Quality of Covid-19 information, education and communication materials in India
A content analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21323688 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Soniya Biswas (Central University of Kerala), Sibasis Hense (0000-0002-8369-5164, Central University of Kerala, corresponding author), Prakash Babu Kodali (0000-0001-9358-9712, Central University of Kerala), Kavumpurathu Raman Thankappan (0009-0006-0883-3623, Central University of Kerala) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 390-402 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Education Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0017-8969 • E-ISSN: 1748-8176 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00178969231160952 |
| PMID | 38603354 |
| OpenAlex | W4323567537 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 23 |
Objective: This study examined the characteristics and quality of publicly available COVID-19 information education and communication (IEC) materials in India between March and December 2020. Design: An explanatory sequential mixed-method design was employed to examine the characteristics and quality of 265 purposefully selected IEC materials. Setting: The IEC materials analysed were those published between March and December 2020 on the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website, Government of India. Methods: A checklist was utilised to examine the quality and characteristics of the materials. Thereafter, qualitative analysis provided insights into the contents of the materials with specific focus on the 'COVID-19 continuum of care'. Results: = 253) of the materials adhered to quality standards for contents, readability and aesthetics. This qualitative analysis focused on the contents of selected IEC materials using the concept of 'continuum of care'. The analysis identified three important themes: prevention to early diagnosis and treatment; mitigation of stigma and discrimination surrounding COVID-19; and addressing the infodemic caused by COVID-19. Conclusion: The quality of materials was mostly satisfactory and appropriate to the emergent requirements. Strengthening audience engagement and attractiveness of the materials might enhance readability and actionability. A bottom-up approach to the development of future IEC materials, involving the community might widen the coverage of vulnerable populations in future crisis events
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |