Comparison of socio-economic determinants of COVID-19 testing and positivity in Canada: A multi-provincial analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been more pronounced for socially disadvantaged populations. We sought to determine how access to SARS-CoV-2 testing and the likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19 were associated with demographic factors, socioeconomic status (SES) and social determinants of health (SDH) in three Canadian provinces.

Methods

An observational population-based cross-sectional study was conducted for the provinces of Ontario, Manitoba and New Brunswick between March 1, 2020 and April 27, 2021, using provincial health administrative data. After excluding residents of long-term care homes, those without current provincial health insurance and those who were tested for COVID-19 out of province, records from provincial healthcare administrat

SUBMITTER: Antonova L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10446177 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature