Revista de saúde pública
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Revista de saúde pública · Jan 2021
ReviewAgeism against older adults in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative review.
To report the main results of studies on prejudice, stereotyping, and age-based discrimination (ageism) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ According to most publications, although ageism has always been present, it became more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic as a form of discrimination against older adults. "Ageist" discourses may exert a negative influence in older adults' lives, causing severe social and psychological impacts.