| Literature DB >> 34621912 |
Deborah L Jones1, Ana S Salazar2, Violeta J Rodriguez3, Raymond R Balise4, Claudia Uribe Starita2, Kristiana Morgan4,5, Patricia D Raccamarich2, Emily Montgomerie2, Nicholas Fonseca Nogueira2, Irma Barreto Ojeda2, Marissa Maddalon6, Nicolle L Yanes Rodriguez1, Theodora Brophy5, Thais Martinez5, Maria L Alcaide2.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disproportionally affect underrepresented ethnoracial groups in the United States. Medical mistrust and vaccine hesitancy will likely impact acceptability of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. This study examined SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy among underrepresented ethnoracial groups with HIV and identified factors that may reduce vaccine uptake.Entities:
Keywords: COVID-19; HIV; underrepresented racial and ethnic groups; vaccine hesitancy
Year: 2021 PMID: 34621912 PMCID: PMC8083672 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab154
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Open Forum Infect Dis ISSN: 2328-8957 Impact factor: 3.835
Demographic Characteristics of 94 Participants With HIV Living in Miami, Florida, Stratified by Ethnoracial Group
| Characteristics | Non-Black Latinx | Black Non-Latinx | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 (100) | 56 (100) | 94 (100) |
| Age, y | |||
| Mean (SD) | 51.3 (11.4) | 56.4 (10.8) | 54.4 (11.3) |
| Median (Min, Max) | 51.0 (27.0, 68.0) | 59.5 (27.0, 71.0) | 57.0 (27.0, 71.0) |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 23 (60.5) | 22 (39.3) | 45 (47.9) |
| Female | 15 (39.5) | 34 (60.7) | 49 (52.1) |
| Employed | |||
| Yes | 17 (44.7) | 9 (16.1) | 26 (27.7) |
| No | 21 (55.3) | 47 (83.9) | 68 (72.3) |
| Living situation | |||
| Own place | 32 (84.2) | 45 (80.4) | 77 (81.9) |
| Someone else’s house | 6 (15.8) | 11 (19.6) | 17 (18.1) |
| Monthly household income | |||
| ≤$1000 | 18 (47.4) | 39 (69.6) | 57 (60.6) |
| ≥$1000 | 20 (52.6) | 17 (30.4) | 37 (39.4) |
Data are presented as No. (%) unless otherwise indicated.
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.
Vaccine Hesitancy Scale Items by Ethnoracial Groups Living in Miami, Florida
| Scale Item | Non-Black Latinx, No. (%) | Black Non-Latinx, No. (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 (100) | 56 (100) | |
| Vaccination is important for my health | |||
| Strongly agree | 19 (50.0) | 18 (32.1) | .009 |
| Agree | 16 (42.1) | 20 (35.7) | |
| Neutral | 2 (5.3) | 11 (19.6) | |
| Disagree | 0 (0.0) | 3 (5.4) | |
| Strongly disagree | 1 (2.6) | 4 (7.2) | |
| Vaccines are effective in preventing disease | |||
| Strongly agree | 17 (44.7) | 18 (32.1) | .029 |
| Agree | 15 (39.5) | 20 (35.7) | |
| Neutral | 5 (13.2) | 8 (14.3) | |
| Disagree | 1 (2.6) | 7 (12.5) | |
| Strongly disagree | 0 (0.0) | 3 (5.4) | |
| Getting vaccinated is important for my health and the health of others in my community | |||
| Strongly agree | 18 (47.4) | 18 (32.4) | .283 |
| Agree | 14 (36.8) | 27 (48.2) | |
| Neutral | 5 (13.2) | 4 (7.1) | |
| Disagree | 1 (2.6) | 5 (8.9) | |
| Strongly disagree | 0 (0.0) | 2 (3.6) | |
| All vaccines offered by the government program in my community are important for good health | |||
| Strongly agree | 16 (42.1) | 12 (21.4) | .117 |
| Agree | 14 (36.8) | 26 (46.5) | |
| Neutral | 7 (18.4) | 11 (19.6) | |
| Disagree | 1 (2.6) | 4 (7.1) | |
| Strongly disagree | 0 (0.0) | 3 (5.4) | |
