Uncovering SARS-COV-2 vaccine uptake and COVID-19 impacts among First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples living in Toronto and London, Ontario.

ABSTRACT:

Background

First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across geographies are at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 because of high rates of chronic disease, inadequate housing and barriers to accessing health services. Most Indigenous Peoples in Canada live in cities, where SARS-CoV-2 infection is concentrated. To address gaps in SARS-CoV-2 information for these urban populations, we partnered with Indigenous agencies and sought to generate rates of SARS-CoV-2 testing and vaccination, and incidence of infection for First Nations, Inuit and Métis living in 2 Ontario cities.

Methods

We drew on existing cohorts of First Nations, Inuit and Métis adults in Toronto (n = 723) and London (n = 364), Ontario, who were recruited using respondent-driven sampling.

SUBMITTER: Smylie J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9481260 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature