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Parity of esteem: A global COVID‑19 vaccination approach for people with mental illnesses, based on facts from 34 countries; recommendations and solutions

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dc.contributor.author Shoib, S.
dc.contributor.author Saeed, F.
dc.contributor.author Philip, S.
dc.contributor.author Chandradasa, M.
dc.contributor.author Das, S.
dc.contributor.author de Filippis, R.
dc.contributor.author Yousaf, Z.
dc.contributor.author Ojeahere, M.
dc.contributor.author Gad, H.K.
dc.contributor.author Yadivel, R.
dc.contributor.author Legris, Z.
dc.contributor.author Jatchavala, C.
dc.contributor.author Paul, R.
dc.contributor.author Gupta, A.K.
dc.contributor.author Handuleh, J.I.M.
dc.contributor.author Gürcan, A.
dc.contributor.author Costa, M.P.D.
dc.contributor.author Dannatt, L.
dc.contributor.author Ahmad, A.R.
dc.contributor.author Jaguga, F.
dc.contributor.author Saleem, S.M.
dc.contributor.author Sawitri, B.
dc.contributor.author Ari, N.
dc.contributor.author Islam, M.S.
dc.contributor.author Haque, M.A.
dc.contributor.author Őri, D.
dc.contributor.author Chumakov, E.
dc.contributor.author Swed, S.
dc.contributor.author Roza, T.H.
dc.contributor.author Islam, S.M.S.
dc.date.accessioned 2024-01-19T06:06:17Z
dc.date.available 2024-01-19T06:06:17Z
dc.date.issued 2024
dc.identifier.citation Industrial Psychiatry Journal.2024; 33(1):30-40. [Epub 2023 Dec 14] en_US
dc.identifier.issn 0972-6748 (Print)
dc.identifier.issn 0976-2795 (Electronic)
dc.identifier.issn 0972-6748 (Linking)
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/27398
dc.description Not Indexed en_US
dc.description.abstract BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease (COVID 19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV 2), has detrimental effects on physical and mental health. Patients with severe mental illness are at higher risk of contracting the virus due to social determinants of health. Vulnerable populations include the elderly, people with pre existing conditions, and those exposed to SARS CoV 2. Unfortunately, only a few countries have updated vaccination strategies to prioritize patients with mental illnesses. Therefore, we aimed to explore whether individuals with mental disorders are prioritized in vaccine allocation strategies in different world regions. They are often neglected in policymaking but are highly vulnerable to the threatening complications of COVID 19. METHODS: A questionnaire was developed to record details regarding COVID 19 vaccination and prioritizations for groups of persons with non communicable diseases (NCDs), mental disorders, and substance use disorders (SUDs). NCDs were defined according to the WHO as chronic diseases that are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, and diabetes. RESULTS: Most countries surveyed (80%) reported healthcare delivery via a nationalized health service. It was found that 82% of the countries had set up advisory groups, but only 26% included a mental health professional. Most frequently, malignancy (68%) was prioritized followed by diabetes type 2 (62%) and type 1 (59%). Only nine countries (26%) prioritized mental health conditions. CONCLUSION: The spread of the coronavirus has exposed both the strengths and flaws of our healthcare systems. The most vulnerable groups suffered the most and were hit first and faced most challenges. These findings raise awareness that patients with mental illnesses have been overlooked in immunization campaigns. The range of their mortality, morbidity, and quality of life could have widened due to this delay. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Medknow Publications en_US
dc.subject COVID‑19 en_US
dc.subject health policy en_US
dc.subject mental health en_US
dc.subject primary prevention en_US
dc.subject vaccination en_US
dc.title Parity of esteem: A global COVID‑19 vaccination approach for people with mental illnesses, based on facts from 34 countries; recommendations and solutions en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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