COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to identify the COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK.

Study design

A qualitative study using semistructured interviews.

Setting and participants

Indian and Nepalese older adults (≥65 years), their families (≥18 years) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) (≥18 years) engaging with these communities. Participants were recruited between July and December 2020 from Kent, Surrey and Sussex through community organisations.

Results

24 participants took part in the study; 13 older adults, 7 family members and 4 HCPs. Thirteen participants were female, and the majority (n=17) spoke a language other than English at home. Older participants mostly lived in multigenerational households, and family

SUBMITTER: Paudyal P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9213778 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature