Examining the association between reported COVID-19 symptoms and testing for COVID-19 in Canada: a cross-sectional survey.
Roland PongouBright Opoku AhinkorahMarie Christelle MabeuArunika AgarwalStéphanie MaltaisOlumuyiwa OmonaiyePublished in: BMJ open (2022)
In conclusion, this study provides evidence in support of the hypothesis that there is significant association between reported COVID-19 symptoms and COVID-19 testing among adult Canadians. The study highlights the need for the Canadian government to prioritise subpopulations (ie, males, those aged 65-85, and those with high school or less education) that have lower likelihood of seeking COVID-19 testing to get tested when they have symptoms.