Racism as the fundamental cause of ethnic inequities in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A theoretical framework and empirical exploration using the UK Household Longitudinal Study

Racism as the fundamental cause of ethnic inequities in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A theoretical framework and empirical exploration using the UK Household Longitudinal Study

Ethnic inequities in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy have been reported in the United Kingdom (UK), and elsewhere. Explanations have mainly focused on differences in the level of concern about side effects, and in lack of trust in the development and efficacy of vaccines. Here we propose that racism is t...

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Main Authors: Laia Bécares, Richard J. Shaw, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Patricia Irizar, Sarah Amele, Dharmi Kapadia, James Nazroo, Harry Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:SSM: Population Health
Subjects:
Racism
Ethnic inequities
Vaccine hesitancy
COVID-19
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235282732200129X

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