Leaving no one behind – improving uptake of the Covid 19 vaccination in underserved populations: the critical role of local collaboration and engagement with communities
ISSN: 0965-4283
Article publication date: 9 June 2023
Issue publication date: 10 August 2023
Abstract
Purpose
The paper offers commissioners and practitioners insights into how a gender and culturally sensitive Covid-19 vaccination clinic was set up in a local area that was experiencing lower uptake rates.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper seeks to examine and share a city-wide approach to improve vaccine uptake in a large metropolitan city in the UK.
Findings
In mitigating inequalities and ensuring underserved populations have access to the Covid-19 vaccine, there is a need to work with communities to develop vaccine clinics that provide a local, convenient and trusted offer that meets the needs of residents.
Originality/value
Developing a local Covid vaccine offer that meets cultural needs focusing on an area of low uptake in a large metropolitan city.
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Citation
Bailey, D.R.J., Rankin, C., Sehmbi, V., Grewal, P. and Woodall, J. (2023), "Leaving no one behind – improving uptake of the Covid 19 vaccination in underserved populations: the critical role of local collaboration and engagement with communities", Health Education, Vol. 123 No. 2, pp. 73-78. https://doi.org/10.1108/HE-12-2021-0151
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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