Qualitative Evaluation of RADx-UP Projects Addressing COVID-19 Testing Disparities Among Underserved Populations

Shelly A Maras1, Abisola Osinuga1, Iñigo Verduzco Gallo1

  • 1Shelly A. Maras, Abisola Osinuga, Tara Carr, and Gaurav Dave are with the School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Iñigo Verduzco Gallo is with the Genome Center and Center for Advancing Cancer Health Equity, University of California, Davis. Arturo Rodriguez is with the Department of Health, Wellness and Animal Services, Brownsville, TX. Erin Corriveau is with the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Kansas City, Kansas City, KS. Kelley Milligan is with Allyson Kelley and Associates PLLC, Sacramento, CA. Allyson Kelley is with Allyson Kelley and Associates PLLC, Sisters, OR.

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Summary

Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics-Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) projects built trust with underserved communities during COVID-19. Community engagement improved health equity and pandemic preparedness, fostering lasting partnerships.

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