Promising
Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.

COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Access Among Black and Latinx Communities

Balasuriya, L., Santilli, A., Morone, J., Ainooson, J., Roy, B., Njoku, A., Mendiola-Iparraguirre, A., O'Connor Duffany, K., Macklin, B., Higginbottom, J., Fernández-Ayala, C., Vicente, G., Venkatesh, A.

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Peer Review Study

Vaccination
Healthcare Access and Quality
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
ACCESS RESOURCE
Facemask

Mitigation and Prevention

This paper highlights the lessons learned through a qualitative study involving 72 Black and Latinx focus group participants who were asked about barriers and challenges related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Qualitative results discuss nuances of historical medical mistreatment of this community, perceptions of vaccine messaging and trusted health messengers in the community, and addressing barriers to vaccine access.

Resource Details

Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity, Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

Black or African American, Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx

Setting(s) of Implementation

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2021