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Health Communication and Inequalities in Primary Care Access during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Ethnic Minorities in the United Kingdom: Lived Experiences and Recommendations.
Ekezie, Winifred; Maxwell, Akilah; Byron, Margaret; Czyznikowska, Barbara; Osman, Idil; Moylan, Katie; Gong, Sarah; Pareek, Manish.
  • Ekezie W; Diabetes Research Centre, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK.
  • Maxwell A; Centre for Ethnic Health Research, University of Leicester, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK.
  • Byron M; School of Media, Communication and Sociology, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK.
  • Czyznikowska B; School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK.
  • Osman I; Centre for Ethnic Health Research, University of Leicester, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK.
  • Moylan K; School of Media, Communication and Sociology, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK.
  • Gong S; School of Media, Communication and Sociology, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK.
  • Pareek M; School of Media, Communication and Sociology, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(22)2022 Nov 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2116020
ABSTRACT
Health Communication is critical in the context of public health and this was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ethnic minority groups were significantly impacted during the pandemic; however, communication and information available to them were reported to be insufficient. This study explored the health information communication amongst ethnic communities in relation to their experiences with primary health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research used qualitative methodology using focus groups and semi-structured interviews with community members and leaders from three ethnic minority communities (African-Caribbean, Somali and South Asian) in Leicester, United Kingdom. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and open-coded. Rigour was determined through methodological coherence, appropriate and sufficient sampling, and iterative data collection and analysis. Six focus groups and interviews were conducted with 42 participants. Four overarching themes were identified related to health communication, experiences, services and community recommendations to improve primary care communication. To address primary care inequalities effectively and improve future health communication strategies, experiences from the pandemic should be reflected upon, and positive initiatives infused into the healthcare strategies, especially for ethnic minority communities.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Health Communication / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph192215166

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Health Communication / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph192215166