COVID-19 vaccine acceptance differences among unvaccinated foreign- and united states-born persons: A cross-sectional study, 2021
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Foreign-born individuals showed higher COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, particularly Hispanic foreign-born persons. However, poor English proficiency was linked to lower acceptance among foreign-born individuals.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Sociology
Background
- Understanding factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance is crucial for public health strategies.
- Nativity is a potential determinant of health behaviors, including vaccination.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine the association between nativity (foreign-born vs. US-born) and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
- To investigate how race/ethnicity, education, and English proficiency modify this association.
Main Methods
- Analysis of 2021 California Health Interview Survey data.
- Propensity-score matching to compare foreign- and US-born individuals.
- Survey-weighted multivariable logistic regression with interaction terms and average predicted probabilities.
Main Results
- Foreign-born status was associated with significantly greater odds of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance (aOR=2.81).
- Foreign-born Hispanic individuals showed a higher probability of acceptance compared to US-born Hispanic individuals (+0.11).
- Foreign-born individuals with poor English proficiency had a lower probability of acceptance compared to US-born individuals (-0.081).
Conclusions
- Nativity is significantly associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
- The relationship between nativity and vaccine acceptance is moderated by race/ethnicity and English proficiency.
- Findings can inform targeted interventions to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates among diverse populations.
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