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Supply of basic necessities to vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic: Empirical evidence from Shanghai, China.
Wang, Qian; Dai, Ruiming; Zhang, Tiantian; Li, Jiaru; Sheng, Tao; Wu, Bin.
  • Wang Q; Fudan Institute on Ageing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Dai R; Center for Population and Development Policy Studies, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Zhang T; School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Li J; Fudan Institute on Ageing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Sheng T; Center for Population and Development Policy Studies, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
  • Wu B; Shanghai Haiyul Information Technology Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China.
Front Public Health ; 10: 1008180, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2119867
ABSTRACT

Background:

In spite of initial widespread skepticism, city lockdown has been proved to be an effective short-term tool in containing and delaying the spread of a viral epidemic. The measures to ensure the supply of the basic necessities adequately and equitably, especially for those vulnerable ones has become a major challenge faced by all countries taking a city lockdown measure during the epidemic.

Methods:

Data was collected through relevant government documents, work records, policy reports, media reports and the online-work information platform designed by the research group. Based on these references, the study analyzed the mainly technical difficulties and the countermeasures of the supply process, and summarized the key characteristics of basic necessities supply strategy for vulnerable groups in Shanghai.

Results:

The supply strategy for vulnerable groups in Shanghai covers 16 districts, 232 streets and 6,028 neighborhood communities, which has already been in test running in April in some districts. The practical experience in Shanghai solved three key materials supply problems (lack of purchase channels, insufficient material reserves, insufficient transportation capacity) faced by government during the city lockdown, and showed three essential characteristics (overall coordination, community-centered intervention, technical support).

Conclusions:

The findings in this study may provide some suggestions to other countries about how to better manage the preparation, dispatch and transportation of basic necessities in shortage for those vulnerable ones during the city lockdown.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vulnerable Populations / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpubh.2022.1008180

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vulnerable Populations / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpubh.2022.1008180