National identification and trust in institutions: understanding lower COVID-19 vaccination uptake among ethnic minorities in Europe
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Ethnic minorities show lower COVID-19 vaccine uptake due to reduced national identification and institutional trust. Fostering inclusive identities and trust is key to increasing vaccination rates and achieving health equity.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Disparities
Background
- COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is a significant public health issue, particularly among ethnic minority groups.
- Understanding the underlying reasons for lower vaccine uptake in these populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the role of national identification and institutional trust in explaining COVID-19 vaccine uptake differences between ethnic majority and minority groups.
- To assess the mediating effects of national identification and institutional trust on the relationship between ethnic identification and vaccine uptake.
Main Methods
- Utilized a large, cross-national dataset from 20 European countries (N=31,240).
- Employed multilevel structural equation modeling to analyze the complex relationships between variables.
Main Results
- Minority group members reported lower national identification, institutional trust, and COVID-19 vaccine uptake compared to majority group members.
- Ethnic identification indirectly influenced vaccine uptake through lower national identification and subsequent reduced trust in institutions.
Conclusions
- Inclusive national identities and enhanced institutional trust are vital for reducing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities.
- Public health strategies must address these social determinants to improve vaccination rates and ensure equitable health outcomes.
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