Health knowledge and care seeking behaviour in resource-limited settings amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergence of a pandemic presents challenges and opportunities for healthcare, health promotion interventions, and overall improvement in healthcare seeking behaviour. This study explored the impact of COVID-19 on health knowledge, lifestyle, and healthcare seeking behaviour among residents of a resource-limited setting in Ghana.

Methods

This qualitative study adopted an exploratory design to collect data from 20 adult residents in the Cape Coast Metropolis using face-to-face in-depth interviews. Data collected were analysed thematically and statements from participants presented verbatim to illustrate the themes realised.

Results

Health knowledge has improved due to COVID-19 in terms of access to health information and increased understanding of health

SUBMITTER: Saah FI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8099062 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature