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Study Information

dbGaP Study Accession: phs002633

NIH Institute/Center: NIGMS

RADx Data Program: RADx-UP

DOI: 10.60773/7x5v-ym43

Release Date: 08/31/2023

Study Description: In the US, COVID-19 has unveiled a disproportionate health burden in low income and underserved segments of society. In Louisiana, some of the greatest health and economic consequences are evident in Black communities. There was an urgent need to establish effective testing strategies in these communities as the Fall/Winter virus surges unfolded. The Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science (LA CaTS) Center provided the essential infrastructure and key foundational support for biomedical research in this region; it was uniquely positioned to lead a community-engaged testing research project to determine differences in COVID-19 testing rates between community-based (churches, community centers, and schools) and medical clinic-based testing sites, and determine approaches that would increase uptake of testing in underserved Black communities in the South. These issues were addressed using a two-pronged approach. First, a community based participatory research approach was applied to determine differences in SARS-CoV-2 testing rates across distinct types of test sites within five urban underserved Black communities in the American South. A multimedia campaign was used to promote and conduct real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing on salivary samples obtained from 2,000-3,000 adults at 1) medical clinics, 2) schools, 3) community centers, and 4) churches (in random order) within five ZIP codes with known low socioeconomic status (SES) and a high representation of Black residents. The primary outcome was the number of tests performed at each type of test site. Information on age, sex, race, height, weight, employment, and household income, etc. was collected to identify important correlates of testing rates. Second, the strong and well-integrated partnership with the Baton Rouge Mayor's Healthy City Initiative (HealthyBR) was further leveraged together with the LA CaTS Community Advisory Boards (CABs) to conduct community-based focus groups, to obtain qualitative data about the perceptions and attitudes related to testing access and potential barriers affecting such. This information was used to determine community-driven approaches that are effective in reducing barriers and to create strategies to increase SARS-CoV-2 testing uptake in urban underserved Black communities. Results of this project greatly increased understanding of the factors that have led to a disproportionate COVID-19 health burden in these underserved populations and lay the groundwork for developing strategies to reduce these disparities in all underserved Black communities. Resulting data informed the equitable deployment of future virus/flu testing and a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.

Updated Date: 04/17/2024

Principal Investigator: Kirwan, John P

Has Data Files: Yes

Study Domain: COVID in School Settings; Community Outreach Programs; Testing Rate or Uptake

Data Collection Method: Interview or Focus Group; Molecular Nucleic Acid or PCR Testing Device; Survey

Keywords: COVID-related Health Disparities; Faith-based Testing

Study Design: Longitudinal Cohort

Multi-Center Study: No

Data Types: Behavioral; Biologic Specimens; Clinical; Immunological; Questionnaire or Survey

Study Start Date: 10/01/2020

Study End Date: 09/30/2022

Species: Human

Estimated Cohort Size: 2000

Study Population Focus: Adults; African Americans; Lower Socioeconomic Status (SES) Populations; Older Adults or Elderly

Publication URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36807397/

Acknowledgement Statement: This study was supported through funding, 3U54GM104940-06S5, for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) as part of the RADx-UP program. Approved users should acknowledge the provision of data access by dbGaP for accession phs002633.v1.p1, and the NIH RADx Data Hub. Approved users should also acknowledge the specific version(s) of the dataset(s) obtained from the NIH RADx Data Hub.

Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number: PA-20-272

NIH Grant or Contract Number(s): 3U54GM104940-06S5

Consent/Data Use Limitations: General Research Use

Variable Information
Total Variables: 208
Study Variables Information Table
Variable Name
Label
nih_record_idUser ID
nih_raceWhat is your race?
nih_ethnicityAre you of Hispanic or Latino origin? May include Spanish origin.
nih_ageWhat is your age?
nih_sexWhat is your biological sex assigned at birth?
nih_educationWhat is the highest level of education you have achieved outside or in the United States?
nih_zipWhat is your zip code?
nih_employmentPlease specify your employment status.
nih_insuranceWhat kind of health insurance do you have?
nih_disabilityDo you have a disability, including serious physical or mental conditions, that interfere with your ability to carry out daily activities?
nih_vape_freqVaping Frequency: Do you now use electronic cigarettes every day, some days, rarely, or not at all?
nih_cig_smoke_freqNicotine Frequency: Do you now smoke cigarettes?
nih_smoking_ynDo you use any tobacco/nicotine products (including cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, etc)?
nih_history_smokingHistory of Smoking
nih_alcohol_ynAlcohol use (Yes or No)
nih_lifetime_use_alcoholIn your entire life, have you had at least 1 drink of any kind of alcohol, not counting small tastes or sips? (Yes or No)
nih_alcohol_frequencyHow often did you have a drink containing alcohol ?
nih_asthmaAsthma
nih_cancer_past_yrCancer diagnosis and/or treatment within the past 12 months
nih_cardiovascular_diseaseCardiovascular disease
nih_chronic_kidney_diseaseChronic kidney disease
nih_diabetesDiabetes
nih_hypertensionHypertension
nih_mental_health_disorderMental health disorder
nih_sickle_cell_diseaseSickle cell disease
nih_pregnancyPregnancy status
nih_immunocompromisedImmunocompromised condition
nih_autoimmAutoimmune disease
nih_copdChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
nih_chronic_lungOther chronic lung disease
nih_depressionDepression
nih_alc_sub_abuseAlcohol or substance use disorder
nih_iv_drug_useIntravenous drug use
nih_other_chronic_condOther chronic condition
nih_coughCough
nih_fever_chillsFever or Chills
nih_diff_breathShortness of breath or difficulty breathing
nih_headacheHeadache
nih_muscle_acheMuscle ache
nih_olfactoryNew loss of taste or smell
nih_fatigueExcessive fatigue
nih_nausea_vomiting_diarrheaNausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
nih_abdom_painAbdominal pain
nih_skin_rashSkin rash
nih_throat_congestion_noseSore throat, congestion or runny nose
nih_other_sympOther
nih_health_statusWould you say that (your) health in general is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
nih_heightWhat is your height in inches?
nih_weightWhat is your weight in pounds?
age_yrsAge For babies less than 1 year old, do not write the age in months. Write 0 as the age. (Years)
bio_sex_birth_2What was your sex assigned at birth on your birth certificate?
cc_asthma_2Asthma
cc_asud_2Alcohol or substance use disorder
cc_autoimm_2Autoimmune disease
cc_cancer_2Cancer diagnosis and/or treatment within the past 12 months
cc_chronickd_2Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
cc_clung_2Other chronic lung disease
cc_copd_2Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
cc_cvd_2Cardiovascular disease (CVD or heart disease)
cc_depression_2Depression
cc_diabetes_2Diabetes
cc_hypertension_2Hypertension (HTN, high blood pressure)
cc_imm_2Immunocompromised condition
cc_intrav_2Intravenous drug use
cc_otherchroniccond_2Other chronic condition
cc_othermh_2Other mental health disorder
cc_sickle_2Sickle Cell Anemia
covid_abpain_2Abdominal Pain
covid_cough_2Cough
covid_diffbreath_2Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
covid_fever_2Fever or chills
covid_headache_2Headache
covid_myalgia_2Muscle or body aches
covid_nausea_2Feeling sick to your stomach or vomiting, diarrhea
covid_olfactory_2New loss of taste or smell
covid_other_2Other
covid_runnynose_2Sore throat, congestion or runny nose
covid_skinrash_2Skin Rash
current_employment_statusWe would like to know about what you do -- are you working now, looking for work, retired, keeping house, a student, or something else?
