Overcoming barriers and enhancing facilitators to COVID-19 vaccination in the Hispanic community.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hispanic communities in the United States have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and death. Vaccination against COVID-19 is critical for controlling the pandemic; however, higher levels of vaccine hesitancy and reduced vaccine uptake constrain efforts to mitigate the pandemic and could perpetuate disparities. The aim of this study was to understand barriers and facilitators to COVID-19 vaccination through the lived experiences of Hispanic persons living in Arkansas.

Methods

Bilingual community partners facilitated recruitment, made initial contact with potential participants, and scheduled interviews and focus groups. Individuals over the age of 18 who identified as Hispanic were invited to participate. Data was collected f

SUBMITTER: Moore R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9765355 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature