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Samantha Taplin1, Belinda Andrews-Jones2, Anna Chainey3
1Health Education England Wessex, Winchester, UK and Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, UK.
Future Healthcare Journal
|December 23, 2022
Summary
To reduce COVID-19 vaccine inequality, UK centers used quality improvement and community engagement. Tailored approaches and co-design with underserved groups boosted vaccination uptake, addressing disparities in disease prevention.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The UK's COVID-19 vaccination program aims to reduce severe illness and mortality.
- Inequalities exist, with high-risk groups less likely to accept vaccination.
- This study explores strategies used in a large UK vaccination center to mitigate these disparities.
Observation:
- A systematic equality impact assessment framework and continuous service feedback identified key areas for intervention.
- Continuous quality improvement processes were implemented to operationalize identified mitigations.
- Community engagement, including the use of community ambassadors, was crucial.
Findings:
- Quality improvement processes and community engagement facilitated tailored strategies to increase vaccination uptake.
- Collaborative approaches and co-design of vaccination sessions with specific underserved groups proved effective.
- Strengthened community relationships enhanced trust and accessibility.
Implications:
- Systematic frameworks for assessing and mitigating health inequalities are essential.
- Embedding quality improvement and allocating dedicated resources are vital for sustained progress.
- Collaborative and co-design approaches with underserved populations are key to reducing health disparities in vaccination programs.
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