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Influence of Social Determinants of Health on COVID-19 Infection in Socially Vulnerable Groups

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  • Wladimir Morante-García

    (Doctors of the World, 04001 Almería, Spain)

  • Rosa María Zapata-Boluda

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Jessica García-González

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Pedro Campuzano-Cuadrado

    (Doctors of the World, 28028 Madrid, Spain)

  • Cristobal Calvillo

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Raquel Alarcón-Rodríguez

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, 04120 Almería, Spain)

Abstract

The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on the economy and health, especially for the most vulnerable social groups. The social determinants of health are one of the most relevant risks for becoming infected with COVID-19, due to the health consequences for those who are exposed to it. The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of social determinants in health on COVID-19 infection in vulnerable social groups. A transversal epidemiological study was carried out on 746 individuals in vulnerable situations living in conditions of extreme poverty in disadvantaged areas in the province of Almeria (southeast of Spain). Social determinants of health such access to drinking water ( p < 0.001) and economic income ( p = 0.04) influenced the infection of COVID-19. A binary logistic regression model showed that the significant predictors of COVID-19 infection were the lack of economic income and inaccessible drinking water. The government and social health services must be aware of this problem in order to play an active role in searching for solutions and implementing public health prevention measures to eliminate social inequalities in health.

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  • Wladimir Morante-García & Rosa María Zapata-Boluda & Jessica García-González & Pedro Campuzano-Cuadrado & Cristobal Calvillo & Raquel Alarcón-Rodríguez, 2022. "Influence of Social Determinants of Health on COVID-19 Infection in Socially Vulnerable Groups," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-10, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:3:p:1294-:d:732354
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    1. Víctor-Raúl López-Ruiz & José Luis Alfaro-Navarro & Nuria Huete-Alcocer & Domingo Nevado-Peña, 2022. "Psychological and Social Vulnerability in Spaniards’ Quality of Life in the Face of COVID-19: Age and Gender Results," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(16), pages 1-16, August.
    2. Elena Mazzalai & Dara Giannini & Maria Elena Tosti & Franca D’Angelo & Silvia Declich & Anissa Jaljaa & Susanna Caminada & Federica Turatto & Chiara Marchi & Angela Gatta & Aurora Angelozzi & Giulia M, 2023. "Risk of Covid-19 Severe Outcomes and Mortality in Migrants and Ethnic Minorities Compared to the General Population in the European WHO Region: a Systematic Review," Journal of International Migration and Integration, Springer, vol. 24(3), pages 1305-1335, September.
    3. Isabel Martinez Leal & Journa Njoh & Tzuan A. Chen & Faith Foreman-Hays & Brian C. Reed & Sean A. Haley & Kerry Chavez & Lorraine R. Reitzel & Ezemenari M. Obasi, 2023. "Exploring COVID-19 Vaccine Attitudes among Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Communities: Community Partners’ and Residents’ Perspectives," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-24, February.

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