Exploring the feasibility and acceptability of community paramedicine programs in achieving vaccination equity: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile Integrated Health-Community Paramedicine (MIH-CP) is a novel approach that may reduce the rural-urban disparity in vaccination uptake in the United States. MIH-CP providers, as physician extenders, offer clinical follow-up and wrap-around services in homes and communities, uniquely positioning them as trusted messengers and vaccine providers. This study explores stakeholder perspectives on feasibility and acceptability of community paramedicine vaccination programs.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with leaders of paramedicine agencies with MIH-CP, without MIH-CP, and state/regional leaders in Indiana. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using content analysis.

Results

We interviewed 24 indivi

SUBMITTER: Kasting ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11375945 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature