Equitable COVID-19 Testing Access for Underserved Communities: The Success of Vending Machines.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2024.307718 and PMC identifier 11425010.
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Abstract
This study examines the pivotal role of COVID-19 testing in mitigating disease spread, particularly in underserved rural communities facing health care access challenges. The Southern Nevada Health District successfully implemented a vending program in Clark County, offering free COVID-19 antigen test kits. Strategically located based on health equity indices and featuring a user-friendly, multilingual registration process, these machines proved effective in reaching rural populations. The cost-effective model suggests potential adoption for broader public health interventions and services in other regions. (<i>Am J Public Health</i>. 2024;114(S7):S558-S561. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307718).
Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
- Health Services Accessibility
- COVID-19 Testing