COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Beliefs among Black and Hispanic Americans.

ABSTRACT: The introduction of COVID-19 vaccines is a major public health breakthrough. However, members of US Black and Hispanic communities, already disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 virus, may be less willing to receive the vaccine. We conducted a broad, representative survey of US adults (N = 1,950) in order to better understand vaccine beliefs and explore opportunities to increase vaccine acceptance among these groups. The survey results suggested that Black and Hispanic individuals were less willing than Whites to receive the vaccine. US Blacks and Hispanics also planned to delay receiving the COVID-19 vaccine for a longer time period than Whites, potentially further increasing the risk of contracting COVID-19 within populations that are already experiencing high disease prevalence. B

SUBMITTER: Kricorian K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8384224 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature