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- Title
COVID-19 más allá de los casos y atenciones. Una aproximación a la desigualdad en el acceso al diagnóstico en Bogotá, 2020.
- Authors
Malagón-Rojas, Jeadran; Ibáñez Pinilla, Edgar Antonio; Toloza Pérez, Yesith Guillermo; Téllez, Eliana; Almentero, Julia; Parra, Eliana; Lagos, Luisa; Walteros, Diana; Mercado, Marcela
- Abstract
Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted unprecedented pressure on health systems, revealing inequalities on a world scale. One of the concerns over this period has been the possible inequality of access for diagnostic tests related to the economic resources of the population. In this study, we analyze the results of tests for COVID-19 detection in Bogotá and their relationship with income levels. Methods. Ecological research with SIVIGILA reports was carried out between March 6 to July 1, 2020, for positive and negative COVID-19 test records. The statistical description of the quantitative and qualitative variables and bivariate analysis were performed. Additionally, the Gini coefficient was calculated based on the Lorenz Curve. Results. The study included 44,300 records. The tests were conducted mainly on men (51.4%) and from the highest strata 4, 5, and 6 (53.5%). Similarly, the Gini Coefficient showed inequality in access by comparing socioeconomic strata. Conclusions. The analysis show inequality in access to the diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2, with the highest strata having more access associated with greater purchasing power.
- Subjects
BOGOTA (Colombia); COVID-19 pandemic; EQUALITY; GINI coefficient; SOCIOECONOMIC factors; CORONAVIRUS diseases; MEDICAL care
- Publication
Revista Gerencia y Políticas de Salud, 2021, Vol 20, p1
- ISSN
1657-7027
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.11144/Javeriana.rgps20.ccaa