'It's quite a balancing act': A qualitative study of parents' experiences and information needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Throughout the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, parents and children faced significant challenges as a result of prevention measures implemented to control the spread of the disease. Ensuring that families have access to essential health information is critical for improving health outcomes and adherence to public health recommendations. Understanding parents' experiences and information needs related to the pandemic and associated health measures (e.g., vaccination, mask wearing, social distancing, etc.) will inform the development and dissemination of resources tailored to parents' needs to support informed decision making.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative descriptive study. Between September and November 2021, parents across Canada were recruit

SUBMITTER: Hartling L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10884360 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature