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The Lancet: The Psychological Impact of Quarantine and How to Reduce it: Rapid Review of the Evidence [en]

April 24, 2020

The December, 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak has seen many countries ask people who have potentially come into contact with the infection to isolate themselves at home or in a dedicated quarantine facility. Decisions on how to apply quarantine should be based on the best available evidence.

The Lancet did a review of the psychological impact of quarantine using three electronic databases. Of 3166 papers found, 24 are included in this review. Most reviewed studies reported negative psychological effects including post-traumatic stress symptoms, confusion, and anger. Stressors included longer quarantine duration, infection fears, frustration, boredom, inadequate supplies, inadequate information, financial loss, and stigma. Some researchers have suggested long-lasting effects. In situations where quarantine is deemed necessary, officials should quarantine individuals for no longer than required, provide clear rationale for quarantine and information about protocols, and ensure sufficient supplies are provided. Appeals to altruism by reminding the public about the benefits of quarantine to wider society can be favourable.”

Read the article here: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30460-8/fulltext#%20

Filed Under: COVID-19, Public Health Communication, RCCE (Risk Communication & Community Engagement), Risk Communication

IASC: Briefing Note on Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak [en]

April 24, 2020

The IASC has published a briefing on how to address mental health and the psychosocial aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here:

https://www.communityengagementhub.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/MHPSS-COVID19-Briefing-Note-FINAL_24-February-2020.pdf

Filed Under: [D] COMMUNITY LEVEL, COVID-19, Elderly, Health, Public Health Communication, Publications (published in print and/or online), RCCE (Risk Communication & Community Engagement), Vulnerable People

Jointly Developed: COVID-19: How to Include Marginalized and Vulnerable People in Risk Communication and Community Engagement

April 23, 2020

The IFRC, OCHO, WHO have jointly developed this guide focusing on why and how to include a protection, gender, and inclusion lens in risk communication and community engagement. It can be accessed here: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID-19_CommunityEngagement_130320.pdf

Filed Under: Community Engagement, COVID-19, Crisis Communication, RCCE (Risk Communication & Community Engagement), Risk Communication, Risk Communication Highlights

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