Evaluating completion rates of COVID-19 contact tracing surveys in New York City

Publication Details

Authors: K He, S Foerster, NM Vora, K Blaney, C Keeley, JK Varma, et al.

Year: 2024

Source: BMC Public Health

Publisher: Springer

Citations: 2

Citations per Year: 2.0

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17920-4

Google Scholar Rank: 79

Author Count: 6

Abstract

Importance: Contact tracing is the process of identifying people who have recently been in contact with someone diagnosed with an infectious disease. During an outbreak, data collected through contact tracing helps identify transmission patterns and inform public health interventions. This recent evaluation examines completion rates of COVID-19 contact tracing surveys in New York City, providing critical insights into the effectiveness of contact tracing systems, factors affecting survey participation, and strategies for improving contact tracing program performance during pandemic response efforts.

Key Findings

• Comprehensive evaluation of COVID-19 contact tracing survey completion rates
• Analysis of factors affecting contact tracing participation and effectiveness
• Assessment of contact tracing system performance during pandemic response
• Evidence for improving contact tracing program design and implementation
• Lessons learned for future pandemic preparedness and contact tracing strategies

Research Impact

This recent evaluation study (2 citations) provided important insights into COVID-19 contact tracing effectiveness, documenting completion rates and identifying factors affecting program performance to inform future pandemic preparedness and contact tracing system optimization.

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