A Three-Year Evaluation of COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Patterns Among Homebound Older Adults: Implications for Future Preparedness.
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| Title: | A Three-Year Evaluation of COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Patterns Among Homebound Older Adults: Implications for Future Preparedness. |
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| Authors: | Skinner, Karen E., Stoever, Anneliese, Zakibe, John R., Evans, Carla, Saunders Jr, John, Kreuter, Matthew W. |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Apr2026, Vol. 116 Issue 4, p427-430. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Immunization, Cross-sectional method, Health services accessibility, Interprofessional relations, Research funding, Statistical sampling, Home environment, Descriptive statistics, Chi-squared test, COVID-19 vaccines, Surveys, Vaccination coverage, Institutional cooperation, Meals, Senior centers, COVID-19, Patient self-monitoring, Poverty, Patient aftercare, Patients' attitudes |
| Geographic Terms: | Missouri |
| Abstract: | COVID-19 self-test kits were distributed to low-income, homebound older adults with their home-delivered meals annually (2022–2024). A convenience sample of recipients completed follow-up surveys in 2022 (n = 271), 2023 (n = 295), and 2024 (n = 285). In 2023, 28% had ever used a COVID-19 self-test, which increased to 39% in 2024 and is comparable to a national study (27%). Through partnerships with trusted meal-delivery providers, homebound older adults can achieve rates of COVID-19 self-testing comparable to those of the broader population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | COVID-19 self-test kits were distributed to low-income, homebound older adults with their home-delivered meals annually (2022–2024). A convenience sample of recipients completed follow-up surveys in 2022 (n = 271), 2023 (n = 295), and 2024 (n = 285). In 2023, 28% had ever used a COVID-19 self-test, which increased to 39% in 2024 and is comparable to a national study (27%). Through partnerships with trusted meal-delivery providers, homebound older adults can achieve rates of COVID-19 self-testing comparable to those of the broader population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00900036 |
| DOI: | 10.2105/AJPH.2025.308349 |
