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SARS-CoV-2 incidence, seroprevalence, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage in the homeless population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of an equity-based strategy on COVID-19 testing for socially and economically deprived groups during the initial phase of the pandemic. The results showed a higher proportion of positive tests among underserved patients, highlighting the importance of including such groups in future COVID-19 vaccination programs. Overall, equity-based policies can help mitigate disparities in access to care and contribute to the early detection of infective cases during the pandemic.

JOURNAL OF MIGRATION AND HEALTH (2021)

Article Immunology

Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Congregant Living Settings in San Diego, California

Hanna Marquez et al.

Summary: The preemptive testing strategy, along with accessible isolation and symptom screening, resulted in a low incidence proportion of coronavirus disease 2019 (0.9%) among people experiencing homelessness in congregant living settings in San Diego, California from April 2020 to August 2020. Proactively addressing challenges specific to vulnerable populations may have a significant impact.

CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

SARS-Cov-2 prevalence, transmission, health-related outcomes and control strategies in homeless shelters: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Amir Mohsenpour et al.

Summary: Research found that during outbreaks of SARS-Cov-2 in homeless shelters, 32% of PEH and 15% of staff are infected. The main IPC strategies include universal rapid testing, expansion of non-congregate housing, and in-shelter measures.

ECLINICALMEDICINE (2021)

Article Infectious Diseases

COVID-19: The forgotten cases of hidden exiles

C. Le Bihan et al.

Summary: The research describes two interventions to screen for SARS-CoV-2 in two squats of exiled persons in France following the diagnosis of symptomatic COVID-19 cases. The results show different numbers of positive cases in the two squats, which may reflect variations in sanitation, prevention measures, and acceptance of interventions. Refusal to transfer to specific COVID-19 homes if tested positive highlights the importance of local sanitary solutions for all.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES NOW (2021)

Article Education, Scientific Disciplines

Survey COVID-19 among the homeless residents of Isin camp in Bandar Abbas in South of Iran

Elham Ahmadizadeh Fini et al.

Summary: This study aimed to diagnose and evaluate COVID-19 among the homeless in Bandar Abbas, Southern Iran. Results showed that only a small percentage of homeless individuals were aware of COVID-19 symptoms, transmission, and prevention methods. Some participants reported washing hands and wearing masks before entering the camp, while a few asymptomatic individuals ended up testing positive for the virus. Regular diagnostic tests and social measures are recommended to ensure the health and safety of this vulnerable population.

JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION (2021)

Letter Infectious Diseases

An interactive web-based dashboard to track COVID-19 in real time

Ensheng Dong et al.

LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2020)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

A Novel Coronavirus from Patients with Pneumonia in China, 2019

Na Zhu et al.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2020)

Letter Medicine, General & Internal

Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Residents of a Large Homeless Shelter in Boston

Travis P. Baggett et al.

JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (2020)

Letter Medicine, General & Internal

COVID-19 precautions: easier said than done when patients are homeless

Lisa J. Wood et al.

MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA (2020)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

COVID-19 Outbreak Among Three Affiliated Homeless Service Sites - King County, Washington, 2020

Farrell A. Tobolowsky et al.

MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (2020)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevalence in Homeless Shelters - Four US Cities, March 27-April 15, 2020

Emily Mosites et al.

MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Coronavirus is spreading under the radar in US homeless shelters

Amy Maxmen

NATURE (2020)

Editorial Material Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

COVID-19: a potential public health problem for homeless populations

Jack Tsai et al.

LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH (2020)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Addressing COVID-19 Among People Experiencing Homelessness: Description, Adaptation, and Early Findings of a Multiagency Response in Boston

Travis P. Baggett et al.

PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS (2020)

Letter Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Association of cell phone location data and trends in COVID-19 infections during loosening of stay-at-home restrictions

Shiv T. Sehra et al.

JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE (2020)

Article Critical Care Medicine

COVID-19 among people experiencing homelessness in England: a modelling study

Dan Lewer et al.

LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE (2020)

Article Emergency Medicine

Homeless Shelter Characteristics and Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2

Rebecca Karb et al.

WESTERN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE (2020)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 infection through rapid serology testing in the homeless population in the City of Rome, Italy. Preliminary results

Massimo Ralli et al.

JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH (2020)

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Senior Homeless Population was Covid-19 Free in 3 shelter communities after adapting the Life Island model (Note)

P. Gombita et al.

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK AND HEALTH INTERVENTION (2020)

Review Health Care Sciences & Services

Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: The PRISMA Statement

David Moher et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY (2009)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses

JPT Higgins et al.

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2003)

Article Mathematical & Computational Biology

Quantifying heterogeneity in a meta-analysis

JPT Higgins et al.

STATISTICS IN MEDICINE (2002)