Exploring community perceptions, attitudes and practices regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Karachi, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Government of Pakistan is facing difficulty to contain the surge of COVID-19 due to the country's social, political, economical and cultural context. Experiences from the previous epidemic suggest that community perceptions, social norms and cultural practices can impede COVID-19 containment. To understand social responses towards COVID-19, the study aims to explore the understanding of COVID-19 and the acceptance of control measures among community members.

Methods

We conducted an exploratory qualitative study using a purposive sampling approach, at two communities of Karachi, Pakistan. In-depth interviews were conducted with community members including, young, middle-aged and older adults of both genders. Study data were analysed manually using the conventio

SUBMITTER: Shahil Feroz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8366280 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature