Young adults' hopes regarding no communicable disease (NCD) prevention and management after the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic: Reflections from the NCD Child #YouthCOVIDCHAT Campaign
Document Type
Article
Department
Paediatrics and Child Health
Abstract
Purpose: The SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic has left a massive global death toll in its wake. Associated restrictions, precautions and lockdowns have disrupted daily routines, which has been associated with social isolation and major health implications for the world's youth. This paper shares young adults' visions for life beyond the pandemic as it relates to the prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
Methods: NCD Child hosted a global Twitter campaign for young adults, some of whom are living with NCDs, to express their reflections on life beyond the pandemic. Contributions were subjected to qualitative thematic analysis.
Results: 52 responses from the campaign described six main themes: Health system strengthening; Access to care; Issues of sustainability, including the environment and the economy; Human rights, equity, and social issues; Mental health, and NCD prevention.
Discussion: Young adults expressed optimism about postpandemic life and emphasized the importance of comprehensive intersectoral approaches to create resilient health systems.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of Adolescent Health
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.07.022
Recommended Citation
Gray, N. J.,
Hauerslev, M.,
Msengi, G.,
Watts, L. L.,
Bhutta, Z. A.
(2024). Young adults' hopes regarding no communicable disease (NCD) prevention and management after the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic: Reflections from the NCD Child #YouthCOVIDCHAT Campaign. Journal of Adolescent Health, 74(1), 194-197.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_women_childhealth_paediatr/1459