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Preliminary Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccination Factors among Native and Foreign-Born Hispanic/Latine Adults Residing in South Florida, U.S.A

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  • María Eugenia Contreras-Pérez

    (Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Research Center in a Minority Institution, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    School of Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Janet Diaz-Martinez

    (Research Center in a Minority Institution, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Department of Biostatistics, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Caridad Center, Boynton Beach, FL 33472, USA)

  • Robbert J. Langwerden

    (Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Research Center in a Minority Institution, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Michelle M. Hospital

    (Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Research Center in a Minority Institution, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Department of Biostatistics, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Staci L. Morris

    (Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Research Center in a Minority Institution, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    School of Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Eric F. Wagner

    (Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Research Center in a Minority Institution, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    School of Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Adriana L. Campa

    (Research Center in a Minority Institution, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    Adriana L. Campa has retired from academia.)

Abstract

This study explored barriers, motivators, and trusted sources of information regarding COVID-19 vaccination among Hispanic/Latine individuals. Hispanic/Latine is a broad social construct that encompasses people from heterogeneous countries and cultures. In the U.S., foreign-born Hispanics/Latines tend to have better health outcomes than U.S.-born individuals. Thus, the study examined whether nativity is a significant factor in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Binary logistic regression and linear regression analyses were employed and revealed that, regardless of nativity, Hispanic/Latine participants face similar barriers and find similar sources of information trustworthy. Controlling for age and race, vaccination rates or perceived likelihood of getting vaccinated did not differ between the two groups. The two groups significantly differed in specific motivators for vaccination: foreign-born Hispanic/Latine individuals were more motivated to get the vaccine to keep themselves, their families, and their community safe, and more often believed vaccination is needed for life to return to normal. Study results provide important insights into similarities and differences in barriers, motivators, and trusted sources of information regarding COVID-19 vaccination among native and foreign-born Hispanic/Latine individuals.

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  • María Eugenia Contreras-Pérez & Janet Diaz-Martinez & Robbert J. Langwerden & Michelle M. Hospital & Staci L. Morris & Eric F. Wagner & Adriana L. Campa, 2022. "Preliminary Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccination Factors among Native and Foreign-Born Hispanic/Latine Adults Residing in South Florida, U.S.A," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-10, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:20:p:13225-:d:941929
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