Study Objectives
This research employs a two-phase, sequential mixed-methods approach to comprehensively investigate trust dynamics, particularly focusing on public trust in science and health institutions during the pandemic.
TRUST Dynamics
Investigate the evolution of public trust in science, health institutions, government, and social and community networks during the pandemic.
Influencing Factors
Identify factors that influence trust, including erosion or maintenance of trust.
Compliance Impact
Assess the impact of trust on public compliance and analyze the relationship between trust levels and public compliance.
Methodology
This research employs a two-phase, sequential mixed-methods approach to comprehensively investigate trust dynamics, particularly focusing on public trust in science and health institutions during the pandemic.
Phase 1: Quantitative
In the initial quantitative phase, a national online survey was administered to 5,607 participants aged 18 and older across Canada, utilizing stratified sampling to ensure demographic diversity.
Phase 2: Qualitative
The qualitative phase involves in-depth interviews with 40 participants from phase one who expressed interest in a follow-up, conducted to gain deeper insights and develop a more comprehensive understanding of identified patterns and trends.
Team
This project is supported by a dedicated internal team and a network of partners across Canada, combining diverse expertise to strengthen the research.
Nazeem Muhajarine, PhD, FCAHS
Co-Lead, Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan
Cory Neudorf, MD, MHSc, FRCPC
Co-lead, Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan
Sohana Sadique, PhD student (CHEP), MPH, BDS
Project Manager, CoVaRR-Net, Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan
Thilina Bandara, PhD
Deputy, School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan
Fionnuala Braun, BA
Team Member, Carleton University
Rizvi Syed Jafar Raza
Team Member, University of Saskatchewan