In March, the study’s research team led a series of focus groups with 72 Black and Lantix people from New Haven, Conn. The participants answered questions about their experiences accessing COVID-19 vaccines and the factors that influenced their decision to receive it or not.
The study’s authors highlighted ways to improve vaccination access in vulnerable communities in a Dec. 3 Yale News article. Below are eight key strategies they detailed:
- Build lasting partnerships with trusted community organizations.
- Create a more diverse healthcare workforce.
- Make vaccines accessible without a sign-up.
- Ensure trusted vaccination locations operate on evenings and weekends.
- Provide information in various languages.
- Eliminate paperwork requirements.
- Provide paid time off for vaccination and after the vaccination.
- Ensure transparent and continued engagement across the community
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