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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
Main Authors: Lad, Sagar S., Bhakta, Saajan, Hira, Veena
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Language:English
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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.
ISSN:2157-3883
2157-3891
DOI:10.1027/2157-3891/a000051