| The information I receive about vaccines from the vaccine program is reliable and trustworthy | |||
| Strongly agree | 9 (23.7) | 7 (12.5) | .002 |
| Agree | 18 (47.4) | 13 (23.2) | |
| Neutral | 6 (15.8) | 18 (32.1) | |
| Disagree | 3 (7.8) | 17 (30.4) | |
| Strongly disagree | 2 (5.3) | 1 (1.8) | |
| Generally, I do what my doctor or health care provider recommends about vaccines for my health | |||
| Strongly agree | 20 (52.6) | 16 (28.6) | .077 |
| Agree | 15 (39.5) | 26 (46.4) | |
| Neutral | 1 (2.6) | 8 (14.3) | |
| Disagree | 2 (5.3) | 5 (8.9) | |
| Strongly disagree | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.8) | |
| I do not need vaccines for coronavirus at it will disappear soon | |||
| Strongly agree | 2 (5.3) | 5 (8.9) | .049 |
| Agree | 2 (5.3) | 7 (12.5) | |
| Neutral | 10 (26.3) | 20 (35.7) | |
| Disagree | 13 (34.2) | 13 (23.3) | |
| Strongly disagree | 11 (28.9) | 11 (19.6) | |
| Getting vaccines is a good way to protect myself from disease | |||
| Strongly agree | 18 (47.4) | 17 (30.9) | .132 |
| Agree | 14 (36.8) | 24 (43.6) | |
| Neutral | 5 (13.2) | 7 (12.8) | |
| Disagree | 1 (2.6) | 6 (10.9) | |
| Strongly disagree | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.8) | |
| New vaccines carry more risks than older vaccines | |||
| Strongly agree | 9 (23.7) | 10 (17.9) | .614 |
| Agree | 9 (23.7) | 13 (23.2) | |
| Neutral | 15 (39.5) | 25 (44.6) | |
| Disagree | 5 13.2) | 4 (7.1) | |
| Strongly disagree | 0 (0.0) | 4 (7.2) | |
| I am concerned about serious adverse effects of vaccines | |||
| Strongly agree | 12 (31.6) | 12 (21.4) | .810 |
| Agree | 15 (39.5) | 28 (50.0) | |
| Neutral | 5 (13.2) | 9 (16.1) | |
| Disagree | 5 (13.2) | 6 (10.7) | |
| Strongly disagree | 1 (2.5) | 1 (1.8) |
Beliefs About COVID-19 Vaccination of 94 Participants With HIV Living in Miami, Florida, Stratified by Ethnoracial Group
| Items | Non-Black Latinx, No. (%) | Black Non-Latinx, No. (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 (100) | 56 (100) | |
| Do you believe a vaccine could be an effective way to prevent a COVID-19 infection? | |||
| Yes | 28 (73.7) | 28 (50.0) | .067 |
| No | 4 (10.5) | 8 (14.3) | |
| Unsure | 6 (15.8) | 20 (35.7) | |
| If a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection was available, would you get vaccinated? | |||
| Yes | 25 (65.8) | 26 (47.3) | .057 |
| No | 5 (13.1) | 15 (27.3) | |
| Unsure | 8 (21.1) | 14 (25.4) | |
| Do you feel that your current health status or other health conditions would make it unsafe to get a COVID-19 vaccine? | |||
| Yes | 12 (31.6) | 15 (27.3) | .894 |
| No | 18 (47.4) | 25 (45.4) | |
| Unsure | 8 (21.0) | 15 (27.3) | |
| Do you feel that your current health status or other health conditions make it important for you to get a COVID-19 vaccine? | |||
| Yes | 25 (65.8) | 32 (57.1) | .288 |
| No | 8 (21.0) | 18 (32.2) | |
| Unsure | 5 (13.2) | 6 (10.7) | |
| If getting vaccinated was a requirement to go back to your daily activities (working, traveling, public places), would you get vaccinated? | |||
| Yes | 32 (84.2) | 38 (67.8) | .214 |
| No | 5 (13.2) | 9 (16.1) | |
| Unsure | 1 (2.6) | 9 (16.1) | |
| Do you feel that health care professionals, government, local authorities, or leaders may force you into getting vaccinated? | |||
| Yes | 18 (47.4) | 19 (33.9) | .387 |
| No | 17 (44.7) | 27 (48.2) | |
| Unsure | 3 (7.9) | 10 (17.9) |
Abbreviation: COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019.