High Uptake and Series Completion of COVID-19 Vaccine at Community-Based Vaccination for Latinos With Limited English Proficiency.
High Uptake and Series Completion of COVID-19 Vaccine at Community-Based Vaccination for Latinos With Limited English Proficiency.
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在基于社区的拉丁裔疫苗接种中,英语能力有限的拉丁裔疫苗接种Covid-19疫苗的高吸收和系列完成。
DOI:
10.1097/phh.0000000000001625
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发表时间:
2022-11-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Page, Kathleen Raquel
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作者:
Bigelow, Benjamin F.;Saxton, Ronald E.;Martinez, Diego A.;Flores-Miller, Alejandra;Shin, Jong M.;Parent, Cassandra;Williams, Samantha;Phillips, Katherine Hartman;Yang, Cui;Page, Kathleen Raquel
Despite the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Latinos, there were disparities in vaccination, especially during the early phase of COVID-19 immunization rollout. Leveraging a community-academic partnership established to expand access to SARS-CoV2 testing, we implemented community vaccination clinics with multifaceted outreach strategies and flexible appointments for limited English proficiency Latinos. Between February 26 and May 7 2021, 2250 individuals received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination during 18 free community events. Among them, 92.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 91.2%-93.4%) self-identified as Hispanic, 88.7% (95% CI, 87.2%-89.9%) were limited English proficiency Spanish speakers, 23.1% (95% CI, 20.9%-25.2%) reported prior COVID-19 infection, 19.4% (95% CI, 16.9%-22.25%) had a body mass index of more than 35, 35.0% (95% CI, 32.2%-37.8%) had cardiovascular disease, and 21.6% (95% CI, 19.2%-24.0%) had diabetes. The timely second-dose completion rate was high (98.7%; 95% CI, 97.6%-99.2%) and did not vary by outreach method. A free community-based vaccination initiative expanded access for Latinos with limited English proficiency at high risk for COVID-19 during the early phase of the immunization program in the US.