Health and Science in pandemic times: Narrative review

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to describe the aspects related to health and science during the pandemic caused by Sars-Cov-2. Method: It is a narrative review through the search for articles in the scientific databases, published from January 2020 to January 2021. For the treatment of the data, the technique of content analysis with categorization of the findings was used four complete original articles were selected that answer the central question of the research and organized according to the content of their evidence, distributed in five categories. Results: The analysis of the literature highlights important points such as the negative impact of false news on science, interdisciplinarity and its benefits on science and public health, the funding of Science to combat Sars-Cov-2, the safety of scientists in research during the pandemic and vaccine hesitancy. Discussion: It was found that in view of the crisis generated by Covid-19, it was clear to various sectors of society that only science is capable of finding a solution and shows itself as a hope for all humanity, since she is the only one able to find a vaccine and treatment for the New Coronavirus. Conclusion: Furthermore, it is concluded that scientists will certainly generate the necessary knowledge to face the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as subsidize public policies that will organize health care, reduce inequities and enable comprehensive care to patients.