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The extensive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of people's lives: A literature review
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Abstract
This literature review investigates the extensive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of people's lives. Key themes identified include healthcare, economics, livelihood, and mental health during the pandemic. However, gaps and limitations in existing research on the pandemic's impact have been revealed. Notably, the majority of studies focused on the population directly affected by the pandemic, such as the negative impact on mental health during lock-downs, the strain on healthcare systems, and the global economic downturn. This knowledge gap is not unique to the current pandemic but has also been observed in similar studies on the Great Influenza Pandemic and its influence. This study differs from the existing literature in the following way. It would provide further research that examines mental health challenges and stressors faced by healthcare providers, local businesses, and the cascading effects experienced by these affected groups. By addressing the flaws in the global response to the pandemic, this review contributes to the field, facilitating learning from mistakes and enhancing future preparedness. In summary, this literature review highlights the multifaceted impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of people's lives, emphasizing the negative consequences experienced by affected groups. It emphasizes the necessity of addressing these impacts to ensure they are no longer neglected.
Keywords
mental health, COVID-19, pandemic impacts, healthcare
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Wang,Z. (2023). The extensive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of people's lives: A literature review. Theoretical and Natural Science,7,33-38.
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