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Needs Assessment: A Food Pharmacy During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Genesis Talavera
Needs Assessment: A Food Pharmacy During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Genesis Talavera
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Introduction
The needs assessment report discusses the effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic on a low-income Hispanic/Latino population specifically for diabetic patients seeking food pharmacy services at a non-profit clinic in San Mateo County. Nutrition is an essential aspect of diabetes management, which can be challenging to obtain among low-income populations. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused additional challenges among the general population, making it more challenging for the diabetic low-income population. This project was undertaken to identify the effects COVID-19 has on the food pharmacy patients.
Methods
The needs assessment consisted of eleven in-depth interviews done in six week period. A …