Table 3.
Barbers’ survey responses (n = 112) on their perceived needs and assets for continued health outreach
| Survey questions and responses (n = 112) | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Before the COVID-19 pandemic, did your barbershop offer any of the following community services outside of barbering?* | ||
| Blood pressure checks or other health screenings | 29 | (25.9) |
| Collecting food donations | 16 | (14.3) |
| Condom distribution | 11 | (9.8) |
| Education literacy programs for children | 17 | (15.2) |
| Heath-related information/pamphlets for your customers | 30 | (26.8) |
| Other | 15 | (13.4) |
| None | 46 | (41.1) |
| How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed how you communicate with your clients? | ||
| Significantly worsened | 18 | (16.1) |
| Worsened | 18 | (16.1) |
| Not much change | 27 | (24.1) |
| Improved | 35 | (31.3) |
| Significantly improved | 13 | (11.6) |
| How prepared do you feel your barbershop is to re-open or remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic? | ||
| Not at all prepared | 8 | (7.1) |
| Somewhat unprepared | 10 | (8.9) |
| Neither prepared nor unprepared | 11 | (9.8) |
| Somewhat prepared | 35 | (31.3) |
| Very prepared | 47 | (42.0) |
| How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your feelings towards engaging in health outreach programs? | ||
| Significantly less interested | 4 | (3.6) |
| Less interested | 12 | (10.7) |
| No change | 29 | (25.9) |
| More interested | 42 | (37.5) |
| Significantly more interested | 21 | (18.8) |
| Which of the following services could you use to better prepare for your barbershop to re-open or remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic? Rank your top 5. | ||
| Personal protective equipment (PPE), like masks and gloves | 94 | (83.9%) |
| COVID-19 testing for your customers | 66 | (58.9%) |
| Sanitation guidelines to follow | 85 | (75.9%) |
| Signage and educational materials for customers to prevent spread of COVID-19 | 76 | (67.9%) |
| Easy access to a health care provider or community program for questions | 43 | (38.4%) |
| In which of the following ways could you see universities, community clinics and hospitals/health care systems help you during the COVID-19 pandemic? Rank your top 5. | ||
| Personal protective equipment (PPE), like masks and gloves | 82 | (73.2%) |
| COVID-19 testing for your customers | 66 | (58.9%) |
| Sanitation guidelines to follow | 64 | (57.1%) |
| Signage and educational materials for customers to prevent spread of COVID-19 | 55 | (49.1%) |
| Informational package for barbers and clients about COVID-19 precautions | 54 | (48.2%) |
NOTE. *Can include more than one