Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups With Rheumatic Diseases
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
The overall goal of this study is to determine whether a novel, multi-modal, patient-directed behavioral intervention initiated in rheumatology clinics is an effective approach to improve uptake of updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Description
Black and Latinx persons are at higher risk for certain autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIRD) and have experienced worse COVID-19 outcomes compared to their white counterparts. Given the risks of severe COVID-19 outcomes such as hospitalization and death in people with AIRD, COVID-19 vaccine is recommended in this population. Historically, overall vaccine uptake among people with AIRDs has been low, and this vaccine reluctance has extended to COVID-19 vaccination. While additional COVID-19 vaccine doses have offered considerable added protection against severe outcomes, only 20…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (18+ years) with known AIRD * Black race and/or Latinx ethnicity * Individuals who have not obtained the updated COVID-19 vaccine series (self-report) Exclusion Criteria: -Lack of access to phone
Interventions
- BehavioralVideo comprised of AIRD patient narratives on COVID-19 vaccination thoughts and experiences
Participants will watch video focused on the importance of receipt of updated COVID-19 vaccination in patients with AIRD
- BehavioralVideo on the importance of good oral health for patients with AIRD
Participants will watch video on the importance of good oral health in AIRD patients.
- BehavioralBrochure on COVID-19 vaccination in AIRD patients
Participants
- BehavioralPatient Navigation
Participants will receive phone calls from patient navigators to provide support and information for receipt of updated COVID-19 vaccination in patients with AIRD
- BehavioralBrochure on the importance of good oral health in AIRD patients
Participants will receive a brochure on the importance of good oral health in AIRD patients.
Locations (3)
- University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama
- Brigham Women's HospitalBoston, Massachusetts
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical SchoolWorcester, Massachusetts