Emotional well-being and performance of middle leaders: the role of organisational trust in early childhood education

PurposeThe current study investigated the impact of organisational trust on emotional well-being and performance of middle leaders during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Design/methodology/approachA convenience sample of 265 middle leaders in kindergartens in China responded involving trust in schools (e.g. trust in principal and trust in colleagues), emotional well-being and job performance. Both confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling (SEM) were used in the investigation.FindingsThree hypotheses on the relationships between the three constructs were verified. Trust in schools significantly influenced emotional well-being and job performance of middle leaders which correlated with each other. The interactive effects of trust in principal and trust in colleagues were discussed for improving the well-being and job performance of middle leaders. Relationships between the two kinds of trust and pride were also identified in the research.Research limitations/implicationsFurther studies may put efforts towards improving these three outcomes synchronously.Practical implicationsBased on the evidence of the current study, future research may focus on how middle leaders act as a bridging role between different stakeholders such as principal and teachers, principal and parents, teachers and children, meanwhile how to boost the leaders' own well-being and performance in the early childhood education (ECE).Originality/valueThis study established the empirical linkages between school trusts, emotional well-being and job performance.

What are People in Bali Doing in Pandemic: Understanding the Shape of Health Behavior and the Pitutur Tua

In the early occurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic, Indonesian and the world regarded Bali having a unique mechanism. Balinese or Bali residents are assumed excellently immune or difficulty infected from Covid-19. Interestingly, Balinese do not show overwhelmed panic as occurs in other areas although the Covid-19 cases in Bali are not low. There are various reasons why Balinese's actions to protect their health consider beliefs, religion, and culture. This paper is a survey of the Balinese's distinctive perception and behavior to face Covid-19. The information was gained from comments, opinions, and information about typical behavior posted on mass media and social media. The main source of the information was the WhatsApp groups of Banjar community (60 people), Bali academicians (76 people), Hindu organization alumni (113 people), and Bali medical staff (30 people). This study collected the information and conversations during early months of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 when the Covid-19 cases skyrocketed and the government implemented the Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement (PPKM). This study concludes that the belief in the power of nature makes the sincerity and acceptance more easily appear. Moreover, tradition strengthens the trust. Support in social life also increases cooperative actions to the rules or advices of the Bali government and the custom village assembly to protect society from the pandemic.Copyright © 2021 Muslim OT et al.

Collaborative Governance of Public Health: A Cultural and Ethical Perspective on Predicting Citizens' Trust in Public Health Services During Medical Emergencies

Over the years, citizens' expectations of the healthcare sector have increased, especially after the sudden outbreak of COVID-19. Additionally, citizens are becoming more conscious of having a healthier lifestyle based on several environmental and economic issues prevailing worldwide. Hence, empirically testing the predictors of providing excellent public healthcare services and enhancing the resultant citizens' trust in such services is of utmost significance. Simultaneously, the critical role of healthcare workers' capacity in providing quality services to patients in public health institutions and improving healthcare services to develop citizens' trust needs has been considered in this study. Based on a quantitative survey, the current study collected data from 460 individuals regarding three collaborative governance practices and resultant improved public healthcare services. The results revealed the significance of all three collaborative governance of public health practices. Citizen participation was the most impactful, followed by democratic accountability and procedural legitimacy. The study results are valuable to practitioners, policymakers, healthcare service providers, and governments. Among the recommendations are that collaborative governance practices should be developed, the healthcare system should be decentralized to provide the best services to citizens, and public healthcare workers' capabilities should be improved by providing proper training. © 2023, Florida Gulf Coast University. All rights reserved.

