A qualitative analysis of perceptions of and reactions to COVID-19.
Public Health Nurs
; 39(4): 719-727, 2022 07.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1673272
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To understand communities' perceptions, beliefs, and health-related behavior choices related to COVID-19 in order to guide public health nursing communication and interaction with patients and the community.DESIGN:
A qualitative study, guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM), strove to comprehend the perceptions and reactions to COVID-19 among Wisconsinites. SAMPLE Twenty-five diverse Wisconsin residents aged 18 or older. MEASUREMENTS Semi-structured interviews provided information about individuals' attitudes, perceptions, and reactions to COVID-19. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and thematic analysis was conducted to identify themes.RESULTS:
We identified three major themes (1) "health care starts way before you ever enter the doors of a healthcare facility"; (2) "to live in a society is to help each other"; and (3) mental health as impacted by COVID-19.CONCLUSIONS:
This study demonstrated the need for greater public health support, as well as the role of Social Determinants of Health. Understanding perceptions and reactions to COVID-19 can help public health nurses understand and better respond to future pandemics.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Public Health Nurs
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Phn.13052
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