COVID-19: Qualitative Research With Vulnerable Populations

Webber-Ritchey, Kashica J; Simonovich, Shannon D.; Spurlark, Roxanne S.

doi:10.1177/0894318420965225

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“…In addition, this review had noted a dismal number of qualitative studies on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Qualitative studies often enable new themes to be identified which is important for comprehensiveness [ 127 ]. Albeit challenges abound in conducting qualitative research due to current climate of social distancing measures and lockdowns, some recommended ways to overcome them include use of digital text communications, video diaries and photovoice, where physical interaction can be minimized [ 128 ].…”

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy—A Scoping Review of Literature in High-Income Countries

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Vaccine hesitancy forms a critical barrier to the uptake of COVID-19 vaccine in high-income countries or regions. This review aims to summarize rates of COVID-19 hesitancy and its determinants in high-income countries or regions. A scoping review was conducted in Medline®, Embase®, CINAHL®, and Scopus® and was reported in accordance with the PRISMA-SCr checklist. The search was current as of March 2021. Studies which evaluated COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its determinants in high-income countries (US$12,536 or more GNI per capita in 2019) were included. Studies conducted in low, lower-middle, and upper-middle income countries or regions were excluded. Factors associated with vaccine hesitancy were grouped into four themes (vaccine specific, individual, group, or contextual related factors). Of 2237 articles retrieved, 97 articles were included in this review. Most studies were conducted in U.S. (n = 39) and Italy (n = 9). The rates of vaccine hesitancy across high-income countries or regions ranged from 7–77.9%. 46 studies (47.4%) had rates of 30% and more. Younger age, females, not being of white ethnicity and lower education were common contextual factors associated with increased vaccine hesitancy. Lack of recent history of influenza vaccination, lower self-perceived risk of contracting COVID-19, lesser fear of COVID-19, believing that COVID-19 is not severe and not having chronic medical conditions were most frequently studied individual/group factors associated with increased vaccine hesitancy. Common vaccine-specific factors associated with increased vaccine hesitancy included beliefs that vaccine are not safe/effective and increased concerns about rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines. Given the heterogeneity in vaccine hesitancy definitions used across studies, there is a need for standardization in its assessment. This review has summarized COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy determinants that national policymakers can use when formulating health policies related to COVID-19 vaccination.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy—A Scoping Review of Literature in High-Income Countries

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“…While the direct burden of COVID-19 has impacted populations, it is the health and wellbeing outcomes beyond those attributable to the virus itself that are most alarming. Public health actions, in col-laboration with governments and public health professionals must be made to support those considered to be among vulnerable population groups (Webber-Ritchey et al, 2021). As nations, we cannot afford to have inaction on the social determinants of health and the resultant health inequalities.…”

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The social determinants of health and health outcomes among adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review

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Fernandez

MacPhail

2021

Public Health Nursing

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Objective: To synthesize the best available evidence on the relationship between the social determinants of health and health outcomes among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.Introduction: COVID-19 has created widespread global transmission. Rapid increase in individuals infected with COVID-19 prompted significant public health responses from governments globally. However, the social and economic impact on communities may leave some individuals more susceptible to the detrimental effects. Methods: A three-step search strategy was used to find published and unpublished papers. Databases searched included: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Google Scholar. All identified citations were uploaded into Endnote X9, with duplicates removed. Methodological quality of eligible papers was assessed by two reviewers, with meta-synthesis conducted in accordance with JBI methodology. Results: Fifteen papers were included. Three synthesized-conclusions were established (a) Vulnerable populations groups, particularly those from a racial minority and those with low incomes, are more susceptible and have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 including mortality; (b) Gender inequalities and family violence have been exacerbated by COVID-19, leading to diminished wellbeing among women; and (c) COVID-19 is exacerbating existing social determinants of health through loss of employment/income, disparities in social class leading to lack of access to health care, housing instability, homelessness, and difficulties in physical distancing. Conclusion: Reflection on social and health policies implemented are necessary to ensure that the COVID-19 pandemic does not exacerbate health inequalities into the future.

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“…Importantly, my background as an experienced mental health advanced practice nurse assisted with the attention to the sensitivity needed in interviewing nurses about this emotional experience. Thus, it was important to use face‐to‐face interviews for data collection rather than an audio telephone method (Webber‐Ritchie et al., 2021). The teleconference, video approach, allowed me develop rapport with each participant and provided me with the method to be alert to participants’ possible anxiety as they relived potential emotionally traumatic experiences.…”

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A Phenomenological Study of Nurse Managers’ and Assistant Nurse Managers’ Experiences during the COVID‐19 Pandemic in the United States

White

2021

J Nurs Manag

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Aim To understand the experiences of hospital nurse managers and assistant nurse managers during the COVID‐19 pandemic in the United States. Background Little research has been published about the experiences of nurse managers during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Experiences of front‐line nurses have been well documented. This is the first phenomenological study to date in the United States on experiences of hospital nurse managers during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Design Phenomenological qualitative approach. Methods Thirteen managers, seven nurse managers and six assistant nurse managers were interviewed about their experiences using audio–video teleconferencing and a semi‐structured interview guide. Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research criteria for reporting qualitative research were used. Results The four major themes that emerged were as follows: being there for everyone; leadership challenges; struggles, support and coping; and strengthening my role. There were 11 subthemes. Conclusions A major focus of nurse managers during the pandemic was psychosocial support of front‐line nurses while at the same time experiencing stress and exhaustion themselves. Implications for nursing management More attention on the psychosocial needs of nurse managers, interventions to allay their exhaustion and provisions for readily available support are warranted.

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COVID-19: Qualitative Research With Vulnerable Populations

Cited by 47 publications

References 25 publications

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy—A Scoping Review of Literature in High-Income Countries

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy—A Scoping Review of Literature in High-Income Countries

The social determinants of health and health outcomes among adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review

A Phenomenological Study of Nurse Managers’ and Assistant Nurse Managers’ Experiences during the COVID‐19 Pandemic in the United States

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