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What Contributes to COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Black Communities, and How Can It Be Addressed?

Rand Corporation

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Summary Report/Recommendations

Vaccination
Social and Community Context
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
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Mitigation and Prevention

This report from RAND Corporation presents the results of a nationally-representative survey of Black Americans, coupled with follow-up data collected through interviews with survey participants who expressed vaccine hesitancy. The report identifies factors contributing to mistrust and provides recommendations to improve health messaging and communication to address vaccine hesitancy in Black communities. The practice strategy this resource is focused on is reducing vaccine hesitancy.

Resource Details

Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity, Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

Black or African American

Setting(s) of Implementation

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2020