Authors: Moe Kuroda, Andrea V Shaw, Christina D Campagna
This qualitative study explores Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) experiences in vaccine outreach among refugee populations in Syracuse, NY, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews with CHWs reveal diverse refugee beliefs initially, with low vaccine acceptance. Barriers to vaccine intake include contextual issues and misinformation, while facilitators include CHWs’ trust-building efforts and time. Culturally sensitive strategies, led by CHWs, significantly improved vaccine acceptance among refugees. This research highlights the importance of CHWs’ role in addressing vaccine hesitancy and improving vaccine uptake in vulnerable populations.
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Resource Topic: COVID-19
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2024
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Country: United States of America
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