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Research brief: Barriers to COVID-19 prevention behaviors in Côte d’Ivoire

This research brief, available in both English and French, summarizes the results of a qualitative study examining barriers to a range of COVID-19 prevention behaviors early on in the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2020.

The study included individual interviews (IDIs) with COVID-19 survivors, individuals who lost a family member to the disease, and health workers. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were also conducted with members of the general population to explore social norms and community perceptions related to COVID-19.

Source: Research brief: Barriers to COVID-19 prevention behaviors in Côte d’Ivoire

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Cote d’Ivoire COVID-19 Campaign Prevention Materials

January 12, 2022/in Analysis, Pamphlet, Posters, Radio/Audio Spots, Reports and Studies, SBC Campaign, SBC Materials, TV spots ARSIP, CICG, Government of Côte d' Ivoire, UNICEF, World Health Organization Côte d' Ivoire Français Equity, Family Planning, Masks, Other health in COVID-19 context, Prevention, Social/Physical Distancing, Stigma, Symptoms, Vaccines General Public, Health Workers and Facilities, Religious Leaders, Young Adults (13-17)/by wpengine

These materials, al produced in French, were developed by Breakthrough ACTION Cote d’Ivoire in conjunction with its government partners as part of a broader campaign to promote COVID-19 prevention behaviors and address COVID-19 related stigma.

SBC Materials include spots, posters, pamphlets on the following topics:

Social distancing and mask-wearing amongst young people;
Observance of prevention measures in places of worship (mosques; Catholic and evangelical churches)
Reintegration of those recovered from COVID-19 into communities and avoidance of stigma
COVID-19 Considerations for those seeking routine HIV and malaria-related services or involved in implementing routine activities for prevention of HIV/malaria

In-depth qualitative research conducted by the project informed interventions and messaging to address COVID-19 related stigma.

Source: Cote d’Ivoire COVID-19 Campaign Prevention Materials

Anti-stigma posters and leaflets for COVID-19 (Cote d’Ivoire)

January 6, 2022/in Pamphlet, Posters, Print CICG, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development, World Bank, World Health Organization Côte d' Ivoire Français Return to Work/School, Rumors and Misinformation, Stigma Communities, Health Workers and Facilities/by wpengine

This series of printed materials (posters and leaflets) was developed by Breakthrough ACTION Cote d’Ivoire in collaboration with its government partners. It focuses on the non-stigmatization of people living with or recovered from COVID-19, in the community and in the workplace.

Source: Anti-stigma posters and leaflets for COVID-19 (Cote d’Ivoire)

Journalistic routines as factors promoting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Pakistan

December 28, 2021/in Print, Reports and Studies Third World Quarterly Journal Pakistan English Rumors and Misinformation, Stigma Journalists, Policy Makers/by Shane Harper

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy has reportedly been rising in polio-stricken Pakistan. Prior research reports a variety of contributing factors including information sources, particularly the newspapers readers generally consult to stay abreast of vaccine roll-out developments. This viewpoint article argues that three commonly practised journalistic routines – as explicated by Tandoc and Duffy – are promoting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Urdu-language newspaper readers in Pakistan.

Source: Journalistic routines as factors promoting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Pakistan

Change in Anti-COVID-19 Behavior and Prejudice against Minorities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal Evidence from Five European Countries

October 12, 2021/in News and Updates, Print PsyArXiv Global English Stigma, Vulnerable Populations Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Shane Harper

In a three-wave longitudinal study in five European countries from April to October 2020, the authors employed a latent change score model to distinguish between intra- and inter-individual changes in anti-COVID-19 behavior and prejudice.

Source: Change in Anti-COVID-19 Behavior and Prejudice against Minorities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal Evidence from Five European Countries

‘IT’S UP TO YOU’: AD CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE CORONAVIRUS VACCINATION GETS UNDERWAY

October 12, 2021/in News and Updates, Print Ghana Medical Journal Ghana English COVID-19 Response, Stigma Researchers, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

The authors of this study conducted a cross-sectional study to assess stigma among the Tema community, then identified and implemented interventions to demystify COVID-19 stigma. They interviewed positive cases, their contacts, contact tracers, case management team members, and community members who shared their first hand experiences and knowledge on the current pandemic.

Source: Community acceptance of COVID-19 and demystifying stigma in a severely affected population in Ghana