Community Understanding, Perception and Practices on Infection Prevention From the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19): A Qualitative Study in Rural Bangladesh

Dalal, Koustuv; Saidur, Rahman Mashreky; Abu, Sayeed Abdullah; Biswas, Animesh; Humaira, Tasnuva

doi:10.26577/iam.2021.v2.i2.06

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“…Such experiences are likely to create a continuing barrier to accessing comprehensive healthcare [ 31 , 36 ]. Other studies indicated these shortcomings in the provision of care were caused by challenges in traveling to and from workplaces and no assistance provided to reach health facilities [ 33 , 37 ].…”

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Experiences of mothers and significant others in accessing comprehensive healthcare in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during COVID-19 in rural Uganda

Nakate¹,

Mackay

Ndirangu-Mugo

et al. 2022

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background COVID-19 presented an unprecedented global public health challenge because of its rapid and relentless spread, and many countries instituted lockdowns to prevent the spread of infection. Although this strategy may have been appropriate to reduce infection, it presented unintended difficulties in rural Uganda, especially in maternal and born newborn care. For example, some services were suspended, meaning the nearest health facility was at a considerable distance. This study explored the experiences of mothers and their significant others of comprehensive care in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bunghokho-Mutoto sub-county, Mbale District, Uganda. Methods A qualitative exploratory descriptive design was used with data collected in semi-structured interviews. Mothers (pregnant or with a child under 2 years) and their significant others were purposively recruited for this study. The sample size (N = 14) was determined by data saturation. Data. were analysed using thematic analysis. Results One theme emerged “Increasing barriers to healthcare”, which encompassed six sub-themes: accessing healthcare, distressing situations, living in fear, making forced choices, navigating the gatekeepers, and ‘coping with increased poverty. Conclusion This study found that the COVID-19 pandemic increased barriers to accessing healthcare services in the region. Participants’ narratives emphasised the lack of access to expert care and the shortage of skilled health workers, especially midwives.

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Experiences of mothers and significant others in accessing comprehensive healthcare in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during COVID-19 in rural Uganda

Nakate¹,

Mackay

Ndirangu-Mugo

et al. 2022

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…A number of studies conducted in Bangladesh explored social and community perceptions regarding the prevention and control of coronavirus. One such study in rural Bangladesh revealed a lack of comprehensive knowledge about the spread, symptoms, and prevention of the virus (19). Additionally, there existed a disparity between community beliefs concerning the pandemic and the sciencedriven interventions advocated by health professionals (20).…”

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Risk communication and community engagement in the context of COVID-19 response in Bangladesh: a qualitative study

Kamruzzaman,

Rahman,

Reidpath

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThe global COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted nations worldwide, and Bangladesh was no exception. In response, the government of Bangladesh implemented community awareness initiatives aimed at containing the spread of the virus, aligned with international guidelines and recommendations. Despite these efforts, a lack of comprehensive community awareness programs played an essential role during the pandemic, not the preventive measures. A qualitative study employing framing theory was conducted to gain a deeper insight into how the social context influenced risk communication and community response throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh.MethodsThe study was conducted in four selected districts of Bangladesh from February to May 2022 using complementary data collection methods, including key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions with purposely selected participants. Data were analyzed thematically by following six steps of the thematic analysis process. Codes were developed based on the data and summarized into themes and sub-themes grounded on the codes.ResultsThe findings indicate that the government of Bangladesh, along with development partners and non-government organizations, made a significant effort to raise awareness about COVID-19 in the community. However, there were certain limitations to this effort. These include a lack of social science and public health approaches to understanding the pandemic; inadequate coordination among the authorities for COVID-19 prevention and control; technological and geographical barriers for disseminating messages; the living conditions and lack of facilities; socio-cultural norms in understanding the COVID-19 health messages, and the gendered understanding of the messages. The findings also revealed that the awareness activities remained a one-way approach to inform the people and faced challenges to actively engage and create ownership of the community in the pandemic response.ConclusionThe study identified gaps in implementing risk communication and community engagement strategies in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing focus on public health and prioritizing community ownership is essential to designing a more effective community awareness campaign. This approach will help ensure that health messages are communicated effectively and tailored to different communities’ needs.

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Community Understanding, Perception and Practices on Infection Prevention From the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19): A Qualitative Study in Rural Bangladesh

Cited by 2 publications

References 16 publications

Experiences of mothers and significant others in accessing comprehensive healthcare in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during COVID-19 in rural Uganda

Experiences of mothers and significant others in accessing comprehensive healthcare in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during COVID-19 in rural Uganda

Risk communication and community engagement in the context of COVID-19 response in Bangladesh: a qualitative study

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