Physical activity perceptions and experiences of BAME Teesside University students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study

Cogent Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Март 4, 2024

The study sought to explore the barriers and facilitators for making physical activity lifestyle choices among Black Asian Ethnic Minority (BAME) students at Teesside University during COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative approach was used capture in-depth experiences of BAME individuals. There is a paucity primary studies focusing on individuals’ lifestyles prior lockdowns between April August 2020. individuals faced exacerbated physical, psychological, social, institutional which are mapped onto capability, opportunity, motivation model behaviour (COM-B). Twelve participants were interviewed via Microsoft Teams using semi-structured interviews lasting 45 60 minutes. Using thematic analysis, we identified seven themes; two ones being active successfully modified COM-B. Although existing literature has COM-B, these quantitative findings that did not enable an exploration lived participation COVID-19. Thus, COM-B reflect this research’ approach, through improved policies implementation strategies may be applied specifically

Язык: Английский

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Decision to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: a rapid scoping review

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(3), С. e084437 - e084437

Опубликована: Март 1, 2024

Objective Testing for COVID-19 was a key component of the UK’s response to pandemic. This strategy relied on positive individuals self-isolating reduce transmission, making isolation lynchpin in public health approach. Therefore, we scoped evidence systematically identify and categorise barriers facilitators compliance with self-isolation guidance during pandemic UK, inform strategies future pandemics. Design A rapid scoping review conducted. Search Key terms were used search literature databases (PubMed, Scopus WHO Research Database, 7 November 2022), Google Scholar stakeholder-identified manuscripts, ultimately including published English from UK-based studies conducted between 2020 2022. Data extraction synthesis extracted synthesised into themes, organised broadly capability, opportunity motivation, reviewed stakeholders UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Results We included 105 sources, 63 identified UKHSA their decision-making Influences decision comply categorised six themes: perceived ability isolate; information guidance; logistics; social influences, trust; value; consequences. Individuals continuously assessed these factors deciding whether or not self-isolate. Conclusions Decisions self-isolate after test influenced by multiple factors, individuals’ beliefs, concerns, priorities personal circumstances. Future testing must facilitate meaningful financial, practical mental support allow overcome actual negative consequences isolating. Clear, consistent communication purpose procedures isolating will also be critical guidance, should leverage people’s value protecting others. Building trust is essential, but requires investment before next starts.

Язык: Английский

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Structural topic modeling as a mixed methods research design: a study on employer size and labor market outcomes for vulnerable groups

Quality & Quantity, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024

Abstract Obtaining and maintaining steady employment can be challenging for people from vulnerable groups. Previous research has focused on the relationship between employer size outcomes these groups, but findings have been inconsistent. To clarify this relationship, current study uses structural topic modeling, a mixed methods design, to disclose explain factors behind association labor market The data consist of qualitative interview transcripts concerning hiring inclusion These were quantitized analyzed using modeling. goals investigate topical content prevalence according size, provide comprehensive guide model estimation interpretation, highlight wide applicability method in social science research. Model resulted with five topics: training, practicalities processes, recruitment, contexts inclusion, work demands. analysis revealed that differed employers size. Thus, estimated topics evidence as why groups varies across studies––different different aspects inclusion. article further demonstrates strengths limitations modeling design.

Язык: Английский

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Implementing an emergency risk communication campaign in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria: lessons learned

BMJ Global Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 7(6), С. e008846 - e008846

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2022

At the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, WHO recommended prioritisation risk communication and community engagement as part response activities in countries. This was related to increasing spread misinformation its associated risks, well need promote non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) absence an approved vaccine for disease prevention. The Nigeria Centre Disease Control, national public health institute with mandate prevent detect infectious outbreaks, constituted a multidisciplinary Emergency Operations (EOC), which included NCDC staff partners respond outbreak. Risk communication, also comprised crisis pillar EOC. As number cases increased, poor compliance NPIs inspired development #TakeResponsibility campaign, encourage individual collective behavioural change foster shared ownership outbreak response. Mass media, social media platforms measures were used campaign. contributed messages using diverse voices, collaboration leaders contextualise materials empowerment officers at local levels through training, increased impact. Despite challenges faced implementing lessons such use data participatory approach developing communications campaigns outbreaks documented. paper describes how unique campaign developed support pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Topic and Trend Analysis of Weibo Discussions About COVID-19 Medications Before and After China’s Exit from the Zero-COVID Policy: Retrospective Infoveillance Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 25, С. e48789 - e48789

