A 2021 Canadian longitudinal study explores the associations between social determinants of health and adherence to public health measures.
This article from Misra et al. describes the mental health and community impacts of the rise in anti-Asian stigma and discrimination during COVID-19. Recommended areas of action include research, implementing evidence-based stigma reduction initiatives, and coordinating federal responses to anti-Asian racism including investment in mental health services and community responses.
This article from Marcelin et al. explores COVID-19 inequities and lower vaccine uptake among BIPOC populations. Strategies to build vaccine confidence through practical communication strategies, appropriate messengers and equitable access are explored.
This commentary from Chandra Ford explores racial health inequities exposed by COVID-19, arguing for the professional responsibility of community health sciences to adopt Public Health Critical Race Praxis in order to address racism as the root cause.
This systematic review article from Samji et al. explores the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and adolescents, including risk factors such as age, gender, neurodiversity, and chronic conditions. Interventions to mitigate short- and long-term negative impacts on mental health, including family and social supports, are described.