Navigating the social identity of long covid

Van de Vyver, Julie; Leite, Ana C.; Alwan, Nisreen A.

doi:10.1136/bmj.n2933

Navigating the social identity of long covid

Van de Vyver, Julie; Leite, Ana C.; Alwan, Nisreen A.

Authors

Dr Julie Van De Vyver julie.van-de-vyver@durham.ac.uk
Seminars/Lectures (PTT)

Dr Ana Leite ana.castro-leite@durham.ac.uk
Associate Professor

Nisreen A. Alwan

Abstract

Long covid is an urgent global public health problem. In the UK alone, experiencing it for a year or more is estimated to affect 405 000 people, with higher prevalence in deprived groups.1 Medical research into the pathophysiology of long covid, and how it can be treated is urgently needed, but it is also essential to consider social factors that may be implicated in the recovery of the millions of people with long covid across the world. It is not possible to holistically understand any individual’s experiences, without understanding their connection and place within the broader community around them. Research shows that social connections and belonging are essential determinants of health and wellbeing

Citation

Van de Vyver, J., Leite, A. C., & Alwan, N. A. (2021). Navigating the social identity of long covid. BMJ, 375, Article n2933. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n2933

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Nov 22, 2021
Online Publication Date	Nov 26, 2021
Publication Date	2021
Deposit Date	Dec 9, 2021
Publicly Available Date	Dec 20, 2021
Journal	British Medical Journal
Publisher	BMJ Publishing Group
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	375
Article Number	n2933
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n2933

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This article has been accepted for publication in the British Medical Journal, 2021 following peer review, and the Version of Record can be accessed online at https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n2933. © Van de Vyver, Julie, Leite, Ana C. & Alwan, Nisreen A.