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Public perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a UK-based focus group study
BMJ Open · 2020 · Vol. 10(7) · pp. e039334–e039334
Simon Williams✉(Swansea University)Christopher J. Armitage(Manchester Academic Health Science Centre)Tova Tampe(World Health Organization)Kimberly Dienes(Manchester Academic Health Science Centre)
Abstract
A rapid response is necessary in terms of public health programming to mitigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19 social distancing and isolation. Social distancing and isolation 'exit strategies' must account for the fact that, although some individuals will voluntarily or habitually continue to socially distance, others will seek high levels of social engagement as soon as possible.
COVID-19 and Mental HealthHealth disparities and outcomesCOVID-19 Pandemic ImpactsSocial distanceMedicinePandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Social isolationFocus group2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPublic healthSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Isolation (microbiology)
MeSH terms
BetacoronavirusCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2AdolescentAdultAttitudeCommunicable Disease ControlCommunicationEmploymentFemaleGovernmentUnited KingdomHumansIncomeInterpersonal Relations
Funding
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- University of Manchester
- Swansea University
- NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre
- Patient Safety Translational Research Centre
- Manchester Biomedical Research Centre
Citations
484
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BMJ · 1995 · 2,704 citations
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BMJ · 1995 · 6,796 citations
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The Lancet · 2020 · 16,193 citations
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