Barriers to adopting digital contact tracing for COVID‐19: Experiences in New Zealand DOI Creative Commons
Phoebe Elers,

Tepora Emery,

Sarah Derrett

et al.

Health Expectations, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(2)

Published: March 16, 2024

Abstract Background Digital contact tracing (DCT) was a central component of the global response to containing COVID‐19. Research has raised concerns that DCT could exacerbate inequities, yet experiences diverse communities at greater risk from COVID‐19 are typically underrepresented. Methods The present study aimed understand perceived barriers adoption app amongst Māori, Pasifika, and disabled people. Focus groups interviews were undertaken with disability sector stakeholders community participants. Results Participants ( n = 34) generally expressed willingness utilise support its within communities. Simultaneously, participants revealed how marginalise members who struggled usability those distrusting government's interventions. Conclusions findings highlight addressing communication inequality can assist in development contact‐tracing responses both effective equitable. provides insights about role information technologies as health resources. Patient or Public Contribution Consulting target throughout study, including recommendations for potential participants, participation sharing early feedback. This reports on focus individuals Māori sectors.

Language: Английский

Barriers to adopting digital contact tracing for COVID‐19: Experiences in New Zealand DOI Creative Commons
Phoebe Elers,

Tepora Emery,

Sarah Derrett

et al.

Health Expectations, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(2)

Published: March 16, 2024

Abstract Background Digital contact tracing (DCT) was a central component of the global response to containing COVID‐19. Research has raised concerns that DCT could exacerbate inequities, yet experiences diverse communities at greater risk from COVID‐19 are typically underrepresented. Methods The present study aimed understand perceived barriers adoption app amongst Māori, Pasifika, and disabled people. Focus groups interviews were undertaken with disability sector stakeholders community participants. Results Participants ( n = 34) generally expressed willingness utilise support its within communities. Simultaneously, participants revealed how marginalise members who struggled usability those distrusting government's interventions. Conclusions findings highlight addressing communication inequality can assist in development contact‐tracing responses both effective equitable. provides insights about role information technologies as health resources. Patient or Public Contribution Consulting target throughout study, including recommendations for potential participants, participation sharing early feedback. This reports on focus individuals Māori sectors.

Language: Английский

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