Novel Strategies to Increase COVID-19 Testing Among Underserved and Vulnerable Populations inWest Virginia

This project addressed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing barriers in rural West Virginia by providing testing enhancements that included (1) a flexible testing staff, (2) mobile testing, (3) essential supplies, and (4) specialized testing in communities of color. A...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of public health (1971) 2022-11, Vol.112, p.S892-S895
Hauptverfasser:	Whanger, Stacey, Davis, Sherri K, Kemper, Emily, Heath-Granger, Jada, Hodder, Sally L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administrators At risk populations Clinics Coronaviruses COVID-19 COVID-19 diagnostic tests COVID-19 vaccines Cultural competence Disease Intervention Personal protective equipment Polymerase chain reaction Public health Rural areas Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Supplies Trends
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Zusammenfassung:	This project addressed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing barriers in rural West Virginia by providing testing enhancements that included (1) a flexible testing staff, (2) mobile testing, (3) essential supplies, and (4) specialized testing in communities of color. A total of 142 775 polymerase chain reaction tests were performed from December 2021 through February 2022; positivity rates were 21% and 17% in clinics and mobile testing venues, respectively. The project results showed that, within a statewide network of health care clinics, administrators quickly identified and distributed enhancements and thus reduced testing barriers. (AmJ Public Health. 2022;112(S9): S892-S895. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2022.307004)
ISSN:	0090-0036
DOI:	10.2105/AJPH.2022.307004