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Emerging Psychological Impediments and Challenges in the Context of COVID-19: Evidence from Healthcare Perspectives in Pakistan

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive casualties and a worldwide economic downturn, but relatively little official attention is provided to the psychological difficulties arising due to the lockdown and isolation. In Pakistan, the public is burdened not just by the pandemic and lockdown, but also by the rampant rumors spreading against the government and healthcare workers. This paper aims to highlight the psychological causes driving the people who create and propagate these rumors. Many people continue to flaunt the guidelines, and rumors such as those of doctors killing patients are frequently spread via social media. Evidence based literature guides the authors to conclude that Pakistan should follow the example of other countries, not just in how to deal with the pandemic and address the populace during these difficult times, but also in establishing several vital services like charities and mental health help lines. Though it should be noted that Pakistan does not have access to the same resources, nor our challenges are all the same due to specific socio-cultural restraints. Efforts to de-stigmatize and educate people about mental illnesses and to encourage them to seek and provide help and support when needed.

Authors

  • Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Sharjeel
  • Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, SZABIST, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
  • Dr. Kamal Haider
  • Department of Education, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Prof. Dr. Ashraf Khurram
  • Ex. Dean, Faculty of Education, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

Keywords

HCP, Lockdown, Pandemic, Psychiatric Morbidity, Psychological Impediments, Public Trust

DOI Number

10.35484/pssr.2021(5-I)05

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http://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2021(5-I)05

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47-60

Volume & Issue

v5-1

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