How COVID-19 and Long COVID Changed Individuals and Communities 2.0
A special issue of COVID (ISSN 2673-8112).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 19800
Special Issue Editors
Interests: health literacy; epidemiology; determinants of health
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Interests: pro-environmental behaviors; well-being
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Interests: social psychology; social cognition; cognitive psychology; participation; sense of community; psychology of virtual environment; sociophysics; complex systems
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Interests: health literacy; primary health care; food and nutrition sustainability; healthcare for frail social groups (especially for older people)
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Interests: public sector communication; public sector organizations’ changes; digital and social media processes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are thrilled to announce the second edition of our Special Issue, embarking on a comprehensive exploration of the four-year transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our primary focus remains on elucidating how this extended period has influenced the perspectives, knowledge, and conduct of individuals, communities, and institutions in response to the virus, the ailment, and pivotal interventions like vaccines.
Over the past two years, COVID-19 vaccines have claimed the global spotlight in public discourse, amplifying awareness and expertise in health matters. This heightened understanding has, at times, given rise to polarized and extreme viewpoints, occasionally manifesting as conspiracy theories. Presently, we confront a fresh challenge: a significant global reduction in booster dose rates.
In this ever-evolving scenario, the essential role of health institutions and public sector organizations in fostering public trust and managing information dissemination is of paramount importance, particularly within the digital realm.
As we navigate the intricate interplay between individuals, communities, institutions, and the virus itself, our Special Issue continues to provide a dynamic platform for academic exploration and insightful contributions. We warmly invite you to participate in this vital endeavor, contributing your expertise to the ongoing examination of the multifaceted responses to the enduring COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Chiara Lorini
Dr. Mirko Duradoni
Dr. Andrea Guazzini
Dr. Guglielmo Bonaccorsi
Dr. Letizia Materassi
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- individual and social attitudes and awareness toward COVID-19
- literacy (scientific, medical, vaccine, health)
- vaccine hesitancy
- compliance with screening and mitigation rules
- pandemic community resilience
- multifaceted responses to the enduring COVID-19 pandemic
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