Mental health of people with cancer during Covid ۱۹

Introduction: The prevalence of Covid ۱۹ disease among humans and its spread throughout the world strongly affects the physical and mental health of individuals. The Covid ۱۹ pandemic has a significant negative impact on the mental health of people with cancer. This article aims to introduce strategies to reduce the psychological effects of Covid ۱۹ on cancer patients. Method: This article is a review study conducted in ۱۳۹۹ by searching databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed and SID using the keywords Covid ۱۹, Coronavirus, Mental Health and Cancer is done. As a result of the search, ۲۲ articles were obtained and after studying their abstracts, ۱۴ articles were selected for review. Findings: Strategies such as routine self-care recommendations, adaptation strategies, use of successful telemedicine and telemedicine technologies, and participation in social activities as strategies to promote mental health during and after the Covid ۱۹ period are effective in cancer patients. Conclusion: Due to the existence of multiple psychological problems in cancer patients during Covid ۱۹ disease, it is important to identify people prone to psychological disorders and provide appropriate strategies to promote mental health in this group of patients. Keywords: Covid ۱۹, Coronavirus, Mental Health, Cancer.

کلیدواژه ها:

Covid ۱۹ ، Coronavirus ، Mental Health ، cancer ، کووید ۱۹ ، کرونا ویروس ، سلامت روانی ، سرطان