Risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and workers’ risk perception in non-healthcare setting in Hong Kong, Nanjing and Wuhan: A qualitative multi-site study
Introducción: Understanding risk perception that hinges on health-protective behaviors is central to strategies for prevention. Aim: To classify the pattern of potential risk of worker exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and to assess association with risk perception among non-healthcare workers Methods: In a...
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| author | Janice Ying Chui Lau Dongming Wang Jingyi Tang Shoulin Wang Priscilla Ming Yi Lee Natalie Hiu Yu Tang Tangchun Wu Hongbing Shen Xiaoming Ji Weihong Chen Lap Ah Tse |
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| description | Introducción: Understanding risk perception that hinges on health-protective behaviors is central to strategies for prevention.
Aim: To classify the pattern of potential risk of worker exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and to assess association with risk perception among non-healthcare workers
Methods: In a multi-site, qualitative study, we conducted individual in-depth interviews and mini focus group discussions with employees, managerial staff and self-employees from Hong Kong (n=87), Nanjing (n=60), and Wuhan (n=60) between June 2020 and March 2021. Audios were transcribed and categorized by themes following Grounded Theory approach.
Results: We identified seven major types of potential risk exposure pattern by category of parameters. The risk perceptions decreased among Type A workers, working at fixed location in office, and no/little contacts with clients/customers, and increased among workers having the concern of asymptomatic characteristics of SAR-CoV-2, daily contact with large size of the unfamiliar crowds, unhygienic behaviors of clients/customers, and use of public transportation to commute to work. The notion that the sense of safety deriving from the implementation and adherence with safety measures despite stringency, and trust with the government was most frequently reported in Nanjing and Wuhan.
Conclusion: Study examines COVID-19 risks and risk perceptions among non-healthcare workers in three cities. Variations in risk perceptions were found, influenced by factors such as work patterns and safety measures. Trust in government and concerns about international contacts were common themes. The findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions, mental health support, and inclusive policies to address occupational health disparities and promote workplace safety. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-44a62a9d8cc445eaaf7009a90e5bb4f72025-08-20T02:17:01ZengUniversidad LibreInterdisciplinary Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health2665-427X2023-12-016210.18041/2665-427X/ijeph.2.1040911675Risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and workers’ risk perception in non-healthcare setting in Hong Kong, Nanjing and Wuhan: A qualitative multi-site studyJanice Ying Chui Lau0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0925-2012Dongming Wang1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9297-8369Jingyi Tang2https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8771-4143Shoulin Wang3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3070-7560Priscilla Ming Yi Lee4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7688-0126Natalie Hiu Yu Tang5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1434-4643Tangchun Wu6https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9931-5106Hongbing Shen7https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2581-5906Xiaoming Ji8https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3016-9267Weihong Chen9https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8689-7311Lap Ah Tse10https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0355-6218The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China and Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Public Health, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, 101 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, 101 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing, ChinaThe Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaThe Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, 101 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, 101 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan, ChinaThe Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaIntroducción: Understanding risk perception that hinges on health-protective behaviors is central to strategies for prevention. Aim: To classify the pattern of potential risk of worker exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and to assess association with risk perception among non-healthcare workers Methods: In a multi-site, qualitative study, we conducted individual in-depth interviews and mini focus group discussions with employees, managerial staff and self-employees from Hong Kong (n=87), Nanjing (n=60), and Wuhan (n=60) between June 2020 and March 2021. Audios were transcribed and categorized by themes following Grounded Theory approach. Results: We identified seven major types of potential risk exposure pattern by category of parameters. The risk perceptions decreased among Type A workers, working at fixed location in office, and no/little contacts with clients/customers, and increased among workers having the concern of asymptomatic characteristics of SAR-CoV-2, daily contact with large size of the unfamiliar crowds, unhygienic behaviors of clients/customers, and use of public transportation to commute to work. The notion that the sense of safety deriving from the implementation and adherence with safety measures despite stringency, and trust with the government was most frequently reported in Nanjing and Wuhan. Conclusion: Study examines COVID-19 risks and risk perceptions among non-healthcare workers in three cities. Variations in risk perceptions were found, influenced by factors such as work patterns and safety measures. Trust in government and concerns about international contacts were common themes. The findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions, mental health support, and inclusive policies to address occupational health disparities and promote workplace safety.https://revistas.unilibre.edu.co/index.php/iJEPH/article/view/10409covid-19non-healthcare workersqualitative studyrisk assessmentrisk perceptionsafety concerns |
| spellingShingle | Janice Ying Chui Lau Dongming Wang Jingyi Tang Shoulin Wang Priscilla Ming Yi Lee Natalie Hiu Yu Tang Tangchun Wu Hongbing Shen Xiaoming Ji Weihong Chen Lap Ah Tse Risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and workers’ risk perception in non-healthcare setting in Hong Kong, Nanjing and Wuhan: A qualitative multi-site study Interdisciplinary Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health covid-19 non-healthcare workers qualitative study risk assessment risk perception safety concerns |
| title | Risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and workers’ risk perception in non-healthcare setting in Hong Kong, Nanjing and Wuhan: A qualitative multi-site study |
| title_full | Risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and workers’ risk perception in non-healthcare setting in Hong Kong, Nanjing and Wuhan: A qualitative multi-site study |
| title_fullStr | Risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and workers’ risk perception in non-healthcare setting in Hong Kong, Nanjing and Wuhan: A qualitative multi-site study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and workers’ risk perception in non-healthcare setting in Hong Kong, Nanjing and Wuhan: A qualitative multi-site study |
| title_short | Risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and workers’ risk perception in non-healthcare setting in Hong Kong, Nanjing and Wuhan: A qualitative multi-site study |
| title_sort | risk exposure to sars cov 2 and workers risk perception in non healthcare setting in hong kong nanjing and wuhan a qualitative multi site study |
| topic | covid-19 non-healthcare workers qualitative study risk assessment risk perception safety concerns |
| url | https://revistas.unilibre.edu.co/index.php/iJEPH/article/view/10409 |
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