Journal article
Social isolation and loneliness in older immigrants during COVID-19: a scoping review
Abstract
Purpose The stay-at-home orders were necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 but have worsened social isolation and loneliness among older persons. Strategies to maintain social connections have been proposed. It is unclear if the reported experiences of social isolation and loneliness are comparable for older immigrants and if the proposed strategies are relevant to this vulnerable population. This study aimed to address this knowledge …
Authors
Sidani S; Northwood M; Sethi B; Zhuang ZC; Edhi K
Journal
International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 164–178
Publisher
Emerald
Publication Date
May 31, 2022
DOI
10.1108/ijmhsc-08-2021-0071
ISSN
1747-9894