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The impact of the Caremongering social media movement: A convergent parallel mixed‐methods study.
- Source :
- Health & Social Care in the Community; Nov2022, Vol. 30 Issue 6, pe5167-e5175, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Public health responses to the COVID‐19 pandemic, such as business restrictions, social distancing and lockdowns, had social and economic impacts on individuals and communities. Caremongering Facebook groups spread across Canada to support vulnerable individuals by providing a forum for sharing information and offering assistance. We sought to understand the specific impacts of Caremongering groups on individuals 1 year after the pandemic began. We used a convergent parallel mixed‐methods approach that included semi‐structured interviews with group moderators from 16 Caremongering groups and survey data from 165 group members. We used a constant comparative approach for thematic analysis of interview transcripts and open‐ended text responses to the survey. We used source theme tables as joint displays to integrate interview and survey findings. Our results revealed five major themes: providing food, sharing information, supporting health and wellness, acquiring goods and services (non‐food), and connecting communities. Respondents of our survey tended to be 35–65 years of age range, but reported helping adults of all ages. Our findings illustrate the potential of using a social media platform to connect with others and provide and access support. The Caremongering initiative demonstrates a community‐driven, social media solution to issues such as isolation, loneliness and community health promotion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- COMMUNITY services
CHARITY
MEDICINE information services
FOOD relief
SOCIAL media
RESEARCH methodology
CROSS-sectional method
COMMUNITY support
PUBLIC health
INTERVIEWING
SURVEYS
HEALTH information services
RESEARCH funding
JUDGMENT sampling
THEMATIC analysis
DATA analysis software
COVID-19 pandemic
HEALTH promotion
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09660410
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Health & Social Care in the Community
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160812873
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13933