Topics of significance for international development from religions and COVID-19 research. Issue 8 (17th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Trotta, Susanna; Wilkinson, Olivia; Marshall, Katherine
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 32:Issue 8(2022)
• Page Start: 1124
• Page End: 1134
• Publication Date: 2022-11-17
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- partnership -- gender and intersectionality -- gender and diversity -- aid – developmental policies -- social sector – health -- technology; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2022.2086972
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This review article looks at trends from academic articles published on religions and the COVID-19 pandemic between March 2020 and October 2021 in relation to their relevance for international development and global health researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. It focuses on mental health and gender-based violence. The literature shows that the use of religion and spiritual support as a coping mechanism when experiencing mental health issues and/or being exposed to gender-based violence are key topics for religions and COVID-19 research, but that neither topic is always appropriately considered when planning and implementing public health interventions.