Barriers to severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing reported by healthcare workers during the first pandemic wave at an academic center in Boston, Massachusetts

• DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.417
• Publication Date: 2021-09-21T05:55:18Z
• Authors: Julia Zubiago; Alysse G. Wurcel; Rubeen Guardado; Elena Byhoff
• Keywords: Pandemic; Coronavirus; 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak; Personal Protective Equipment; Acute care

Abstract Healthcare workers (HCWs) experience barriers to severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing specific their perceptions of access, and employment factors. A survey was sent all employees at one Boston hospital examine perceived testing. HCWs who reported difficulty paying bills were less likely receive a SARS-CoV-2 test.