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Novel Strategies to Increase COVID-19 Testing Among Underserved and Vulnerable Populations in West Virginia.
Whanger, Stacey; Davis, Sherri K; Kemper, Emily; Heath-Granger, Jada; Hodder, Sally L.
  • Whanger S; The authors are with the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Morgantown. Sally Hodder is also with the Section of Infectious Diseases, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown.
  • Davis SK; The authors are with the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Morgantown. Sally Hodder is also with the Section of Infectious Diseases, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown.
  • Kemper E; The authors are with the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Morgantown. Sally Hodder is also with the Section of Infectious Diseases, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown.
  • Heath-Granger J; The authors are with the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Morgantown. Sally Hodder is also with the Section of Infectious Diseases, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown.
  • Hodder SL; The authors are with the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Morgantown. Sally Hodder is also with the Section of Infectious Diseases, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown.
Am J Public Health ; 112(S9): S892-S895, 2022 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2214929
ABSTRACT
This project addressed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing barriers in rural West Virginia by providing testing enhancements that included (1) a flexible testing staff, (2) mobile testing, (3) essential supplies, and (4) specialized testing in communities of color. A total of 142 775 polymerase chain reaction tests were performed from December 2021 through February 2022; positivity rates were 21% and 17% in clinics and mobile testing venues, respectively. The project results showed that, within a statewide network of health care clinics, administrators quickly identified and distributed enhancements and thus reduced testing barriers. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(S9)S892-S895. https//doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2022.307004).
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Testing / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Am J Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Testing / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Am J Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article