Project 466926
Understanding the burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection among South Asians in Ontario
466926
Understanding the burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection among South Asians in Ontario
$17,500
Project Information
| Study Type: | Unclear |
| Research Theme: | N/A |
Institution & Funding
| Principal Investigator(s): | Manoharan, Baanu |
| Institution: | McMaster University |
| CIHR Institute: | N/A |
| Program: | |
| Peer Review Committee: | Special Cases - Awards Programs |
| Competition Year: | 2021 |
| Term: | 1 yr 0 mth |
Abstract Summary
Racial/ethnic groups have been disproportionately impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.South Asians represent the largest non-white ethnic group in Canada and have a higher risk of infection and worse outcomes compared to the general population.This project aims to understand the socio-cultural factors associated with the increased burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Ontarios South Asian population.
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Keywords
Burden Of Sars-Cov-2 Infection
Ethnicity
Racial/Ethnic Differences In Covid-19 Infection
Social Determinants Of Health