Assessment of Disparities in COVID-19 Testing and Infection Across Language Groups in Seattle, Washington
H. Nina Kim, Kristine F Lan, Esi W. Nkyekyer, Santiago Neme, Martine Pierre-Louis, Lisa D. Chew, Herbert C. Duber
Abstract
This cross-sectional study evaluates the proportion of patients tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the proportion of positive cases, using language as a surrogate for immigrant status.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineEnvironmental healthGerontologyVirologyPathologyOutbreakDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Interpreting and Communication in HealthcareMigration, Health and TraumaEmergency and Acute Care Studies