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ArticleSSM. Qualitative research in health2023

Experiences with COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing: A qualitative analysis.

Nickolas DeLuca, Elise Caruso, Reena Gupta, Charlene Kemmerer, Rebecca Coughlin, Olivia Chan, Divya Vohra, John E Oeltmann, Melanie M Taylor, Patrick K Moonan and 4 more

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Article in SSM. Qualitative research in health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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14 authors.

Nickolas DeLucaU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 Response Team, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Elise CarusoU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 Response Team, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Reena GuptaMathematica, Cambridge, MA, USA.
Charlene KemmererMathematica, Cambridge, MA, USA.
Rebecca CoughlinMathematica, Cambridge, MA, USA.
Olivia ChanMathematica, Cambridge, MA, USA.
Divya VohraMathematica, Cambridge, MA, USA.
John E OeltmannU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 Response Team, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Melanie M TaylorU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 Response Team, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Patrick K MoonanU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 Response Team, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Phoebe G ThorpeU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 Response Team, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Penny S LoosierU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 Response Team, Atlanta, GA, USA.
CDC COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Task Force
Geraldine HaileMathematica, Cambridge, MA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Case investigation and contact tracing (CI/CT) is a critical part of the public health response to COVID-19. Individuals' experiences with CI/CT for COVID-19 varied based on geographic location, changes in knowledge and guidelines, access to testing and vaccination, as well as demographic characteristics including age, race, ethnicity, income, and political ideology. In this paper, we explore the experiences and behaviors of adults with positive SARS-CoV-2 test results, or who were exposed to a person with COVID-19, to understand their knowledge, motivations, and facilitators and barriers to their actions. We conducted focus groups and one-on-one interviews with 94 cases and 90 contacts from across the United States. We found that participants were concerned about infecting or exposing others, which motivated them to isolate or quarantine, notify contacts, and get tested. Although most cases and contacts were not contacted by CI/CT professionals, those who were reported a positive experience and received helpful information. Many cases and contacts reported seeking information from family, friends, health care providers, as well as television news and Internet sources. Although participants reported similar perspectives and experiences across demographic characteristics, some highlighted inequities in receiving COVID-19 information and resources.

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Case investigationContact tracingCOVID-19Health equityIsolationQuarantine

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PMID36896252
PMCPMC9981264

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