Exploring Knowledge, Prevention Methods, and Prevention Barriers of COVID-19 Among Somali, Karen, and Latinx Community Members in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Autor: | Leso Munala, Mary O. Hearst, Heather Buesseler, Margaret Harris, Angela U. Ekwonye |
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Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty barriers Minnesota Somalia Refugee media_common.quotation_subject First language Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics Immigration R858-859.7 Somali Phenomenology (philosophy) Young Adult prevention Phone Pandemic medicine Humans Pandemics Original Research Aged Language media_common Community and Home Care immigrants SARS-CoV-2 business.industry pandemic Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health COVID-19 Middle Aged refugees language.human_language Family medicine impact language Female Written language Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 business |
Zdroj: | Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Vol 12 (2021) Journal of Primary Care & Community Health |
ISSN: | 2150-1327 2150-1319 |
Popis: | Background: As the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded, understanding the virus and necessary measures to prevent infection have evolved. While effective preventative measures for COVID-19 have been identified, there are also identifiable barriers to implementation. Objective: Explore the access to information, knowledge, and prevention methods and barriers of COVID-19 among Somali, Karen, and Latinx immigrant community members in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA through analysis of in-depth interviews. Methods: Data were collected through 32 interviews via phone, video conference on a computer, or in-person with Somali, Karen, and Latinx adults to understand the experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in each group’s native language. All participants were over the age of 18, and identified as Somali, Karen, and Latinx refugee or immigrant. Interview protocol contained 9 main questions including probes. Data were analyzed through use of the qualitative analysis software, Atlas.ti using phenomenology. Results: A total of 32 adults were interviewed (Somali = 12, Karen = 10, and Latinx = 10). One-third were in person and the remainder were remote. The average age recorded was 37 years (range 20-66 years), 43.8% males and 56.3% females. Somali, Karen, and Latinx respondents consistently had accurate knowledge about COVID-19 and were attentive to finding trustworthy information. Information was available in Somali, Karen, and Latinx written language, although Karen elders who are not literate would benefit more from video messaging. Knowledge of preventive measures was consistent; however, barriers included access, working in front-line positions, and living in high density housing. Conclusion: Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on Somali, Karen, and Latinx community members in Minneapolis, MN is advantageous in removing identified barriers and disparities in health. The results of this study highlight the need for increased efforts to address barriers in the prevention of COVID-19, as well as future pandemics for immigrant and refugee populations. |
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