Knowledge, perceived risk, and attitudes towards Covid-19 protective measures amongst ethnic minorities in the UK
A cross-sectional study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22071493 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Erica Cook (0000-0003-4369-8202, University of Bedfordshire, corresponding author), Erica Jane Cook, Elizabeth Elliott (0000-0002-6501-5487), Louisa Donald (University of Bedfordshire), Alfredo Gaitán (0000-0002-6573-7674, University of Bedfordshire), Gurch Randhawa (0000-0002-2289-5859, University of Bedfordshire), Sally Cartwright, Muhammad Waqar (0009-0007-5882-6541, University of Bedfordshire), Chimeme Egbutah, Ifunanya Nduka (University of Bedfordshire), ANDY GUPPY (University of Bedfordshire), Nasreen Ali (0000-0003-2017-8482, University of Bedfordshire) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Pages | 1060694-1060694 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1060694 |
| PMID | 36711414 |
| OpenAlex | W4315797422 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 34 |
Background Minority ethnic groups are at increased risk of COVID-19 related mortality or morbidity yet continue to have a disproportionally lower uptake of the vaccine. The importance of adherence to prevention and control measures to keep vulnerable populations and their families safe therefore remains crucial. This research sought to examine the knowledge, perceived risk, and attitudes toward COVID-19 among an ethnically diverse community. Methods A cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire was implemented to survey ethnic minority participants purposefully recruited from Luton, an ethnically diverse town in the southeast of England. The questionnaire was structured to assess participants knowledge, perceived risk, attitudes toward protective measures as well as the sources of information about COVID-19. The questionnaire was administered online via Qualtrics with the link shared through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp. Questionnaires were also printed into brochures and disseminated via community researchers and community links to individuals alongside religious, community and outreach organisations. Data were analysed using appropriate statistical techniques, with the significance threshold for all analyses assumed at p = 0.05. Findings 1,058 participants (634; 60% females) with a median age of 38 (IQR, 22) completed the survey. National TV and social networks were the most frequently accessed sources of COVID-19 related information; however, healthcare professionals, whilst not widely accessed, were viewed as the most trusted. Knowledge of transmission routes and perceived susceptibility were significant predictors of attitudes toward health-protective practises. Conclusion/recommendation Improving the local information provision, including using tailored communication strategies that draw on trusted sources, including healthcare professionals, could facilitate understanding of risk and promote adherence to health-protective actions
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Cross-sectional study · Disease · Environmental health · Ethnic group · Outbreak · Pandemic · Political science · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Virology
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| Citations per year | 0.33 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |