Date of Presentation
5-6-2021 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Objectives
- identify barriers to COVID 19 testing and vaccination in NJ Hispanics with limited English proficiency (LEP)
- develop resources targeted towards vaccination for Hispanic NJ residents and communities in Atlantic, Camden, and Cumberland counties
- share evidence based information regarding the COVID 19 pandemic and disease spread prevention
Conclusions
- Barriers to equitable COVID 19 care for NJ Hispanics with LEP may include but is not limited to resource availability in Spanish, misinformation about COVID 19, a lack of understanding about where and how to get tested and/or vaccinated, and transportation accessibility
- Increased efforts for providing equitable access to vaccination and testing are needed in our NJ communities to combat the disproportionate impact of COVID 19 on Hispanic residents (ex. community based vaccination clinics)
Keywords
Hispanic Americans, COVID-19, Limited English Proficiency, Health Services Accessibility, New Jersey
Disciplines
Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Epidemiology | Health and Medical Administration | Health Services Administration | Medicine and Health Sciences | Public Health Education and Promotion
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Epidemiology Commons, Health and Medical Administration Commons, Health Services Administration Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons
COVID-19 Resources for Speakers of Other Languages (COVID ReSOL)
Objectives
- identify barriers to COVID 19 testing and vaccination in NJ Hispanics with limited English proficiency (LEP)
- develop resources targeted towards vaccination for Hispanic NJ residents and communities in Atlantic, Camden, and Cumberland counties
- share evidence based information regarding the COVID 19 pandemic and disease spread prevention
Conclusions
- Barriers to equitable COVID 19 care for NJ Hispanics with LEP may include but is not limited to resource availability in Spanish, misinformation about COVID 19, a lack of understanding about where and how to get tested and/or vaccinated, and transportation accessibility
- Increased efforts for providing equitable access to vaccination and testing are needed in our NJ communities to combat the disproportionate impact of COVID 19 on Hispanic residents (ex. community based vaccination clinics)