Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Korean American Immigrants in the United States
A Qualitative Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19461648 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Grace M Djapri (0000-0003-2458-3872, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI, USA, corresponding author), Rose M Lange (Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI, USA) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 201-210 |
| Publication date | 2023-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Transcultural Nursing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1043-6596 • E-ISSN: 1552-7832 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10436596231158133 |
| PMID | 36892428 |
| OpenAlex | W4323652846 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 24 |
INTRODUCTION: Immigrant populations in the United States are at increased risk of reduced COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Currently, no qualitative research focuses on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Korean American immigrants (KAIs). This phenomenological study aims to uncover needs, beliefs, and practices that may affect COVID-19 vaccine acceptance within this immigrant group. METHOD: Twelve study participants answered 10 semi-structured interview questions. Inclusion criteria for participants are as follows: (a) above 18 years, (b) has immigrated from Korea, and (c) can understand and speak English. Interview data were analyzed using Colaizzi's data analysis method. RESULTS: Eight themes emerged from the study. Themes included apprehension and indifference, disruption of normalcy, patterns of acceptance, duty to protect, fear of contagion, perceived self-efficacy, relief and safety, and acceptance of new normal. DISCUSSION: Findings from this study can inform health care professionals of cultural factors related to COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and health promotion behaviors among the KAIs
Anxiety · Apprehension · Disease · Family medicine · Immigration · Political science · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Sociology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
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