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Comparison of COVID and influenza vaccine hesitancy among clients of the San Antonio Food Bank

Authors :
Angela Augustino
Queenice Sin
Kami Johnston
Eric Lin
Patrick Tate Hallman
Derek Tran
Justin Pedigo
Christopher R. Frei
Jose Patterson
Susana Villareal
Laura Patterson
Source :
Journal of Student Research. 11
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
rScroll, 2023.

Abstract

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has continued despite large-scale public health measures. Some people are still hesitant to receive the COVID vaccine. The San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB) is an organization that wants to gather opinions of clientele regarding vaccinations. A prior study at the SAFB captured reasons for influenza vaccine hesitancy. Objectives Identify reasons for COVID vaccine hesitancy. Compare reasons for COVID vaccine hesitancy from this study to reasons for influenza vaccine hesitancy from a prior study. Methods Student pharmacists partnered with SAFB leaders to create and administer English and Spanish surveys regarding client demographics, COVID vaccination status, and COVID vaccine hesitancy in those who had not yet received the COVID vaccine. Investigators completed paper surveys with clients during verbal interviews. Information from this COVID vaccine hesitancy study was compared to previous information from a 2019-2020 influenza vaccine hesitancy study also conducted at the SAFB. Outcomes COVID vaccination rates in this study were higher than influenza vaccination rates observed in a prior study at the SAFB. When comparing the reasons for hesitancy, several differences were identified regarding what clients said about the COVID and influenza vaccines: too expensive, not knowing where to get it, and afraid of getting sick. Conclusion This study indicates that reasons for vaccine hesitancy differ between COVID and influenza vaccines, suggesting a need to provide accurate information about each vaccine. Healthcare providers can make an impact by educating the community regarding COVID vaccine misconceptions and helping them navigate where and how to receive influenza vaccines.

Subjects

Subjects :
General Medicine
General Chemistry

Details

ISSN :
21671907
Volume :
11
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Student Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........b2efd2f98962b81946a1bb443bf86181
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.47611/jsr.v11i3.1728