Salt steps and sugar checks - Making arterial line use safer in our trust

Introduction: Arterial lines are used within our intensive care unit to allow invasive blood pressure monitoring and regular blood gas analysis. Inadvertent use of dextrose containing fluids in the flush have been associated with falsely high glucose readings. When these are acted on with insulin, it can cause devastating hypoglycaemic brain injury. There have been a number of deaths and other incidents relating to the wrong fluid being used in arterial line set up reported within the UK in recent years. In 2014 the AAGBI released a safety guideline on the use of arterial lines specifically to reduce to the risk of hypoglycaemic brain injury. Objective(s): Our objective was to ensure that 100% of arterial lines in use within Royal Victoria Hospital's intensive care unit were compliant with our trust policy on the management of arterial lines. Method(s): We audited our intensive care unit's compliance with our trust policy and found that we were 80% compliant. We formed a multi-disciplinary arterial line working group in order to tackle the problem. Our quality improvement project consisted of two main approaches: 1. To educate staff on how to manage arterial lines correctly. We divided the management of arterial lines into S.A.L.T steps (a 7 step bundle on "Setting up an Arterial Line Transducer") and SUGAR checks ( a series of red flag moments to prompt staff to review the patient prior to starting or increasing insulin administration).We developed educational posters for key areas in ICU and presented our findings at departmental meetings. 2. To change the system, in order to make it easier to do the right thing. We developed a Universal Adult Arterial Pack (UAAP) containing key components in the setup of an arterial line. This also included aide memoires for the S.A.L.T steps and SUGAR checks. In order to measure the effect of these changes, we: 1. Audited compliance on a regular basis. 2. Monitored serious bundle breaches ( for example no label, wrong fluid used) 3. Assessed usage of the UAAP. Result(s): 1. Bundle compliance improved during the first half of 2021, however then reduced in the second half with the number of serious bundle breaches increasing. This coincided with COVID surge 4 - associated with reduced nursing ratios and staff redeployment. 2. UAAP usage increased throughout the project, from an average of 6 to 9 per day. 86% of staff found the packs useful and 85% thought that they reduced the potential for error. Conclusion(s): The presence of a policy does not ensure that staff will know about it or adhere to it. Although we have not yet achieved our target of 100% compliance, we have seen evidence of how our project has the potential to do so in the near future. We aim to roll out our new e-learning module for staff education, manufacture our UAAP on a bigger scale, and disseminate the project to other departments within the trust.

Building BPJS Image, Public Trust and Intention to Use JKN Mobile Services During the Covid Pandemic

Purpose: to analyze the ability of the National Health Insurance mobile service quality to build BPJS brand image and public trust to increase intention to use online services during the Covid period. The background of this research is based on the phenomenon in the form of complaints on the quality of online services and research gaps on the effect of service quality on the intention to use online services. Brand image and trust are offered as a mediation for gaps in previous research results. Design/ methodology/approach: The type of research is quantitative, using a pre-existing measurement scale related to mobile service quality, brand image, trust and intention. Involving a sample of 140 BPJS users during the Covid pandemic. It is difficult to identify the population size, the sample size is determined by the formulation of a constant value of 5 multiplied by 28 indicators. The technique of selecting respondents was carried out by means of non-probability random sampling. PLS SEM model as an analysis tool. Findings: The results of this study indicate that the direct relationship of mobile service quality on brand image, trust and intention shows significant positive results. Furthermore, the influence of brand image on trust shows significant results. The influence of brand image and trust on intention is also found to be significantly positive. Practical/implications: although management policies encourage customers to use mobile services more, the public still considers the trustworthy image of BPJS to develop their intention to use mobile application services. The government must remain consistent in ensuring that the quality of mobile service is not compromised because the implications for BPJS image and public trust are at stake. Through the person in charge at BPJS, the government must continue to consistently evaluate and improve the system and educate the public regarding this BPJS health mobile service system. Originality/value: This research offers new insights, filling gaps in studies on national health insurance mobile services during the Covid-19 Pandemic

New development: A ‘journey of personal and professional emotions'—emergency ambulance professionals during Covid-19

IMPACTThis article explores the consequences of emotional labour on UK NHS ambulance staff and their response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlights the challenges faced by ambulance crews while dealing with their emotional labour within the context of organizational settings. Research findings also explain the importance of emergency responders' psychosocial wellbeing. The article has clear relevance as to how frontline staff manage their emotional labour in other emergency service settings, such as the police and fire and rescue services.Alternate :Managing emotions are essential aspect of many jobs, and frontline healthcare workers have to manage and control their emotions while caring for critically ill patients and working in an emotionally-charged dynamic environment;this was particularly the case during Covid-19. Ambulance workers are an important group in this respect but they are currently under-researched. Evidence behind this article comes from data collected from an NHS ambulance trust in England. One of the key contributions of this article is to highlight how frontline ambulance professionals manage their emotional labour while working within the stipulations of organizational constraints.

