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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.
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.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Equity Research
- Community-Based Participatory Research
Background:
- Qualitative evaluation of 13 Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics-Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) projects (May 2022-March 2023).
- Focused on addressing COVID-19 testing disparities in underserved populations.
- Examined the role of academic and community partners.
Discussion:
- Projects successfully built trust and relationships with underserved populations, even during the pandemic.
- Prioritizing community voices was crucial for effective public health interventions.
- Demonstrated the feasibility of community-engaged research in emergency settings.
Key Insights:
- RADx-UP projects enhanced health equity and pandemic preparedness.
- Community-engaged approaches strengthened research-community relationships.
- Long-lasting community partnerships were established.
Outlook:
- Findings highlight the importance of community partnerships for future public health initiatives.
- Sustaining trust and engagement is key for addressing health disparities.
- Recommendations for improving pandemic preparedness through community involvement.
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