A systematic review of racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preliminary evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic shows the presence of health disparities, especially in terms of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to systematically review the evidence on the association of racial/ethnic and socioeconomic status (SES) with health outcomes and access to healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

We retrieved published evidence from late December 2019 through March 1, 2021. The target population was the population of the countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The exposures were defined as belonging to racial/ethnic minority groups and/or low SES. The primary outcomes of interest include (1) death from COVID-19, (2) COVID-19 incidence/infection, (3) COVID-19 hospitalization, (4) ICU admission, (5) need for mec

SUBMITTER: Khanijahani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8611382 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature