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

Journal: Health psychology open

Volume: 7

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 

Affiliated Institutions:  Health Economics & Policy Research and Evaluation for Development Results Group (HEREG), Cameroon. Centre for Research on Filariasis and other Tropical Diseases (CRFilMT), Cameroon.

Abstract summary 

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.

Authors & Co-authors:  Endomba Francky Teddy FT Wafeu Guy Sadeu GS Efon-Ekangouo Arnauld A Djune-Yemeli Linda L Donfo-Azafack Cyrille C Nana-Djeunga Hugues C HC Kamgno Joseph J

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Balkhair AA. (2020) COVID-19 pandemic: A new chapter in the history of infectious diseases. Oman Medical Journal 35: e123–e123.
Authors :  7
Identifiers
Doi : 2055102920975293
SSN : 2055-1029
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
COVID-19;family;psychosocial support;sub-Saharan Africa
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
England