Consumers' perceived value and use intention of cashless payment in the physical distancing context: evidence from an Asian emerging market

PurposeCOVID-19 and its measures such as physical distancing have shifted consumer payment behaviors toward cashless payment. Physical distancing is likely to remain a norm for some time to come and will be relevant in any future pandemics. This study aims to examine the impact of consumers' perceived value of cashless payment on their use intention in the physical distancing context, with the mediating role of psychological safety and the moderating role of trust propensity.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a survey method to obtain data from 690 consumers in an Asian emerging market, i.e. Vietnam. The data were analyzed using different statistical methods, including structural equation modeling.FindingsResults show that perceived value of cashless payment positively affects use intention, and this effect is mediated by psychological safety. Furthermore, trust propensity has a positive moderating effect on the link between perceived value and psychological safety.Practical implicationsThis study's findings provide implications for retailers and other stakeholders in implementing and promoting cashless payment systems, especially in the physical distancing context.Originality/valueThis study is among the first attempt to explain the relationships between consumers' perceptions, feelings of psychological safety and use intention toward cashless payment in the physical distancing context. The study's findings may also be relevant to any future pandemics.

How Trust in Authority and Trust in Networks Relates to Verification and Sharing Behaviours: COVID-19 Health Information Sharing on WhatsApp

Messaging platforms like WhatsApp are some of the largest contributors to the spread of Covid-19 health misinformation but they also play a critical role in disseminating credible information and reaching populations at scale. This study explores the relationships between verification behaviours and intention to share information to users that report high trust in their personal network and users that report high trust in authoritative sources. The study was conducted as a survey delivered through WhatsApp to users of the WHO HealthAlert chatbot service. An adapted theoretical model from news verification behaviours was used to determine the correlation between the constructs. Due to an excellent response, 5477 usable responses were obtained, so the adapted research model could be tested by means of a Structural Equation Model (SEM) using the partial least squares algorithm on SmartPLS4. The findings suggest significant correlations between the constructs and suggest that participants that have reported high levels of trust in authoritative sources are less likely to share information due to their increased behaviours to verify information. © 2023 IEEE.

Analysis of Maternal Critical Care at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Introduction: Perinatal admissions to Critical Care are increasing due to rising maternal age, obesity, and comorbid disease.1 The MBRRACE Report 2021 stated that of 191 maternal deaths in 2017-2019, only 17% had good care.2 Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a subjective increase in perinatal admissions to Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Critical Care. Objective(s): To investigate whether MYH Critical Care maternal admissions have increased, if there has been a change in admission trends and to evaluate the care of critically ill pregnant and postpartum women compared to FICM standards.3 Methods: Retrospective audit of notes of all pregnant and up to 6 weeks postpartum women admitted to critical care between 24/02/2019 and 05/09/2021. Data collected included gestation, duration of admission, organ support, days reviewed by obstetrics and mortality outcomes. Result(s): * There was 1 maternal death and 3 fetal deaths during the study period * 50% of the admissions were antenatal and 50% were postnatal * During the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen a 47% increased rate of admissions from 1 per 29 critical care bed days to 1 per 19 critical care bed days * 50% of patients were supported with ventilation and CPAP during admission, 13% with CPAP only. Prior to the COVID pandemic, no maternal admission required CPAP on our Critical Care unit during the data collection period * 63% of patients were reviewed by obstetrics at least one during their admission, but obstetric review was documented on only 37 of 112 patient days * There is no critical care SOP for perimortem Caesarean section * There is no specialist neonatal resuscitation equipment available on ICU * There is no named ICM consultant responsible for Maternal Critical Care * There is no SOP for support of maternal contact with baby * There is no critical care/obstetric services MDT follow-up Conclusion(s): This study shows that Critical Care admissions have increased, and that care does not follow all the FICM recommendations. Considering this, the following recommendations have been made: * Introduce an SOP and simulation training for peri-mortem section * Introduce neonatal resuscitation equipment box * Nomination of a named ICM Consultant lead for Maternal Critical Care to ensure quality of care and act as liaison * Train critical care staff in supporting contact between a mother and baby, with support from midwifery services * Introduction of Obstetric and Critical Care MDT follow-up.

