Exploring the reasons behind low Covid-19 vaccination coverage in ethnic minorities–A qualitative study among Arabic-speaking public in Denmark

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ID21467607
AutoresGhuna Al-Saudi (University of Copenhagen), Abrar K Thabit (0000-0002-0369-9094, King Abdulaziz University), Jimmy Jose (0000-0002-3232-4742, University of Nizwa), Aisha F Badr (0000-0002-5067-2441, King Abdulaziz University), Lama Jad (King Abdulaziz University), Susanne Kaae (0000-0002-8187-365X, University of Copenhagen), Ramune Jacobsen (0000-0002-8142-9807, University of Copenhagen, autor de correspondencia)
Año2024
Volumen139
Páginas104965
Fecha de publicación2024-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaHealth Policy (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0168-8510 • E-ISSN: 1872-6054
EditorialElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.healthpol.2023.104965
PMID38104373
OpenAlexW4389640338
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas22

AIMS: In Denmark, COVID-19 infection rates have been higher, and vaccination coverage has been lower in areas with many residents from ethnic minority backgrounds. This study aimed to explore COVID-19 vaccination perceptions among Arabic-speaking minorities in Denmark. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 16 individuals, varying in age, gender, education, employment, health, vaccination status, and the Arabic-speaking country of origin, were recruited and interviewed in Arabic. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, translated into English, and analyzed using directed thematic analysis. RESULTS: Most interviewees had some knowledge about how vaccines work to prevent infections; however, a wide spectrum of opinions about the effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination policies in Denmark emerged. COVID-19 vaccination issues were extensively discussed in Arabic-speaking communities, but consensus was rarely reached. Many participants felt confused and only took vaccines for practical considerations, such as travel. Due to language barriers, some participants experienced difficulties in understanding vaccination-related information in electronic invitations from the health authorities and at vaccination centers, with family members often stepping in to provide translations. CONCLUSIONS: Systematic efforts to actively disseminate translated COVID-19 vaccination information are needed to support ethnic minority individuals in making informed decisions

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Arabic · Demographic economics · Disease · Economics · Ethnic group · Linguistics · Political science · Public health · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Law · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Nursing · SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Virology