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Community Calls: Lessons and Insights Gained from a Medical-Religious Community
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J Relig Health
2020[Oct]; 59
(5
): 2256-2262
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During the pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus-2, public health instructions were issued with the hope of curbing
the virus' spread. In an effort to assure accordance with these instructions,
equitable strategies for at-risk and vulnerable populations and communities are
warranted. One such strategy was our community conference calls, implemented to
disseminate information on the pandemic and allow community leaders to discuss
struggles and successes. Over the first 6 weeks, we held 12 calls, averaging 125
(standard deviation 41) participants. Participants were primarily from
congregations and faith-based organizations that had an established relationship
with the hospital, but also included school leaders, elected officials, and
representatives of housing associations. Issues discussed included reasons for
quarantining, mental health, social isolation, health disparities, and ethical
concerns regarding hospital resources. Concerns identified by the community
leaders as barriers to effective quarantining and adherence to precautions
included food access, housing density, and access to screening and testing.
Through the calls, ways to solve such challenges were addressed, with novel
strategies and resources reaching the community. This medical-religious resource
has proven feasible and valuable during the pandemic and warrants discussions on
reproducing it for other communities during this and future infectious disease
outbreaks.