Опубликована: Окт. 27, 2023

Background After 3 years of its zero-COVID policy, China lifted stringent pandemic control measures with the announcement 10 new on December 7, 2022. Existing estimates suggest 90%-97% total population was infected during December. This change created a massive demand for COVID-19 medications and treatments, either modern medicines or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Objective study aimed to explore (1) how China’s exit from policy impacted media public’s attention medications; (2) social medication discussions were related existing model daily cases that period; (3) what diversified themes topics they changed developed November 1 31, 2022; (4) which about focused by mainstream self-media accounts exit. The answers these questions could help us better understand consequences strategies utilities Sina Weibo data future infoveillance studies. Methods Using scrapper retrieval structural topic modeling (STM) algorithm analysis, this built models (all data, before change, after change) relevant platform Weibo. We compared distributions against between change. also proportions weibos published versus over time different topics. Results found shifted sharply concerns risks (case tracking, governmental regulations, etc) those personal (symptoms, purchases, surrounding infection policy. “symptom sharing” “purchase shortage” correlated more strongly susceptible-exposed-infected-recovered (SEIR) “TCM formulae” other During exit, showed efforts specifically engage in worldwide comparison regulations import reimbursement medications. Conclusions accompanied sudden increase medications, substantially increased A large proportion emotional expressed risk shortage, unavailability, delay delivery. Topic keywords self-medication sometimes practiced alone unprofessional others, while tried provide certain instructions. Of 16 identified all STM models, only considerable correlation SEIR cases. Future studies consider exploration conducting predictive even narrowly defined search criteria data.

Язык: Английский

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Perceived social support and compliance on stay-at-home order during COVID-19 emergency in Nepal: an evidence from web-based cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Март 21, 2023

Abstract Background After COVID-19 was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by WHO, several non-pharmaceutical interventions were adopted for containing the virus. Success to which largely depend upon citizens’ compliance these measures. There is growing body evidence linking social support with health promoting behaviour. Hence, this research aimed study effects on stay-at-home order in relation their perceived support. Methods A web-based cross-sectional conducted among adult participants aged 18 years and above residing Bagmati Province, Nepal. convenient non-probability sampling method select required number samples. The questionnaire developed through an extensive review literature, consultations advisor, subject experts, as well peers converted online survey form using Google Forms. Perceived measured Multidimensional Scale Social Support (MSPSS) scale whereas assessed single screening question. Statistical analysis performed SPSS version 20 involving both descriptive inferential statistics. Results Two fifth (40.2%) reported poor found higher who not vaccinated against compared those (p value < 0.05). significant difference observed between sex 0.05) proportion (80.8%) female reporting from family, friends, others comparison male participants. Conclusion Overall, results suggest that family others. Further might be helpful understand contextual factors public Tailoring behaviour change messages per community needs would help response such emergencies. findings useful one base formulating plans policy during emergencies similar nature.

Язык: Английский

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"We are still tired": staff and administrators’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic within California residential care facilities for older adults

