Nova Scotia Strong: why communities joined to embrace COVID-19 public health measures.

Audrey Steenbeek Allyson J Gallant AjNoni E MacDonaldJanet CurranJanice E Graham

Published in: Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique (2022)

This study provides insights into Nova Scotians' unique experiences with COVID-19 PHM. Provincial public health experts and government leaders communicated PHM with various levels of success, Nova Scotia Strong, a sentiment of unity and communitarianism that sprang from public response to tragic events. Future work should aim to include under-represented communities to facilitate broader inclusion.

Keyphrases

public health
coronavirus disease
sars cov
mental health
healthcare
current status
emergency department