Novel Strategies to Increase COVID-19 Testing Among Underserved and Vulnerable Populations in West Virginia.
Am J Public Health
; 112(S9): S892-S895, 2022 11.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36265093
ABSTRACT
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. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(S9)S892-S895. https//doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2022.307004).
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19 Testing
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Public Health
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article