Social Determinants of Health and COVID-19 Behaviors and Beliefs Toward Immunizations Among Latinxs.
Hisp Health Care Int
; 19(4): 221-229, 2021 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1354705
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Sixty million Latinxs make up 26.4% of all COVID-19 cases in the United States. It is uncertain whether behaviors and beliefs of immunizations among Latinxs is influenced by social determinants of health. The purpose of this study was to examine how social determinants of health predict COVID-19 behaviors and beliefs toward immunization among Latinxs.METHODS:
In this exploratory study, 11 chapters from the National Association of Hispanic Nurses collaborated to recruit participants. The CDC National 2009 H1N1 Flu Survey was adapted to measure behaviors and beliefs about immunizations of COVID-19. The Health Access Survey was used to measure social determinants of health. Instruments were available in both Spanish and English.RESULTS:
Participants (n=228) with higher education and health insurance tended to have less worry about taking the vaccine. Access to resources and practicing COVID-19 protective factors was positively associated. Alternative medicine and use of COVID-19 protective factors were negatively associated. Exposure to drugs and violence was associated with a decrease in likelihood to pursue a vaccine.CONCLUSIONS:
Latinx need education about COVID-19 and vaccinations. Access to health care services must be available. Results highlight the importance of careful measurement when assessing social determinants of health among Latinx.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Traditional medicine
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Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Hisp Health Care Int
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
15404153211020425
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