Impact of COVID-19 Mitigation Measures on Inner-City Female Youth in New York City.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

New York City (NYC) was the global epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. A "shelter in place" mandate was issued in March 2020. The effect on vulnerable populations of adolescent and young adult females has not been well documented.

Methods

We administered a monthly online survey between May and November 2020 to adolescent and young adult females participating in a longitudinal study at Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center. Surveys asked about death of loved ones, financial impacts, social interactions, exposure to dangerous situations, and mental health impacts. Differences in responses by age, race/ethnicity, and living situation were assessed, and compared to data obtained on the same cohort prior to the pandemic.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Diaz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8547169 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature