Navigating a Pandemic: A Qualitative Study of Knowledge, Sources of Information, and COVID-19-Related Precautions Taken by HBCU Students

Wade, Jeannette; Poit, Stephanie Teixeira; Lee, Anna; Ryman, Sally; McCain, Dextiny; Doss, Christopher; Shrestha, Smriti; Aiken‐Morgan, Adrienne T.

doi:10.1007/s40615-021-01210-5

Cited by 8 publications

(24 citation statements)

References 51 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Table 1 shows that except for the study by Shaw [26], of the 10 included articles, 9 (90%) met the inclusion criteria in this systematic review. So, we finally chose these 9 qualified studies [3,[27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34] for qualitative synthesis. The most prominent problem of these 9 selected studies was that they did not report the clinical importance (item 9).…”

Section: Qualitative Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Zhou and Parmanto [23], the cutoff score for any studies that were qualified for inclusion in a systematic review was 6 (out of a total score of 10). Although failing to meet some of the quality assessment criteria, the 9 studies [3,[27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34] were finally included in the qualitative analysis for this systematic review. [34], 2021 a Y: study meets the standard of an item of quality assessment.…”

Section: Qualitative Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Of the 9 finally selected papers, 8 (89%) studies [3,27,28,[30][31][32][33][34] were published in 2021 and 1 (11%) [29] in 2020.…”

Section: Publication Yearsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

COVID-19–Related Health Inequalities Induced by the Use of Social Media: Systematic Review

Shan¹,

Ji²,

Xie³

et al. 2022

JMIR Infodemiology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background COVID-19–related health inequalities were reported in some studies, showing the failure in public health and communication. Studies investigating the contexts and causes of these inequalities pointed to the contribution of communication inequality or poor health literacy and information access to engagement with health care services. However, no study exclusively dealt with health inequalities induced by the use of social media during COVID-19. Objective This review aimed to identify and summarize COVID-19–related health inequalities induced by the use of social media and the associated contributing factors and to characterize the relationship between the use of social media and health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A systematic review was conducted on this topic in light of the protocol of the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 2020 statement. Keyword searches were performed to collect papers relevant to this topic in multiple databases: PubMed (which includes MEDLINE [Ovid] and other subdatabases), ProQuest (which includes APA PsycINFO, Biological Science Collection, and others), ACM Digital Library, and Web of Science, without any year restriction. Of the 670 retrieved publications, 10 were initially selected based on the predefined selection criteria. These 10 articles were then subjected to quality analysis before being analyzed in the final synthesis and discussion. Results Of the 10 articles, 1 was further removed for not meeting the quality assessment criteria. Finally, 9 articles were found to be eligible and selected for this review. We derived the characteristics of these studies in terms of publication years, journals, study locations, locations of study participants, study design, sample size, participant characteristics, and potential risk of bias, and the main results of these studies in terms of the types of social media, social media use–induced health inequalities, associated factors, and proposed resolutions. On the basis of the thematic synthesis of these extracted data, we derived 4 analytic themes, namely health information inaccessibility–induced health inequalities and proposed resolutions, misinformation-induced health inequalities and proposed resolutions, disproportionate attention to COVID-19 information and proposed resolutions, and higher odds of social media–induced psychological distress and proposed resolutions. Conclusions This paper was the first systematic review on this topic. Our findings highlighted the great value of studying the COVID-19–related health knowledge gap, the digital technology–induced unequal distribution of health information, and the resulting health inequalities, thereby providing empirical evidence for understanding the relationship between social media use and health inequalities in the context of COVID-19 and suggesting practical solutions to such disparities. Researchers, social media, health practitioners, and policy makers can draw on these findings to promote health equality while minimizing social media use–induced health inequalities.

show abstract

Section: Qualitative Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Qualitative Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

COVID-19–Related Health Inequalities Induced by the Use of Social Media: Systematic Review

