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Stakeholders perspective of, and experience with contact tracing for COVID-19 in Ghana: A qualitative study among contact tracers, supervisors, and contacts.

Nashira AsiimwePhilip Teg-Nefaah TabongStanley Amogu IroCharles Lwanga NooraKwabena Opoku-MensahEmmanuel Asampong
Published in: PloS one (2021)
The study concludes that contact tracing was generally perceived to be helpful in COVID-19 containment in Ghana. However, adhering to self-quarantine protocol had many challenges for both contact tracers and the contacts. Improving coordination and quick release of test results to contacts is necessary for COVID-19 containment. Lastly, the supply of Personal Protection Equipment and motivation needs to be addressed to help position the country well for effective contact tracing.
Keyphrases
  • coronavirus disease
  • sars cov
  • randomized controlled trial
  • physical activity
  • social support