Barriers and Facilitators to Prevention and Care of COVID-19 Infection in Cincinnati Latinx Families: a Community-Based Convergent Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Latinx populations have experienced disproportionately high case rates of COVID-19 across the USA. Latinx communities in non-traditional migration areas may experience greater baseline day-to-day challenges such as a lack of resources for immigrants and insufficient language services. These challenges may be exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective

This article describes the results of an initial community health needs assessment to better understand the prevention and care of COVID-19 infection in the Cincinnati Latinx community.

Methods

We used convergent mixed methods to examine barriers and facilitators to COVID-19 prevention and care for those with infection.

Results

Latinx adults ≥ 18 years old completed 255 quantitative surveys and 17 q

SUBMITTER: Martin KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8999990 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature