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Association of COVID-19 With Race and Socioeconomic Factors in Family Medicine

Khanna, N., Klyushnenkova, E.N., Kaysin, A.

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Peer Review Study

Data Collection and Analysis
Economic Stability
Healthcare Access and Quality
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Outside U.S.
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Data Collection and Reporting

This study details an analysis of data from the University of Maryland family medicine and immediate care (UFM) practices to examine an association between COVID-19 infections and demographic and socioeconomic factors. Results found that Black and Hispanic patients were more likely test positive for COVID-19, and those living in areas with a high Area Deprivation Index score experienced higher risks of infections.

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Outcomes of Interest

Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

Black or African American, Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx

Setting(s) of Implementation

Clinical

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2021