To mitigate the increased risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 among Latin American asylum-seekers in Arizona. By providing targeted testing, follow-up care, and understanding the specific challenges faced by asylum-seekers, the project sought to minimize the health disparities exacerbated by crowded living conditions, employment in essential service industries, language barriers, and limited access to healthcare. 

-    The study found that a fourth of respondents reported any symptoms of COVID-19 among non-citizens predominately seeking asylum who were released by federal immigration authority passing security vetting. Our findings suggest that Latinx and female asylum seekers are more likely to be family-unit migrants, which increases the epidemiological risks that this vulnerable group endures through migration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social workers should advocate for policies and programs that address structural barriers contributing to their limited access to resources mitigating the risk of COVID-19 infection.
-    In the study survey, most people (87.9%) answered in Spanish, and over half of them (55.6%) were Latinx. The average age was 33.4, and many identified as asylum seekers. Comparing those who answered in Spanish to those in English, the Spanish group had more females, more Latinx individuals, and more people seeking asylum. The Spanish group also knew more about COVID-19 risks, liked wearing masks more, and faced more economic challenges during the pandemic compared to the English group. However, there were no significant differences between Latinx and non-Latinx respondents.