Evaluation of a COVID-19 rapid antigen testing program among student athletes in a public high school district.
Eval Program Plann
; 98: 102280, 2023 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2268316
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a COVID-19 rapid antigen testing program among high school athletes through testing data and qualitative analysis from key stakeholders.METHODS:
Testing data was obtained by the partnering school district. Testing staff, coaches, and parents participated in a focus group using a semi-structured focus group guide. Transcripts were analyzed using a grounded theory approach to produce the themes of the study.RESULTS:
Rapid antigen tests quickly identified a COVID-19-positive student athlete, which allowed for quick isolation and zero transmission to teammates. Focus groups with parents, testing staff, and coaches indicated the testing program improved perceived safety and demonstrated the ability for school staff to implement a widespread COVID-19 screening program with minimal training.CONCLUSIONS:
As schools continue to respond to various waves of COVID-19 infections, targeted testing for high-risk activities in school settings such as sports programs may help prevent school outbreaks during times of high community transmission rates. This evaluation adds to a body of literature that will aid schools and policy makers in their decision on how to best keep student athletes and school communities safe for future waves of COVID-19 infection and other pandemics.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sports
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Eval Program Plann
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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