The psychology of pandemics : preparing for the next global outbreak of infectious disease /

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Pandemics are large-scale epidemics that spread throughout the world. Virologists predict that the next pandemic could occur in the coming years, probably from some form of influenza, with potentially devastating consequences. Vaccinations, if available, and behavioral methods are vital for stemming...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Taylor, Steven, 1960- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019.
Temas:
Epidemics > Psychological aspects.
Epidemics > Social aspects.
Pandemics > prevention & control
Épidémies > Aspect psychologique.
Épidémies > Aspect social.
Epidemics > Psychological aspects
Epidemics > Social aspects
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • What is a pandemic?
  • Contemporary methods for managing pandemics
  • Psychological reactions to pandemics
  • Personality traits as emotional vulnerability factors
  • Cognitive-behavioral models of health anxiety
  • The behavioral immune system
  • Conspiracy theories
  • Social psychologicaL factors
  • Improving risk communication
  • Improving vaccination adherence
  • Treating pandemic-related emotional distress
  • General conclusions and future directions
  • References
  • Index.

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