Responding to COVID-19 through participation. The Cuban experience of community engagement

SSM - Qualitative Research in Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Anna Pomaro, Fanny Chabrol, Yadira Diaz Leal, Nils Graber, Vanesa Bárbara Fernández Bereau, Dennis Pérez
DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2026.100724
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Abstract

Highlights- Cuba's COVID-19 response relied on grassroots mobilization across community and healthcare settings.- Non-healthcare actors allowed local adaptations to face the pandemic.- They helped attenuate vulnerabilities induced by response measures.- Their implication also meant carrying a high burden of risk management.- The COVID-19 pandemic expanded community participation in Cuba.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Community Health and Development COVID-19 Prevention and Impact Cuban History and Society

Publication details

Journal / source
SSM - Qualitative Research in Health
Volume
9
Pages
100724–100724
Publication date
7 February 2026
Language
EN