Oportuna Vacuna: A Prospective Study of Vaccine Confidence and Vaccine Uptake in a Low-Income, Spanish-Speaking Rhode Island Population in the Post-Pandemic Era.

ABSTRACT: Background: Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC), a free clinic for low-income, uninsured, Spanish-speaking patients, located in Providence, RI, piloted an intervention to improve vaccination rates. This program, named "Oportuna Vacuna" (OV) aimed to assess vaccine hesitancy in the post-pandemic period and measure improvements to vaccine uptake after integrating healthcare provider (HCP) and patient education with vaccine workflow adjustments. Methods: OV was initiated in January 2023. Culturally attuned and linguistically appropriate vaccine-focused educational programs were developed and provided to patients and HCPs, while workflow modifications to streamline vaccine administration were implemented during clinic visits. Structured pre- and post-intervention chart reviews w

SUBMITTER: Testa J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12846445 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature