Ann E Geers, Christine A Brenner, Emily A Tobey
Long-term outcomes of cochlear implantation in early childhood: sample characteristics and data collection methods
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covid19 pandemic wrought profound impact mental health sub saharan africa exacerbating existing disparities rendering individuals undergoing treatment particularly susceptible comprehensive critical review delves scope nature extent covid19 impact mental health services sub saharan africa concurrently elucidating pivotal lessons exemplary practices learnt periods lockdown methodology guided jesson laccys guide conduct critical literature reviews articles comprehensively sought two academic databases pubmed google scholar complemented targeted searches website official public health websites relevant subsaharan african countries investigation reveals surge mental health challenges notably marked significant escalation anxiety depression posttraumatic stress disorder disruptions care services financial hardships pervasive effects social isolation compound escalation preexisting inequalities access quality care accentuated crisis marginalized groups encountering heightened impediments essential services navigating unprecedented challenge communities emerged integral agents establishing supportive networks implementing culturally sensitive interventions technology telemedicine online resources played pivotal role bridging access gaps particularly remote areas synthesis best practices supporting mental health patients lockdowns encompasses targeted interventions vulnerable groups including adolescents pregnant women empowering communities economic support mental health literacy programs identified crucial integration technology development robust telemedicine frameworks virtual training curricula utilization digital platforms interventions public messaging emerged cornerstone addressing access disparities community engagement resiliencebuilding strategies gained prominence emphasizing necessity collaboration healthcare providers communities promotion peer support groups homebased care preservation traditional healing practices underscored essential components study underscores need adapt optimize mental health services emergencies entails prioritizing mental health within emergency response frameworks exploring alternative service delivery methods fortifying data collection research efforts