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- * Out of 341 studies and 128 grey literature sources, only 18 studies and 41 grey literature documents met the criteria for inclusion, revealing that 17 countries implemented DCT interventions.
- * Adoption rates varied significantly among adult populations, with major factors being trust in authorities and privacy concerns; limited evidence indicates DCT was not effective in low transmission settings, highlighting the need for better evaluation frameworks for future health crises.
Article Abstract
A systematic scoping review of digital contact tracing (DCT) interventions for COVID-19 was conducted to describe the implementation, adoption, use and effectiveness of DCT interventions implemented as part of the COVID-19 response in the Western Pacific Region (WPR). A systematic search identified 341 studies and 128 grey literature sources, of which 18 studies and 41 grey literature sources were included. 17 (46%) WPR countries and areas implemented DCT interventions. Adoption ranged from 14.6% to 92.7% in different adult populations and epidemiological contexts. Trust in authorities, and privacy concerns and beliefs, were the most frequent determinants of adoption and use. Only two studies analysed DCT effectiveness, which showed limited to no effectiveness of DCT interventions in low transmission settings. Overall, there is limited evidence available to evaluate the contribution of DCT to mitigating COVID-19 in the WPR. Preparedness for future health emergencies should include developing robust frameworks for DCT effectiveness evaluations.
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