Improving uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccination in a homeless population: mixed-methods evaluation of community health worker-led education in a shelter
CHW-led COVID-19 education increased knowledge gains and positively influenced attitudes towards vaccination and testing among PEH. Findings highlight the importance of tailored, community-driven interventions for pandemic response and emphasise the crucial role of education in building trust and promoting health literacy to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Authors
- Natalia M. Rodriguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2633-4397)
- Lara Balian
- Rebecca Ziolkowski
- Shreya Sridhar
Institutions
- Purdue University West Lafayette (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087134
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.70
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities