"Social Isolation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The separation of individuals or groups resulting in the lack of or minimizing of social contact and/or communication. This separation may be accomplished by physical separation, by social barriers and by psychological mechanisms. In the latter, there may be interaction but no real communication.
| Descriptor ID |
D012934
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.145.813.781 I01.880.853.748
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| Concept/Terms |
Social Isolation- Social Isolation
- Isolation, Social
- Isolations, Social
- Social Isolations
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Social Isolation" by people in Profiles.
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Ly AL, Flynn PM, Betancourt HM. Cultural Beliefs About Diabetes-Related Social Exclusion and Diabetes Distress Impact Self-Care Behaviors and HbA1c Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Int J Behav Med. 2024 Aug; 31(4):491-502.
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Acharya B, Subedi K, Acharya P, Ghimire S. Association between COVID-19 pandemic and the suicide rates in Nepal. PLoS One. 2022; 17(1):e0262958.
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Tate A, Edwards K, Holmes N, Buffer S, Fusfeld Z, Baronet W, Frasso R. 'Even a smile helps': Exploring the interactions between people experiencing homelessness and passersby in public spaces. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2022 May; 68(3):525-532.
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Badr H, Oluyomi A, Adel Fahmideh M, Raza SA, Zhang X, El-Mubasher O, Amos C. Psychosocial and health behavioural impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on adults in the USA: protocol for a longitudinal cohort study. BMJ Open. 2020 12 22; 10(12):e044642.
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Gutierrez DMD, Sousa GS, Figueiredo AEB, Ribeiro MNS, Diniz CX, Nobre GASS. Subjective life experiences of family caregivers of dependent older adults. Cien Saude Colet. 2021 Jan; 26(1):47-56.
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Andersen JP, Nielsen MW, Simone NL, Lewiss RE, Jagsi R. COVID-19 medical papers have fewer women first authors than expected. Elife. 2020 06 15; 9.
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Bergman D, Bethell C, Gombojav N, Hassink S, Stange KC. Physical Distancing With Social Connectedness. Ann Fam Med. 2020 May; 18(3):272-277.
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Holmes L, Chinaka C, Elmi H, Deepika K, Pelaez L, Enwere M, Akinola OT, Dabney KW. Implication of Spiritual Network Support System in Epigenomic Modulation and Health Trajectory. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 10 25; 16(21).
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Saylor J, Lee S, Ness M, Ambrosino JM, Ike E, Ziegler M, Roth CL, Calamaro C. Positive Health Benefits of Peer Support and Connections for College Students With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes Educ. 2018 Aug; 44(4):340-347.
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Winstead V, Yost EA, Cotten SR, Berkowsky RW, Anderson WA. The impact of activity interventions on the well-being of older adults in continuing care communities. J Appl Gerontol. 2014 Oct; 33(7):888-911.