PHM-Exch> [PHM NEWS] Suggestions for Home Care for Persons with Mild Symptoms of COVID-19 and for Caregivers”.

[Claudio Schuftan]

From: Sarojini N. <sarojinipr at gmail.com>


In the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, many friends and colleagues
have been reaching out to us in search of credible information, tips for
care, and for hope. It is important to highlight that many people with
COVID are expected to have relatively ‘mild’ symptoms that can be resolved
at home.Keeping these points in mind, Sama Resource Group for Women and
Health has compiled a short informational handout, “ Suggestions for Home
Care for Persons with  Mild Symptoms of COVID-19 and for Caregivers”.

http://www.samawomenshealth.in/suggestions-for-home-care-for-persons-with-mild-symptoms-of-covid-19-and-for-caregivers/
.There is also an audio format of the same. Can be accessed here on the
same link and also the Infographic.



The suggestions provided in this information handout are not in lieu of
health interventions necessary for COVID-19.

Needless to say, dealing with these symptoms is more challenging for those
who do not have the necessary resources and systematic support. A large
number of people, particularly from marginalised communities, do not have
access to basic amenities- food, housing, water nor adequate access to
health care facilities. They may not be able to access basic diagnostic
equipment to monitor oxygen saturation, or body temperature.

There is an urgent need to develop strategies for community and home-based
care for mitigation and prevention of escalation of infection. Such
strategies only complement health system preparedness and services, which
along with access to basic amenities, are critical and urgent. These
strategies can, to an extent, facilitate informed care and decisions to
manage their health needs.

We are in the process of developing this in local languages soon. We
request you to share this with others who might be interested.


Regards

Sarojini and Aakriti

On behalf of Sama team
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