BMC Geriatrics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2023

Abstract Background Extensive research has been conducted on the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic long-term care workers in specialized facilities. However, little is known about faced by facilities that provide generalized support and care, such as residential for older adults (RCFs). This study describes challenges experienced staff administrators RCFs during pandemic. Methods An electronic questionnaire collecting data using both closed- open-ended questions experiences was sent to 5,721 unique RCF administrator emails within state California between June-December 2021. Email addresses were obtained from public database available through Health Human Services Open Data Portal. Descriptive statistics calculated quantitative regarding preparedness training, access resources, administrators’ confidence meeting recommended guidelines Inductive thematic analysis qualitative levels related stress morale. Results A total 150 across (response rate 2.6%) completed survey. Over three-fourths respondents indicated their had a designated member train other members emergency plans most frequently used resources Department Social Community Care Licensing Division (88.7%), county health department (86.7%), Centers Disease Control Prevention (80.7%). Administrators felt least confident facilities’ ability maintain adequate staffing (52.0%), communication with nearby hospitals (62.1%) local officials (69.8%) Three central themes emerged morale: (1) physical safety, mental emotional impact pandemic; (2) issues; (3) managing ongoing Conclusions Findings this can be actively target training facility have identified relevant these understudied Additionally, developing better understanding morale difficulties insight how policymakers assist critical preparing future crises.

Язык: Английский

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Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the UK: A Qualitative Analysis of Free-Text Survey Data

Опубликована: Сен. 21, 2022

Background Several quantitative studies have found a decline in physical activity response to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The aim of the present study was use large-scale free text survey data qualitatively gain more in-depth understanding impact on activity, then map barriers and facilitators Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behaviour (COM-B) Model aid future intervention development. Methods 17,082 participants provided module, from those who mentioned any context were included. Data analysed using thematic analysis key themes identified. Results 5396 7490 quotes related activity. sample predominately female (84%), white (97%) aged &lt;60 years (57%). Seven identified: importance outdoor space, changes daily routine, restrictions, perceived risks or threats participation, health, for mental health technology. Conclusion Future interventions could encourage people walk outdoors, which is low cost, flexible, accessible many. Developing online resources promote support provides flexible way deliver quality content large audience.

Язык: Английский

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Visiting crowded places during the COVID-19 pandemic. A panel study among adult Norwegians

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2022

Non-pharmaceutical interventions, including promotion of social distancing, have been applied extensively in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding cognitive and psychological factors regulating precautionary behavior is important for future management. The present study examines importance selected as predictors having visited or intended to visit crowded places. Six online questionnaire-based waves data collection were conducted April–October 2020 a Norwegian panel (≥18 years). Sample size at Wave 1 was 1,400. In study, “Visited places” different types locations dependent variables. Predictors included following categories items: Perceived response effectiveness, Self-efficacy, Vulnerability, Facilitating Barriers. Data analyzed with frequency percentage distributions, descriptives, correlations, principal components analysis, negative binomial-, binary logistic-, multiple linear regression, cross-lagged models. Analyses dimensionality revealed that distinction had be made between Grocery stores, location by most, few (e.g., “Pub,” “Restaurants,” “Sports event”). We merged latter set variables into countscore denoted “Crowded places.” On predictor side, 25 items reduced eight meanscores. from rather strong prediction weaker associations “Supermarket other store food.” Across waves, binomial regression models, three meanscore turned out consistently associated These include “Response effectiveness individual action,” “Self-efficacy regard avoiding people,” “Barriers.” prospective model, combined Response Self-efficacy score (Cognition) predicted (“Visited places”) prospectively vice versa. results this suggest some potential reduce people's visits during pandemic through health education change approaches focus on strengthening individuals' perceived self-efficacy.

Язык: Английский

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Compliance with UK Government Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Patterns, Predictors, and Consequences

Cambridge University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 403 - 410

Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments implemented a range of measures, ranging from public health campaigns promoting regular hand washing, wearing face masks, and practising social distancing, to closing businesses, restrictions on travel, prohibition household mixing, implementation shelter-in-place lockdown orders. Although many these measures were backed with threat fines or imprisonment, ultimately compliance requires active cooperation part citizens, some notably businesses implementing orders, entailed significant disruption citizens' lives, potentially large material, financial, psychosocial costs. This chapter summarises literature patterns, determinants, consequences preventive behaviours during COVID-19, paying particular attention role socioeconomic factors in determining compliance. It offers general lessons that may be applied future pandemics.

Язык: Английский

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