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Beyond the Pandemic: Predicting Coping Styles in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Survivors Facing Health Threats.

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Τίτλος: Beyond the Pandemic: Predicting Coping Styles in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Survivors Facing Health Threats.
Συγγραφείς: Joy LK; Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kochi, Kerala, India., George KM; Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kochi, Kerala, India., Kunjumon LE; Librarian, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kochi, Kerala, India., Vijesh PV; Librarian, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kochi, Kerala, India., Nikhil NK; Department of Commerce, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kochi, Kerala, India.
Πηγή: Annals of African medicine [Ann Afr Med] 2026 Sep 01; Vol. 25 (5), pp. 1075-1083. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 May 14.
Τύπος έκδοσης: Journal Article
Γλώσσα: French; English
Στοιχεία περιοδικού: Publisher: Medknow Publications Country of Publication: India NLM ID: 101231417 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 0975-5764 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 09755764 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ann Afr Med Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s): Publication: Mumbai, India : Medknow Publications
Original Publication: Sokoto, Nigeria : [Zaria, Nigeria?] : Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital ; Annals of African Medicine Society
Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): COVID-19*/psychology , Survivors*/psychology , Coping Skills* , Adaptation, Psychological* , Social Support*, India/epidemiology ; Humans ; Male ; Adult ; Pandemics ; Female ; Family Support ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Young Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires
Περίληψη: Background: Positive adaptation to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and its accompanying containment measures have been documented in the post-pandemic context. Nevertheless, notwithstanding the World Health Organization's proclamation regarding the conclusion of the pandemic, instances of COVID-19 continue to be recorded globally, alongside the emergence of new threats such as Nipah and Mpox. The majority of research efforts have predominantly concentrated on the general population and at-risk populations, thereby creating a deficiency in comprehending the coping strategies employed by COVID-19 survivors who encountered numerous risks throughout the pandemic.
Aims and Objectives: This investigation sought to rectify this gap by analyzing the influences of social support, familial support, and economic safety in predicting coping mechanisms among COVID-19 survivors in Kerala, India.
Materials and Methods: Using snowball sampling, data were collected from 427 COVID-19 survivors (Mean age = 28.8, Male = 54.56%, Bachelor's degree=56.90%) through an online survey. The participants completed self-reported measures of coping styles, family support, social support, and economic safety.
Results: Hierarchical multiple regression analyses revealed that social support and family support significantly predicted both problem-focused and emotion-focused coping among COVID-19 survivors. Additionally, being male and experiencing low economic safety were associated with avoidance coping.
Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the importance of robust community and family support for individuals facing significant adversity. Along with the ongoing COVID-19 cases and the emergence of new health threats such as Nipah and Mpox highlight the continued relevance of effective coping mechanisms. Interventions focusing on family-centered crisis management should be prioritized, especially for family heads during crises such as pandemics, natural disasters, and social emergencies. Given their critical role in the well-being of their families, strengthening family and community support systems remains essential for enhancing resilience and effective coping among survivors of COVID-19 and other emerging health threats.
(Copyright © 2026 Annals of African Medicine.)
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Contributed Indexing: Keywords: Coping; Stratégies d’adaptation; coronavirus disease 2019 survivors; economic safety; family support; social support; soutien familial; soutien social; survivants de la COVID-19; sécurité économique
Local Abstract: [Publisher, French] Résumé Contexte:Une adaptation positive au SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), ainsi qu’aux mesures de confinement associées, a été observée dans le contexte post-pandémique. Toutefois, en dépit de la déclaration de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé annonçant la fin de la pandémie, des cas de COVID-19 continuent d’être recensés à l’échelle mondiale, parallèlement à l’émergence de nouvelles menaces sanitaires telles que le virus Nipah et le Mpox. La majorité des travaux de recherche s’est principalement concentrée sur la population générale ainsi que sur les groupes à risque, laissant ainsi un manque de connaissances concernant les stratégies d’adaptation mobilisées par les survivants de la COVID-19, lesquels ont été exposés à de multiples risques tout au long de la pandémie.Objectifs:Cette étude a pour objectif de combler cette lacune en examinant l’influence du soutien social, du soutien familial et de la sécurité économique sur les mécanismes d’adaptation des survivants de la COVID-19 au Kerala (Inde).Matériels et Méthodes:À l’aide d’un échantillonnage en boule de neige, des données ont été collectées auprès de 427 survivants de la COVID-19 (âge moyen = 28,8 ans ; hommes = 54,56 % ; titulaires d’une licence = 56,90 %) au moyen d’un questionnaire en ligne. Les participants ont complété des échelles auto-administrées mesurant les styles d’adaptation, le soutien familial, le soutien social et la sécurité économique.Résultats:Les analyses de régression multiple hiérarchique ont révélé que le soutien social et le soutien familial constituaient des prédicteurs significatifs des stratégies d’adaptation centrées sur le problème et sur les émotions chez les survivants de la COVID-19. Par ailleurs, le fait d’être un homme ainsi qu’un faible niveau de sécurité économique étaient associés à des stratégies d’adaptation de type évitement.Conclusion:Les résultats de cette étude mettent en évidence l’importance d’un soutien familial et communautaire solide pour les individus confrontés à des situations d’adversité majeure. Dans un contexte marqué par la persistance de cas de COVID-19 et par l’émergence de nouvelles menaces sanitaires telles que le virus Nipah et le Mpox, ils soulignent la pertinence durable de mécanismes d’adaptation efficaces. Les interventions axées sur une gestion de crise centrée sur la famille devraient être privilégiées, en particulier pour les chefs de famille lors de situations critiques telles que les pandémies, les catastrophes naturelles et les urgences sociales. Compte tenu de leur rôle déterminant dans le bien-être familial, le renforcement des dispositifs de soutien familial et communautaire demeure essentiel afin de favoriser la résilience et une adaptation efficace face aux menaces sanitaires émergentes.
Entry Date(s): Date Created: 20260515 Date Completed: 20260724 Latest Revision: 20260828
Update Code: 20260829
PubMed Central ID: PMC13498343
DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_792_25
PMID: 42138306
Βάση Δεδομένων: MEDLINE
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ISSN:0975-5764
DOI:10.4103/aam.aam_792_25