Social Isolation and Loneliness and its interface with Covid-19
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i0p557-569Keywords:
Social Isolation, Aged, Coronavirus.Abstract
The effects of social isolation and loneliness, which may be underlying the pandemic by the new coronavirus, could have important impacts on the physical and mental health of the elderly, and be associated with increased mortality. Interventions to prevent problems associated with social isolation and loneliness must respect the guidelines from health and state agencies, and it is important at this time to use technologies to promote social contact.
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2020-09-30
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Jantara, R. D., Abreu, D. P. G., Jantara, A., Paula, A. C. S. F. de, Oliveira, A. M. N. de, & Pelzer, M. T. (2020). Social Isolation and Loneliness and its interface with Covid-19. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 23, 557–569. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i0p557-569
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