Understanding Vaccination in Kentucky Long-Term Care
Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY · NIH-11127353
This effort aims to understand why some long-term care staff in Kentucky might be hesitant to get vaccinated and to find better ways to encourage vaccination.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11127353 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many residents and staff in Kentucky long-term care facilities have been affected by COVID-19, with traditional methods for increasing vaccination rates among staff not proving effective. This work will use a combination of different approaches to learn more about the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy among employees who care for our most vulnerable population. By understanding these concerns, the goal is to create new and more effective strategies and materials to help boost vaccination rates among these essential workers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work is focused on long-term care facility staff, but the potential benefits are for residents of long-term care facilities in Kentucky.
Not a fit: Individuals not associated with long-term care facilities or those seeking direct medical treatment for COVID-19 will not directly benefit from this specific work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to higher vaccination rates among long-term care staff, offering better protection for vulnerable residents from diseases like COVID-19.
How similar studies have performed: Previous methods for improving vaccination rates in this group have not been fully successful, suggesting this mixed-methods approach is a novel effort to address the issue.
Where this research is happening
LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY — LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NORTHCUTT, CAITLIN A — UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
- Study coordinator: NORTHCUTT, CAITLIN 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.