Is It Safe for Me to Get It? Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccination Decision-Making among Postpartum Women Who Are Black and Hispanic in Deep South.
Ran ZhangTiffany ByrdShan QiaoMyriam E TorresXiaoming LiJihong LiuPublished in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2024)
The findings suggest that reliable information, social support, and trusted MCPs' advice can motivate COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant and postpartum women who are Black and Hispanic. However, barriers such as misinformation, mistrust in the health care system, and fears of potential side effects impede vaccination uptake. Future interventions should address these barriers, consider health disparities, involve trusted MCPs, and initiate conversations about vaccines to promote vaccination among these populations.
Keyphrases
- social support
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- depressive symptoms
- decision making
- healthcare
- social media
- health information
- pregnancy outcomes
- mental health
- physical activity
- african american
- metabolic syndrome
- insulin resistance
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- breast cancer risk
- skeletal muscle
- affordable care act