Covid-19 preparedness and social dynamics in a Sub-Saharan Africa country, Benin
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22945328 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alessia Maccaro (0000-0001-9338-9884, University of Warwick), Davide Piaggio (0000-0001-5408-9360, University of Warwick), Marius Vignigbé (Université d'Abomey-Calavi), Alexander I Stingl (University of Warwick), Alexander Stingl (University of Warwick), Leandro Pecchia (0000-0002-7900-5415, University of Warwick) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2022-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Promotion International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0957-4824 • E-ISSN: 1460-2245 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/heapro/daac105 |
| PMID | 36000532 |
| OpenAlex | W4293103229 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 33 |
This project aims to assess and analyse the perception and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Benin. The applied research methodology was interdisciplinary and combined field studies that used ethnographic and social research methods with coding and data analysis, leading to theoretical dilemmas, which were analysed from the viewpoint of bioethical reflection. Furthermore, biomedical engineering approaches were used to assess the preparedness to COVID-19. Despite the preparedness to COVID-19 due to the promoted governmental measures, a peculiar management of the pandemic emerged. The latter, although noteworthy, did not overcome the typical challenges of medical locations in low-resource settings. This, together with the controversial spread of information and local beliefs, caused significant economic and social consequences, exceeding the benefits related to the containment of the virus. This research highlights how the emotion of fear, in this specific situation, was herald of dramatic consequences, rather than having a heuristic and empowering effect.
Bioethics · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Infectious disease (medical specialty) · Pandemic · Political science · Preparedness · Public relations · Socioeconomics · Sociology · COVID-19 epidemiological studies · Medicine · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |