Messaging Preferences about the COVID-19 Vaccine among Adults in Eastern North Carolina.
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| Title: | Messaging Preferences about the COVID-19 Vaccine among Adults in Eastern North Carolina. |
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| Authors: | Schwartz, Abby J.1 schwartza15@ecu.edu, Richman, Alice R.2, Torres, Essie3 |
| Source: | Journal of Community Health. Feb2025, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p71-80. 10p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Focus groups, *Qualitative research, *Information resources, *Vaccine hesitancy, Health, Statistical sampling, COVID-19 vaccines, Public opinion, Judgment sampling, Thematic analysis, Rural population, Trust, Health equity, Medical mistrust |
| Geographic Terms: | North Carolina |
| Abstract: | Racially and ethnically diverse populations and individuals residing in rural areas were disproportionally impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and Eastern North Carolina (ENC) is one region where such impacts were apparent. To understand at-risk individuals' perceptions and hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccines and the preferred means of receiving vaccination-related messages, we conducted four qualitative focus groups (N = 40) with diverse rural ENC residents. The analysis of the focus group transcripts revealed five themes: (1) reasons people trusted the COVID-19 vaccines, (2) reasons people mistrusted the COVID-19 vaccines, (3) the best means to deliver messages regarding COVID-19 vaccination, (4) the individuals trusted most to deliver such messages, and (5) the decisions people made regarding whether to get vaccinated and how that was connected to God. By incorporating participant perspectives and preferences in receiving messaging into campaigns, there is a potential for greater vaccine uptake. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Racially and ethnically diverse populations and individuals residing in rural areas were disproportionally impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and Eastern North Carolina (ENC) is one region where such impacts were apparent. To understand at-risk individuals' perceptions and hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccines and the preferred means of receiving vaccination-related messages, we conducted four qualitative focus groups (N = 40) with diverse rural ENC residents. The analysis of the focus group transcripts revealed five themes: (1) reasons people trusted the COVID-19 vaccines, (2) reasons people mistrusted the COVID-19 vaccines, (3) the best means to deliver messages regarding COVID-19 vaccination, (4) the individuals trusted most to deliver such messages, and (5) the decisions people made regarding whether to get vaccinated and how that was connected to God. By incorporating participant perspectives and preferences in receiving messaging into campaigns, there is a potential for greater vaccine uptake. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00945145 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10900-024-01396-9 |
