Racial and ethnic differences in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and uptake

摘要: Background Racial and ethnic minorities have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. In the initial phase of population-based vaccination in United States (U.S.) Kingdom (U.K.), vaccine hesitancy limited access may result disparities uptake. Methods We performed a cohort study among U.S. U.K. participants smartphone-based COVID Symptom Study (March 24, 2020-February 16, 2021). used logistic regression to estimate odds ratios (ORs) COVID-19 (unsure/not willing) receipt. Results (n=87,388), compared White non-Hispanic participants, multivariable ORs were 3.15 (95% CI: 2.86 3.47) for Black 1.42 (1.28 1.58) Hispanic 1.34 (1.18 1.52) Asian 2.02 (1.70 2.39) reporting more than one race/other. (n=1,254,294), racial had similarly elevated hesitancy: their corresponding 2.84 2.69 2.99) 1.66 (1.57 1.76) South 1.84 1.98) Middle East/East 1.48 (1.39 1.57) Among OR receipt was 0.71 (0.64 0.79) disparity that persisted individuals who specifically endorsed willingness obtain vaccine. contrast, uptake not observed Conclusions greater minorities, living less likely receive participants. Lower during rollout is attributable both access.