The evolution of a charity support services team

Our charity's mission is dedicated to beating blood cancer by funding research and supporting those affected. Since 1960, we have invested over 500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. Since 2015 there has been a Support Services team within the charity. This service was established to provide information that the blood cancer community can trust, in a language they can understand. By connecting and listening to our community they deepen our understanding and help shape our work. Research suggests that blood cancer patients are more likely than any other patients to leave their diagnosis appointment feeling they do not fully understand their condition. Our service can often consolidate the information given by clinicians. Patients also need advice and support on how to adapt to day-to- day life after their diagnosis. There are challenges that are unique to blood cancer, such as living with cancer as a chronic condition, being on 'watch and wait' or fluctuating remissions and relapses. In 2023 the Support Services team have a 7 day presence on our phone line, email and social media platform where people can communicate with one of our trained blood cancer support officers, or one of three Registered Nurses, all who can provide information about blood cancer diagnosis and help with emotional and practical support. We also run an online community forum where people affected by blood cancer can connect, share experiences and provide peer support. The highly experienced haematology nurses provide a clinical aspect to the support of the Blood Cancer Community that enhances the established patient centred support given historically by the charity. The nurses advanced knowledge and experience of haematological cancers, treatments, side effects, holistic care and NHS process can further guide the community. This is in addition to the invaluable information from their treatment teams. In 2023 the Support Services team are now reaching thousands of the blood cancer community. We understand that in the past 3 years the COVID-19 pandemic and the work of our charity around this will have influenced the significant increase in contacts but equally the robust and trusted services provided through this charity has contributed too.

Health Tourism Prevalence among Western Balkans Citizens During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period

Background: This study seeks to evaluate the prevalence of and the association between receiving medical care abroad and the level of trust that citizens from the Western Balkans-Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Montenegro-have in their healthcare systems. Method(s): The study is cross-sectional and was carried out during three months (July 25-October 30, 2021) through a self-reported questionnaire administered through the Google Forms platform. The study included approximately two-thousand citizens (N=2,356) aged eighteen (18) to seventy (70). Result(s): More than one-third (37.2%) of respondents stated that they or a relative had received healthcare services abroad during the last twelve (12) months. Citizens of Montenegro had the highest prevalence of receiving healthcare services abroad at 43.8%, followed by those from Bosnia and Herzegovina at 39%. No statistically significant difference was found in the level of trust in the healthcare system in the country between those who received healthcare services abroad (4.41+/-2.88) (out of 10) and those who did not (4.48+/-2.81) (t=-0.587, p=0.557). Conclusion(s): We ultimately conclude that more than one-third of the participants in our study have traveled abroad for healthcare purposes, with females, those living in urban areas, and those who have previously had a negative healthcare experience in their home country all being more likely to rely on health tourism.Copyright © 2023 Maljichi et al.

Who do we trust? Differences in types of trust and beliefs in conspiracy theories between vaccinated and unvaccinated Europeans across 17 European countries

A plethora of research has highlighted that trust in science, political trust, and conspiracy theories are all important contributors to vaccine uptake behavior. In the current investigation, relying on data from 17 countries (N = 30,096) from the European Social Survey we examined how those who received (and wanted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine) compared to those who did not differ in their trust in: science, politicians and political parties, international organizations and towards people in general. We also examined whether they differed in how much they believed in conspiracy theories. Those who received (or wanted to receive) the COVID vaccine scored significantly higher in all forms of trust, and lower in conspiracy theory beliefs. A logistic regression suggested that trust in science, politicians, international organizations, as well as belief in conspiracy theories were significant predictors, even after accounting for key demographic characteristics.

Halal trust during the COVID-19 outbreak: the role of quality, perceived benefit and health risk evidence from mobile food purchasing

PurposeThis study aims to scrutinize the halal trust model by integrating the quality and valence theory in the mobile food purchasing service during the COVID-19 outbreak.Design/methodology/approachThis research uses data from 368 Muslim customers collected via an online survey from Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. This study uses partial least square modelling to appraise the formation of halal trust, including halal food quality, mobile apps quality, perceived benefit and health risk as drivers and loyalty as the consequence.FindingsThe data analysis notes that the combination of perceived quality and valence theory provides a comprehensive understanding of halal trust in mobile halal food purchasing during COVID-19. This study also verifies the crucial role of halal food quality and mobile apps quality in gaining halal trust.Research limitations/implicationsThis study used data from Muslim customers of the greater Bandung, Indonesia. The data limited the generalization of this study's findings. Moreover, this study predicted halal trust by integrating perceived benefit, perceived trust and quality as the predictors, whereas other determinants such as commitment and reputation were not included. Therefore, future researchers can incorporate these issues in their future halal trust research.Practical implicationsTo gain Muslim trust, this study recommends managers whose halal food is sold via mobile apps ensure that their halal food has a quality standard, made of, and processed according to Islamic values. Next, having a high-quality mobile app is also a must.Originality/valueThis study is early research that examines the integration of the quality and valence theory to evaluate halal trust in mobile halal food purchasing during COVID-19.

