Competing health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and early response: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 has rapidly emerged as a global public health threat with infections recorded in nearly every country. Responses to COVID-19 have varied in intensity and breadth, but generally have included domestic and international travel limitations, closure of non-essential businesses, and repurposing of health services. While these interventions have focused on testing, treatment, and mitigation of COVID-19, there have been reports of interruptions to diagnostic, prevention, and treatment services for other public health threats.

Objectives

We conducted a scoping review to characterize the early impact of COVID-19 on HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, sexual and reproductive health, and malnutrition.

Methods

A scoping literature review was completed using searches o

SUBMITTER: Baral S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9423636 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature