Challenges with social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic among Hispanics in New York City: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hispanics in the United States are disproportionately affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While social distancing and quarantining are effective methods to reduce its spread, Hispanics, who are more likely to be essential workers and live in multigenerational homes than non-Hispanics, may face challenges that limit their ability to carry out these preventative efforts. We elicited the experiences of Hispanic adults with social distancing and self-quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York.

Methods

In this qualitative study, Hispanic adults receiving care at a federally qualified community health center in East Harlem, New York, were recruited for remote one-on-one semi-structured interviews from 5/15/2020 to 11/17/2020. Interviews were conduct

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8547302 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature