Psychosocial support in the context of Zika virus
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On 1 February 2016 WHO announced a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" upon reports of microcephaly and other neurologic disorders in Brazil. Several countries have reported an increase in the incidence of cases of microcephaly and/or Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) concurrent with Zika virus outbreak. A causal relationship between Zika infection during pregnancy and microcephaly is strongly suspected, though not scientifically proven.
This document describes guidance for a supportive response by healthcare providers (e.g. physicians, nurses), focusing primarily on women affected by Zika virus infection during pregnancy and their families, for their mental health and psychosocial needs.
Psychosocial Support for Pregnant women
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Type
Training
Approach(es)
Training, education and capacity building
Region(s)
Africa
Asia
Central America and the Caribbean
North America
South America
Population(s)
Families and carers
Maternal and neonatal health
Setting(s)
Community
Primary care