Newcomer perceptions of COVID-19 countermeasures in Canada

Newcomer perceptions of COVID-19 countermeasures in Canada

Abstract Newcomers to Canada have been disproportionally affected by COVID-19, with higher rates of infection and severity of illness. Determinants of higher rates may relate to social and structural inequities that impact newcomers’ capacity to follow countermeasures. Our aim was to describe and do...

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Veröffentlicht in:Health promotion international 2023-06, Vol.38 (3)
Hauptverfasser: Koshy, Liza, Burns, Katie, Godinho Nascimento, Maria H, Ike, Nnenna Arianzu Uma, Herati, Hoda, Filice, Eric, Rotolo, Bobbi, Betini, Gustavo S, Ward, Paul R, Dubé, Ève, Meyer, Samantha B
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Sprache:eng
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Canada - epidemiology
COVID-19 - prevention & control
Humans
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Newcomers to Canada have been disproportionally affected by COVID-19, with higher rates of infection and severity of illness. Determinants of higher rates may relate to social and structural inequities that impact newcomers’ capacity to follow countermeasures. Our aim was to describe and document factors shaping newcomers’ acceptance of COVID-19 countermeasures. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with individuals living in Canada for
ISSN:0957-4824
1460-2245
DOI:10.1093/heapro/daad051