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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being of communities: an exploratory qualitative study protocol.
Shahil Feroz, Anam; Akber Ali, Naureen; Akber Ali, Noshaba; Feroz, Ridah; Nazim Meghani, Salima; Saleem, Sarah.
  • Shahil Feroz A; Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan anam.sahyl@gmail.com.
  • Akber Ali N; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Akber Ali N; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Feroz R; Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Nazim Meghani S; Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Saleem S; Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
BMJ Open ; 10(12): e041641, 2020 12 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1004168
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly resulted in an increased level of anxiety and fear in communities in terms of disease management and infection spread. Due to fear and social stigma linked with COVID-19, many individuals in the community hide their disease and do not access healthcare facilities in a timely manner. In addition, with the widespread use of social media, rumours, myths and inaccurate information about the virus are spreading rapidly, leading to intensified irritability, fearfulness, insomnia, oppositional behaviours and somatic complaints. Considering the relevance of all these factors, we aim to explore the perceptions and attitudes of community members towards COVID-19 and its impact on their daily lives and mental well-being. METHODS AND

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This formative research will employ an exploratory qualitative research design using semistructured interviews and a purposive sampling approach. The data collection methods for this formative research will include indepth interviews with community members. The study will be conducted in the Karimabad Federal B Area and in the Garden (East and West) community settings in Karachi, Pakistan. The community members of these areas have been selected purposively for the interview. Study data will be analysed thematically using NVivo V.12 Plus software. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval for this study has been obtained from the Aga Khan University Ethical Review Committee (2020-4825-10599). The results of the study will be disseminated to the scientific community and to the research subjects participating in the study. The findings will help us explore the perceptions and attitudes of different community members towards the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on their daily lives and mental well-being.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Anxiety / Social Perception / Stress, Psychological / Social Stigma / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: BMJ Open Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjopen-2020-041641

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Anxiety / Social Perception / Stress, Psychological / Social Stigma / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: BMJ Open Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjopen-2020-041641