Understanding the Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccine Among Hispanic/Latinx Communities.

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 vaccin

SUBMITTER: Milo RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10261958 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature