Impact of a culturally sensitive multilingual community outreach model on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations at an urban safety-net community hospital.

Stephanie L EcheverriaGenessa ShultzOrquidea NavarroElla LiJames SifuentesRomeen LavaniEden TakhshAlfredo J Mena Lora

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2023)

We assessed the efficacy of a culturally competent outreach model with promotoras in raising the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first-dose vaccination rates in Chicago's at-risk ZIP codes from February through May 2021. Utilizing community members from within target communities may reduce barriers, increase vaccination rates, and enhance COVID-19 prevention.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
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mental health
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
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adverse drug
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