Commentary on: Ekezie W, Maxwell A, Byron M, Czyznikowska B, Osman I, Moylan K, Gong S, Pareek M. Health communication and inequalities in primary care access during COVID-19 pandemic among ethnic minorities in the United Kingdom: lived experiences and recommendations. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19:15166. doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192215166.
Implications for practice and research To improve primary health access, reduce social inequalities and disinformation, and overcome challenges to accessibility, it is crucial to develop evidence-based and community-oriented healthcare initiatives to inform the public and provide health access, especially for ethnic minorities. Future research should focus on developing clear, consistent, effective and global health communication strategies to address primary care access during pandemics, especially for ethnic minority communities.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on daily lives globally, healthcare access and healthcare utilisation, especially for individuals who are traditionally underserved by the...