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Mental Health and Perceived Awareness of the South Asian Indian Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Findings
The scope of the United Nations Development Programme (2019) emphasizes combating adaptive challenges, building resilience, and sustainability. This systematic review offers a range of perspectives through an in-depth overview of existing literature on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemi...
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Published in: | International perspectives in psychology : research, practice, consultation practice, consultation, 2022-07, Vol.11 (3), p.169-177 |
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Summary: | The scope of the United Nations Development Programme
(2019) emphasizes combating adaptive challenges, building resilience, and
sustainability. This systematic review offers a range of perspectives through an
in-depth overview of existing literature on the coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) pandemic and the psychological impact it is having on the South Asian
community in India. The selected studies focused on COVID-19 were mixed;
however, the consensus among articles had themes relating to fear, stress, and
anxiety. The results yielded 17 unique articles. Overall, the review supports
the understanding of challenges related to mental healthcare and the attitudes
and awareness of South Asians toward the COVID-19 pandemic. This review aims to
assist healthcare providers to be better informed on the impact of COVID-19 on
South Asians.
Impact and Implications
This systematic review supports the understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic
impacts Indians on good health and well-being (UNDP Goal 3) and supporting the
marginalized and disadvantaged (UNDP Goal 10). This review also highlights how
reducing inequalities in India is an important part of addressing the COVID-19
pandemic in India (UNDP Goal 10). The researchers aimed to evaluate the
available scholarly literature on South Asian Indian mental health amid
pandemics. It was discovered there is a significant shortage of relevant
research providing insight into distress and fear levels among South Asian
Indians. Given the dearth of literature on the topic, there is a need for more
robust and updated information on the topic to help identify and understand
research gaps, inform clinical care, and provide direction for future
research. |
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ISSN: | 2157-3883 2157-3891 |
DOI: | 10.1027/2157-3891/a000051 |