Census Tract Patterns and Contextual Social Determinants of Health Associated With COVID-19 in a Hispanic Population From South Texas: A Spatiotemporal Perspective.

Cici X Bauer Kehe Zhang Miryoung Lee Susan Fisher-Hoch Esmeralda Guajardo Joseph B McCormick María E Fernández Belinda M Reininger

Published in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2021)

In our study, SDOH including social environment and local emergency measures were identified in relation to COVID-19 incidence risk at the census tract level in a highly disadvantaged population with limited health care access and a high prevalence of chronic conditions. Results from our analysis provide key knowledge to design efficient testing strategies and assist local public health departments in COVID-19 control, mitigation, and implementation of vaccine strategies.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
coronavirus disease
sars cov
mental health
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
primary care
risk factors
climate change
health information
african american