Young Adults' Hopes Regarding Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) Prevention and Management After the SARS-CoV-2 Virus Pandemic: Reflections From the NCD Child #YouthCOVIDCHAT Campaign.

Journal: The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine

Volume: 74

Issue: 1

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  NCD Child, Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; UNESCO Chair 'Global Health & Education', University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom. Electronic address: N.J.Gray@hud.ac.uk. NCD Child, Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, Vestre Viken HF, Drammen, Norway. NCD Child, Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Africa NCDs Network, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. NCD Child, Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NCD Child, Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute for Global Health & Development, The Aga Khan University, South-Central Asia, East Africa and United Kingdom.

Abstract summary 

The SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic has left a massive global death toll in its wake. Associated restrictions, precautions and lockdowns have disrupted daily routines, which has been associated with social isolation and major health implications for the world's youth. This paper shares young adults' visions for life beyond the pandemic as it relates to the prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).NCD Child hosted a global Twitter campaign for young adults, some of whom are living with NCDs, to express their reflections on life beyond the pandemic. Contributions were subjected to qualitative thematic analysis.52 responses from the campaign described six main themes: Health system strengthening; Access to care; Issues of sustainability, including the environment and the economy; Human rights, equity, and social issues; Mental health, and NCD prevention.Young adults expressed optimism about postpandemic life and emphasized the importance of comprehensive intersectoral approaches to create resilient health systems.

Authors & Co-authors:  Gray Nicola J NJ Hauerslev Marie M Msengi George G Lewis-Watts Laura L Bhutta Zulfiqar A ZA

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Authors :  5
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.07.022
SSN : 1879-1972
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
COVID-19;Equity;Health systems;Human rights;Mental health;Noncommunicable diseases;Prevention;Universal health coverage;Young adult health;Youth participation
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Country of Study
Publication Country
United States