Preliminary Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccination Factors among Native and Foreign-Born Hispanic/Latine Adults Residing in South Florida, U.S.A

María Eugenia Contreras-Pérez (), Janet Diaz-Martinez, Robbert J. Langwerden, Michelle M. Hospital, Staci L. Morris, Eric F. Wagner and Adriana L. Campa
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María Eugenia Contreras-Pérez: Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
Janet Diaz-Martinez: Research Center in a Minority Institution, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
Robbert J. Langwerden: Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
Michelle M. Hospital: Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
Staci L. Morris: Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
Eric F. Wagner: Community-Based Research Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
Adriana L. Campa: Research Center in a Minority Institution, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 20, 1-10

Abstract: This study explored barriers, motivators, and trusted sources of information regarding COVID-19 vaccination among Hispanic/Latine individuals. Hispanic/Latine is a broad social construct that encompasses people from heterogeneous countries and cultures. In the U.S., foreign-born Hispanics/Latines tend to have better health outcomes than U.S.-born individuals. Thus, the study examined whether nativity is a significant factor in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Binary logistic regression and linear regression analyses were employed and revealed that, regardless of nativity, Hispanic/Latine participants face similar barriers and find similar sources of information trustworthy. Controlling for age and race, vaccination rates or perceived likelihood of getting vaccinated did not differ between the two groups. The two groups significantly differed in specific motivators for vaccination: foreign-born Hispanic/Latine individuals were more motivated to get the vaccine to keep themselves, their families, and their community safe, and more often believed vaccination is needed for life to return to normal. Study results provide important insights into similarities and differences in barriers, motivators, and trusted sources of information regarding COVID-19 vaccination among native and foreign-born Hispanic/Latine individuals.

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; pandemic; vaccination; immigrant; ethnic group (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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