Librarian in Training
Cheryl A. Werner
This LibGuide is dedicated to my dad, Randy, who succumbed to a barrage of injuries sustained during his battle with COVID-19. The man who taught me (from a very young age) the magic contained between the covers of a book - a man who read everything from the back of the ketchup bottle to the latest Dean Koontz novel, the school newsletters, prescription drug warnings (in their entirety!), and everything in between. I love reading because of you!
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Purpose: The primary objective of this guide is to combat misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a time when accurate information can save lives, it is crucial to ensure that the public has access to facts that are scientifically sound and verified by trusted health experts. This guide aims to empower readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to discern fact from fiction, enabling them to make informed decisions for their health and well-being.
Scope: This guide focuses on:
- Defining Misinformation: It will clarify what constitutes misinformation and the various forms it can take, especially in the context of a global health crisis.
- Identifying and Debunking Myths: It will address common myths and misconceptions about COVID-19, providing factual, evidence-based responses to these claims.
- Providing Reliable Sources: It will guide readers towards trusted sources of information where they can seek up-to-date and accurate data about the pandemic.
- Understanding the Impact: It will explore the impact of misinformation on the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is COVID-19?
According to The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, SARS-CoV-2, commonly called "COVID-19", is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2. This particular virus, which originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in late 2019, led to what was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. The pandemic was henceforth known as "COVID-19", referring to the identifying information of the virus that infected 27 people in the year 2019 (Long et al, 2022).
Globally, as of 3:52pm CET, 30 November 2023, there have been 772,052,752 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 6,985,278 deaths, reported to WHO. As of 23 November 2023, a total of 13,595,583,125 vaccine doses have been administered. (WHO, 2023).
Coping with COVID-19 by ISBN: 1975188993Publication Date: 2022-05-19Coping with COVID-19: The Medical, Mental, and Social Consequences of the Pandemic provides readers with unique and timely insights about the single most disruptive and epoch-defining public health event of the last 100 years. Written in an easy-to-read and accessible style, widely respected psychiatrist and author Dr. Samoon Ahmad explores both the science of the virus and the lasting psychological, clinical, and professional implications of the pandemic in two well-organized parts. The first part of the book examines the historical precedents of pandemics, as well as the virology and symptomology of SARS-CoV-2. The second part covers the broader effects of the pandemic on society with special consideration being given to its impact on public health policy, the medical industry, and the individual psychology of children and adults. Discusses the historical background, initial outbreak, and early spread of COVID-19, followed by chapters on transmission models, pathology, and neurologic and psychiatric symptoms Covers mental health and other clinical concerns, public health, and professional implications for practicing physicians and other healthcare workers Shares the experience and knowledge of Samoon Ahmad, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Unit Chief of Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at Bellevue Hospital Center, co-author of Medical Marijuana: A Clinical Handbook andco-editor of Kaplan & Sadock's Pocket Handbook of Clinical Psychiatry An excellent resource for psychiatrists, neurologists, primary care, family medicine, and critical care physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, as well as the general public Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
