COVID-19 Knowledge, Beliefs, and Intention to Get Vaccinated: A Brief Educational Intervention Among Black and Hispanic Populations

Am J Public Health. 2024 Jan;114(S1):S82-S86. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2023.307501.

Abstract

We aimed to determine the effect of a brief educational intervention on COVID-19 vaccine knowledge, beliefs, and vaccination intention in Black and Hispanic communities in Houston, Texas. As part of the Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities study (2020-2022), 1606 Black and Hispanic adults completed Web-based surveys before and after viewing COVID-19 educational materials. The intervention significantly improved health beliefs and vaccination intention. Disseminating short and ethnically appropriate educational materials is an effective strategy to decrease vaccine hesitancy in minority populations. (Am J Public Health. 2024;114(S1):S82-S86. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307501).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Black or African American
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Humans
  • Intention*
  • Vaccination* / psychology

Substances

  • COVID-19 Vaccines