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Perceptions of the SARS-CoV2 pandemic: a small comparative survey analysis between language preference populations in a United States community health center.
Evola, Christopher M; Repas, Steven J; Dickman, Jacob; George, Monica; Viaud-Murat, Estelle; Hershberger, Paul; Crawford, Timothy N; Conway, Katharine.
  • Evola CM; Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, United States of America.
  • Repas SJ; Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, United States of America.
  • Dickman J; Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, United States of America.
  • George M; Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, United States of America.
  • Viaud-Murat E; Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, United States of America.
  • Hershberger P; Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, United States of America.
  • Crawford TN; Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, United States of America.
  • Conway K; Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, United States of America.
Pathog Glob Health ; : 1-9, 2022 Jun 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2258535
ABSTRACT
In 2019, a new variant of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) created a global pandemic that has highlighted and exacerbated health disparities. Educating the general public about COVID-19 is one of the primary mitigation strategies amongst health professionals. English is not the preferred language for an estimated 22% of the United States population making effective mass communication efforts difficult to achieve. This study seeks to understand and compare several topics surrounding COVID-19 health communication and healthcare disparities between individuals with English language preference (ELP) and non-English language preference (NELP) within the United States. A survey available in seven languages asking about knowledge and opinions on COVID-19, vaccines, preferred sources of health information, and other questions, was administered February-April 2021 to patients at an urban federally qualified health center that also serves global refugees and immigrants. Descriptive statistics and comparative analysis were performed to identify differences between ELP and NELP individuals. Analysis of 144 surveys, 33 of which were NELP, showed 90.97% of all patients agreed that COVID-19 was a serious disease and 66.67% would receive the COVID-19 vaccine. There were numerous differences between ELP and NELP individuals, including trust in government, symptom identification, preferred source of health information, and feelings that cultural needs had been met. This study has identified several significant differences in patient perceptions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic when comparing NELP to ELP and highlighted areas where improvement can occur. Applying this information, easily utilized targeted resources can be created to quickly intervene and address health disparities among patients seeking care at an urban community health center.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study Topics: Vaccines / Variants Language: English Journal: Pathog Glob Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 20477724.2022.2088500

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study Topics: Vaccines / Variants Language: English Journal: Pathog Glob Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 20477724.2022.2088500