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

被引:4
作者
Endomba, Francky Teddy [1 ,2 ]
Wafeu, Guy Sadeu [3 ]
Efon-Ekangouo, Arnauld [3 ]
Djune-Yemeli, Linda [3 ]
Donfo-Azafack, Cyrille [3 ]
Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C. [3 ]
Kamgno, Joseph [3 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Hlth Econ & Policy Res & Evaluat Dev Results Grp, Yaounde, Cameroon
[2] Univ Bourgogne, Psychiat Internship Program, Dijon, France
[3] Ctr Res Filariasis & Other Trop Dis CRFilMT, Yaounde, Cameroon
[4] Univ Yaounde I, Fac Med & Biomed Sci, Yaounde, Cameroon
关键词
COVID-19; family; psychosocial support; sub-Saharan Africa; DEATH; EBOLA; GRIEF;
D O I
10.1177/2055102920975293
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
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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