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Table 2 Themes and subthemes identified by thematic analysis of qualitative study

From: Factors contributing to the sharing of COVID-19 health information amongst refugee communities in a regional area of Australia: a qualitative study

 

Theme and subtheme

1

Experience as a refugee uniquely influences COVID-19 message communication

• Educational background and English language proficiency

• Mental health

• Trust

• Connectivity and social cohesion

• Heterogeneity of culture, language and religion

2

Refugee groups use diverse practices when accessing and sharing COVID-19 messages

• preferred sources of COVID-19 messages

• ways of message sharing

3

Official government messages could be improved by listening and tailoring to community needs

• Improved message content, delivery and format

• greater cooperation and collaboration between communities and services

• enhanced role of trusted service providers

• research as a medium for mutual learning and community empowerment

• supporting the messengers.