African Americans views of COVID-19 contact tracing and testing.
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ABSTRACT: Increasing COVID-testing and contact tracing is necessary to control the COVID-19 pandemic considering suboptimal vaccine rates. We conducted semi-structured interviews to explore views towards contact tracing and testing among 62 African Americans. Based on our findings, participants identified COVID-19 testing and contact tracing as beneficial, yet medical and governmental mistrust, stigma associated with SARS-CoV-2, lack of access, poor communication, and costs as major barriers. This study also highlights intervention targets to improve COVID-testing and contact tracing.
SUBMITTER: Kas-Osoka C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8898856 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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