Sex and Gender Issues for Individuals With Acquired Brain Injury During COVID-19: A Commentary.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.08.004 and PMC identifier 7470884.
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Abstract
Worldwide, the rehabilitation community has been affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The effect of COVID-19 has been disproportionately devastating for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with acquired brain injury (ABI) owing to injury-related cognitive or sensory and physical difficulties. Many physical and psychological symptoms of COVID-19 are already well-known issues for individuals with ABI. Even in a fully functional social and health care system, post-ABI deficits can pose greater challenges to women and other marginalized groups, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and queer or questioning-identified individuals. The restrictions and changes brought about by COVID-19 have the potential to broaden the existing disparities and limitations. This commentary highlights 3 key areas to attend to during this pandemic to help assuage such disparities and limitations.
Medical subject headings
- Brain Injuries
- COVID-19
- Comprehensive Health Care
- Sexual and Gender Minorities