The Social Determinants of Health in the planning of COVID-19 testing in Amazonas, Brazil
Raylson Nóbrega,
Stéphanie Medeiros,
Kate Zinszer
et al.
Abstract:The COVID-19 syndemic has disproportionately affected socially vulnerable populations, such as low-income individuals, Indigenous peoples, and riverine communities. Social Determinants of Health (SDH) have played a crucial role in the state of Amazonas, where unique geography and social disparities pose significant challenges to health access and equity. This article examines whether and how SDH were considered during COVID-19 testing planning in Amazonas. For this analysis, we conducted a qualitative case stu… Show more
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