چکیده:
یکی از چالشهای نوظهور جهانی در مدیریت بیماریهای عفونی، پرداختن به بیماری کرونا ویروس است (1). در اواخر دسامبر سال 2019، کروناویروس جدیدی، با نام کروناویروس نوین، باعث آغاز شیوع بیماری کووید 19 در کشور چین شد که در حال حاضر تهدیدات بهداشتی بزرگی را برای سلامتی عمومی جهان ایجاد کرده است. کروناویروس در تمام کشورهای جهان و همچنین ایران شیوع پیدا کرده و به سرعت سلامت روانی و جسمی را به خطر انداخته است. این شکل از همهگیری یک بیماری، در واقع یک رخداد بزرگ اجتماعی است که نهتنها در سطح یک منطقه که در سطح کشور و حتی کل دنیا مطرح گشته است (2).
One of the emerging global challenges in infectious disease
management is addressing coronavirus disease. The coronavirus
spread to all countries of the world and Iran and quickly endangered
mental and physical health. With the creation of the coronavirus
pandemic, human society and the physical effects of this disease also
faced widespread psychological effects of this disease, which can be
referred to as social stigma. Stigma is an essential aspect of a person's
life; Human status, social status, job opportunities, marriage, family
relationships and friendships were affected. Although stigma does not
directly cause chronic disease, it significantly increases the level of
anxiety, which may exacerbate clinical symptoms and even lead to
recurrence. Stigmas are highly influenced by environmental information
and Internet news.The World Health Organization (2020) states that an
almost constant flow of news about the outbreak of coronary heart
disease causes everyone to feel anxious or distressed. Therefore,
information updates and practical tips should be sought from health
professionals and the WHO website at specific times and avoids rumors
that cause people discomfort and anxiety. Given that Covid 19
experiences many psychosocial consequences and this reduces their
quality of life, the use of psychologists and counselors in the treatment
environment to reduce these consequences seems necessary. Also,
considering the importance of educational media, especially new media,
in increasing awareness and empowerment of society, it is
recommended to pay attention to the educational needs of society and
new opportunities that new media provide to health educators in future
planning. More to be done.