwide in France in 2008–2009. Testing for occult blood in stool allows for the detection and treatment of...
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer incidence in France in 2020 and 2021: an initial assessment based on changes over time in the number of patients hospitalized for a new cancer
Background – Since cancer is a common and often serious disease, the potential impact of the health crisis linked to the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer incidence (i.e., on the number of...
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Hospitalizations for suicide attempts in acute care facilities in France during the COVID-19 pandemic: national trends over time in 2020–2021
Given the duration and severity of the social restrictions and the resulting constraints, the pandemic may have had an impact on mental health, particularly on suicide attempts. Against...
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The Impact of an Automated HIV Screening Reminder in a General Practice Patient Management System During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In 2017, the French National Authority for Health (HAS) reassessed its strategy for screening for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and in 2018, the Joint United Nations Programme...