Systematic racism in health care boosted COVID-19 vaccine mistrust in Black communities, says study
- Education: Surprisingly, the level of education was inconsequential in relation to COVID-19 vaccinations, since even those with professed educated admitted mistrust.
- A lack of COVID-19-themed literature geared specifically to Black communities.
- Experience of racial discrimination lived inside hospitals and within the health care network.
- Age: Black individuals between 14-34 were less likely to be vaccinated.
- Income level; and
- Belief in conspiracy theories.
- Addressing and finding solutions to combat systematic racism within the health care system; and
- Creating credible and resourceful health care literature that will boost confidence in COVID-19 vaccines in these communities.
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