Engage-COVID-19_Wave_2
Population
Engage-COVID-19 population
Data Collection Event
Engage-COVID-19 - Wave 2
Information was collected from a survey on-site or online about experiences and risk factors for COVID-19 (history of a COVID-19 diagnosis, related symptoms and outcomes (e.g., hospitalization, ICU), overall testing experience and history, presence of known risk factors for severe disease outcomes), understanding and uptake of public health and community COVID-19 messaging (e.g., sources of information and how enters into health behaviours and decision-making, adherence to physical distancing or self isolation); effect of the pandemic on finances and work; access to Essential Health Services; sexual Health and sexual decision-making; psychological impacts and mental health, and substance use Patterns. Interviews covered the 7 domains outlined above and were conducted using online video conferencing software. In addition to the HIV/STI testing done during Engage Cohort Study visits, SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing is also conducted.