Improving COVID-19 Vaccination and Health for Underserved Communities
Scaling and Sustaining COVID-19 Vaccination through Meaningful Community Engagement and Care Coordination for Underserved Communities
This program helps immigrant, refugee, Latino, and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities in San Diego get their COVID-19 vaccines and connect with other important health services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11144935 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We know that many people in underserved communities face challenges like language barriers, lack of trust, or difficulty scheduling appointments when trying to get vaccinated. This program works directly with these communities to understand and overcome those specific challenges. We will develop and test new ways to make vaccine appointments easier to get and attend, while also helping people access other preventive health care like diabetes management or cancer screenings. Our goal is to create a flexible program that can be used in many different communities to improve health for everyone.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program is designed for adults aged 21 and older from immigrant, refugee, Latino, and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the targeted underserved communities or geographic area may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase COVID-19 vaccination rates and improve engagement in other vital preventive health behaviors for underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, other community-engaged efforts have shown promise in addressing health disparities and improving vaccine uptake.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stadnick, Nicole a — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Stadnick, Nicole a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.