Healthcare Provider Narratives of the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant and Parenting Youth in Canada: A Qualitative Study DOI Open Access
Salima Meherali, Mariam Ahmad, Amyna Ismail Rehmani

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(11), P. 1419 - 1419

Published: Oct. 26, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant challenges for healthcare providers working with pregnant and parenting youth. However, the impacts of on this population services from perspective are not well documented in Canada. We examined narratives experiences regarding these explored service provision. Using a qualitative interpretative description (ID) approach, we recruited 25 health Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia individual interviews. Our analysis resulted three themes: complexities provision during COVID-19, providers’ accounts youth, leveraging into opportunities Participants described influence policies distancing measures accessibility services, availability resources personnel, well-being their clients. They also reported increased mental issues, isolation, exacerbation inequities within population. Providers highlighted role telemedicine ensuring some degree continuity care. Additionally, they commented adaptations address evolving needs findings underline need resilient adaptable system that can better support vulnerable populations crises.

Language: Английский

Healthcare Provider Narratives of the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant and Parenting Youth in Canada: A Qualitative Study DOI Open Access
Salima Meherali, Mariam Ahmad, Amyna Ismail Rehmani

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(11), P. 1419 - 1419

Published: Oct. 26, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant challenges for healthcare providers working with pregnant and parenting youth. However, the impacts of on this population services from perspective are not well documented in Canada. We examined narratives experiences regarding these explored service provision. Using a qualitative interpretative description (ID) approach, we recruited 25 health Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia individual interviews. Our analysis resulted three themes: complexities provision during COVID-19, providers’ accounts youth, leveraging into opportunities Participants described influence policies distancing measures accessibility services, availability resources personnel, well-being their clients. They also reported increased mental issues, isolation, exacerbation inequities within population. Providers highlighted role telemedicine ensuring some degree continuity care. Additionally, they commented adaptations address evolving needs findings underline need resilient adaptable system that can better support vulnerable populations crises.

Language: Английский

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