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Red Cross health workers and continuity of care in COVID19: A mixed methods operational approach

Institution

Institut Pasteur, Sonar-Global, Fondation de la Croix-Rouge française, Croix-Rouge française

Country

France

Localities

Ile de France

Type of Study

Mixed method

Methodology

Rapid ethnography and big data analytics of media/social media

Key Focus of Study

This mixed-methods social sciences study embeds anthropologists in the Croix-Rouge française (CRf), a critical organization supporting pandemic response in France, to help ensure continuous mobilization, motivation and provision of health and other support services during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are conducting ongoing analyses of circulating stories and misinformation reported through media/social media to understand what kinds of information are circulating through these channels. More critically, we conduct rapid ethnographic evaluation among health and other workers (volunteers and employees) to understand how they understand and act on this information. Close coordination with the CRf and its Foundation will develop interventions to strengthen support of volunteers and employees and ensure continuity of activities.

Key Stakeholders

Volunteers and employees working on frontline response to the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting that response through their work with vulnerable and/or isolated populations in Ile de France (Paris region)

Sample size

Interviews + 4 focus group discussions + ~300 questionnaires

Timeframe

April 2020-March 2021

Funding Institution(s)

Institut Pasteur

Date data expected

Uncertain

Status

Ongoing

More information contact

tamara.giles-vernick@pasteur.fr