November 2, 2020

The Views of Ethnic Minority and Vulnerable Communities towards Participation in COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Vaccines and Immunity

Keywords (Tags): vaccines

A qualitative study investigating the perceptions of vaccine trials among people from ethnic minority and vulnerable communities in the UK found that while there was overall agreement that clinical research was necessary, most interviewees expressed extreme discomfort with the idea of attending a hospital for a vaccine trial. Participants highlighted concerns about fear of contracting COVID-19, lack of support if problems arose, and language barriers. Participants also reported suspicion of hidden agendas behind vaccines and expressed the need for transparency and vaccine information that was culturally appropriate. 

Ekezie et al. (Oct 30, 2020). The Views of Ethnic Minority and Vulnerable Communities towards Participation in COVID-19 Vaccine Trials. Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdaa196