Authors: Eliza Webber, Sonia Bishop, Paul K Drain, Virgil Dupuis, Lorenzo Garza, Charlie Gregor, Laurie Hassell, Geno Ibarra, Larry Kessler, Linda Ko, Alison Lambert, Victoria Lyon, Carly Rowe, Michael Singleton, Matthew Thompson, Teresa Warne, Wendy Westbroek, Alexandra Adams
This study examines the effectiveness of community health worker (CHW) support in facilitating COVID-19 home testing among Native American and Latino adults in rural areas. Results show that CHW assistance significantly improves test completion rates, especially among older adults. However, challenges such as limited technology literacy, language barriers, and transportation issues hinder testing accessibility. Manufacturers should address these barriers to make home-based testing more feasible for underserved communities. Partnering with community health programs for testing support could enhance uptake and improve health outcomes, particularly in rural areas. These findings provide valuable insights for reducing testing disparities and enhancing health equity in underserved rural communities.
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Resource Topic: COVID-19
Resource Type: Randomized controlled trial
Year: 2024
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Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No