COVID-19 en comunidades indígenas del Chocó, Colombia

Carolina Correa González, Zulma Vanessa Rueda, Lina Andrea Gutiérrez, Daniela Castillo Sánchez, Ana Sofía Cortés Porras, María Isabel Bedoya, Paula Zapata Ramírez, Loselinio Velásquez Tegaisa, José M. Hernández Sarmiento

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Background. The situation of covid-19 in the indigenous population of Chocó, Colombia, was unknown. Our objective was to describe the sociodemographic characteristics and history of exposure to sars-cov-2 in this population. methods. Cross-sectional study carried out in indigenous communities of Chocó. Sociodemographic data, medical history, symptoms and vital signs were obtained. From each person, a capillary blood sample was analyzed using Standard q covid-19 igm/igg Duo Test sd Biosensor. A nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swab sample was taken for sars-cov-2/ rt-pcr testing in symptomatic people. results. 843 people were included. 55.6% were women, the median age was 32 years (p25: 22-p75: 43). Individuals reported low reporting of current smoking (2.9%). The most common comorbidities were hypertension (5.5%), diabetes (1.8%), and asthma (1.6%). 52.8% of people were overweight or obese. We found 33.6% positivity for the detection of igm and/or igg antibodies. Among the positive people, 12.22% were positive for both igm/igg, 16.1% for igm and 23.7% for igg. Among 41 people tested for sars-cov-2/rt-pcr, 13 had positive results. conclusions. These results suggest active transmission of sars-cov-2 in these communities. The concerted efforts of Western and traditional medicine are necessary to improve their health situation while respecting their cultural traditions.

Título traducido de la contribuciónCOVID-19 in indigenous communities of Chocó, Colombia
Idioma originalEspañol
Páginas (desde-hasta)143-149
Número de páginas7
PublicaciónEnfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiologia
Volumen44
N.º4
EstadoPublicada - oct. 2024

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Palabras clave

  • covid-19
  • epidemiology
  • indigenous population

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