“I Have to Ask”: A Mixed-Methods Study on the Collection of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Within the San Francisco County COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Program

Conclusion: Qualitative interviews with the COVID-19 CICT workforce and quantitative data on SOGI parameters in COVID-19 surveillance suggest that these data may have been underreported. Our results strongly suggest that comprehensive training is crucial in the collection of SOGI data among COVID-19 cases and their close contacts. If SOGI data are not collected accurately, the true impact of COVID-19 among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer populations remains unknown, preventing data-driven allocation of COVID-19 funds to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - Category: Health Management Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research