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Caregivers of Black and Latino/a/x Students and School Personnel Perspectives on School-Based SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Implications for Testing and Test-to-Stay Programs in K-12 Schools.

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Corneli, A; McKenna, K; Dombeck, C; Molokwu, N; Taylor, J; Vergara, L; Benjamin, DK; Zimmerman, KO; ABC Science Collaborative,
Published in: J Sch Health
March 2023

BACKGROUND: "Test-to-stay" (TTS) is an effective approach for keeping students in school post-exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). To prepare for school-based SARS-CoV-2 testing, we implemented formative research to gather perspectives on school-based testing among school personnel, as well as caregivers of Black and Latino/a/x students given systemic racism, existing school inequalities, and the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on Black and Latino/a/x populations. METHODS: We conducted in-depth interviews with caregivers of K-12 grade Black and Latino/a/x students and focus group discussions with K-12 school personnel. We described the forthcoming school-based SARS-CoV-2 testing program and explored potential benefits and concerns, including concerns about testing-related stigma and discrimination, particularly toward Black and Latino/a/x students, and implementation recommendations. RESULTS: Perceived testing benefits included school community reassurance and preventing school outbreaks. Concerns included potential student anxiety, classroom disruption, inaccurate results, and limited information for caregivers. Some participants mentioned that testing-related stigma and discrimination could happen based on the testing selection process or results but not due to race or ethnicity. Participants provided numerous testing recommendations, including suggestions to prevent negative outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Participants believed that stigma and discrimination from SARS-CoV-2 testing is possible, although differential treatment based on race or ethnicity was not anticipated. Participants' narratives provide support for school-based testing and the testing component of TTS.

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J Sch Health

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EISSN

1746-1561

Publication Date

March 2023

Volume

93

Issue

3

Start / End Page

186 / 196

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Students
  • Schools
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Public Health
  • Humans
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Caregivers
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID-19
  • Black or African American
 

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Corneli, A., McKenna, K., Dombeck, C., Molokwu, N., Taylor, J., Vergara, L., … ABC Science Collaborative, . (2023). Caregivers of Black and Latino/a/x Students and School Personnel Perspectives on School-Based SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Implications for Testing and Test-to-Stay Programs in K-12 Schools. J Sch Health, 93(3), 186–196. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.13263
Corneli, Amy, Kevin McKenna, Carrie Dombeck, Nneka Molokwu, Jamilah Taylor, Lorraine Vergara, Daniel K. Benjamin, Kanecia O. Zimmerman, and Kanecia O. ABC Science Collaborative. “Caregivers of Black and Latino/a/x Students and School Personnel Perspectives on School-Based SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Implications for Testing and Test-to-Stay Programs in K-12 Schools.J Sch Health 93, no. 3 (March 2023): 186–96. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.13263.
Corneli A, McKenna K, Dombeck C, Molokwu N, Taylor J, Vergara L, Benjamin DK, Zimmerman KO, ABC Science Collaborative. Caregivers of Black and Latino/a/x Students and School Personnel Perspectives on School-Based SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Implications for Testing and Test-to-Stay Programs in K-12 Schools. J Sch Health. 2023 Mar;93(3):186–196.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Sch Health

DOI

EISSN

1746-1561

Publication Date

March 2023

Volume

93

Issue

3

Start / End Page

186 / 196

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Students
  • Schools
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Public Health
  • Humans
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Caregivers
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID-19
  • Black or African American