Exploring Varied Experiences of Three Stakeholders of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Overview

Journal Risk Manag Healthc Policy

Publisher Dove Medical Press

Specialty Public Health

Date 2024 Jul 25

PMID 39050089

Authors

Ahmed Jojan Nandonik

Asibul Islam Anik

Zarina Nahar Kabir

Affiliations

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Abstract

Rapid communication describes the multifaceted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on three stakeholder groups: family caregivers of COVID-19 patients, frontline health workers attending to COVID-19 patients, and hospital-discharged COVID-19 patients. This communication aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by each group and their experience during the critical period of the pandemic. Three descriptive qualitative studies were conducted between July 2020 and November 2021, using individual in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Participants were selected purposively. The findings of the three studies were collated in this rapid communication to compare the unique perspectives of the different stakeholders. Thematic analysis led to categories of , and . These findings emphasise the need for context-specific dissemination of public health messages, particularly in densely populated urban areas. Policymakers are urged to consider the diverse challenges faced by different groups when formulating pandemic response strategies. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the intricacies of navigating public health crises, fostering a deeper understanding of human connections and resilience during challenging times.

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