Improving COVID-19 vaccination in underserved communities through community engagement.
Scaling and Sustaining COVID-19 Vaccination through Meaningful Community Engagement and Care Coordination for Underserved Communities
This study is all about finding better ways to help immigrant, refugee, Latino, and BIPOC communities get vaccinated against COVID-19 by understanding and tackling the challenges they face, and it will involve working together with these communities to create solutions that build trust and make getting vaccinated easier.
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-10890069 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates among immigrant, refugee, Latino, and BIPOC communities by addressing barriers to vaccine uptake. It aims to develop and implement culturally relevant strategies that consider individual, cultural, and structural factors affecting vaccination. The project will involve community engagement to co-create solutions and test various approaches to improve access and trust in the vaccination process. By enhancing vaccine uptake, the research also seeks to promote broader preventive health behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from immigrant, refugee, Latino, and BIPOC communities who face barriers to accessing COVID-19 vaccinations.
Not a fit: Patients who are already fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or those who do not belong to the targeted underserved communities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase COVID-19 vaccination rates and improve overall health outcomes in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community engagement and culturally tailored interventions can effectively improve vaccination rates in underserved populations.
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.