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Understanding the Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccine Among Hispanic/Latinx Communities
| Content Provider | SAGE Publishing |
|---|---|
| Author | Milo, Razel Bacuetes Aguayo, Claudia Chico, Allison Rae Rozo, José Andrés Vásquez, Iris Calero, Patricia Burkard, Joseph |
| Copyright Year | 2023 |
| Abstract | Objective:COVID-19 disproportionally affected Hispanic/Latinx populations exacerbating systemic health inequities. The pilot study aimed to explore barriers to COVID-19 vaccination across Hispanic/Latinx communities in Southern California.Methods:Cross-sectional survey of 200 participants to identify common barriers to vaccine hesitancy among Hispanics/Latinx individuals in Southern California utilizing a 14-item survey and questionnaire in English and Spanish.Results:Of the 200 participants that completed questionnaires, 37% identified a knowledge deficit, 8% identified misinformation, and 15% identified additional barriers such as awaiting appointments, immigration status, transportation issues, or religious reasons as barriers to not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Wald statistics denoted that household members with COVID-19 infection within the past 3 months saw a medical provider within the last year, wearing a mask in public often, and barriers to vaccination (not knowing enough about the vaccine) predicted vaccine. These variables indicated changes in the likelihood of obtaining vaccination.Conclusion:The most crucial factor for increasing vaccination rates was directly reaching out to the community and actively conducting surveys to address the barriers and concerns encountered by Hispanic/Latinx participants. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/21501319231174810?download=true |
| ISSN | 21501319 |
| Volume Number | 14 |
| Journal | Journal of Primary Care & Community Health (JPC) |
| e-ISSN | 21501327 |
| DOI | 10.1177/21501319231174810 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sage Publications CA |
| Publisher Date | 2023-06-12 |
| Publisher Place | Los Angeles |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | © The Author(s) 2023 |
| Subject Keyword | COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccination Hispanic/Latinx vaccine barriers vaccine misinformation vaccine hesitancy |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Community and Home Care |