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Public health research in the UK to understand and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and COVID-19 response measures

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: This paper reflects concerns that funding and attention should be expanded from the important focus on those suffering and dying from COVID-19, and the safety and resources of healthcare professionals, to address wider questions on the (unequal) health and well-being impacts of COVID-19 and associated response measures. While immediate priorities such as those outlined in the WHO research agenda are undoubtedly important, additional urgent questions must be addressed. These include questions focused on (1) the non-virus impacts of preparing health and social care systems to cope with COVID-19 and (2) the health effects mediated by the educational, economic and social injuries sustained during the pandemic. Long-term, sustained and co-ordinated interdisciplinary research funding will be needed to address the long-lasting impacts of COVID-19 and its response measures.

Source: Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

DOI: 10.1136/jech-2020-214997

Authors: Oyinlola Oyebode, Sheena E Ramsay, Carol Brayne

Institutions: University of Warwick, Newcastle University, University of Cambridge

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 and Mental Health

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute for Health and Care Research