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Geospatial data science and adaptive selection identified vulnerable communities for COVID-19 interventions in Texas. This approach improved trial design and intervention delivery for better public health outcomes.

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  • Geospatial data science
  • Public health intervention research
  • Community-based research methodologies

Background:

  • Geospatial data science offers tools to enhance community-based intervention trials.
  • The Take Care Texas project aims to boost COVID-19 testing and vaccination in vulnerable Texas populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel adaptive procedure for selecting census block groups (CBGs) for a community-based randomized trial.
  • To integrate real-time data and social determinants of health for targeted intervention delivery.

Main Methods:

  • A 17-month adaptive selection process across 3 Texas regions using COVID-19 burden and community disparity metrics.
  • Development of persistent and recent COVID-19 burden metrics and a 12-measure community disparity index.
  • Covariate adaptive randomization into multilevel, just-in-time adaptive, and control arms, with community input guiding selection.

Main Results:

  • 120 CBGs were selected across Harris, Cameron, and Northeast Texas counties.
  • COVID-19 burden showed significant temporal and local variations, highlighting the need for dynamic monitoring.
  • Geographical patterns of COVID-19 burden and disparity varied, emphasizing the integration of real-time data and social determinants of health.

Conclusions:

  • The novel procedure effectively integrated real-time and geospatial data for adaptive trial design and delivery.
  • Adaptive selection prioritized high-need communities, enabling rigorous evaluation of interventions.
  • This methodology is broadly applicable to public health programs for improving population health and reducing disparities.