Understanding vaccine trial participation in LatinX sexual and gender minority communities
Examining Predictors of Vaccine Trial Engagement Outcomes among Sexual and Gender Minority LatinX Communities through an Explanatory Mixed Methods Design
This study is looking at what helps or hinders LatinX LGBTQ+ individuals from joining vaccine trials, especially for mRNA vaccines, to better understand their experiences and improve outreach and participation in these important health studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10637205 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors influencing vaccine trial engagement among LatinX sexual and gender minority communities, particularly in the context of mRNA vaccines. It aims to understand the barriers and facilitators to participation in clinical trials, especially given the historical underrepresentation of these populations. By employing a mixed methods approach, the study will gather qualitative and quantitative data to explore the unique experiences and perceptions of LatinX LGBT individuals regarding vaccine hesitancy and clinical trial participation. The findings could inform strategies to improve vaccine outreach and trial enrollment in these communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are LatinX individuals who identify as part of the sexual and gender minority communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as LatinX or do not belong to sexual and gender minority groups may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance vaccine trial participation and improve health outcomes for LatinX sexual and gender minority populations.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on vaccine hesitancy in minority populations, this specific focus on LatinX sexual and gender minorities is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
Tallahassee, United States
- Florida State University — Tallahassee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xavier Hall, Casey Daniel — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Xavier Hall, Casey Daniel
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.