The Relationship between Marine Sports Tourist Destinations, Social Responsibility, and Environmentally Responsible Behavior

This study investigated the structural relationship between tourist destination identification and environmental responsibility practices based on the social responsibility activities for visitors of marine sports tourist destinations where domestic travel has been active since COVID-19. Furthermore, we aimed to provide academic and practical implications by investigating the relationship between DSR, a major variable in sustainable marine sports tourism, and ERB. Data from a survey of tourists who participated in marine sports (n = 392) were analyzed using structural equation modeling and Hayes PROCESS macro with bootstrapping procedures. According to the analysis results, it was found that marine sports tourist DSR positively affected destination identification and ERB, and that tourist destination identification positively influenced ERB. Second, it was shown that the effect of the social responsibility of a marine sports tourist destination on ERB is mediated via the influence of tourist destination identification.

How Working Remotely for an Indefinite Period Affects Resilient Trust Between Manager and Employee

Most of the literature on trust is focused on developing and building trust, and less on maintaining trust. Our basic research question is how trust between manager and employee is affected by working remotely during COVID-19 pandemic, and whether it is possible for virtual managers to find ways of communicating in order to maintain trust despite geographic distance. It is a surprising finding that all respondents have answered that cognitive trust has been maintained and not changed significantly during the pandemic. We found that it is a greater challenge to maintain affective compared to cognitive trust. It is more of a fresh and fragile product in line with Glomseth's (Trust - The foundation in management and society. Hamar Arbeiderblad, HA Debatt (h-a.no), 2020) claim of trust. Managers' digital competence is important for maintaining cognitive trust. Another finding is that it requires more from managers in terms of a conscious individual follow-up of the employees in the home office. Our findings confirm Bergum's (Management of teleworkers: Managerial communication at a distance. Turku School of Economics, 2009) findings that employees who are managed remotely need more frequent feedback and recognition than those who are managed co-located. Communication under distance management is often more task-oriented and formal. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023.

The effects of cognitive- and affective-based trust on students' knowledge sharing and learning performance during the Covid-19 pandemic

This study examined the effects of cognitive and affective-based trust on knowledge sharing among students, which influences learning performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was conducted with 730 participants, and analysis was carried out using structural equation modeling (SEM) based on the uses and gratifications (U&G) theory. The results showed that cognitive and affective trust significantly affects students' knowledge sharing behavior on Facebook, which further influences learning performance. This study also showed that social media had become a tool for social interaction and learning, which is crucial to students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Management of cardiovascular complications of BTKis: Are we complying with the good practice guidelines?

Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKis) were approved for use at the end of 2013 and have since been used for indications including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia and mantle cell lymphoma. The use of BTKis has increased significantly in the UK since they achieved NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) approval for frontline treatment of CLL in 2021. However, they are associated with significant adverse cardiovascular events. In September 2021 the British Journal of Haematology published good practice guidelines for the management of cardiovascular complications of BTKis. Our aim was to see whether these guidelines had been adhered to for patients taking BTKis. Method(s): Data was collected for all patients being prescribed BTKis (ibrutinib and acalabrutinib) in the South Tees NHS Trust in July 2022. Patients' medical records were used to assess whether their management adhered to the good practice guidelines. Data was collated for 67 patients in total. Result(s): The data showed that although all patients were consented for the risk of atrial fibrillation only 6% were consented for hypertension and only 1.5% for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. The guidelines recommend a baseline ECG (electrocardiogram) on commencement of treatment;however, only 7% had this completed and 0% had the minimum monitoring recommendation of 6-monthly ECGs. Thirty patients (45%) had an indication for a baseline echocardiogram;however, only one had this completed. For patients reporting symptoms of syncope, dizziness or palpitations only 50% had an ECG completed. Three patients developed worsening heart failure. The recommendations suggest referral to a cardio-oncologist;however, due to lack of availability of this service the referrals were instead made to the usual cardiologist. Conclusion(s): Although there was a lack of compliance with guideline recommendations, it should be considered that most usual checks were affected by COVID-19 outbreaks and a drop in face-to- face clinics, which were replaced by phone clinics and home delivery of medications. However, the premade consent forms for BTKis need to be updated to include consent for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. There also needs to be routine procedures in place to ensure that regular blood pressure testing and ECG monitoring occurs and that there is prompt recognition of cardiovascular complications. Action and implementation: To ensure improved compliance with these guidelines we plan to update our consent forms and create a proforma for clinic use to ensure that clinicians are aware of the various monitoring criteria required.

