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161 Black and Latino Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccines: A Mixed-methods Examination

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 April 2023

Fernanda L. Cross
Affiliation:
School of Public Health, University of Michigan
Ayse G. Buyuktur
Affiliation:
Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR), University of Michigan
Lydia Wileden
Affiliation:
Departments of Sociology and Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan
Jodyn Platt
Affiliation:
Department of Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan
Jeffrey Morenoff
Affiliation:
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan
Felix Valbuena
Affiliation:
Bridges into the Future Charles E. Williams II, MSW, School of Social Work, University of Michigan
Sarah Bailey
Affiliation:
Bridges into the Future Charles E. Williams II, MSW, School of Social Work, University of Michigan
Barbara Israel
Affiliation:
School of Public Health, University of Michigan
Erica E. Marsh
Affiliation:
Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR), University of Michigan
Jasmin Aramburu
Affiliation:
Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR), University of Michigan
Maria Militzer
Affiliation:
School of Public Health, University of Michigan
Tiffany Cornwall
Affiliation:
School of Public Health, University of Michigan
Ana Patricia Esqueda
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Michigan
Susan J. Woolford
Affiliation:
Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR), University of Michigan
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Abstract

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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: COVID-19 vaccines were met with both public excitement and concern. Our goal was to understand individual’s attitudes about COVID-19 vaccines within Black and Latino communities deeply impacted by COVID-19, in an effort to highlight their potential similarities and differences. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Using a community-based participatory approach, we partnered with 16 leaders from community-based organizations to conduct a mixed-methods study examining the perspectives of Black and Latino communities regarding their vaccine acceptance or hesitancy. We focused on Michigan counties highly impacted by COVID-19 infection and deaths. In 2021, we interviewed 24 Black and 16 Latino residents in English or Spanish. We combined this with survey data on vaccine attitudes and behavior from the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (n=1,800). This research is part of the NIH Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Qualitative and quantitative analysis highlight that Black participants expressed greater mistrust and hesitance around vaccines and less willingness to get vaccinated, often citing historical mistreatment as a contributing factor. The desire to keep themselves, their families and community safe was cited as the most important factor shaping vaccine decisions among both groups. Trust in information and in science was rated as a stronger reason for vaccination among Latinx participants; however, they also appeared to highlight the issue of vaccine access more often than Black participants. Fear of side effects and risks were equally cited as factors that influenced their vaccine hesitancy. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Despite being labeled as minority communities, these two groups have important differences regarding their perspective of COVID-19 vaccines. Our results suggest that public health interventions must be tailored to address the concerns, differences in attitudes, and beliefs among Blacks and Latinos.

Type
Health Equity and Community Engagement
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