Two-way communication with vulnerable groups

Purpose and goal The aim is to understand causes and mechanisms of the spread of covid-19. In the study, this is done through a) a broadly coordinated acquisition of knowledge via a covid-19 survey in a large number of countries with identical questions and scales. b) The in-depth study HIBA (Home service staff interviews residents and relatives) develops a method for two-way information retrieval. The spread of infection has been greatest among older and vulnerable groups, especially migrants. Therefore, better methods for acquiring knowledge with a focus on vulnerable groups are developed. Expected results and effects An expected effect is that the data that emerges can be used in a broader context, for example in FHM´s modeling of dissemination patterns and to measure communication impact of completed activities. Another effect is that with a successful pilot, we have a scalable proven model for implementing a two-way communication with the aim of increasing the health literacy of vulnerable groups. A third effect is that a validated educational content has been developed with the aim of educating information carriers in health communication to hard-to-reach groups, such as home care staff. Planned approach and implementation 1. Training of communicators and home care staff. 2. Implementation of surveys in home care service. 3. Covid-19 panel interviewed over time. Comparisons with about twenty other countries. 4. Structure for long-term comparative studies tested and prepared within the framework of the feasibility study. 5. Documented training content and validation methodology for future training initiatives. 6. Empirical input to models and simulations for increased health literacy. 7. Final report with analyzes, conclusions and recommendations based on collected data and analysis.