Abstract / Description: 

Marshallese and Hispanic persons represented approximately 19% of the population but accounted for 64% of COVID-19 cases and 57% of associated deaths in two Arkansas counties. Contributing factors include lack of relevant health communications, limited coordination between stakeholders, mistrust of the medical system, financial need to work, and household density.

Collection: 
eCardio Hub Collection
Category: 
COVID-19 Impact on Minority Health
Date: 
2020
Author: 
Katherine E. Center, PhD; Juliana Da Silva, MD; Angela L. Hernandez, MD; Kristyn Vang, MPH; Daniel W. Martin, MSPH; Jerry Mazurek, MD; Emily A. Lilo, PhD; Nichole K. Zimmerman, MS; Elisabeth Krow-Lucal, PhD; Ellsworth M. Campbell, MS; Janet V. Cowins, PhD; Chastity Walker, DrPH; Kenneth L. Dominguez, MD; Bill Gallo; Jayleen K.L. Gunn, PhD; Donald McCormick, MSHI; Cassie Cochran, MPH; Michelle R. Smith, PhD; Jennifer A. Dillaha, MD; Allison E. James, DVM, PhD