Preliminary Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccination Factors among Native and Foreign-Born Hispanic/Latine Adults Residing in South Florida, U.S.A

This study explored barriers, motivators, and trusted sources of information regarding COVID-19 vaccination among Hispanic/Latine individuals. Hispanic/Latine is a broad social construct that encompasses people from heterogeneous countries and cultures. In the U.S., foreign-born Hispanics/Latines te...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2022-10, Vol.19 (20), p.13225
Main Authors: Contreras-Pérez, María Eugenia, Diaz-Martinez, Janet, Langwerden, Robbert J, Hospital, Michelle M, Morris, Staci L, Wagner, Eric F, Campa, Adriana L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Coronaviruses
COVID-19 - prevention & control
COVID-19 Vaccines
Female
Florida
Herd immunity
Hispanic Americans
Hispanic or Latino
Humans
Immigrants
Information sources
Likert scale
Minority & ethnic groups
Pandemics
Population
Regression analysis
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Trust
Vaccination
Vaccines
Variables
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Summary:This study explored barriers, motivators, and trusted sources of information regarding COVID-19 vaccination among Hispanic/Latine individuals. Hispanic/Latine is a broad social construct that encompasses people from heterogeneous countries and cultures. In the U.S., foreign-born Hispanics/Latines tend to have better health outcomes than U.S.-born individuals. Thus, the study examined whether nativity is a significant factor in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Binary logistic regression and linear regression analyses were employed and revealed that, regardless of nativity, Hispanic/Latine participants face similar barriers and find similar sources of information trustworthy. Controlling for age and race, vaccination rates or perceived likelihood of getting vaccinated did not differ between the two groups. The two groups significantly differed in specific motivators for vaccination: foreign-born Hispanic/Latine individuals were more motivated to get the vaccine to keep themselves, their families, and their community safe, and more often believed vaccination is needed for life to return to normal. Study results provide important insights into similarities and differences in barriers, motivators, and trusted sources of information regarding COVID-19 vaccination among native and foreign-born Hispanic/Latine individuals.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph192013225