hi_coverage_typeWhat is the primary kind of health insurance or health care plan that you have now? (Exclude plans that pay for only one type of Service (such as, nursing home care, accidents, family planning, or dental care) and plans that only provide extra cash when hospitalized. )
lifetime_use_alcoholIn your entire life, have you had at least 1 drink of any kind of alcohol, not counting small tastes or sips?
pregnancy_statusAre you currently pregnant?
race_ethn_hispanicAre you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
self_reported_disabilityDo you have a disability that interferes with your ability to carry out daily activities? Examples of daily activities include walking, climbing stairs, shopping, balancing a checkbook, bathing or dressing.
self_reported_height_feetFeet
self_reported_height_inchesInches
self_reported_weight_lbsHow much do you weigh without clothes or shoes? If you are currently pregnant, how much did you weigh before your pregnancy?
smoker_cur_stat_2Do you now smoke cigarettes?
vaper_cur_statDo you now use electronic cigarettes every day, some days, rarely, or not at all?
zip_codeZip Code
accep_sick-
accep_travel-
accep_work-
alcohol_date_mdy-
alcohol_daysperweek-
consentdt_mdy-
consent_given-
consent_ident-
covid_fatique_2-
covid_pandemic_challenges_abod_2-
covid_pandemic_challenges_food_2-
covid_pandemic_challenges_wate_2-
covid_test_approval-
covid_test_collect_datetime-
covid_test_collection_setting-
covid_test_date_mdy-
covid_test_performed_location-
covid_test_result-
covid_test_result_datetime-
covid_test_result_sent_datetime-
covid_test_specimen_collector-
covid_test_specimen_type-
covid_test_study_setting-
covid_test_type-
covid_vaccine-
cov_pan_chal_hlth_2-
cov_pan_chal_med_2-
cov_pan_chlng_trans_2-
cov_tst_mthd_2-
edu-
edu_years_of_school-
employed_ew-
employed_healthcare_2-
family_income-
flu_vaccinehistind_2-
flu_vaccine_season_3-
gender_identity_term_2-
hes_pay-
hes_work-
hi_loss_covid-
hlthstat_date_mdy-
household_famgen_3-
household_homeless-
housing_date_mdy-
iden_date_mdy-
income-
isolate_maintain_job-
jobloss_covid19_2-
language_english-
language_home___1-
language_home___2-
language_home___3-
language_home___4-
language_home___5-
language_home___6-
language_home___7-
language_home___8-
language_home___9-
language_home___90-
language_home___99-
language_spoken___99-
med_hx_date_mdy-
positivemonth_covidtest_2-
positiveyear_covidtest_3-
preferred_contact_method_2-
quarantine_maintain_job-
race_ethn_race___1-
race_ethn_race___15-
race_ethn_race___2-
race_ethn_race___3-
race_ethn_race___4-
race_ethn_race___5-
race_ethn_race___99-
recentmonth_covidtest_2-
recentresult_covidtest-
recentyear_covidtest_3-
redcap_event_name-
redcap_repeat_instance-
redcap_repeat_instrument-
self_reported_health_status_assessment-
self_reported_height_coded-
self_reported_weight_units_2-
sex_orient_id-
smoker_number-
sociodem_date_mdy-
sym_date_mdy-
test_accesseasy_2-
test_accesswhere_2-
test_date_mdy-
tested_for_covid-
tested_positive_for_covid-
vacc_date_mdy-
vaccine_avail-
vaccine_concerns_3___1-
vaccine_concerns_3___10-
vaccine_concerns_3___2-
vaccine_concerns_3___3-
vaccine_concerns_3___4-
vaccine_concerns_3___5-
vaccine_concerns_3___6-
vaccine_concerns_3___7-
vaccine_concerns_3___8-
vaccine_concerns_3___9-
vaccine_reasons___10-
vaccine_reasons___11-
vaccine_reasons_3___1-
vaccine_reasons_3___2-
vaccine_reasons_3___3-
vaccine_reasons_3___4-
vaccine_reasons_3___5-
vaccine_reasons_3___6-
vaccine_reasons_3___7-
vaccine_reasons_3___8-
vaccine_reasons_3___9-
work_closecont_2-
work_ppe_2-
work_ppe_date_mdy-
work_wash_2-
Study Documents
Study Documents Table
Document
Document Name
File Size
Download
Study Documentationphs002633_Project 52_Protocol_17NOV2021.pdf369.37 KB
READMEproject52_README.html274.70 KB
Study Documentationproject52_DDE_dictionary_origcopy.csv53.83 KB
Data Files
Total Files: 8
Data Files: 3
Metadata Files: 3
Dictionary Files: 2
Study Datasets Table
File Name
File Type
File Format(s)
# of Records
# of Variables
Metadata
Dictionary
project52_DATA_transformcopy.csvTabular Data - Harmonizedcsv362
project52_DDE_DATA_origcopy.csvTabular Data - Non-harmonizedcsv362

project52_DATA_origcopy.csvTabular Data - Non-harmonizedcsv362