Equitable COVID-19 Testing Access for Underserved Communities: The Success of Vending Machines.

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    • Subject Terms:
      PREVENTION of infectious disease transmission; MEDICALLY underserved areas; HEALTH services accessibility; HUMAN services programs; DIAGNOSTIC reagents & test kits; COVID-19 testing; RAPID diagnostic tests; HARM reduction; VIRAL antigens; RURAL population; METROPOLITAN areas; RURAL conditions
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      NEVADA
    • Abstract:
      This study examines the pivotal role of COVID-19 testing in mitigating disease spread, particularly in underserved rural communities facing health care access challenges. The Southern Nevada Health District successfully implemented a vending program in Clark County, offering free COVID-19 antigen test kits. Strategically located based on health equity indices and featuring a user-friendly, multilingual registration process, these machines proved effective in reaching rural populations. The cost-effective model suggests potential adoption for broader public health interventions and services in other regions. (Am J Public Health. 2024;114(S7):S558–S561. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307718) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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