Lessons learned to improve COVID-19 response in communities with greatest socio-economic vulnerabilities.

ABSTRACT: Vulnerable communities are susceptible to and disproportionately affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the challenges faced, perceptions, lessons learned, and recommendations of the organizations that provide services in response to COVID-19 to vulnerable communities is critical to improving emergency response and preparedness in these communities. This study employed GIS mapping to identify the needs and assets that exist in communities in Baltimore City, where vulnerabilities related to social determinants of health and the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic were greatest. We also conducted an online survey between September 1, 2021, and May 30, 2022, to assess the COVID-19-related services provided by local organizations, challenges faced, perceptions, lessons lea

SUBMITTER: Sheikhattari P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10079160 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature