Barriers to COVID-19 vaccination of migrant populations: A qualitative interview study of immunisation providers in Victoria,Australia |
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Institution: | 1. Murdoch Children''s Research Institute, Australia;2. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia;3. City of Melbourne Immunisation Team, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia;4. Department of General Medicine, The Royal Children''s Hospital, Australia |
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Abstract: | IntroductionThis study aimed to understand barriers and enablers, future strategies, communication approaches and resources needed for COVID-19 vaccination among migrant communities in Melbourne, Australia.Material and methodsWe interviewed 24 immunisation providers who deliver immunisation services to migrant populations in Melbourne. We used the WHO Behavioural and Social Drivers framework (underlined) to organise barriers and enablers to COVID-19 vaccination.ResultsParticipants believed migrants had concerns about vaccine safety and efficacy and saw vaccines as minimally beneficial in the ‘low COVID-19′ environment of Australia (what people think and feel). Healthcare providers with established relationships within migrant communities played key roles in vaccine advocacy (social processes). Migrants’ vaccine motivation was mediated by health literacy, institutional trust and previous experiences with health services. Practical issues included perceived lack of information on vaccine booking process and accessibility challenges.ConclusionsStrategies to increase migrant vaccine coverage should utilise immunisation providers with community links and trusted local vaccine ambassadors to engage and address community vaccine concerns. |
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