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Community Health Workers' Covid-19 Vaccine Status And Concerns For Client Welfare In Appalachia, Olivia Sullivan, Samuel Pettyjohn, Amy Wahlquist
Community Health Workers' Covid-19 Vaccine Status And Concerns For Client Welfare In Appalachia, Olivia Sullivan, Samuel Pettyjohn, Amy Wahlquist
Appalachian Student Research Forum
Community health workers (CHWs) make up a crucial part of the public health system by providing culturally-sensitive care in historically marginalized communities, such as those found throughout Appalachia. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, CHWs have been less likely to accept the COVID-19 vaccine than other healthcare workers. It is important to understand if CHW vaccination status affects concern for their clients during the pandemic, as this may subsequently affect care delivery. Therefore, this study investigated the association between CHW vaccination status and concern for their clients given COVID-19 restrictions lifting. Secondary analysis was performed on data from an electronic survey …
The Prevalence Of Cardio-Metabolic Conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, And Obesity) Before And During Covid-19 And Association With Health And Sociodemographic Factors, Valentine Nriagu Md, Hadii M. Mamudu Phd, David Adzrago Ms, Emmanuel Odame Drph, Oluwabunmi Dada Phd, Trishita Paul, Florence Weierbach Phd, Karilynn Dowling-Mcclay Pharmd, David Stewart Pharmd, Timir Paul Md
The Prevalence Of Cardio-Metabolic Conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, And Obesity) Before And During Covid-19 And Association With Health And Sociodemographic Factors, Valentine Nriagu Md, Hadii M. Mamudu Phd, David Adzrago Ms, Emmanuel Odame Drph, Oluwabunmi Dada Phd, Trishita Paul, Florence Weierbach Phd, Karilynn Dowling-Mcclay Pharmd, David Stewart Pharmd, Timir Paul Md
Appalachian Student Research Forum
Cardiometabolic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are associated with adverse health outcomes, including increased rates of hospitalization and deaths in patients who are diagnosed with COVID-19. However, little to no evidence is known currently on the cardiometabolic conditions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study utilizes a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States (U.S.) to estimate the prevalence of cardiometabolic conditions, focusing on diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, and determine their prevalence and absolute and relative rates before and during COVID-19 pandemic declaration. Furthermore, the study aims to determine the association between these cardiometabolic conditions and …
Access To Contraceptive Services During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Perceptions Of Choose Well Hospital Partners, Rakesh Adelli, Kate E. Beatty Dr, Michael Grady Smith Dr, Amal Jamal Khoury, Dr, Liane Ventura, Jordan Brooke De Jong
Access To Contraceptive Services During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Perceptions Of Choose Well Hospital Partners, Rakesh Adelli, Kate E. Beatty Dr, Michael Grady Smith Dr, Amal Jamal Khoury, Dr, Liane Ventura, Jordan Brooke De Jong
Appalachian Student Research Forum
Introduction: Contraceptive decision-making is individual in nature and access to high-quality contraceptive care, including counseling and the full range of contraceptive methods, can help individuals achieve their personal reproductive goals and prevent unintended pregnancy. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted provision and utilization of contraceptive counseling and contraceptive methods. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods, such as the contraceptive implant and intrauterine devices (IUDs), were particularly affected by the pandemic because they require placement by a health care provider in a clinical setting. Choose Well (CW), an ongoing statewide contraceptive access initiative in South Carolina, launched in 2017 and continues through 2022. CW …