How can we improve vaccination rates among racial/ethnic groups?
This preliminary study aimed to investigate and report why differences existed among racial/ethnic groups toward the COVID-19 vaccine, the hesitancy, and how effective communication and engagement can improve vaccination rates. One hundred adult participants across racial/ethnic groups completed a Likert scale questionnaire. They answered demographic questions and questions related to the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine, access, and hesitancy. The methodology included descriptive statistics and a scientific hypothesis statistics analysis. The results showed the main barriers behind racial/ethnic groups in taking the vaccine and how equitable COVID-19 vaccination rates can improve with efforts focused on outreach, education, access, and logistical improvements.
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