The COVID-19 vaccination experience of non-English speaking immigrant and refugee communities of color: A community co-created study.
Community Health Equity Res Policy
; : 2752535X221133140, 2022 Oct 25.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2089024
ABSTRACT
In this community-partnered study we conducted focus groups with non-English speaking immigrant and refugee communities of color in 4 languages to understand their perspectives on COVID-19 vaccines, barriers to accessing vaccines, and recommendations for healthcare providers. We used a mixed deductive-inductive thematic analysis approach and human centered design to guide data analysis. 66 individuals participated; 85% were vaccinated. The vaccination experience was often positive; however, participants described language inaccessibility, often relying on family members for interpretation. Community-based organizations played a role in connecting participants to vaccines. Unvaccinated participants expressed fear of side effects and belief in natural immunity. Participants shared recommendations to providers around increasing vaccine access, improving language accessibility, and building trust. Results from our study show numerous barriers immigrant and refugee communities of color faced getting their COVID-19 vaccine, but also highlights opportunities to engage with community partners. Future implications for research, policy, and practice are described.
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Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Vaccines
Language:
English
Journal:
Community Health Equity Res Policy
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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2752535x221133140
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