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Objective
To explore UK public decisions around whether or not to get COVID-19 vaccines, and the facilitators and barriers behind participants’ decisions.
Design
This qualitative study consisted of six online focus groups conducted between 15th March and 22nd April 2021. Data were analysed using a framework approach.
Setting
Focus groups took pla...
Background
Novel viral pandemics present significant challenges to global public health. Non-pharmaceutical interventions (e.g. social distancing) are an important means through which to control the transmission of such viruses. One of the key factors determining the effectiveness of such measures is the level of public adherence to them. Research...
Background
During the 2020 COVID‐19 pandemic, one of the key components of many countries’ strategies to reduce the spread of the virus is contact tracing.
Objective
To explore public attitudes to a COVID‐19 contact tracing app in the United Kingdom.
Setting
Online video‐conferencing.
Participants
27 participants, UK residents aged 18 years and...
OBJECTIVE
To explore the perceptions of non-adherence to COVID-19 policy measures by self and others in the UK, focusing on perceived reasons for non-adherence.
DESIGN
Qualitative study comprising 12 online focus groups conducted between 25th September and 13th November 2020.
SETTING
Online video-conferencing
PARTICIPANTS
51 UK residents aged 18...
Among city inhabitants, the COVID-19 crisis is likely to have disproportionately damaging effects on slum dwellers compared to other urban residents, particularly those in low- and middle-income countries. Due to physical, structural and social aspects of slum environments, prevention efforts, such as hand washing, self-isolation and physical dista...
Objective
This study explored UK public perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design
This qualitative study comprised five focus groups, carried out online during the early stages of the UK’s stay at home order (‘lockdown’), and analysed using a thematic approach.
Setting
Focus gro...
OBJECTIVE: To explore public attitudes to the proposed COVID-19 contact tracing app in the United Kingdom.
DESIGN: Qualitative study consisting of five focus groups carried out between 1st-4th May 2020 (39-42 days after the official start of the UK lockdown).
SETTING: Online video-conferencing
PARTICIPANTS: 22 participants, all UK residents aged 18...
OBJECTIVE: To explore public attitudes to the proposed COVID-19 contact tracing app in the United Kingdom.DESIGN: Qualitative study consisting of five focus groups carried out between 1st-4th May, 2020 (39-42 days after the official start of the UK lockdown). SETTING: Online video-conferencingPARTICIPANTS: 22 participants, all UK residents aged 18...
OBJECTIVE: Explore the perceptions and experiences of the UK public of social distancing and social isolation measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DESIGN: Qualitative study comprising five focus groups carried out online during the early stages of the UK's social distancing and isolation measures (5-12 days post lockdown).
SETTING: Online vid...
