COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK: a qualitative study
Objective This study aimed to identify the COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK.Study design A qualitative study using semistructured interviews.Setting and participants Indian and Nepalese older adults (≥65 years), their families (≥18 years) and he...
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| author | Jackie A Cassell Laura J Hughes Elizabeth Ford Priyamvada Paudyal Kavian Kulasabanathan Jo Armes Rebecca Sharp Saliha Majeed-Hajaj Emily Skinner Naresh Khapangi Magar Debbie Isobel Keeling |
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| description | Objective This study aimed to identify the COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK.Study design A qualitative study using semistructured interviews.Setting and participants Indian and Nepalese older adults (≥65 years), their families (≥18 years) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) (≥18 years) engaging with these communities. Participants were recruited between July and December 2020 from Kent, Surrey and Sussex through community organisations.Results 24 participants took part in the study; 13 older adults, 7 family members and 4 HCPs. Thirteen participants were female, and the majority (n=17) spoke a language other than English at home. Older participants mostly lived in multigenerational households, and family and community were key for providing support and communicating about healthcare needs. Participants’ knowledge of COVID-19 varied widely; some spoke confidently about the subject, while others had limited information. Language and illiteracy were key barriers to accessing health information. Participants highlighted the need for information in multiple formats and languages, and discussed the importance of culturally appropriate avenues, such as community centres and religious sites, for information dissemination.Conclusion This study, undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic, provides insight into how health information can be optimised for ethnic minority older adults in terms of content, format and cultural relevance. The study highlights that health information interventions should recognise the intersection between multigenerational living, family structure, and the health and well-being of older adults, and should promote intergenerational discussion. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-765e5386766c4b71883f19041948ff0b2025-01-28T03:00:09ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Open2044-60552022-06-0112610.1136/bmjopen-2021-059844COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK: a qualitative studyJackie A Cassell0Laura J Hughes1Elizabeth Ford2Priyamvada Paudyal3Kavian Kulasabanathan4Jo Armes5Rebecca Sharp6Saliha Majeed-Hajaj7Emily Skinner8Naresh Khapangi Magar9Debbie Isobel Keeling101 Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UKNeuroscience, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UKDepartment of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UKDepartment of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UKphysician, researcher, and activistSchool of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UKKent Surrey Sussex Academic Health Science Network, Crawley, UKSchool of Georgraphy, Queen Mary University of London, London, UKDepartment of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UKCentre for Nepal Studies, London, UKUniversity of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UKObjective This study aimed to identify the COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK.Study design A qualitative study using semistructured interviews.Setting and participants Indian and Nepalese older adults (≥65 years), their families (≥18 years) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) (≥18 years) engaging with these communities. Participants were recruited between July and December 2020 from Kent, Surrey and Sussex through community organisations.Results 24 participants took part in the study; 13 older adults, 7 family members and 4 HCPs. Thirteen participants were female, and the majority (n=17) spoke a language other than English at home. Older participants mostly lived in multigenerational households, and family and community were key for providing support and communicating about healthcare needs. Participants’ knowledge of COVID-19 varied widely; some spoke confidently about the subject, while others had limited information. Language and illiteracy were key barriers to accessing health information. Participants highlighted the need for information in multiple formats and languages, and discussed the importance of culturally appropriate avenues, such as community centres and religious sites, for information dissemination.Conclusion This study, undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic, provides insight into how health information can be optimised for ethnic minority older adults in terms of content, format and cultural relevance. The study highlights that health information interventions should recognise the intersection between multigenerational living, family structure, and the health and well-being of older adults, and should promote intergenerational discussion.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/6/e059844.full |
| spellingShingle | Jackie A Cassell Laura J Hughes Elizabeth Ford Priyamvada Paudyal Kavian Kulasabanathan Jo Armes Rebecca Sharp Saliha Majeed-Hajaj Emily Skinner Naresh Khapangi Magar Debbie Isobel Keeling COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK: a qualitative study BMJ Open |
| title | COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK: a qualitative study |
| title_full | COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK: a qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK: a qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK: a qualitative study |
| title_short | COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK: a qualitative study |
| title_sort | covid 19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the uk a qualitative study |
| url | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/6/e059844.full |
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