High Uptake and Series Completion of COVID-19 Vaccine at Community-Based Vaccination for Latinos With Limited English Proficiency.
J Public Health Manag Pract
; 28(6): E789-E794, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2018364
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Despite the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Latinos, there were disparities in vaccination, especially during the early phase of COVID-19 immunization rollout.METHODS:
Leveraging a community-academic partnership established to expand access to SARS-CoV2 testing, we implemented community vaccination clinics with multifaceted outreach strategies and flexible appointments for limited English proficiency Latinos.RESULTS:
Between February 26 and May 7 2021, 2250 individuals received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination during 18 free community events. Among them, 92.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 91.2%-93.4%) self-identified as Hispanic, 88.7% (95% CI, 87.2%-89.9%) were limited English proficiency Spanish speakers, 23.1% (95% CI, 20.9%-25.2%) reported prior COVID-19 infection, 19.4% (95% CI, 16.9%-22.25%) had a body mass index of more than 35, 35.0% (95% CI, 32.2%-37.8%) had cardiovascular disease, and 21.6% (95% CI, 19.2%-24.0%) had diabetes. The timely second-dose completion rate was high (98.7%; 95% CI, 97.6%-99.2%) and did not vary by outreach method.CONCLUSION:
A free community-based vaccination initiative expanded access for Latinos with limited English proficiency at high risk for COVID-19 during the early phase of the immunization program in the US.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Influenza Vaccines
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AIDS Vaccines
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SAIDS Vaccines
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines
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Papillomavirus Vaccines
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Limited English Proficiency
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Public Health Manag Pract
Journal subject:
Public Health
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Health Services
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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