Support for families of isolated or deceased COVID-19 patients in sub-Saharan Africa

Aside the direct effect of the COVID-19 on infected patients, this infectious disease outbreak has various psychological consequences. These mental health repercussions pertain to the general population of uninfected individuals, and particularly families of isolated or deceased COVID-19 patients. T...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Endomba, Francky Teddy, Wafeu, Guy Sadeu, Efon-Ekangouo, Arnauld, Djune-Yemeli, Linda, Donfo-Azafack, Cyrille, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C, Kamgno, Joseph
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2020
Materias:
Theoretical Contribution / Commentary
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7691915/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33282330
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2055102920975293
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Sumario:Aside the direct effect of the COVID-19 on infected patients, this infectious disease outbreak has various psychological consequences. These mental health repercussions pertain to the general population of uninfected individuals, and particularly families of isolated or deceased COVID-19 patients. This aspect is of substantial interest amid sub-Saharan African communities, considering the key place and cultural significance of mourning and funerals in these settings. In this commentary, we discuss on the issue of psychological and social support of COVID-19 patients’ families, by taking into account some sub-Saharan African cultural considerations.

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