Shan¹,

Ji²,

Xie³

et al. 2022

JMIR Infodemiology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Reportedly, college-aged students often rely heavily on social media, though less likely to be inaccurate, which caused many to become frantic about what they had seen or heard about the pandemic. However, in the case of COVID, many students of color were faced with several speedbumps and were very open about how they felt about the obstacles or challenges they faced during the pandemic [5]. There is an authenticity that can be captured by the narratives of others.…”

Section: Speed Bumps Ahead: "The Voices Within"mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This includes amassing a plethora of knowledge about the Global Pandemic of COVID-19 as a precaution in hopes of decreasing the likelihood of the spread of the virus. In addition to the startling impact that COVID-19 has had on the general population, the growing number of cases poses a constant and considerable risk in the field of academia specifically as it relates to students of color in higher education [5]. Their accounts of lived experiences give an undertone to what we know to be considered trauma.…”

Section: Devante' Reported His Lived Experiences As the Following: St...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Youth Experiences Through the Journey of Resiliency

2022

AEPHR

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an innumerable amount of distress on the lives of others. Among the many populations impacted are students of color who have experienced many difficulties with balancing their personal lives and education. This study is dedicated to exploring the experiences of students of color in an institution of higher education (HBCU) Historically, young people of color have been regarded as a marginalized population in the realm of education. Therefore, this chapter provides an in-depth view using qualitative methodology to: (a) better understand the complexity and challenges faced during the pandemic for this population; and (b) gain insight into their overall lived experiences. As students of color in higher education, preliminary analysis shows that many have had to face a myriad of obstacles including, but not limited to, adjustments in academic learning technological challenges, experiences of family casualties, personal bouts with surviving COVID-19, and economic challenges to name a few. Despite these aforementioned barriers contributing to the unbalanced impact of COVID-19 as it relates to issues of equity and justice for communities of color, many students demonstrated a level of resilience that should be immensely commended. Therefore, when sampling students of color at HBCUs impacted by the global pandemic, emphasis is placed on their stories of resiliencies and unprecedented experiences, post COVID-19 instructional experiences, as well as personal life experiences. This study is deemed important because learning takes place over a lifespan and in the field of academia, despite challenges, the word “resilience” should be at the forefront and in the minds of our students of color as it relates to the unbalanced impact of the global pandemic. .

show abstract

Dignified Resources and Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Qualitative Study of Racially and Economically Marginalized Communities

Guan,

Cruz,

Sowell

et al. 2023

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction Amid the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), racially and economically marginalized communities experienced a disproportionate burden of disease and social consequences (e.g., unemployment, increased exposure). This study seeks to understand strategies that these communities employed to cope with unequal burdens of the pandemic. Methods We utilized qualitative data collected between 2020 and 2021 from a mobile mapping platform designed to facilitate real-time, geocoded data collection on individual’s experiences and perceptions of their neighborhoods. Reports were iteratively coded by an academic researcher and community partner. We employed an inductive approach to analysis, which allowed findings to emerge organically without constraint of researcher hypotheses. Results A total of 19 respondents (14 under the age of 45, 16 non-White, 15 with less than half a year of emergency savings) provided 236 qualitative reports. Participants described innovative strategies for exchanging resources as a means of informally networking and building community, the importance of tailored programming (e.g., for specific racial/ethnic groups) in fostering belonging and comfort, and the importance of two specific dimensions of services—interactions with service providers and the quality of goods or services—in providing dignified care. Discussion Amidst exacerbated racial and economic disparities emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, our study highlights the need for investment in mutual aid, the importance of tailored services and support, and promoting dignity in social services. As other macro-level social stressors become more prevalent as the pandemic continues, these findings can inform how we examine and address them.

show abstract

Navigating a Pandemic: A Qualitative Study of Knowledge, Sources of Information, and COVID-19-Related Precautions Taken by HBCU Students

Cited by 8 publications

References 51 publications

COVID-19–Related Health Inequalities Induced by the Use of Social Media: Systematic Review

COVID-19–Related Health Inequalities Induced by the Use of Social Media: Systematic Review

Youth Experiences Through the Journey of Resiliency

Dignified Resources and Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Qualitative Study of Racially and Economically Marginalized Communities

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About