Our journey from the Peripatetic Ultrasound Trainers to the Ultrasound Training Academy - HEE (South East)

In 2016, an innovative project of three ultrasound trainers evolved to support multi-professional trainees in Obstetric and Gynaecology ultrasound across the Wessex region. The aim of the project was to deliver a high-quality ultrasound training programme. One of the project's successes resulted in establishing the Sonographer Training Network Forum which allowed ultrasound leads from seven Trusts to meet and share ideas, which ultimately led to the development of regional ultrasound guidelines. From 2016 to early 2020, we have supported 75 trainees in O&G ultrasound. The vision was to create a dedicated ultrasound training centre to support trainees in a safe environment. Late 2019, with the support and funding from Health Education England South-East, the plans were set in motion to create the first Ultrasound Training Academy in the South- East Region. A briefing paper was submitted to the Trust Investment Group for approval. Approval from TIG acknowledged the Trust's support in the project as well as supporting the sonography workforce. This began the search for space that would accommodate the academy. Frustratingly, COVID stopped all activities, however, with reflection, COVID gave us the time to plan accordingly for the Ultrasound Training Academy. Without the normal pressure of a time frame, it was an opportunity to find an ideal location as well as purchasing the required equipment befitting the academy. The Ultrasound Training Academy - HEE (South-East) is based in the Princess Anne Hospital (University Hospital Southampton NHS FT). The advantages based within a hospital setting allowed the academy to follow the Trust's governance as well as absorbing some of the capacity from the ultrasound department. We have two ultrasound rooms and a dedicated space for simulation training. We have plans to create a third ultrasound room.

Participation in COVID-19 clinical trials, willingness to participate, and trust in sources of information among persons with and without cancer in Puerto Rico

Introduction: Cancer patients have a high risk of severe COVID-19 and complications from it. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the conduction of clinical trials (CTs), there is a scarcity of data on CT participation among cancer patients. We aimed to describe the level of participation in a COVID-19 CT, willingness to participate, as well as trust in sources of information for CTs among persons with and without a previous cancer diagnosis in Puerto Rico. Method(s): Data collected from November 2021 to March 2022 from two cross-sectional studies were merged and used for analysis. Informed consent, telephone, face-to-face, and online interviews were conducted among participants >=18 years old living in Puerto Rico (n=987). Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis (Fisher's exact text and chi-squared test) was done to describe the outcomes of interest, overall and by cancer status. Result(s): Mean age of participants was 41+/-15.5 years. Most participants were women (71.3%), with an educational level greater than high school (89.5%) and with an annual family income below $20,000 (75.1%). Overall, 4.4% of participants (n=43) reported history of cancer diagnosis. Only 1.8% of the population reported to have participated in a COVID-19 CT to receive either a treatment or vaccine;stratifying by cancer, none of the cancer patients had participated in a COVID-19 CT, and only 1.9% of non-cancer patients participated. While 37.0% of the participants indicated being very willing to sign up for a CT assessing COVID-19 treatment, willingness was higher in cancer patients (55.8%) than among participants without cancer (36.1%). Regarding trust in sources of information for CTs, the level of trust ("a great deal/a fair amount") was higher for their physicians (87.6%), researchers (87.0%), the National Institute of Health (86.7%), their local clinics (82.9%), and a university hospital (82.7%), while it was lower for a pharmaceutical company (64.0%), and for friend, relative, or community leader (37.6%);no differences were observed by cancer status. Conclusion(s): While participation in COVID-19 CTs was extremely low in the study population, the willingness to participate was higher among cancer patients. Education on CTs and their availability are necessary to increase participation in this understudied group. Such efforts will enhance the representation of Hispanic and vulnerable populations, such as cancer patients, on COVID-19 CTs, and thus proper generalizability of study findings in the future.