The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Access: Insights from First-Person Accounts in a Safety-Net Health Care System
J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2024;35(1):37-54.ABSTRACTThe COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected populations that were already facing socioeconomic disadvantages and limited access to health care services. The livelihood of millions was further compromised when strict shelter-in-place measures forced them out of their jobs. The way that individuals accessed food during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed as a result of declines in household income, food chain supply disruptions, and social distance measures. This qualitative study examined the food access experiences of participants enro...
Source: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Dharma E Cort és Rachel M Zack Varshini Odayar Margo Moyer Anika Kumar Juliana Libardi Maia Jackie V Rodriguez Bronico Jean Granick Source Type: research
The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute Launches the < em > Together for Change < /em > Initiative: A Transformative, Historic Partnership to Ensure Health Equity in a Time of Unprecedented Technological Advancements
J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2024;35(1):ix-xiv.ABSTRACTHuman subjects research and drug and device development currently base their findings largely on the genetic data of the non-Hispanic White population, excluding People of Color. This practice puts People of Color at a distinct and potentially deadly disadvantage in being treated for sickness, disability, and disease, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Major disparities exist in all chronic health conditions, including cancer. Data show that less than 2% of genetic information being studied today originates from people of African ancestry. If genomic datasets do ...
Source: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: James E K Hildreth Anil Shanker Source Type: research
Lessons from Two Latino Communities Working with Academic Partners to Increase Access to COVID-19 Testing
CONCLUSION: Community-academic partnerships that invest in strong relationships, community leadership, and a commitment to the community's preferred language offer a promising approach to addressing COVID-19 testing barriers. Findings provide direction for future research on how community members and academic partners can come together to inform strategies to continue addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.PMID:38661822 (Source: Progress in Community Health Partnerships)
Source: Progress in Community Health Partnerships - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kesia K Garibay Arturo Durazo Tatiana Vizca íno Yolanda Oviedo Kara Marson Carina Arechiga Patric Prado Omar Carrera Manuel J Alvarado Diane V Havlir Susana Rojas Gabriel Chamie Carina Marquez John Sauceda Irene H Yen Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young Source Type: research
Infectious Disease Preparedness for Homeless Populations: Recommendations from a Community-Academic Partnership
CONCLUSIONS: Community-academic partnerships are critical to effective infectious disease preparedness in homeless populations. The lessons learned from community-based participatory research with homeless communities and multisectoral partners on the frontline can improve future outbreak and pandemic response for people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable communities in the United States.PMID:38661832 (Source: Progress in Community Health Partnerships)
Source: Progress in Community Health Partnerships - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Natalia M Rodriguez Rebecca Ziolkowski Jodie Hicks Michelle Dearing Jennifer Layton Amanda Balser Grace Paton Gregory Loomis Source Type: research
“Maybe if we weren't in the pandemic, I would have reconsidered”: Experiences of abortion care‐seeking during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Maryland
ConclusionsThe pandemic changed abortion care-seeking circumstances even in a setting with minimal access barriers. Financial hardship influenced some women to have an abortion for a pregnancy that —while unplanned—they may have preferred to continue. (Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Jessica L. Dozier,
Anne E. Burke,
Hayley V. McMahon,
Blair O. Berger,
Madeline Quasebarth,
Carolyn Sufrin,
Suzanne O. Bell Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Patterns of peripartum depression and anxiety during the pre-vaccine COVID-19 pandemic
This study aims to describe prevalence and course of depression and anxiety symptoms in pregnancy during the pre-vaccine COVID-19 pa... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 25, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Marie R. Altendahl, Liwen Xu, Ifeyinwa Asiodu, W. John Boscardin, Stephanie L. Gaw, Valerie J. Flaherman, Vanessa L. Jacoby, Misty C. Richards, Deborah Krakow and Yalda Afshar Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correction to: Development of nature-related habits and their relation to mental health outcomes during two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based study in Sweden
(Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
A Clinical Pharmacist-Led Transitions of Care Program for Veterans With Two Planned Care Transitions (Hospital to Skilled Care and Skilled Care to Home) Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
We describe a novel transitional care team with a clinical pharmacist as team leader initiated amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The program focused on Veterans with 2 planned transitions of care: hospital to skilled nursing facility (SNF) and from SNF to home. Ninety older Veterans were enrolled, and 79 medication errors and 80 appointment errors were identified. We conclude that a pharmacist-led program can improve safety in patients with 2 planned transitions of care. (Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association)
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - April 25, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Gabrielle A. Scannell, Darion Bevan, Amy Cowan, Roxanne J. Weiss, Rachel Brenner, Timothy W. Farrell, Peter M. Yarbrough, Randall Rupper, G. Paul Eleazer Tags: Pragmatic Innovations in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine Source Type: research
The Impact of Telemedicine on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Related Clinical Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this study, we compared appointment and laboratory no-show rates in an urban outpatient HIV clinic during three time periods: (1) Pre-COVID-19: 9/15/2019 –3/14/2020 (predominately in-person), (2) “Early” COVID-19: 3/15/2020-9/14/2020 (predominately telemedicine), and (3) “Later” COVID-19: 9/15/2020-3/14/2021 (mixed in-person/telemedicine). Multivariable logistic regression models evaluated the two study hypotheses: (i) equivalence of Period 2 with Period 1 and of Period 3 with Period 1 and (ii) improved outcomes with telemedicine over in-person visits. No-show rates were 1% in Period 1, 4% in Period 2, and 18%...
