Psychological responses of various populations during different periods of infectious disease outbreak and its enlightenment

VernacularTitle: 传染病暴发后不同时期各类人群的心理反应及启示
Author: Chen-Wei HUANG ¹
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1. College of Basic Medical Sciences, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University)
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Coronavirus disease 2019; Mental health; Psychological intervention; Stigma
From: Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2020;41(10):1142-1147
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Epidemic infectious diseases have become a major threat to public health safety. This paper reviews the previous researches and analyzes the psychological impact of infectious disease outbreak on medical staff, patients and the public, exploring the risk and protective factors of adverse psychological reactions, so as to provide references for future research and counseling after coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak. It is suggested that multi-center and large-scale follow-up investigation is needed, and more attention needs to be paid on influences of stigma and public opinion on internet and the change of positive psychological quality after the epidemic outbreak. Moreover, the research results of risk and protective factors should be fully used in psychological intervention.