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Factors related to COVID-19 vaccine intention in Latino communities

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  • Adriana Perez
  • Julene K Johnson
  • David X Marquez
  • Sahru Keiser
  • Paula Martinez
  • Javier Guerrero
  • Thi Tran
  • Elena Portacolone

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Objective: To examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic among Latino communities, with an emphasis on understanding barriers and facilitators to vaccine intention prior to the development of the vaccine. Methods: Qualitative data were collected between April and June 2020 from 3 focus groups with Latino adults (n = 21) and interviews with administrators of community-based organizations serving Latino communities (n = 12) in urban (Los Angeles) and rural (Fresno) California, supplemented by Community Advisory Board input in May 2021to elucidate the findings. Data were analyzed with deductive content analysis. Results: We have identified four main themes that are barriers to vaccinating against COVID-19: 1) concerns about accessing appropriate healthcare services, 2) financial issues and 3) immigration matters, as well as 4) misinformation. Conclusions: Findings illustrate the pervasive role of addressable social determinants of health in the intention of rural and urban Latino communities in being vaccinated, which is a pressing public health issue. Policy implications: Findings provide evidence for a systemic shift to prioritize equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines to Latino communities.

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  • Adriana Perez & Julene K Johnson & David X Marquez & Sahru Keiser & Paula Martinez & Javier Guerrero & Thi Tran & Elena Portacolone, 2022. "Factors related to COVID-19 vaccine intention in Latino communities," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 17(11), pages 1-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0272627
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272627
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