Source: AIDS and Behavior - April 25, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Evaluating low and high vitamin D levels in Ecuadorian cities from 2018 to 2022: interrupted time series and a cross-sectional study
Conclusions
The study’s findings indicate a significant prevalence of 25(OH)D deficiency, underscoring the necessity for preventative measures. However, the increasing trend in high 25(OH)D levels is concerning, emphasising the importance of prudent vitamin D supplement prescriptions and public education against self-medication. For efficient resource allocation and targeting of those with higher risks, it may be advantageous to concentrate vitamin D testing on specific population groups. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Zurita-Salinas, C., Tello, B., Duenas-Espin, I., Zurita, J., Acosta, W., Leon, C. A., Andrade-Munoz, A., Pareja-Maldonado, J. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Physical activity and mental health in individuals with multimorbidity during COVID-19: an explanatory sequential mixed-method study
Conclusions
The number of long-term conditions influenced physical activity and how people coped with their condition during COVID-19. Findings will inform policy developments in preparation for future pandemics to support and remain people to remain physically active and mental health. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ambrosio, L., Faulkner, J., Morris, J. H., Stuart, B., Lambrick, D., Compton, E., Portillo, M. C. Tags: Open access, Nursing Source Type: research
Tele-Critical Care Support Outside the Intensive Care Unit
Tele-intensive care unit (ICU), or Tele Critical Care (TCC), has been in active use for 25 years and has expanded beyond the original model to support critically ill patients beyond the confines of the ICU. Here, the author reviews the role of TCC in supporting rapid response events, critical care in emergency departments, and disaster and pandemic responses. The ability to rapidly expand critical care services has important capacity and care quality implications. Moreover, as TCC infrastructure becomes less expensive, the opportunities to leverage this care modality also have potentially important financial benefits. (Sou...
Source: Critical Care Clinics - April 25, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Jonathan M. Siner Source Type: research
Increased Rates of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusion We found a statistically significant increase in the rate of HDP during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there was no change in the proportion of severe disease, suggesting that this increase did not significantly impact clinical morbidity.
Key Points
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 25, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Sinnott, Colleen M. Freret, Taylor S. Clapp, Mark A. Little, Sarah E. Tags: SMFM 2020 Source Type: research
Effect of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a 5-year cohort follow-up managed by a dynamic multidisciplinary team in Northeastern Mexico
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic brought a radical shift in the healthcare system and suboptimal care for vulnerable patients, such as those with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D). Therefore, we compared metabolic control... (Source: Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome)
Source: Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome - April 25, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Devany Paola Morales-Rodriguez, Arnulfo Gonz ález-Cantú, Arnulfo Garza-Silva, Andrea Rivera-Cavazos, Iván Francisco Fernández-Chau, Andrea Belinda Cepeda-Medina, Miguel Angel Sanz-Sánchez, Gerardo Francisco del Rio-Parra, María Angelina Torres-Fuent Tags: Research Source Type: research
COVID-19 ’s impact on drug overdose fatalities and urgent mental health care demand in the US
ConclusionsThis study offers critical insights into the correlation between the COVID-19 pandemic and drug overdose deaths in the US, which could serve as a valuable resource for future research and policy-making decisions. Consequently, it is imperative for emergency departments to be equipped and ready to deliver crucial care for adolescents confronted with mental health crises. (Source: Health and Technology)
Source: Health and Technology - April 25, 2024 Category: Information Technology Source Type: research
