Mixed-methods process evaluation of a residence-based SARS-CoV-2 testing participation pilot on a UK university campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular testing for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an important strategy for controlling virus outbreaks on university campuses during the COVID-19 pandemic but testing participation rates can be low. The Residence-Based Testing Participation Pilot (RB-TPP) was a novel intervention implemented at two student residences on a large UK university campus over 4 weeks. The aim of the pilot was to increase the frequency of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 saliva testing onsite. This process evaluation aimed to determine whether RB-TPP was implemented as planned and identify implementation barriers and facilitators.

Methods

A mixed-methods process evaluation was conducted alongside the RB-TPP. Evaluation participants were students (opting in, or o

SUBMITTER: Blake H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9343222 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature