Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance: A Qualitative Study from African, Caribbean, and Black Communities in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Through engagement with multi-stakeholders—including African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) community members and leaders, as well as service providers in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada—this study explores in-depth narratives and first-hand accounts of their lived experiences in the context of COVID-19 vaccin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-04-01
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| Series: | COVID |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8112/5/5/62 |
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| Summary: | Through engagement with multi-stakeholders—including African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) community members and leaders, as well as service providers in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada—this study explores in-depth narratives and first-hand accounts of their lived experiences in the context of COVID-19 vaccine promotion. A thematic analysis of the focus group discussions, conducted in NVivo, revealed that vaccine acceptance among ACB communities is shaped by factors such as racial discrimination, COVID-19 knowledge, misconceptions, communication strategies and barriers, preference for alternative medicines, and community resilience. These findings highlight several implications for policymakers and provide directions for future research. |
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| ISSN: | 2673-8112 |