COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Access Among Black and Latinx Communities

This paper highlights the lessons learned through a qualitative study involving 72 Black and Latinx focus group participants who were asked about barriers and challenges related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Qualitative results discuss nuances of historical medical mistreatment of this community, perceptions of vaccine messaging and trusted health messengers in the community, and addressing barriers to vaccine access.

Resource Details

• Population: Black or African American|Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx
• Topics of Practice: Vaccination
• Outcomes of Interest: Advancing Racial Equity|Reduction of Health Disparities
• Level of Evidence: Promising
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
• Social Determinants of Health: Healthcare Access and Quality
• Outside of US: No