Factors That Influence Risk Perceptions and Successful COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Campaigns With American Indians.

Journal: Science communication
Published Date: Nov 14, 2021

Abstract

COVID-19 vaccinations are the primary tool to end the pandemic. However, vaccine hesitancy continues to be a barrier to herd-immunity in the United States. American Indians (AI) often have higher levels of distrust in western medicine and lower levels of satisfaction with health care when compared to non-Hispanic Whites. Yet AIs have high COVID-19 vaccination rates. We discuss factors that influence AI risk perceptions of COVID-19 vaccinations including the impact of COVID-19 on AI Elders, community, and culture. We conclude with future research needs on vaccination communication and how culturally congruent communication campaigns may have contributed to high COVID-19 vaccination rates.

Authors

  • Amanda D Boyd
    Washington State University, Pullman, USA.
  • Dedra Buchwald
    Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health, Washington State University, Seattle, WA, USA; Elson S Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University, Spokane, WA, USA.

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