Association of sociodemographic characteristics with self-perceived access to COVID-19 information and adherence to preventive measures among migrant origin and general populations in Finland: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study examines how access to COVID-19 information and adherence to preventive measures varies by sociodemographic characteristics, and whether the associations differ among the migrant origin and the general Finnish population. Additionally, the association of perceived access to information with adherence to preventive measures is examined.

Design

Cross-sectional, population-based random sample.

Background

Equity in access to information is crucial for securing individual well-being and successful management of a crisis at population level.

Setting

Persons who have a residence permit in Finland.

Participants

Migrant origin population constituted of persons aged 21-66 years born abroad, who took part in the Impact of the Coronavirus on th

SUBMITTER: Skogberg N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10015668 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature