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African Americans views of COVID-19 contact tracing and testing
Chioma Kas-Osoka1, Jamal Moss2, Leah Alexander3
1Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nashville, TN.
Abstract:
Increasing COVID-testing and contact tracing is necessary to control the COVID-19 pandemic considering suboptimal vaccine rates. We conducted semi-structured interviews to explore views towards contact tracing and testing among 62 African Americans. Based on our findings, participants identified COVID-19 testing and contact tracing as beneficial, yet medical and governmental mistrust, stigma associated with SARS-CoV-2, lack of access, poor communication, and costs as major barriers. This study also highlights intervention targets to improve COVID-testing and contact tracing.
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