Racial (In)Equity in South Los Angeles-Community Centered Experiences with COVID-19 Syndemics.

Dilara K Üsküp, Yelba M Castellon-Lopez, Oluwadamilola Jolayemi, Cheryl A Branch, Oladunni Adeyiga, Steve Shoptaw

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Dilara K ÜsküpDepartment of Family Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Yelba M Castellon-LopezDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4886-7792

Oluwadamilola JolayemiDepartment of Family Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2668-0177

Cheryl A BranchThe Community Response System of South Los Angeles (CRSSLA), Los Angeles, California, USA.

Oladunni AdeyigaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Steve ShoptawDepartment of Family Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Funding

Understanding Barriers to Engagement in the Diabetes Prevention Program among Low-Income Latino Patients: Design and Implementation of an Intervention in Community Health CentersK23DK129828 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · PI Yelba Castellon-Lopez · 2022 to 2026

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Abstract

Objectives: To analyze community experiences involving COVID-19 vaccination access and equity in Black and Latina/o/x communities within South Los Angeles, using a socioecological framework. Methods: We conducted four virtual focus groups ( Results: Participants across groups consistently emphasized medical mistrust, fear/skepticism, misinformation, accessibility, and feelings of pressure and blame as factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination decisions. The need to address pandemic-related socioeconomic hardships in underresourced communities was equally highlighted. Conclusions: Findings show that building trust, providing tailored information, and continued investment into diversity and equity initiatives can support Black and Latino/a/x communities in making informed health decisions. Community-centered support services should address the economic, social, and structural impact of the pandemic on vulnerable communities. Furthermore, public health and policy efforts must prioritize funding to equip social and health care systems with infrastructure investment in racial and ethnic minority communities.

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community healthcoronavirus vaccinationCOVID-19health equity/disparitiesminority healthvaccine hesitancy

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PMID39011070

DOI10.1089/heq.2023.0188

PMCPMC11249122

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