RosabelCelmiraVeronica2021-06-082021-06-082020-11-04https://hdl.handle.net/10929/71086In this focus group, participants discuss challenges related to remote learning and internet access, changing work environments, and financial uncertainty brought about by job loss during the pandemic. Their sources of strength were their families, children, prior knowledge and training, and following CDC guidelines. The participants discussed inequities, including lack of access to health insurance and hospital care, particularly for the Hispanic community. They share concerns about barriers in access to COVID-19 vaccination, its impact and effectiveness, and equity in vaccine development. Participants discuss acts of kindness including helping to distribute food, information, and other resources, and share their perception that New Jersey should improve access to health care, invest more in vulnerable communities, and keep all communities informed.PDFen-USThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for non-commercial uses. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder: New Jersey YMCA State AllianceMiddlesex Co. (N.J.)New JerseyCOVID-19 PandemicSocial and Economic FactorsThose Left out of Virus ResponseAccess to CareActs of KindnessCOVID-19 Health BehaviorsRecommendationsFinancial_Economic (In)stabilityClinical CarePerceptions from residents and societal views_ responsesCommunities of Color_Minoritized IndividualsNegative Mental Health OutcomesResources NeededMental HealthQuality of CareLow Income IndividualsRelationshipsSelf-Care StrategiesVaccine for COVID-19EducationEmploymentUnpredictabilityUndocumented IndividualsPositive OutlookHealth BehaviorsChallenges with Remote Schooling_Virtual Learning for ChildrenActionable Items From ResidentsNoteworthy Quotes for Report or PresentationLoss of Health InsuranceResilienceSecondary Suffering and TraumaDigital DivideFactors Impacting the Digital DivideReligion or SpiritualityFrustrations with Lack of AdherenceMode of TransportationTransitLack of Financial Means to Support Basic NeedsPhysical EnvironmentSocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessFood AccessibilityFood InsecurityView of NJ Government's Response to the PandemicSomerset Co. (N.J.)Written (transcription)New Jersey YMCA State Alliance