The Role of Black Pastors in Disseminating Covid-19 Vaccination Information to Black Communities in South Carolina
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15475633 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dakysha Moore (0000-0001-7008-6899, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, corresponding author), Lisa N Mansfield (0000-0002-4617-2663, University of California, Los Angeles), Elijah O Onsomu (0000-0001-8702-3704, Winston-Salem State University), Nicole Caviness‐Ashe (0000-0002-6593-3827, Duke University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 15 |
| Pages | 8926-8926 |
| Publication date | 2022-07-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph19158926 |
| PMID | 35897301 |
| OpenAlex | W4286587132 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 29 |
COVID-19 vaccination rates have increased since distribution began in December 2020. However, in some states, such as South Carolina, getting people to take the vaccine has been challenging; as of spring 2022, slightly less than 60% of the total population is fully vaccinated. Vaccine hesitancy among Black Americans may be explained by several factors, including lack of confidence in the medical establishment and vaccines in particular. Faith-based leaders, such as pastors, can make a difference. This study explores the communication strategies that pastors in predominantly Black churches use to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among churchgoers and the surrounding community. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 pastors in South Carolina. The main themes that emerged are: (1) using various communication channels to ensure access; (2) representing a trusted source of information; (3) offering a role model for vaccination-leading by example; and (4) strengthening the commitment to health. As the need for COVID-19 vaccination continues, including booster vaccines, pastors can provide accurate information and community outreach to promote the health of Black communities
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Environmental health · Ethnic group · Family medicine · Health equity · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Outreach · Political science · Population · Psychological intervention · Public health · Public relations · Vaccination · Media, Religion, Digital Communication · Medicine · Nursing · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Virology
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |