Table 1 Categories used for thematic analyses, based on the EquIR framework

Context and needs

Health status

Perceived and diagnosed health conditions of the target population of the VDS and partner organizations – Hispanic and Mexican immigrant population in the US during the pandemic.

Health inequities

Perceived health differences and specific health need in the target population.

Stakeholders

Organizations (public or private) contributing to the implementation of the VDS.

Strategies for adaptation and innovation

Services

Continuation of regular services and service innovations due to the pandemic.

Communication strategies

Processes for the delivery and reception of health information with an equity approach.

Barriers and facilitators

Situations that prevent or favor service implementation.

Recommendations

Aspects for improvement to overcome the barriers identified and continue with the implementation with an equity approach.

Implementation outcomes

Acceptability

Perception of stakeholders in implementation.

Adoption

The intention or utilization of equity elements into implementation.

Appropriateness

Relevance or perceived fit of the implementation in the disadvantaged population.

Feasibility

Extent to which a program can be carried out in any setting, especially among disadvantaged populations.

Fidelity

Adherence of disadvantaged population to the intervention.

Implementation cost

Costs involved in the implementation of equity-focused elements.

Coverage

Degree of reach, access, and coverage of the intervention among the disadvantaged population.

Sustainability

Maintenance, continuation, or durability of the program through short, medium, and long-term strategies.