Psychosocial effects of social distancing during coronavirus infections: integrative review

Conclusion: Isolation and social distancing measures contribute to the epidemiological control of outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics of coronavirus; however, they compromise the population's mental health. The duration of the measure, the possibilities of contagion, fear and financial instability were determining factors for the degree of psychological distress.
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - Category: Nursing Source Type: research