Disruption of Healthcare in New York City During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings From Residents Living in North and Central Brooklyn, the South Bronx, and East and Central Harlem

CONCLUSIONS: Due to the pandemic, some disruption to healthcare was expected. However, most study participants either avoided or experienced a delay in healthcare. The delay of non-COVID related healthcare throughout the pandemic may result in the further widening of the health inequity gap among NYC residents dealing with a higher chronic disease burden before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Findings from this study can support equitable COVID-19 recovery, and guide efforts with health promotion.PMID:37905997 | DOI:10.1177/21501319231205992

Source: Primary Care - October 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Sheena Dorvil Christina Nieves Jennifer Pierre Jocelyn Valdez Rachel Dannefer Lauren J Shiman Fatoumata Diallo Source Type: research