Corona-phobia violated human rights? Impact of COVID-19 on patient’s well-being

IF 1.2 Q4 HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES

International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare Pub Date : 2022-12-08 DOI:10.1108/ijhrh-05-2022-0048

Saqib Amin, W. Mehmood, Attia Aman‐Ullah, Mujahid Khan

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Abstract

Purpose This study aims to measure whether admittance in the quarantine ward due to COVID-19 can affect one’s mental health. Nowadays, many countries worldwide are battling with the threat of the COVID-19 contagion, and it is difficult to understand how the pandemic leaves psychological impacts on one’s well-being. Design/methodology/approach This research used qualitative and quantitative approaches to assess the psychological impacts of quarantine due to COVID-19. Population of the present study were 250 patients who were admitted in quarantine centres of Pakistan. The data analysis was conducted through univariate analysis using (ANVOVA) software. Findings This study found that patients who were quarantined due to the COVID-19 infection displayed multiple psychological symptoms such as a lack of self-control, anxiety, low general health and vitality, depression and negative well-being. Practical implications There is an urgency to provide psychological treatments to each afflicted person and their family members to establish a healthy community. Originality/value This research investigates whether admittance in the quarantine ward due to COVID-19 can affect mental health in Pakistan.

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电晕恐惧症侵犯了人权？新冠肺炎对患者健康的影响

目的本研究旨在测量因新冠肺炎进入隔离病房是否会影响一个人的心理健康。如今，世界上许多国家都在与新冠肺炎传染的威胁作斗争，很难理解这场大流行如何给人们的福祉带来心理影响。设计/方法/方法这项研究使用了定性和定量的方法来评估隔离对新冠肺炎造成的心理影响。本研究的人群是250名在巴基斯坦隔离中心接受治疗的患者。数据分析采用（ANVOVA）软件进行单变量分析。发现这项研究发现，因新冠肺炎感染而被隔离的患者表现出多种心理症状，如缺乏自我控制、焦虑、总体健康和活力低下，抑郁症和消极幸福感。实际意义迫切需要为每个受折磨的人及其家人提供心理治疗，以建立一个健康的社区。原创/价值本研究调查了因新冠肺炎进入隔离病房是否会影响巴基斯坦的心理健康。

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International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES-

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期刊介绍： nternational Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare (IJHRH) is an international, peer reviewed journal with a unique practical approach to promoting race equality, inclusion and human rights in health and social care. The journal publishes scholarly and double blind peer-reviewed papers of the highest standard, including case studies and book reviews. IJHRH aims include: -To explore what is currently known about discrimination and disadvantage with a particular focus on health and social care -Push the barriers of the human rights discourse by identifying new avenues for healthcare practice and policy internationally -Create bridges between policymakers, practitioners and researchers -Identify and understand the social determinants of health equity and practical interventions to overcome barriers at national and international levels. The journal welcomes papers which use varied approaches, including discussion of theory, comparative studies, systematic evaluation of interventions, analysis of qualitative data and study of health and social care institutions and the political process. Papers published in IJHRH: -Clearly demonstrate the implications of the research -Provide evidence-rich information -Provoke reflection and support critical analysis of both challenges and strengths -Share examples of best practice and ‘what works’, including user perspectives IJHRH is a hugely valuable source of information for researchers, academics, students, practitioners, managers, policy-makers, commissioning bodies, social workers, psychologists, nurses, voluntary sector workers, service users and carers internationally.