Avallone, Megan2021-11-042021-11-042021-03-31https://hdl.handle.net/10929/74937In this interview, Participant 555 shares their perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of working in the public health field. The participant discusses challenges with working around the clock since the pandemic started, and difficulty with work-life balance. The participant says they are surprised by how ill-prepared federal and state governments were for the pandemic, and that they wish there was more money invested in public health. They share frustrations toward people who do not take public health seriously. The participant also expresses feelings of excitement over the COVID-19 vaccine and that they are hopeful it will give people the opportunity to see family members again.0:50:50MPEG-4This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for non-commercial uses. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s): New Jersey YMCA State AllianceCOVID-19 Health BehaviorsPerceptions from residents and societal views_ responsesSocial and Economic FactorsEmploymentPositive OutlookResources NeededView of the Federal Government's Response (in 2020)View of NJ Government's Response to the PandemicNegative Mental Health OutcomesUnpredictabilityPerceived Politicization of Public Health ResponseActs of KindnessFrustrations with Lack of AdherenceSecondary Suffering and TraumaMental HealthThose Left out of Virus ResponseResilienceRelationshipsClinical CareChallenges with Remote Schooling_Virtual Learning for ChildrenVaccine for COVID-19ChildrenParents or Guardians or Caregivers Functioning as TeachersChildcare ArrangementsSocial Re-ConnectRecommendationsHealth BehaviorsLow Income CommunitiesFinancial_Economic (In)stabilityEducationLow Income IndividualsSelf-Care StrategiesDigital DivideQuality of LifeFactors Impacting the Digital DivideSocial PodsSocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessMorris Co. (N.J.)New JerseyCOVID-19 PandemicVideoNew Jersey YMCA State Alliance