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Oral antiviral utilisation among older adults with COVID-19 in primary care: A population-wide study during successive Omicron waves in Singapore.
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Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore . Feb2024, Vol. 53 Issue 2, p117-120. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This article presents the findings of a study conducted in Singapore that examined the use of oral antivirals (OAVs) among older adults with COVID-19 in primary care during the Omicron waves. The study revealed that a small percentage of older adults received OAVs, with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir being the most commonly prescribed medication. The study also identified factors such as primary care characteristics and socioeconomic status (SES) indicators that influenced the likelihood of receiving OAVs. The authors emphasize the importance of addressing disparities in OAV access among older adults and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. They recommend targeted efforts to improve access for individuals with lower SES. [Extracted from the article]
- Subjects :
- *SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant
*OLDER people
*PRIMARY care
*COVID-19
*MEDICAL personnel
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03044602
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175974073
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2023297