The community healthcare systems
CDC substantially dedicated its operations to help monitor the COVID-19 virus. It works closely with the state to help people at the risk of getting infected and those already infected. CDC avails resources to be used in social institutions that provide services in the local communities. The CDC has continued to offer support for researchers and partnerships to work to combat the virus.
Intersectionality is highly regarded in the effort to combat the virus. The effect of the virus is measured based on ethnic lines. For instance, it was found that nonhispanic blacks, Latinos, and Alaska natives are more likely to be infected by the virus than the nonhispanic whites. Statics of the pandemic effects show that the rates of death are high for minority races and ethnic groups. Therefore a lot of attention is directed to the minority races. Measures have been put in place to ensure the risk of spreading the virus is minimized. For instance, health professionals provide minority ethnic groups with health education and provide health care at a low cost.
The public health workers have been working round the clock to attend those infected. Besides the treatment, they give they also play other roles. They mobilize people to get tested for the virus and provide critical medical care for serious health problems. The health professionals have directed their focus to learn how to improve the health of the minority races by adjusting the conditions of their places every day. For instance, measures have been taken to reduce overcrowding in the workplace.
The public health sector incorporated training for health workers in underprivileged communities. It works with faith-based groups, transportation, and health sectors to ensure that safety measures are taken to combat the virus’s spread. Public health professionals must collect and analyze data to identify health disparities and find solutions. It also communicates about the effect of COVID-19 on the minority and ethnic groups.
The community organizations have also taken part in the pursuit of curbing the spread of the virus. They prioritize resources to the health centers that provide health services to the minority groups. These organizations have come up with methods to minimize the interaction of people in congested areas. For instance, they offer door to door delivery of goods and services to people. They also provide face cloth coverings for the minority groups.
The community healthcare systems have put in place measures to reduce cultural barriers to health care services. For instance, they provide interpreters who ensure no language barrier between the care providers and minority races. Everyone is capable of curbing the spread of the virus. Individuals should try to limit face to face interactions alongside other precautions. People should take measures to cope with stress so that they do not suffer from panic attacks.
The racial-ethnic minority groups are at high risk of infections because they have poor living conditions. For instance, reservation homes have inadequate water supply compared to the rest of the nation. The minority groups mostly live in neighborhoods that are far from the grocery stores. It, therefore, increases physical interaction, which increases the risk of the spread of the virus. Most of the minority groups are essential workers; thus, they are more exposed to the general public. They may contract viruses from their workplaces.
Racism is among the issues that affect minority communities. It causes stigma, thus leading to inequalities in the provision of healthcare. It undermines the process of correcting health disparities among minority groups.